In case you've missed it, or if your slavish devotion prevents you from checking other websites, below is a roundup of Microsoft related news from the Leipzig Games Convention. GC is a pretty big deal in Europe so, there's plenty of stuff to see.
A healthy selection indeed. May they help our American friends make it through a tedious workday, and our European friends settle in for the evening.
[Via Joystiq]
Eken Group has issued a firmware update to resolve major security issues with its doorbell cameras that were uncovered by Consumer Reports. The cameras are sold under the brands Eken, Tuck, Fishbot, Rakeblue, Andoe, Gemee and Luckwolf.
Google filed a motion on Friday in a Virginia federal court seeking summary judgment for the Department of Justice's antitrust case against it. The DOJ sued Google at the beginning of 2023 for alleged monopolistic practices.
Apple users reported starting Friday night that they were signed out of their Apple IDs and in some cases made to change their passwords. It's unclear yet how many users have been affected or what the underlying cause of the issue is.
"Sure, winning battles and matches in more difficult modes will feel more rewarding, but not every gaming experience has to be a challenge."
Apple has resumed talks with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to build an AI-powered chatbot into the iPhone, according to a new report.
As part of its antitrust suit against Amazon, the FTC accused the company of using Signal’s disappearing messages feature to conceal communications.
Drake apparently learned it isn’t wise to mess with Tupac Shakur — even nearly three decades after his death. Tthe Canadian hip-hop artist deleted the post with his track “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which used an AI-generated recreation of Shakur’s voice.
Aaron Sorkin has announced that he’s currently writing a followup script to The Social Network. The original was his take on the initial years of Facebook.
This week's best tech deals include a new low on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple's MacBook Air M3 for $989 and Anker's Soundcore Space A40 earbuds for $49, among others.
Nikon's Z8 is one of the highest resolution full-frame cameras with 45 megapixels, but is also one of the fastest and has incredible video capabilities too.
Amazon has some of the highest-rated Bose headphones on sale for record-low prices. That includes the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, which have best-in-class active noise cancellation (ANC).
The latest Apple MacBook Air with the M3 chip is down to a new low price at Amazon.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded a lengthy investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system. It found 13 fatal crashes due to misuse and software that doesn’t prioritize driver attentiveness.
Wacom's latest pen display model is called Movink, and it's the company's first with a OLED screen. It's also Wacom's thinnest and lightest option ever, while still offering 13 inches of work space.
This week, there was a lot of back and forth about Apple Vision Pro production numbers. Here's why they don't matter.
Google's Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for $135 at Wellbots, which is the lowest price we've seen this year.
Dell’s XPS 13 and 14 are stylish, portable and powerful. You’ll have to get used to some of its design quirks, though, and it’s far pricier than older models.
Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai are joining the government's Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, according to The Wall Street Journal.
New graduates have earned the time to unwind after a busy year. These pieces of gaming gear would make great gifts for the new college graduate in your life.
The biggest news stories this morning: Adobe’s new upscaling tech uses AI to sharpen video, BlizzCon 2024 is canceled, The world’s biggest 3D printer can make a house in under 80 hours.