Google DeepMind partners with EVE Online for AI model testing
… The two companies “will also explore new gameplay experiences enabled by these technologies,” they wrote. …
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Google's latest DiffusionGemma open AI model comes with a 4x speed boost
… Google says this makes it faster and more efficient when running on local hardware like an Nvidia DGX or a humble gaming GPU. …
“Will I be OK?” Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says
… She is a Chicago-based journalist with 20 years of experience.
Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time
… Samuel Axon is the editorial lead for tech and gaming coverage at Ars Technica. He covers AI, software development, gaming, entertainment, and mixed reality. He has been writing about gaming and technology for nearly two decades at Engadget, PC World, Mashable, Vice, Polygon, Wired, and others. …
The Steam Controller’s “drop-in” charger almost started a fire for this owner
… Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games. …
Motorola Razr Fold review: Fits neatly in your pocket but not your budget
… Motorola has a lot of experience with hinges, and the Razr Fold reflects that. …
Nvidia kills Windows XP-era Control Panel "after 20 years of dedicated service"
Shiny new Nvidia apps like the GeForce Experience and the “Nvidia app” have come and gone, but the old Nvidia Control Panel and its rotating green Nvidia logo have existed as an option for managing basic settings since it was originally introduced in 2006. …
Moose-proof and megacasting: Ars drives the new Volvo EX60
… The experience is immersive when playing a variety of music. …
Claude Code's product lead talks usage limits, transparency, and the "lean harness"
… Samuel Axon is the editorial lead for tech and gaming coverage at Ars Technica. He covers AI, software development, gaming, entertainment, and mixed reality. He has been writing about gaming and technology for nearly two decades at Engadget, PC World, Mashable, Vice, Polygon, Wired, and others. …
eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive"
… That’s the difference.” Cohen claimed that eBay could become more successful by dramatically cutting sales and marketing costs, and by using GameStop’s 1,600 US stores as “a national network for authentication, intake, fulfillment, and live commerce.” But eBay’s board told Cohen that the company ca… …