The recent beta patch for Manor Lords introduces a brand new trading system that allows players to trade between their own regions using Trading Posts. This eliminates the need for Barter or Pack Stations, streamlining the trading process and making it more efficient. Additionally, players now have the option to turn off trading with Free
Upon launching the free combat demo of Runes, the open-world fantasy RPG, my computer’s fan control went into overdrive. The untextured enemies, reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid’s cyborg ninja, were a bold choice that left me both impressed and slightly skeptical. While the demo is just a small slice before the Kickstarter campaign, there is
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently warned of intense competition in the chip industry following its first-quarter profit missing expectations. SMIC acknowledged that competition in the industry has been increasingly fierce with pricing for commodity products following market trends. The company emphasized the importance of constructing quality technology platforms to stay competitive in mainland China,
Microsoft has been buzzing about the plans for an Xbox mobile gaming store for quite some time now, and the official launch is finally in sight. Xbox president Sarah Bond recently announced at the Bloomberg Technology Summit that the launch date is set for July. This store is set to revolutionize the gaming industry, offering
A recent incident involving hackers gaining access to U.S. government officials’ emails has put Microsoft in the hot seat. A House committee is requesting Microsoft’s top lawyer, Brad Smith, to attend a hearing to discuss the exploits of the company’s software. This issue has raised concerns about cybersecurity practices and the responsibility of technology companies
Twitter, the social media platform once solely focused on short text updates, is now venturing further into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new feature that allows advertisers to create ad audiences based on conversational descriptions. This latest development promises to change the advertising landscape on Twitter by simplifying the process of targeting
In response to Masimo’s settlement offer, activist Politan Capital has proposed a different approach that involves adding two new directors to the company’s board. The activist, Quentin Koffey, emphasized the importance of having a majority of truly independent directors on the board. He suggested adding William Jellison, one of Politan’s nominees, to fill an upcoming
Apple recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons when they released a controversial commercial for their latest iPad Pro. The ad, titled “Crush!”, received widespread criticism from the creative community and has since prompted an apology from the tech giant. While Apple prides itself on promoting creativity and innovation, this particular marketing move seems
TikTok has recently announced the implementation of additional generative AI transparency measures on its platform. One of the key changes includes new labels on content that has been modified by AI using external tools. TikTok is working with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to establish a new process for identifying AI in
When utilizing chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude, it’s essential to break away from the traditional Google Search mindset of typing in short, blunt queries. According to Joel Lewenstein, the head of product design at Anthropic, engaging in a conversation with the chatbot can lead to more fruitful results. Instead of limiting yourself to a few keywords,