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Windows 11’s New AI Update: Has Microsoft Gone Too Far?
- Microsoft has introduced increased AI integration in Windows 11 through the latest preview build, including enhancements in Copilot and File Explorer.
- Features like dedicated AI shortcuts and contextual access from right-click menus have been added, allowing tasks like document summarization and content generation within the workflow.
- AI agent in the Settings app and AI Actions in File Explorer enable easier accessibility and manipulation of files using AI-powered options directly.
- While the AI integration in Windows 11 provides significant assistance, there are concerns about the pace of AI implementation and the potential complexity it may add to the traditional Windows experience.
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Hands-On with Sound Therapy on Apple Music
- Apple Music has collaborated with Universal Music Group to introduce Sound Therapy, a collection of songs designed to enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep.
- Sound Therapy combines music from popular artists with specific waves, beats, and sounds to create different effects like focus, relaxation, and sleep.
- The feature includes three categories: Focus with gamma waves and white noise, Relax with theta waves, and Sleep with delta waves and pink noise.
- Users can access Sound Therapy through Apple Music's Search tab, with playlists categorized under Keep Your Focus, Time to Relax, and Made for Sleep.
- The curated playlists offer a variety of music genres, instrumental versions, and nature sounds to cater to different preferences.
- Despite the scientific enhancements, Sound Therapy's music collection sounds normal and familiar, maintaining the original vibe of the songs.
- Initial impressions suggest that Sound Therapy may help users focus, relax, and potentially improve sleep quality, as seen through personal experimentation.
- The focus section of Sound Therapy was particularly convincing, even for those usually distracted by music while working, as it aided in maintaining concentration.
- Apple's Sound Therapy offers a practical way for users to explore music's positive impact on focus and relaxation, providing a tool to enhance various aspects of daily life.
- Overall, Sound Therapy is being received positively, with users appreciating the thoughtful curation and potential benefits it offers.
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Video game voice actor union takes Fortnite's Darth Vader chatbot to court
- Voice actor union SAG-AFTRA is taking legal action against the use of AI-generated voice-acting for Darth Vader in Fortnite.
- The union accuses Epic's subsidiary Llama Productions of replacing human performers without negotiating with the union first.
- Players have engaged with the AI-voiced Vader, although Epic has addressed issues with inappropriate language.
- SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice charge, citing Llama Productions' failure to bargain in good faith over the use of AI technology in Fortnite's voice acting.
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Windows 11 is getting more AI shortcuts, but is Microsoft in danger of cluttering up the OS with AI creep?
- Windows 11's new preview in the Beta channel introduces 'AI actions' for desktop folders, starting with image files.
- These AI actions provide shortcuts to change picture backgrounds, erase unwanted objects, and conduct Bing Visual Searches.
- Initially, these features only work with JPG and PNG files, but the compatibility is expected to expand over time.
- Microsoft plans to bring AI actions to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, including features like summarization and creating FAQs.
- Users will need a Microsoft 365 subscription and a Copilot subscription to access certain AI functionalities within Microsoft 365 apps.
- While Microsoft aims to enhance user experience with AI, some concerns arise about cluttering the interface for those who do not use these features.
- The integration of AI functionalities, such as Copilot AI, is part of Microsoft's strategy to increase AI capabilities in Windows 11.
- Windows 11's widgets panel has been updated to include Copilot AI-driven stories, which users can disable in settings.
- A shift towards more AI integration is evident in Windows 11, raising questions about usability and the importance of these AI features for all users.
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Helldivers 2 major update promises victory for squidkind as the Illuminate finally invade hated Super Earth
- After months of campaigning, the Illuminate invade Super Earth in Helldivers 2's major update.
- The Heart Of Democracy update introduces new Earth maps with NPCs, allowing players to fight and customize weapons against the squid troops.
- Players are encouraged to master tactics against new enemies like the Crescent Overseer and hulking Fleshmob.
- The update brings customizable primary weapons and challenges players to use all available resources to defeat the Illuminate forces on Super Earth.
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4 Ways to Mount ISO Images in Windows 11
- Built-in ISO Mounting feature is available on Windows 10 and 11.
- On Windows 11, you have multiple ways to access the built-in ISO mounter.
- Ways to mount an ISO file in Windows 11 include double-click, context menu, Windows PowerShell, and third-party ISO Mounter.
- Use Windows 11 built-in features or third-party ISO Mounters to easily mount/unmount ISO files.
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We Harvest Shadows is both a rustic PT and a first-person Stardew Valley
- We Harvest Shadows is a first-person blend of survival horror and Stardew Valley, where players control Garrett, a man who buys an abandoned farm and isolates himself from society.
- The game features a day-night cycle where players complete tasks during the day, such as picking tomatoes and selling produce, before saving the game by going to bed.
- Paranormal entities like scuttling mutants and giant faces add to the game's eerie atmosphere, with influences from A24 films, P.T., and What Remains Of Edith Finch.
- We Harvest Shadows is developed by David Wehle, creator of The First Tree, with no release date announced yet, offering both horror and farming elements for players to experience.
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Warhammer Skulls returns amidst Dawn Of War 4 rumours
- Warhammer Skulls, the yearly event hosted by Boltgun actor Rahul Kohli, is returning this Thursday.
- The Mechanicus sequel is expected to be a highlight of this year's Warhammer Skulls event.
- Discounts on Warhammer licensed electronic entertainment products will be available, but no news on the next Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC is expected.
- Speculations regarding a possible Dawn Of War announcement have emerged from LinkedIn posts by Dominik Dolenec, potentially hinting at Dawn of War 4.
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Deliver At All Costs review
- Deliver At All Costs is a game with creative mission design but hindered by tedious interludes and an unconvincing story.
- The game invokes GTA with open maps and encourages chaotic gameplay, but it struggles with a lack of confidence in its own identity.
- The protagonist is unlikable, and the game transitions between gameplay and cutscenes feel disruptive and unwanted.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a mix of missions involving collecting or delivering items in unique scenarios, such as dodging pigeon attacks.
- The gameplay mechanics are described as fun and responsive, adding to the enjoyment of the chaotic delivery missions.
- The narrative elements, including a forced traumatic backstory for the courier, are criticized for being unnecessary and detracting from the overall experience.
- The game's setting, resembling a toytown pastiche of mid-century Americana, provides a vibrant backdrop for the gameplay but is overshadowed by unnecessary story elements.
- Ultimately, Deliver At All Costs struggles with a lack of confidence in its core gameplay, relying too heavily on forced narrative components that disrupt the player's experience.
- Despite its shortcomings, the game offers moments of excellent, mindless fun for players willing to overlook its narrative flaws.
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A FREE Upgrade – S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Re-irradiates Consoles & PC
- GSC Game World releases S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with upgraded visuals and expanded mod support.
- Enhancements include visual overhaul, upscaled textures, improved lighting, and new graphical modes for console players.
- Console players have access to multiple graphics modes for different performance levels and Keyboard & Mouse Support.
- Mod.io integration allows players to create and share mods across PC and consoles, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- PC players benefit from Steam Deck optimization, Workshop integration, Cloud Saves, and Gamepad Support.
- The trilogy offers open-world survival, FPS combat, and dark science fiction set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
- Players navigate radioactive debris, anomalies, mutants, and eerie catacombs while exploring Eastern European locations.
- Existing owners of the trilogy on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC receive the Enhanced Edition for free, along with new buyers on PC receiving the classic versions as a bonus.
- The Enhanced Edition enhances the immersive experience of the games, offering a more modern and atmospheric gameplay.
- The S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition provides significant visual upgrades, performance modes, and cross-platform mod support for players.
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Bulldozers, Cranes & Co-op Chaos – RoadCraft Delivers Advanced Simulation to Consoles & PC
- Saber Interactive, known for mud and snow simulations, releases RoadCraft, an advanced simulation game focused on disaster recovery and construction, available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
- RoadCraft offers a unique experience where players can operate heavy machinery, rebuild infrastructure, manipulate materials, and manage logistics through solo or 4-player co-op gameplay across 8 vast maps.
- Two editions are available: Standard Edition priced at £34.99 and Rebuild Edition at £44.99, which includes additional content like new maps, vehicles, and activities for a more immersive experience.
- Developer Saber Interactive, known for its expertise in off-road and machinery simulations with titles like MudRunner and SnowRunner, aims to set a new standard in large-scale disaster recovery and construction with RoadCraft.
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Been Waiting, Xbox Fans? Sunseed Island’s Charming Adventure is Now Available
- Sunseed Island, a charming and cozy farming adventure, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to set sail, collect, restore, and discover its secrets.
- Players will assume the role of a mysterious cat-like character on a quest to bring life back to a quiet, empty village on fractured islands by engaging in activities like farming, fishing, rebuilding, and restoring.
- The game offers diverse environments to explore, activities such as farming, fishing, and rebuilding, collecting treasures, and contributing to the community by completing themed exhibitions and NPC quests.
- Sunseed Island challenges players to restore a lost village, explore five unique biomes, upgrade tools for efficiency, interact with charming NPCs, and uncover a cozy mystery as they work to reunite the islands and restore the Great Sunseed Tree.
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Huawei Debuts HarmonyOS Laptop With 18-Inch Folding Display
- Huawei debuts a laptop with a folding display that doubles as a tablet and another device with a more conventional form factor, both running on its HarmonyOS operating system.
- The MateBook Fold Ultimate Design features an 18-inch OLED tablet that folds down to 13 inches and can be used as a laptop display with a separate keyboard.
- The laptops, priced between 7,999 yuan to 26,999 yuan, are set to begin shipments in June, running on Huawei's HarmonyOS 5.
- The devices feature Huawei AI technology, HarmonyOS app support, and a combination of desktop and smartphone system interfaces.
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Square Enix Almost Axed Final Fantasy XI
- Square Enix almost shifted Final Fantasy XI into Maintenance Mode in 2024 due to declining fan reception.
- Fans from all over the world expressed their desire for the game to continue, leading Square Enix to keep the game running and replace older servers with newer ones.
- Discussions with Akihiko Matsui led to the decision to monitor the game's performance post-The Voracious Resurgence before deciding to continue it.
- Final Fantasy XI, released in 2002 for PS2 and Windows PC, continues to receive updates and new content, showing ongoing popularity.
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Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.4.1
- Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.4.1, preventing users from downgrading after iOS 18.5 release.
- iOS 'signing' is a verification process to ensure secure updates on iPhones.
- Stopping signing older iOS versions enhances security by pushing users to update.
- iOS 18.5 introduced new features and fixed over 30 security vulnerabilities.
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