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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed
CD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its global debut at Gamescom.
Sony Music files second lawsuit against Udio over 30,000 recordings
The legal action follows discovery in a separate case, with Sony claiming Udio bypassed protective measures to train models on proprietary sound recordings.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule Confirmed!
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed a two-weekend multiplayer beta for Modern Warfare 4, starting August 21, 2026. The testing includes new gameplay mechanics and the franchise's debut on Nintendo Switch 2.
Enigmatig Limited Invests in KUNGFULAND, First-Scripted Feature-Length ...
Enigmatig Limited has invested in KUNGFULAND, a nostalgic martial arts action-comedy serving as the first feature film produced under a Singapore-Canada bilateral treaty.
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link full intro cinematic leaks online
A nearly five-minute video appearing to be the opening cinematic for the cancelled Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link has surfaced online, fueling fan speculation.
Scientists identify causes of solid-state battery short circuits
Recent studies have identified the physical and chemical mechanisms behind solid-state battery failures, helping manufacturers develop new scaling strategies.
EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents
The European Union issued binding mandates requiring Google to open its Android system and search data to third-party artificial intelligence developers. The directive aims to allow rival AI agents to gain system-level functionality currently reserved for native assistants like Gemini.
Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across eight international markets
Apple is adjusting iCloud+ storage fees across eight international territories. The price hikes are reportedly linked to currency fluctuations.
Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive
Apple has increased monthly subscription rates for Apple Music and most Apple One bundles due to rising licensing costs. Existing subscribers will see these changes at their next billing cycle.
Google DeepMind unveils GenCeption to transform video AI into vision models
Google DeepMind's GenCeption model utilizes video generation technology to perform traditional computer vision tasks, aiming to replace specialized systems.
Samsung Launches The Freestyle+ AI Smart Projector
The third-generation Freestyle+ portable projector features 430 ISO lumens of brightness and AI-driven tools for automatic keystone and color correction.
Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo limited-edition smartphones
Caviar has released a 19-unit limited collection of modified smartphones featuring artistic materials to celebrate football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
1Password for Claude lets AI sign in without seeing your passwords
1Password has launched an integration with Anthropic's Claude that enables AI-driven browser automation while keeping credentials encrypted and secure.
Google Vids adds personal AI avatars and Gemini Omni video editing
Google Vids has evolved into a full video creation platform featuring personalized digital avatars and multimodal AI editing powered by Gemini Omni.
Pro Jank Footy launches August 12
Pro Jank Footy launches August 12
Google AI search poses unacceptable risks to children, report finds
A report by the Youth AI Safety Institute documents failures in Google's AI search tools regarding crisis detection, content accuracy, and academic integrity. The institute recommends that Google disable these features by default for all minor accounts.
Suno scraped millions of songs from YouTube and other platforms via hack
A security breach at Suno has confirmed the systematic scraping of millions of audio files and lyrics for training its AI models. The leaked internal logs provide new evidence for record labels currently suing the company over alleged copyright infringement.
Splunk and Zoom release security patches for critical vulnerabilities
Splunk, Zoom, and several major web browsers have issued urgent security updates to address critical vulnerabilities, including some with public exploit code.
Once Upon a Katamari launches on Switch 2 with new DLC on October 8
Bandai Namco is bringing the latest Katamari entry to the Nintendo Switch 2 with improved graphics, frame rates, and exclusive mouse controls. This release coincides with the multi-platform launch of the streamer-themed Rolling LIVE Highlights expansion.
Sandia researchers develop crystal sensors for intense fusion environments
Sandia National Laboratories has engineered robust crystal-based sensors to overcome diagnostic failures caused by intense electromagnetic interference.