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The 14 Best Games on PlayStation Plus
Yes, Sony’s game subscription service can be kind of convoluted. And, yes, PlayStation Plus is worthwhile for PlayStation owners. Both can be true! While longtime PlayStation fans may have to really dig through the options to find something exciting, it’s an affordable entry point for new PS5 owners who are... Read more
Xbox Game Pass adds Ravenlok and friend referral in May
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Xbox has announced which games are coming to Game Pass at the beginning of May. In addition to the previously announced Redfall, subscribers get games like Ravenlok and Fuga: Melodies of Steel... Read more
AI vs. Hollywood: Writers battle “plagiarism machines” in union talks
Enlarge / An AI-generated image of “an office copy machine in front of a hollywood-style explosion.” Midjourney The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is seeking to restrict the use of generative AI in writing film and TV scripts as part of an ongoing strike, reports Reuters. The concerns come... Read more
Best Portable Air Conditioner Deals: Prices Start at $21
$350 at Amazon Upstream 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: $350 Save $80 $532 at Amazon Whynter 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: $532 Save $68 Show more (1 item) With temperatures rising as we head into summer, investing in a portable air conditioner may be a smart move. In many... Read more
Google Is Letting You Claim a .Dad Dedicated Domain. Cue the Dad Jokes
Why wasn’t Google’s new top-level domain empathetic when listening to other people’s problems? Because it considered itself to be domain character in every situation. Many domain shortcuts from Google are quite practical. Type doc.new in your browser’s address bar and bam! You’ve got a new Google Doc. While some of Google’s recently... Read more
Mattermost brings generative AI power to open-source collaboration
Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More Collaboration platform vendor Mattermost has expanded its namesake open-source technology to  enable security conscious organizations to better integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI). Mattermost’s open source collaboration... Read more
“We must regulate AI,” FTC Chair Khan says
Enlarge / FTC Chair Lina M. Khan testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee nomination hearing on April 21, 2021, in Washington, DC. Graeme Jennings/Getty Images On Wednesday, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan pledged to use existing laws to regulate AI in a New York... Read more
Meta Wants You to Be on the Lookout for Malware Posing as AI Chatbots
Ever since the release of ChatGPT last year, new generative AI tools and services have captured people’s attention. Now, Meta is warning that bad actors have taken notice of interest in AI chatbots. The Facebook parent said scammers are creating malware that poses at ChatGPT and similar tools.  In... Read more
5 Best Air Purifier Deals: For Big and Small Spaces
spring means warm sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and later sunsets (thank you, daylight saving time). Unfortunately, it also comes with seasonal allergies. Many of us are plagued with a runny nose, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing, among other irritating symptoms. During these troubling times, I highly recommend investing in an... Read more
Unity lays off 600 staff members, prepares to close half of its offices
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Unity announced today that it’s having its third round of layoffs, with this one affecting 600 staff members. It’s also reducing its number of offices from 58 to 30 or less within... Read more