Halo esports fans are in a state of uncertainty after Microsoft announced that Halo Infinite will be retired from the official competitive scene by next year. The decision was made public through a statement on the Halo Waypoint blog, confirming that the game will no longer host tournaments under the Halo Championship Series (HCS) banner. … Read more
A team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery by observing what they believe to be a never-before-seen companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, the pulsating red supergiant star in the Orion constellation. The companion star, colloquially called “Betelbuddy,” is estimated to have 1.5 times the mass of our sun and is visible due to its distinct … Read more
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Ethical hackers Chris Kubecka and Paula Popovici have demonstrated how easily age verification systems can be bypassed on adult websites in just seconds. The new rules, which came into force on Friday, require companies hosting adult content online to block under-18s using highly effective age verification methods such as AI tools or browser cookies. However, … Read more
ChatGPT has been a game-changer for many when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, its limitations became apparent as I realized that it didn’t meet all my research needs on its own. That’s why I discovered Google’s AI-powered personalized research assistant, NotebookLM, which has become an indispensable tool in my workflow. One of the … Read more
The acquittal of Tom Hayes, former head of EMEA equity research at UBS, has significant implications for bankers facing similar charges. Hayes’ case highlights the importance of academic immunity and its application in banking trials. Hayes was found not guilty due to a lack of evidence on the alleged insider trading charges against him. This … Read more
A Gaza aid site offered a “women only” day, but it did not stop the killing. The food distribution was announced in advance, featuring illustrations of smiling Palestinians receiving boxes of aid. However, when only women were allowed to attend, chaos erupted. Mary Sheikh al-Eid, who had seven children and was struggling to feed them … Read more
The Halo Championship Series (HCS) is nearing its end, marking a new era for the franchise. As Year 4 comes to a close, the HCS will host two major events and the highly anticipated Halo World Championship on October 24-26. This year’s championship marks the final time Halo Infinite will be part of official HCS … Read more
FromSoftware has announced that a patch for Elden Ring Nightreign will add two-player co-op mode, called “Duo Expeditions”, allowing players to team up with one other friend on July 30th. This feature was previously overlooked and neglected by the developers but is now being added as a response to community feedback. The update also includes … Read more
Union Pacific Corp. is reportedly close to a deal to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp., potentially creating a massive transcontinental rail network. The proposed acquisition, which could be finalized as early as next week, would be the largest ever in the rail industry. Details of the agreement are still confidential, but it’s believed to involve both … Read more