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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4: The Kotaku Review
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 delivers joy with classic skateboarding experience.
- It maintains two-minute run format, offering new levels and powerful skatepark creator.
- The remake features updated graphics, new music, online play, and improved skating experience.
- Despite some bugs, THPS 3+4 remains a fantastic game for Tony Hawk fans.
- Skating in THPS 3+4 is perfect, with responsive controls and enjoyable tricks.
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The new movie about OpenAI's Sam Altman sounds a lot like 'The Social Network.' Should he care?
- A new movie titled 'Artificial,' based on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to debut next year with a script reminiscent of 'The Social Network.'
- The film revolves around drama between the company's founders, portraying Altman in a controversial light, akin to Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Network.'
- The script includes Andrew Garfield playing Altman as a scheming CEO, drawing parallels to Zuckerberg's portrayal in the earlier movie.
- The potential impact of 'Artificial' on Altman's public perception, similar to how 'The Social Network' affected Zuckerberg and Facebook, is discussed amid contrasting political affiliations and opinions regarding Altman's character.
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Six companies, one coast, $17 trillion
- Nvidia became the first $4 trillion company, almost reaching the GDP of Japan and trailing behind Germany.
- Nvidia's value is driven by the demand for AI models requiring their GPUs, mainly purchased by cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and others.
- When combining the market value of Nvidia, Apple, and major tech players, the total surpasses $17 trillion, approaching China's GDP.
- These companies collectively generated almost $500 billion in net income in 2024, with significant investments in AI data centers and projects like Project Stargate.
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Oakley’s Meta HSTN Smart Glasses Give You Constant Access to AI Features
- Meta has collaborated with Oakley to release the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, offering AI-powered features in a sportier, modern design.
- The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses feature a front-facing camera, speakers, and microphones, allowing users to interact with Meta AI, which provides contextual information using computer vision and language models.
- Key upgrades in the Oakley Meta HSTN include extended battery life up to 8 hours and a higher-resolution camera compared to the previous Ray-Ban versions.
- Targeted at users interested in ambient computing, the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses offer a stylish, functional option for hands-free access to intelligent assistance, audio playback, and visual understanding.
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Casually Classic: Should WoW Classic get player housing?
- Blizzard is considering player housing for WoW Classic to enhance gameplay experience.
- Feasibility of housing in WoW Classic is high, offering potential for creativity.
- Player housing would be a major attraction and boost player engagement in the game.
- Classic Plus housing could involve instanced apartments in capital cities, creating customization opportunities.
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A Complete Guide to Web3 Gaming: The Future of Gaming Platforms
- Discover the world of Web3 gaming where players truly own in-game assets.
- Learn how blockchain technology is revolutionizing gaming platforms for players and developers.
- Explore the shift from traditional game models to decentralized, transparent gaming economies.
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UK government launches AI fellowship backed by Meta
- The UK government, supported by a grant from Meta, is launching a program to accelerate AI adoption by establishing up to 10 AI fellowships through the Alan Turing Institute.
- The AI fellows will work on public sector challenges such as translating documents, streamlining planning applications, and improving emergency responses, focusing on open-source AI models to reduce licensing costs.
- The program aims to enhance government efficiency, national security, and critical infrastructure. Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer highlighted the potential of open-source AI to transform public services.
- This initiative complements existing government efforts to increase AI uptake, including successful projects like 'Caddy,' an AI tool developed with Citizens Advice, and a recent tech support deal with Google.
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Internal criticism hits Meta’s AI division amid growing discontent
- Meta's AI division is facing internal criticism regarding concerns about its workplace culture, with a former employee describing it as dysfunctional, filled with fear, and confusion.
- The departing researcher from the AI unit highlighted issues such as directionlessness, disengagement, and demoralization among the 2,000-strong department, attributing these problems to continuous layoffs and rigid performance reviews.
- Criticism also points to a disconnect between leadership and ground teams, with Meta focusing on recruiting top talent for a 'Superintelligence' team, leaving existing AI units without clear goals and fostering confusion and dissatisfaction among employees.
- The former employee's note compares the internal dysfunction to 'metastatic cancer,' indicating a spreading problem with deep structural issues that may not be resolved by high-profile hires or big-budget projects alone, potentially hindering Meta's advancements in next-generation AI.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 drops in full today, so of course a modder already has Mary Poppins poppin' kickflips
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, the latest nostalgic game, is fully released today with modders already creating unique character skins.
- Modder Huckleberrypie has swapped various character models in the game, including Mary Poppins, Tommy Angelo, Tony Soprano, Snow White, Elsa, and CJ from GTA San Andreas.
- Mary Poppins from the 2018 film 'Mary Poppins Returns' has been put into the game, showcasing her skating skills with a backstory created by the modder.
- Other mods available include custom restarts, a free roam cam, quick startup options, and even Master Chief skating on a mini-tank.
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Michael Dell said Meta's AI hiring spree could raise questions of fairness among employees
- Michael Dell expressed concerns about Meta's AI hiring spree potentially causing cultural problems due to generous pay packages.
- Existing employees at Meta might feel upset and envious over the high salaries of new colleagues, leading to distractions and fairness issues.
- Meta has been aggressively recruiting AI talent from competitors like OpenAI and Google, making significant investments in the field.
- While some industry figures like Sam Altman and Helen Toner see challenges ahead for Meta with its hiring practices, others like Reid Hoffman believe such investments are economically justified.
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World of Warcraft previews its housing system’s neighborhoods, charters, and community quests
- Blizzard has released a preview blog on World of Warcraft's upcoming housing system, focusing on the neighborhood features.
- The game will offer two types of neighborhood zones for Alliance and Horde with 50 housing plots in each, catering to different preferences and biomes.
- Guilds and players can charter private hoods or join public ones, which can expand to accommodate the whole guild. Players have control over permissions and can move their houses.
- The endeavor system involves monthly neighborhood quests where players collaborate to improve the neighborhood visually by completing tasks, with requirements scaling based on neighborhood size and activity.
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How Brands Can Deepen Customer Connections in the Metaverse
- A new study highlights how brands can enhance consumer connections in the metaverse through interactions with digital doppelgängers, 3D versions of users in virtual spaces.
- The emotional responses experienced by users' digital doppelgängers in the metaverse can influence their real-world perceptions and engagements with brands.
- Metaverse interactions play a significant role in consumer-brand engagement and profitability, emphasizing the importance of creating immersive and interactive experiences.
- Consumers can enjoy, relax, and build their reputation in the metaverse through interactions with brands, such as attending virtual events and earning NFTs.
- According to the study, brands entering the metaverse should focus on providing engaging experiences, leveraging immersive technologies, and allowing users to express their identities.
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Old School RuneScape is in the middle of an unusual surge of interest from World of Warcraft influencers
- World of Warcraft influencers are showing interest in Old School RuneScape, opting to play in Ironman or Hardcore Ironman worlds with major restrictions on trading items.
- The migration of WoW streamers to Old School RuneScape is seen as a departure from WoW's content limitations and an embrace of the sandbox MMORPG mechanics.
- It's uncertain if this trend will lead to a significant increase in new players for Jagex, but existing OSRS fans are enjoying the attention brought by the influx of influencers.
- The trend highlights a broader MMORPG genre appeal beyond World of Warcraft and the constantly evolving dynamics of online gaming communities.
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Elder Scrolls Online celebrates last April’s birthday by selling you a $10 anniversary pack
- Elder Scrolls Online celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a $10 Anniversary Pack that includes a costume, wisp pet, fireworks decor, and 1000 crowns.
- The pack is seen as a decent deal for players who already buy smaller amounts of crowns, which are normally priced around $15 for 1500 crowns.
- Elder Scrolls Online has introduced the 'Scribing for All' Golden Pursuits campaign, offering rewards for engaging in 26 scribing-related activities as part of the base game system.
- To access the scribing system for free, players who don't own Gold Road need to reach level 30 and obtain the quest from the in-game cash shop.
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Etsy Sued Over Pixel Trackers: What It Means for Your Business
- Etsy is facing a lawsuit in California for allegedly allowing third-party companies to collect personal data from users through pixel trackers.
- Pixel trackers are small bits of code embedded in websites that send information to outside companies without clear consent.
- The plaintiff claims that Etsy's use of these trackers violates the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
- The lawsuit seeks to stop Etsy from using the trackers, award damages to affected users, and could potentially become a class action case involving all California Etsy users.
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