Escape From Tarkov Controversy Sparks Outrage Among Players
Escape From Tarkov faces backlash from players over controversial decisions made by developers, including locking PvE mode behind a $250 paywall. Lack of transparency and confusing upgrade options have left the community frustrated and betrayed. Developers’ failure to address concerns and provide adequate customer support has damaged trust among players, highlighting the need for improved communication strategies to regain credibility.
Google App on Android Introduces Dedicated ‘Notifications’ Feed in Bottom Bar
The Google app on Android introduces a new ‘Notifications’ feed in the bottom bar, providing timely alerts and information to users. This feature, represented by a bell icon, offers weather updates, flight details, sports scores, and more. Users can easily access notifications grouped under ‘Today’ and ‘Earlier’ categories. The update aims to ensure users do not miss important alerts and provides options to manage notifications and provide feedback.
Microsoft and Meta Partner to Bring Windows Volumetric Apps to Quest Devices
Microsoft and Meta have announced a collaboration to bring Windows Volumetric apps to Quest devices, enhancing user experience by extending Windows applications into 3D space. This partnership aims to integrate Windows 365 with Quest, offering developers a volumetric API to adapt their apps into extended reality. The XR landscape is evolving rapidly, with Meta sharing its XR OS with third-party OEMs and Google and Samsung preparing to launch their own XR headsets. Collaborations like this one are set to reshape how users interact with technology, bridging the gap between traditional computing and immersive experiences.
NVIDIA Rumored to be Developing Next-Gen ‘AI PC’ SOC
NVIDIA rumored to be developing a next-gen ‘AI PC’ SOC with Arm-based Blackhawk CPUs, Blackwell RTX GPUs, and LPDDR6 memory integrated into a single package. The speculated configuration could revolutionize the AI PC segment and potentially pave the way for new consoles and handheld devices. Collaboration with MediaTek for the BlackHawk CPU cores strengthens the plausibility of this development.
NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Discovers Jupiter’s Mysterious Fifth Moon, Amalthea
NASA’s Juno Spacecraft recently made an intriguing discovery during its 59th close flyby of Jupiter – the mysterious fifth moon known as Amalthea. Juno captured remarkable images of Amalthea as it transited Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, providing researchers with a rare glimpse of this small but fascinating natural satellite. Despite being overshadowed by Jupiter’s more prominent moons, Amalthea’s recent sighting has reignited interest in its enigmatic properties.
How Sega Saved Nvidia from Collapse in 1996
Discover the untold story of how Nvidia narrowly escaped collapse in 1996 with a timely $5 million investment from Sega’s CEO. Explore the intricate relationship between the two companies and the lasting impact it had on the tech industry.
Mesa 24.1 Released with Exciting Features and Improvements
Exciting news for open-source graphics enthusiasts as Mesa 24.1 has been released, packed with a host of new features and improvements. The update includes explicit sync support for Vulkan drivers, enhancements to AMD RadeonSI and RADV drivers, progress on the open-source NVK Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs, and optimizations for Intel ANV driver. Mesa 24.1 also introduces support for Intel Arrow Lake graphics and async VM bind support, among other enhancements. With Mesa 24.1, the open-source graphics community can expect an enhanced experience and improved performance across various hardware platforms.
Microsoft Bing Outage Affects Search Features on Various Platforms
Microsoft Bing experiences an outage affecting search features like ChatGPT, Copilot, and DuckDuckGo due to issues with Bing’s API. Services relying on Bing, such as Ecosia and OpenAI, are also impacted. Microsoft is actively working to resolve the problem.
New FLiRT Variants Spark Concern Among Health Experts Worldwide
New strains of Covid-19, known as the FLiRT variants, are causing concern among health experts worldwide. Recent data shows the rapid spread of the KP.2 variant in the U.S., while the KP.1.1 variant is also on the rise. Despite the emergence of these new strains, there is currently no indication of a significant surge in infections. Health authorities emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring and assessment to determine the severity and vaccine efficacy against these variants.
Investors Eyeing Vaccine Developers Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases
Mounting cases of bird flu in humans are driving day traders to invest in vaccine developers, with CureVac NV and Novavax Inc. experiencing significant stock surges. Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc. are also seeing increases as discussions with the US government on bird flu vaccine development emerge. Health-care specialist Jared Holz warns of strong stock reactions and advises caution, as the impact on revenue remains uncertain. Investors are closely monitoring the vaccine industry amidst escalating concerns over bird flu.