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A "super realistic" AI-generated scam call almost cost a Microsoft consultant and potentially 2.5 billion others access to Gmail: "I would give them an A for effort"

Hackers are leveraging AI technology for their phishing scams with the latest attack being deployed to a Microsoft solutions consultant, which almost cost him access to his Gmail account alongside 2.5 billion users.

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No need to pay $50 per year for these incredible wallpapers

Microsoft shared a large collection of wallpapers to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Windows Insider Program.

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GOG reminds everyone why they should buy games there and not Steam or Epic Games

GOG has used the recent Steam changes to remind gamers that when you buy from them, you actually have some ownership.

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Google warns it will end support for uBlock Origin soon "because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions" — leaving over 30 million users susceptible to intrusive ads

Google warned it's ending support for the Manifest V2 framework soon via the Chrome Web Store. This means uBlock Origin and other extensions that aren't Manifest V3 compliant won't be supported much longer.

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Nobel Prize winner claims Sam Altman was fired for prioritizing profits over safety as Steam faces the heat for its crude sales strategy

As OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in investment from Microsoft and NVIDIA, an AI artist argued that people are stealing from him by using AI. We also saw a major update to Windows 11 roll out and Microsoft ship the latest version of Office.

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Hello Kitty fans have a new option for an official gaming headset, but there's only one place to get it

Razer has announced a new "Hello Kitty and Friends" edition of the Kraken Kitty V2 wired gaming headset, available exclusively at Target.

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A new research paper suggests that Bing / Microsoft Copilot "AI" medical advice may be capable of causing you severe harm, at least 22% of the time ...

A new study coming out of Europe suggests that Microsoft Copilot is spectacularly bad at offering medical advice, and in some cases, has even recommended seriously harmful, life-threatening advice.

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Lorex's first-ever security camera is here, and it's giving Ring a run for its money

Move over Ring – there's a new kid in town

Here are some exclusive details on what Xbox Cloud Gaming "Bring Your Own Games" rollout will look like: Regions, game library size, access on iPhone, Android, and more.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is finally getting the ability to purchase games outside of Xbox Game Pass. But how will the rollout work? We have the details.

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One of the biggest Harry Potter games in history is reportedly getting a definitive edition

A Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition is reportedly on the way, bringing players new story quests and activities.

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OpenAI may endure massive $44 Billion losses before seeing profit in 2029 partly due to Microsoft tie-up: "The partnership with Microsoft might mean OpenAI earns less from each dollar of revenue"

A new report suggests OpenAI could make $44 billion in losses before potentially becoming profitable in 2029. It further estimates the company's revenue generation to have scaled $100 billion.

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TikTok axes 500 jobs in Malaysia, embraces AI for global content moderation

TikTok is reportedly laying off 500 employees in Malaysia and plans to automate content moderation using AI.

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The Persona devs just shattered their sales record with Metaphor: ReFantazio (and it's well deserved)

Metaphor: ReFantazio has become the fastest-selling game in Atlus history, breaking the record set earlier this year by Persona 3 Reload.

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Despite lukewarm reception, Star Wars Outlaws is the third best-selling game of August 2024 in the US, per Circana report

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws debuted in third place for August 2024, per Circana's sales report.

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Microsoft puts final touches on a gaming keyboard that's a godsend for the ASUS ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds

Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel can now try a new Gamepad keyboard.

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Steam makes a valuable change to how it sells games, and the whole world will benefit

Valve has got ahead of the State of California's new law and is now telling customers exactly what they're buying.

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ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can't create a simple white image, while Google's flagship image generation tool frustratingly buries sophisticated creations behind a $20 monthly premium service

Google is rolling out its long-anticipated Imagen 3 image generation tool to Gemini users across mobile and desktop, including free users. However, free users can't generate images of people as the capability is buried behind Google's Advanced $20 service.

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"The court's ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility." Finally, we'll be able to buy and stream our own Xbox games from the cloud soon.

Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms that Xbox App users will be able to buy games and stream them through Xbox Cloud Gaming in November 2024.

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A report claims that Xbox is pulling out of Saudi Arabia and other Middle East regions, and now Microsoft has responded

A new report suggested that Xbox is planning to exit Saudi Arabia leading to widespread speculation about a total exit from the wider Middle East region.

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Activision releases a Disruptive Behavior Progress Report ahead of Black Ops 6's launch detailing chat moderation efforts

Activision has released a new document detailing internal research on disruptive and toxic player behavior, along with details on how that behavior will be mitigated in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting a fan-favorite map just a week after launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back the franchise favorite map Nuketown just a week after the game's arrival.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia Geforce Now today — but we still can't play on Xbox Cloud Gaming

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia GeForce Now today, along with Battle.net game syncing, as we lament the lack of Activision Blizzard games on the Xbox cloud.

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OpenAI reportedly wants to buy its 'freedom' through a for-profit restructuring ticket to keep hostile takeovers and outside interference from the likes of Microsoft at arm's length

OpenAI is reportedly restructuring its business model into a public benefit corporation, that will keep hostile takeovers and outside interference at bay.

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Bing is down, potentially affecting dozens of users (Update)

Bing is down, preventing people from being able to use one of Google's only search rivals.

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Nobel Prize winner claims former OpenAI Chief Scientist fired Sam Altman because he "is much less concerned with AI safety than profits" — and suggests superintelligence might be on the horizon: "We have maybe 4 years left"' before human extinction

Nobel Prize winner and physicist gives former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever a hat tip for his contributions to developing safe AI and firing Sam Altman for his missteps, including focusing on generating focus and abandoning the firm's founding mission.

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