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Has Google monopolized digital advertising? New evidence traced back to former ad guru suggests it's a 'nightmare' for publishers to switch platforms: "It takes an act of God to do it"

Despite Google's firm stand on fair practices in digital advertising, new evidence submitted in the ongoing antitrust trial outlines its strategy to "crush" competitors.

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If you're wondering what to play on your $700 PS5 Pro — Flappy Bird "triumphantly returns" to multiple platforms (?!)

Flappy Bird, the viral mobile game of yester year returns thanks to a group of dedicated fans who have acquired the rights to the game from the original developer. It's coming to "multiple platforms" but what platforms are they?

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"Weren’t Jackbox games already dirty? Not really. It’s just that you and your friends have been answering c*** to every Quiplash question for years." Jackbox Naughty Pack launches today

Jackbox Naughty Pack launches today, a selection of games you can play from multiple devices with your family and friends (but maybe not your Grandma)

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"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff

Microsoft Gaming is cutting 650 staff today, after eliminating 1900 staff earlier in the year following its Activision-Blizzard acquisition. In an email to staff shared to Windows Central, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer said no studios would be closed and no devices cancelled, with most layoffs landing in corporate functions.

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NVIDIA CEO says a shortage of its advanced AI chips prompts 'emotional turmoil': "We have a lot of people on our shoulders, and everybody is counting on us"

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang talks about the high demand and shortage of GPUs for AI advances, the impact of the tech on the job market, and the emotional attachment of clients to its products while at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference

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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise $6.5 billion from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple amid bankruptcy claims — pushing its market cap to $150 billion

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise $6.5 billion from investors, pushing its market capitalization to approximately $150 billion. The startup also wants to raise $5 billion in debt from a few banks.

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Steam Families is out of beta testing, letting a household share PC games with ease

Valve's Steam Families feature is now out of beta testing, letting everyone try the new method for sharing games.

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What's the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know!

Microsoft has opened nominations for the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards. Developers with winning apps will win a limited edition Surface Pro and access to "cutting-edge technology" from Microsoft.

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The PS5 Pro's eye-watering price point is actually Xbox's fault, apparently. "A lack of direct competitor."

An analysis from Ampere has blamed Sony's PS5 Pro price point on a "lack of competition," owing to Microsoft's decision to opt out of a mid-gen Xbox Series X.

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Two former Samsung bigwigs nabbed for allegedly swiping $3.2 billion worth of the company's intellectual property to build a 'brand new second-hand' chip fab in China

Two former Samsung executives were jailed for allegedly stealing Samsung technologies worth approximately $3.2 billion to build a chip-making plant in China.

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Intel may lose billions of dollars once set aside by the US CHIPS Act, unless it can get its act together

Intel is set to receive $8 billion in funding from the US Chips Act and an additional $11 billion in loans. But that funding may be in jeopardy due to the chipmaker's struggles.

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Ubisoft finally learned a valuable lesson about always online games, but it's still too late

Ubisoft faced massive backlash when it decided to kill The Crew by turning off the servers and not adding an offline mode. But it looks as though one lesson has finally been learned.

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Nevada plans to use Google AI to expedite unemployment benefits appeals: "The time savings they’re looking for only happens if the review is very cursory"

A new Google AI-powered system will determine whether unemployed employees will get benefits in Nevada.

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Sam Altman's "GPT-4 is the dumbest model any of you will ever have to use" promise might reportedly come to fruition with a hint of 'Strawberry' in two weeks

OpenAI might be gearing up to release its much-anticipated 'reasoning' AI model, Strawberry, in two weeks.

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AirPods 4 vs AirPods 2 — is it worth the upgrade?

The AirPods 4 are on the way — but are they worth the upgrade if you're still rocking the AirPods 2?

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Here are the best TV settings for watching football

The secret to better-looking football lies in your TV's settings menu. Here's how to give your TV a glow-up before the next game.

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As Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro, the internet unleashes the memes — and even the Xbox is catching strays

We knew the Sony PS5 Pro wouldn't be cheap, but its $699.99 price point has the internet reeling. Here's a round-up of the best memes.

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Sony's 'PS5 Pro' beats Xbox to the AI graphics punch with its 'PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)' feature — but it's $699.99

Microsoft is once again on the back foot with gaming consoles, as its "world's most powerful console" is no longer the world's most powerful. Sony's PS5 Pro has the Xbox Series X beaten on paper, complete with AI upscaling tech for boosted performance. But oh boy, it ain't cheap.

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As Sony reveals the PS5 Pro, Xbox is quietly building a cloud gaming dominance that could see it lead a $40 billion industry in just ten years

A recent analysis from Bloomberg describes how Xbox Cloud Gaming could end up being at the forefront of a $40 billion industry in just ten years, if Microsoft manages to stick the landing.

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After 5 years in Early Access, a first-person, open world simulation adventure is finally getting a 1.0 launch on PC and future Xbox release

Satisfactory, an open-world, first-person strategy and simulation adventure from Coffee Stain Studios, has been in early access for 5 years. The developers have announced development has begun on a console port alongside the official 1.0 release on PC.

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Your new iPhone 16 can sync images with the Microsoft Photos app on Windows 10, not just Windows 11

An upcoming update to the Photos app on Windows 10 will integrate iCloud into the app. The same functionality shipped to Windows 11 two years ago, but it is just now entering testing among Insiders running Windows 10.

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Adobe delivers a Windows UI performance bump alongside simplified color correction and a divisive AI audio tool in its latest beta

During IBC 2024, Adobe announced several impressive updates for its Premiere Pro and After Effects programs.

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Don’t settle for a gaming laptop with short battery life, here are 3 that’ll last a full workday

The longevity of gaming laptops have been trending upward, and there are a few worth your time and money. Here are three gaming laptops that’ll last a full workday.

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My favorite File Explorer alternative just got better, but you won't see the biggest addition it its change log

Third-party file explorer, "Files," received an update recently that adds some handy new options. It also improves the performance of the app when connected to Google Drive.

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The new and mysterious Xbox and Activision studio 'Elsewhere Entertainment' has expanded hiring across into Sweden "to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy"

A short while ago, Activision and Microsoft unexpectedly announced a new studio "Elsewhere Entertainment," based in Poland. Now, the studio has begun hiring across into Sweden as well, which is one of the world's leading regions for video game development.

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