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Sony’s decision topullCyberpunk 2077from its digital storefront on Thursday night, December 17, and to offer refunds to anyone who bought the game, was the latest in a series of damnations on what many expected to be one of the top titles of 2020. It may be the act that results in some real changes at the company too. CD Projekt Red’s stock has taken a beating Friday,falling 13% on the Warsaw Stock Exchangeandtumbling as much as 17% in early trading in the U....

Discord is the latest brand to implementChatGPTtechnology into its product as a push toward future AI functionality. The server-based community plans to roll out a new feature to its Clyde chatbot next week, which will be available to a select number of servers with Discord alpha users. These testers will be able to use Clyde in an assistant fashion, having it start a thread for a group of your friends to hang out, recommend playlists, access GIFs, and more, according toa recent blog post....

There has been a lot of improvement in the VPN sector regarding user experience and functionality. Customers are spoiled for choice these days, with all major VPNs vying for space within the sector to claim a group of consumers as their own. This brings about innovation, and the acceptable industry standard becomes higher — which is great for customers. A constant, nagging question and genuine concern for many years was: Do VPNs slow down your internet?...

After much speculation in recent months, theGoogle Pixel 9ahas finally been announced. Google’s Pixel A series is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable Android smartphone at a lower price point, and the latest model follows this trend. While it is undeniably part of theGoogle Pixel 9series, it has fewer features than its higher-end counterparts. One question you might have when considering the Pixel 9a is whether it comes with a charger....

Dolby Labs has a new home theater technology called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. The company says it will let people with a compatible TV placewireless speakersanywhere that’s convenient, and the TV’s built-in microphones will automatically calibrate them to work with the TV’s speakers while ensuring the whole setup produces optimal sound. The technology will make its debut in the2024 TCL X955 QD mini-LED 4K TV, but Dolby anticipates that other companies will also announce support for Dolby Atmos FlexConnect....

Dominos takes controversial pizzas to new level with pineapple crust Domino’s is now injecting pineapple and mozzarella right into your pizza crust for those who like a Hawaiian pie. Those who want to try this bizarre creation will have to travel to do so though, because, for the moment, it’s only available in Japan for a limited time. The popular pizza chainhas weighed in on the age-old debate that has divided people for decades – Does pineapple belong on pizza?...

There’s no zombie game quite likeDying Light.The series combines first-person action with a fast, fluid, and satisfying parkour system that makes running from zombies just as much fun as drop-kicking them. There are tons of other great first-person games to look forward to, likeDoom: The Dark AgesandMetroid Prime 4: Beyond,but the zombie genre doesn’t have manyupcoming video gameson the way. Except forDying Light: The Beast,that is. This is a new adventure in theDying Lightworld, but features a familiar face for fans of the original....

Each year, hundreds of billions of gallons of usable water are lost to the atmosphere, often billowing out of the giant smokestacks that have become a symbol of humanity’s energy excess. But this fall, the rooftop of the Central Utility Power Plant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will be home to an innovative new tool that could someday help make power plants more sustainable. Developed by a team of MIT engineers, the system improves on the design of “fog harps,”devices that act as nets to capture water vapor when air flows through them....

Bethesda is again facing backlash fromFallout 76players, this time for the planned addition of Repair Kits that will break the developer’s promise of no pay-to-win items in the multiplayer game. In a blog post, Bethesda revealed that it will be addingRepair KitstoFallout 76in the weeks following the release of Patch 8. There will be two forms for the utility items, namely the Basic Repair Kits that immediately restore an item’s condition to 100% and the Improved Repair Kits that will take them to 150%....

Fortnite reveals Lawless title & Midas’ return for Chapter 6 Season 2 Following weeks of leaked details, Fortnite developers have announced Lawless as the official title for Chapter 6 Season 2. Previous leaks concerning Season 2 have hinted at aHeists themefor the next season. While Epic Games kept the specifics under wraps, aclue from company Vice President Mark Reinpointed to the addition of another pickle-like character. Meanwhile, the Heists-related leak had many long-time fans wondering if the likes of characters such as Midas would soon return since he, specifically, debuted in the Secret Agents-themed Chapter 2 Season 2....

Fortnite‘s V-Bucks, the virtual currency used in the massively popular Battle Royale shooter to purchase outfits, weapons, and other items, are apparently also being used by criminals for money laundering schemes. Criminals are buying V-Bucks from the officialFortnitestore using stolen credit card information. The V-Bucks are then sold in online black markets at discounted rates to “clean” the money, according to an investigation by The Independent and research by cybersecurity firm Sixgill....

There are so many electric bikes hitting the market these days that it can be hard to know where to start if you’re looking to make a purchase. If portability and a clean, sturdy build are important to you, then you might want to take a look at is Gocycle’s recently unveiled GXi, a machine that keeps most of its mechanisms hidden and folds down into a compact package in just 10 seconds....

Here to ensure you’re never bored this summer is Google, which has rolled outnew and improved waysto search for events in your neck of the woods. After introducing a card interface for event-related searches last year, the internet giant is ramping up its techniques yet again, simplifying your hunt for the perfect way tofill your free time. Now you’ll be able to find information such as time, location, and ticket pricing, and Google is also serving up a new way to discover events that you might otherwise be unaware of....