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9-year-old kid spends $118,000 on YouTube ads for Minecraft and Roblox videos using his dad's company credit card:…
A 9-year-old boy allegedly used his father's company credit card without permission to spend $118,000 on YouTube ads for his Minecraft and Roblox videos. The father discovered the charges after being called into his office and is now facing potential personal liability for the expenses. The child's YouTube channel has been shut down, and the family plans to implement stricter parental controls.
Dark Tactical Roguelite Order Automatica Launches on Mobile
Order Automatica, a dark tactical roguelite with automated battles, has launched on the Google Play Store for a discounted price of $4.79. The game features a 3x3 ritual grid where players position units and prepare for battles against demonic enemies, with deep strategic choices influencing outcomes. It also includes unit unlocks, light meta-progression, and multiple difficulty modes.
"The more aroused the fly is the harder it tries to shoot" - Google's fully mapped fly brain is now playing Doom, Beat Saber, and more
Google's fully mapped male fruit fly brain has been engineered to play video games like Doom and Beat Saber. An engineer trained the simulated fly brain to play Doom, with another modder getting it to play Beat Saber and other shooters. Google stated this is a significant step in neuroscience research.
Nvidia is reportedly being investigated by the DOJ over its biggest ever deal, a $20 billion non-exclusive agreement…
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Nvidia's $20 billion non-exclusive agreement with AI chip company Groq for potential antitrust scrutiny. The deal, which grants Nvidia non-exclusive rights to Groq's low-latency inference AI chips, is being examined to see if it was structured to bypass standard government reviews. If found at fault, Nvidia could face fines, though the investigation is ongoing and no specific findings have been made.
After Google mapped an adult male fruit fly's brain, software engineers made it play Doom, Mario64, and Beat Saber
Software engineers have successfully trained a 3D model of a male fruit fly's brain, mapped by Google, to play video games including Doom, Super Mario 64, and Beat Saber. While the Doom playthrough is described as not very good, the Beat Saber performance is noted as surprisingly competent, with ongoing efforts to improve its reactive capabilities.
How to take full advantage of Gemini when planning your next trip
Gemini, a tool from Google, can assist users in planning their next trip by helping to manage various details. It aims to simplify the process of organizing travel arrangements.
After 28 seasons and 338 episodes, South Park has officially changed its name
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced a satirical rebranding of the show to 'South America' ahead of its 29th season. This move mocks recent political and corporate naming changes, while also criticizing their parent company Paramount and the ongoing Skydance merger, which they claim has negatively impacted the show's production.
Google will 'degrade' Search in Europe to avoid EU fines
Google has announced it will 'degrade' its search results in Europe to comply with new European Union regulations, potentially pushing users towards alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo. This move is intended to avoid significant fines related to competition laws.
Chrome will now release updates every two weeks to better tackle security threats
Google Chrome will now release stable browser updates every two weeks, a shift from its previous release cycle. This change aims to improve the handling of security threats by delivering patches and new versions more frequently.
US regulator approves $1.9 billion loan to spin up Iowa's dead nuclear reactor for Google
Google is nearing access to nuclear power for its artificial intelligence data centers following a US regulator's approval of a $1.9 billion loan to restart a dormant nuclear reactor in Iowa. This development signifies a step towards securing a dedicated power source for Google's growing AI infrastructure.
Your old phones may be worth more than you think through Google Store trade-in
The Google Store is offering competitive trade-in values for devices like Pixel, iPhone, and Galaxy when purchasing a new Pixel phone. This promotion aims to incentivize customers to upgrade their current devices.
Go grandmaster becomes first human to win series against advanced AI engine in 3-hour match
Top-ranked Go grandmaster Shin Jin-seo became the first human to defeat the advanced AI engine KataGo in a three-game series. This victory, achieved on July 21, marks a significant moment for human capabilities in complex strategy games, nearly 30 years after Deep Blue's historic win against Garry Kasparov in Chess. Shin's win demonstrates that humans can still compete effectively against AI, even under challenging conditions.
Xbox announces new Cloud Gaming limits
Xbox has announced new monthly time limits for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, with subscribers facing caps based on their Game Pass tier. Additional hours can be purchased, and pricing details will be revealed in November. The company also plans to allow direct purchase of cloud gaming hours and enable playing purchased Xbox Series X/S games on Xbox One via the cloud.
Google's new AI weather model uses live satellite data for higher-resolution forecasts
Google has introduced WeatherNext 3, a new AI-powered weather model that utilizes live satellite data to provide higher-resolution forecasts. This advanced system is also designed to significantly improve the accuracy of precipitation predictions.
Game Pass Is Getting Worse, And More Expensive
Microsoft is introducing limits and potential price increases for Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming starting in November. Subscribers will receive a set number of monthly hours depending on their tier, with options to purchase additional time. This change aims to manage rising costs associated with the service's growing usage.
Google rolls out AI-powered voice capabilities for Gmail, Docs and Keep
Google is rolling out AI-powered voice capabilities for its services including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Keep. These new voice tools are available to paying customers.
AI down: World set to collapse as ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, Gemini and Grok all have simultaneous meltdown
Major AI services including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok experienced a simultaneous global meltdown, causing widespread disruption for users. OpenAI's status page initially reported normal operations despite widespread reports of outages.
Google won't be forced to sell its ad exchange following antitrust ruling
A judge ruled that Google will not be forced to sell its ad exchange following an antitrust case. The court previously determined that Google illegally monopolized two ad tech markets.
OpenAI head Sam Altman says 'people hate data centers,' but the company still plans to invest $50 million more in AI infrastructure this year alone
Despite public backlash and negative sentiments towards data centers and AI, OpenAI plans to invest an additional $50 million in AI infrastructure this year. CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the public's negativity but emphasizes the continued need for compute power, even exploring renting out capacity for profitability. The article highlights community opposition to data centers, citing examples of lawsuits and environmental concerns.
A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things
Google announced a new 'Find Hub' feature for Android designed to help users locate important items. The company also revealed updates for Gemini Live and integration with Google Keep for Messages.