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Ubisoft just open-sourced its colorblind assistance tool Chroma

Ubisoft has open-sourced Chroma, the company’s in-house colorblind assistance tool. It’s available for download via GitHub and is described as a "one-stop solution for detecting color blindness-related issues in games."
Here’s how it works. I…

Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI models

Meta plans to start using data collected from its users in the European Union to train its AI systems, the company announced today. Starting this week, the tech giant will begin notifying Europeans through email and its family of apps of the fact, with…

The Meta Quest 3S is on sale for a record-low price

The Meta Quest 3S is on sale for $269 via Amazon. This is a record-low price for the 128GB VR headset, as it typically costs $300. It comes with a download code for Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial for Meta Quest+. This is the platform’s v…

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown hits iOS and Android

Mobile gamers can now dive into Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which has arrived on iOS and Android. The action platformer is a paid game, but you can get a taste of it for free thanks to a trial. If you buy the full game before May 5, you’ll be ab…

The Apple Pencil Pro drops back down to $99

There are some great keyboard attachments for Apple’s iPad but, sometimes, you just want to physically write things down with a “pencil.” While the Apple Pencil lineup can be confusing (see our helpful guide here), there are two great options currently…

PS5 prices are increasing across Europe, UK and Australia

Potential PS5 buyers in Europe, the UK, Australia and more will now need to fork over up to 100 more AUD, EUR and other local currencies for a console. Sony has announced a series of price hikes for the PS5, blaming "a backdrop of a challenging ec…

What happened to Amazon’s inaugural Project Kuiper launch?

Amazon is aiming to take on SpaceX’s Starlink internet service using thousands of its own Project Kuiper satellites in low-Earth orbit. The first Project Kuiper satellites were suppsoed to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket fro…

The Last of Us season two premiere: ‘Future Days’ highlights the fracture between Ellie and Joel

Spoilers follow for The Last of Us season two, episode one
The heart of all things The Last of Us, whether it’s the games or the first season of the HBO adaptation, is the relationship between Joel and Ellie. It was brought to life in remarkable fashio…

I tested the world-understanding avatar of Gemini Live. It was shocking

I tried the next-gen Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing capabilities for a few days. It changed my day-to-day AI expectations forever.

Bungie shares first looks at gameplay from its new shooter, Marathon, alongside a release date

Bungie finally took the wraps off its upcoming team-based extraction shooter, Marathon, sharing a look at gameplay and a cinematic short during its showcase this weekend. We also now know the release date: September 23. Marathon will be available on St…