A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Science has challenged long-held assumptions about infant memory. Researchers discovered that babies as young as 12 months can encode memories, contradicting theories that memory formation is impossible in infancy. The inability to recall early life experiences, known as infantile amnesia, may stem from retrieval failures rather than … Read more
Apple has replaced John Giannandrea, the head of its AI efforts, with Mike Rockwell, who led the development of the Apple Vision Pro project. The move is aimed at reviving Apple’s flailing AI efforts and improving the performance of its virtual assistant, Siri. The change comes after a year of slow progress on Siri’s product … Read more
Universal has lost the rights to the Jason Bourne franchise, which is now being shopped around to other studios. Skydance, Apple, and Netflix have expressed interest in reviving the series. Matt Damon’s involvement remains uncertain. The goal is to revive the franchise, but it’s unclear if Damon will reprise his role or a reboot will … Read more
The wait for a Painkiller remake is almost over, with Anshar Studios set to release it later this year. While the original game was known for its gory first-person shooter action, the new remake will feature significant changes, including four playable characters, each with unique passive abilities, and a stronger emphasis on co-op gameplay. This … Read more
Five major video game companies, including Nintendo of America and Microsoft, are launching an initiative to provide clearer information about accessibility features in their games. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is managing the effort, which aims to standardize tags that describe a range of accessibility options. The “Accessible Games Initiative” will use 24 pre-defined tags … Read more
Warner Bros has released a teaser trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, One Battle After Another, less than 24 hours after announcing its release date push to late September. The brief clip features star Leonardo DiCaprio and co-star Teyana Taylor practicing gun combat. Anderson’s latest film boasts a large production budget of $140m, making … Read more
A billionaire investor, reportedly backed by Jared Kushner, has completed a $11 billion takeover of a leading US roofing company. The deal marks one of the largest mergers in the industry’s history and is expected to further consolidate the sector. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/627662c3-60bf-4213-87bc-5ed10c303380
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking Europe’s support to buy artillery shells, but funding has not been immediately endorsed by European leaders. The request comes as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, with both sides suffering heavy losses. Zelenskyy called on EU leaders during a video link meeting in Brussels to provide financial assistance … Read more
Gmail is rolling out a new search feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to show users the most relevant results faster. The update replaces traditional chronological sorting of search results with an algorithm that considers factors like recency, most-clicked emails, and frequent contacts. With this change, Gmail’s search results will prioritize the most relevant emails … Read more
Nintendo of America has joined forces with other companies to launch the Accessible Games Initiative, aiming to simplify gaming purchasing decisions for Americans with disabilities. The initiative provides a universal language, or “tags,” to describe accessibility features in video games. The tags will be introduced by Nintendo and used consistently across participating storefronts. Players can … Read more