What was the first FIFA World Cup to be fully filmed in 4K?
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Phone network employs AI "grandmother" to waste scammers' time with meandering conversations
Scambaiting, Abe Simpson-style
National Guard leaker receives 15-year prison term after sharing military secrets on Discord
Sentence comes after a plea deal copping to six counts of espionage
Casio's new calculator watches will take you back to 6th grade math class
A retro wearable for the modern nerd
MKBHD faces backlash for driving at 95mph in 35mph zone in a sponsored video
While going past a sign warning drivers to slow down for children
A hot potato: What do Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, Linus Sebastian, and now Marques Brownlee have in common? They were all universally loved YouTube stars who later became embroiled in controversy. In the case of Brownlee, who recently faced criticism over his wallpaper app, the TechTuber is now being slammed for posting a video fully sponsored by DJI in which he drives a sports car at 95 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone, speeding past a sign warning drivers to slow down for children.
23andMe to lay off 40% of staff in desperate restructuring effort
The company expects to save $35 million per year after these cuts
Biden Administration to support the UN convention against cybercrime sponsored by autocratic nations
A hot potato: A controversial proposal to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime has gained US support. The Biden Administration is interested in signing the treaty, while politicians are still warning about its potential for misuse and human rights abuse.
Pizza Hut reveals a 3D-printable device that uses the PS5's heat to keep pizza warm
Next up: a robotic arm that feeds you as you play
MicroStrategy doubles down on crypto, now sits on nearly 280K Bitcoins
As new record is reached, is a $100,000 Bitcoin valuation possible?
'Captain America: Brave New World' trailer teases an epic Red Hulk showdown
Harrison Ford debuts as Red Hulk in climactic battle
Intel reverses course (but not about CPUs), brings back free tea and coffee to boost employee morale
No free fruit or gym trainers, but all the coffee your heart can take
Generative AI models don't really understand how the world works, MIT study warns of AI limitations
They are very good at convincing people about the validity of their uncanny outputs, though
Mass Effect TV series has been revived after Amazon MGM takes the reins
The series is in early production stages, so don't expect to see the first season anytime soon
Mark Rober's lightning-fast robot can win at rock-paper-scissors 100% of the time
A $10,000 cash prize awaits if you can beat "Rocky"
FBI alerts tech companies of forged subpoenas used by data-stealing hackers
Cybercriminals are leveraging fake law enforcement requests to access user data
8BitDo introduces full-size retro mechanical keyboard variants
Styled after the NES and Famicom
Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've Got Mail" message, dies at 74
The message was recorded in 1989 and is still used by AOL to this day
Jensen Huang was offered TSMC's CEO position in 2013, upcoming biography reveals
Volume 2 of TSMC founder Morris Chang's autobiography releases November 29
The Terminator at 40: the sci-fi cult classic that still shapes how we view the threat of AI
In context: October 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron's science fiction classic, The Terminator – a film that popularised society's fear of machines that can't be reasoned with, and that "absolutely will not stop … until you are dead", as one character memorably puts it.
After $50 million Trump wager payout, France moves to ban Polymarket betting platform
Someone bet $28 million on Trump to win
Grand Theft Auto VI confirmed for fall 2025: Rumors of delay put to rest
11 years after GTA V, Rockstar gears up for a new era
In brief: The most anticipated game of 2025 – and arguably, the decade – is still on track for a fall 2025 launch, quelling rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI might not arrive until 2026 or beyond. Unfortunately, there is still no word regarding a version of the game for PC.
Take-Two says "disappointing" Borderlands movie boosted game sales
At least some good came out of it?
Zuckerberg and Bezos, despite strained ties with Trump, join other CEOs in congratulating the new President
Trump once threatened to jail Zuckerberg for life
Canada bans TikTok from operating in the country, but using the app is a personal choice
Canadian government orders TikTok to close offices over security concerns
Australia plans sweeping social media ban for children under 16
There will be no exemptions for parental consent