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Nexus author Yuval Noah Harari warns of AI’s deeper emotional threat beyond job loss: ‘The danger is enormous...’
- Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari warns about the emotional threat posed by the advancement of artificial intelligence, suggesting that AI's replication of intimacy could alter human relationships negatively.
- Harari cautions that AI's ability to mimic intimacy, combined with its lack of emotions, could lead people to form emotional bonds with artificial entities, potentially hindering genuine human connections.
- While concerns about job automation with AI persist, Harari's warning focuses on a deeper cultural and psychological challenge, suggesting that reliance on AI for emotional support could unravel the fabric of human relationships.
- Yuval Noah Harari, a renowned Israeli historian and public intellectual, emphasizes the importance of reflecting on how AI's advancement in replicating human emotions and intimacy could impact human society and genuine human connections.
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Did You Know? 10 Mind-Blowing iPhone Secrets
- Customizing your iPhone allows you to create a more intuitive and personalized device.
- Extend your iPhone's battery life by following specific steps to avoid interruptions.
- Strengthen your iPhone's privacy and security with advanced tools to protect your personal data.
- Explore hidden features, tailor the interface, manage notifications, and utilize the camera effectively for an enhanced iPhone experience.
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WhatsApp shutting down permanently on these iPhones and Android devices. Is your phone on the list?
- WhatsApp will stop functioning on older smartphones starting June 1, 2025, due to a software update raising minimum requirements.
- Affected iPhones must run iOS 15.1 or later, while Android devices need Android 5.1 or newer to continue using WhatsApp.
- Models like iPhone 5s and Samsung Galaxy S4 will lose support, with security concerns cited for dropping support for outdated devices.
- Users can upgrade their devices, update software, or switch to alternative apps like Telegram and Signal as options to stay connected.
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How to watch the Latin American Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025
- Summer Game Fest 2025 is set to begin soon, featuring a weekend of video game news starting on June 6.
- The Latin American Games Showcase, presenting over 50 titles from indie developers, will be part of the event on June 7 at 2PM ET.
- Last year's showcase unveiled games like Despelote, a unique memoir and soccer title, hinting at exciting releases this year.
- Stay tuned for Summer Game Fest Live on June 6 to kick off the event, and follow for updates and hands-on experiences with showcased games.
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Meta will reportedly soon use AI for most product risk assessments instead of human reviewers
- Meta plans to rely more on AI for product risk assessments to speed up the process, aiming for up to 90% of assessments to be AI-driven.
- Product updates on Meta platforms will now be assessed by AI through a questionnaire system, with instant decisions provided on identified risk areas.
- Concerns have been raised by current and former Meta employees that AI may miss serious risks that human reviewers would catch.
- Meta stated it will use human expertise for complex issues while leaving low-risk decisions to AI, amid recent changes in content moderation policies.
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How to watch the Women-Led Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025
- The Women-Led Games Showcase will be returning for its second year at the Summer Game Fest 2025.
- It will feature 39 titles from women-led and majority women development teams, with deep dives, release announcements, and information on DLCs.
- The Showcase will take place on June 7 at 1PM Eastern time and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.
- The Summer Game Fest 2025 will also include various other events like Day of the Dev, Wholesome Direct, and Xbox Games Showcase, along with the premiere of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach on June 8 at 10PM Eastern time.
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Elden Ring Nightreign’s next patch will make gameplay easier for solo players
- FromSoftware announced Patch 1.02 for Elden Ring Nightreign to make gameplay easier for solo players.
- The patch will introduce 'Automatic Revival Upon Defeat' and more runes for solo expeditions.
- Nightreign received criticism for poor optimization when playing solo, unlike in-group play.
- The game developer is addressing issues like poor scaling, lack of communication tools, and cross-platform play for post-launch support.
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A new Nebraska law wants to make social media less addictive for kids
- Nebraska's governor, Jim Pillen, signed a package of bills aimed at making social media less addictive for kids.
- The Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, or LB504, will require social media companies to offer time limits, restrict certain content categories, and provide chronological feeds for young users.
- The law also limits personal data collection, prohibits ads related to gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs targeting kids, and introduces penalties for AI-generated pornography.
- These measures are set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, with civil penalties for violations, as other states like Texas also consider similar restrictions on social media use by minors.
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How to watch Devolver Direct at Summer Game Fest 2025
- Devolver Digital will be showcasing a single title, Ball x Pit: The Kenny Sun Story, during its Summer Game Fest stream on June 6.
- The publisher has expressed high praise for Ball x Pit, mentioning that the team can't stop playing it after hundreds of hours.
- Details about the game and its titular character are limited to a teaser image featuring battle skeletons and fantasy characters, with Devolver describing it as 'a tremendous little game.'
- Interested viewers can catch the Devolver Direct stream on YouTube and Twitch on June 6 at 8 PM ET, coinciding with Summer Game Fest Live and Day of the Devs livestreams.
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M3 MacBook Air review (13-inch): My hands-on impressions after 2 months
- The M3 MacBook Air, priced at $999, received positive feedback for its design, clean look, and portability after 2 months of use.
- Featuring a 13-inch display, the MacBook Air offers sharp image quality and smooth performance with the M3 chip.
- The M3 chip's 8-core CPU provides strong performance without excessive power consumption or heating issues associated with Intel processors.
- The laptop is ideal for web browsing, writing, coding, and light photo or video work, offering smooth performance with 16 GB Unified Memory.
- The battery life of up to 18 hours on a single charge is suitable for typical workdays, but heavy tasks like video editing may drain it faster.
- The MacBook Air supports external monitors through USB-C ports and features a 16-core Neural Engine for running AI models efficiently.
- Despite being labeled as an 'AI laptop,' the practical use of the AI features on the M3 MacBook Air may be limited for some users.
- In conclusion, the M3 MacBook Air offers a solid balance of power, portability, and affordability, making it suitable for work tasks like browsing, writing, and light multitasking.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: What to Expect
- Samsung is set to reveal the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, focusing on design refinement, software enhancements, and user experience improvement.
- The smartwatch retains the Exynos W1000 processor for reliable performance and energy efficiency, prioritizing stability over unnecessary hardware changes.
- Notable updates include the introduction of One UI 8 Watch for enhanced usability, a hybrid square-circular design for a versatile look, and modest improvements in battery life.
- The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic strengthens ecosystem integration with other Galaxy devices, offering seamless connectivity and functionality for a cohesive tech experience.
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How to watch Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest 2025
- Day of the Devs is part of Summer Game Fest where smaller publishers showcase their games, often overshadowing the main show. It will be on June 6 at 7PM ET and can be streamed on YouTube and Twitch.
- Games like Heart Machine's Possessor(s) and Outersloth's Neverway will be featured, offering unique experiences like hand-drawn art, horror, and a nightmarish life sim.
- House House, makers of Untitled Goose Game, will present their new cooperative online game Big Walk, focusing on relaxed gameplay with friends. Expect quirky characters and a chill experience.
- Day of the Devs promises much more beyond these games, with Engadget also providing first-hand impressions at Summer Games Fest.
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Playdate Season 2 review: Fulcrum Defender, Dig! Dig! Dino! and Blippo+
- Playdate Season Two brings two new games each week until July 3, starting with Fulcrum Defender and Dig! Dig! Dino! Season promises a variety of gaming experiences.
- Fulcrum Defender, an arcade action game, offers a manageable challenge with customizable weapons and addicting gameplay.
- Players need to survive for 10 minutes in Fulcrum Defender, fending off enemies by shooting them down and upgrading their defense system.
- The music in Fulcrum Defender adds to the atmospheric experience, making it surprisingly enjoyable to beat high scores.
- Dig! Dig! Dino! offers a relaxing paleontologist simulation where players dig up dinosaur bones and artifacts without time pressure.
- Dig! Dig! Dino! features anthropomorphic animals, unusual dinosaur fossils, and a casual gameplay style for an enjoyable experience.
- Blippo+, a unique '1-bit television' experience, is a surreal addition with hallucinatory programs and interactive elements.
- Blippo+ by Panic offers a strange yet intriguing viewing experience akin to a blend of The Twilight Zone and Tim & Eric style humor.
- Blippo+ will continue to release new content weekly alongside Playdate Season Two, maintaining interest with fresh episodes for 12 weeks.
- Blippo+ creates an engaging experience with a unique concept and interactive features that set it apart from traditional games.
- With a promise of ongoing content updates, Blippo+ has the potential to captivate players with its surreal content and captivating soundtrack.
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PlayStation's DualSense Edge wireless controller drops to a record-low price
- Sony's Days of Play sale offers discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories, and games, including the PS5 DualSense Edge controller.
- The PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller is currently available for $169, reduced from $200, marking its lowest price yet.
- The controller features unique functions like customizable button configurations, adjustable triggers, rear paddles, and swappable thumbsticks.
- However, the DualSense Edge has a shorter battery life of around five to six hours compared to the standard DualSense.
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'28 Years Later' used 20 iPhones in tandem for some wild shots
- Danny Boyle, the director of '28 Years Later,' discussed the use of iPhones in detail for the film.
- The film used three special rigs for iPhone sequences: one for eight cameras, another with 10 cameras, and a 20-camera rig.
- The 20-iPhone rig was described as a 'poor man’s bullet time' visual effect and was used for violent scenes to emphasize their effect.
- In addition to iPhones, drones, cameras attached to actors, and even farm animals were used to achieve an immersive feel for the film's widescreen aspect ratio.
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