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Toss a project at your printer: vibe coded tool allows developer to throw stuff at his 3D printer in VR to begin…
A software developer at Epic Games has created a tool that allows users to control a 3D printer in VR using AI. The system, which integrates a Meta Quest 3 headset with a 3D printer via a web server and GPT-6 Astra, enables users to 'throw' 3D models into the printer to begin the printing process. The developer is considering releasing the project if there is sufficient interest.
I got this mini PC running Cyberpunk at 85fps (technically), but it wants to do a whole lot more than that
The Geekom A9 Max is a mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor and Radeon 890M integrated graphics, capable of running demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 at playable framerates with FSR upscaling. While primarily a productivity machine with strong AI capabilities and upgradeable components, its $1,599 price point makes it less competitive for pure gaming compared to dedicated gaming laptops.
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The article discusses player purchasing habits for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with a significant portion of respondents indicating they will not buy it. It also briefly touches on AI concerns, Marvel's Wolverine, No Man's Sky updates, and the practice of skipping in-game dialogue.
Remote work as a worm, colorful platformers and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games worth checking out, including a title featuring a cat attempting to thwart an AI office takeover and an early look at shipbuilding mechanics. It also mentions DLC for the game I Am Your Beast.
I played NBA 2K27 with Nvidia's DLSS 5 at Gamescom, and I was genuinely impressed with it — but one thing…
Nvidia showcased its new DLSS 5 technology in NBA 2K27 at Gamescom 2026, demonstrating a significant leap in visual realism. Initially controversial, DLSS 5, when implemented by developers like Visual Concepts for NBA 2K27, offers impressive detail and performance enhancements, particularly on RTX 5000 series GPUs.
Nvidia DLSS 5 is arriving very soon, bringing "Hollywood-grade photorealism" to your games
Nvidia has announced that its latest AI-powered graphics technology, DLSS 5, will launch on September 3 alongside NBA 2K27. The company claims the technology will bring "Hollywood-grade photorealism" to games by enhancing visuals with AI systems. However, the technology has faced criticism for potentially over-processing in-game graphics, a concern Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed.
Chinese memory maker YMTC wants to dethrone Samsung and SK hynix by the end of 2027
Chinese memory maker YMTC aims to become the global leader in NAND flash memory by the end of 2027, challenging current leaders Samsung and SK hynix. The company, which currently holds a 13% market share, is reportedly expanding its infrastructure to meet this ambitious goal. YMTC is also looking to increase its presence in the DRAM market, facing competition from CXMT.
Jalapeño Benchmarks: OpenAI’s Inference Chip Outruns Blackwell on Paper, Ships at Scale in 2027
OpenAI's new inference chip, codenamed Jalapeño, shows promising performance on paper, outperforming Nvidia's Blackwell in benchmarks for tokens per user and throughput per kilowatt. However, the chip is not expected to ship in significant quantities until 2027, raising questions about its competitiveness against future hardware. OpenAI's head of hardware, Richard Ho, highlighted the chip's efficiency and low latency, attributing its design to minimizing data movement and local KV cache retention.
Humankind 2 trailer accused of being 'AI slop,' studio says nope: 'real actors, practical sets, and…
Amplitude Studios has addressed accusations that the announcement trailer for Humankind 2 utilized AI, stating that it was filmed using real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props. While the studio confirmed the use of traditional filmmaking techniques, they have not yet commented on the special effects used in the trailer's backgrounds. Humankind 2 is set to release on PC in 2027.
Free accounts can now access ChatGPT's upgraded task scheduling tool
OpenAI has made its upgraded task scheduling tool for ChatGPT available to free account users. Paid subscribers can also configure prompts to trigger actions within services like Gmail, Slack, and GitHub.
Apple announces new Mac mini & Mac Studio featuring new M5 & M6 chips
Apple has announced the latest iterations of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, featuring new M5 and M6 series chips. The Mac mini will offer M6 and M5 Pro options, while the Mac Studio will be powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, promising significant performance boosts in CPU, storage, and graphics. Both product lines will also include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with pricing starting at $899 for the Mac mini and $2,499 for the Mac Studio.
Copilot was bamboozled into revealing how to hack itself, security researchers claim: 'Copilot wasn’t…
Security researchers at Varonis Threat Labs have discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot AI, dubbed 'CoSnitch.' By persistently questioning the AI, they were able to trick it into revealing details about its internal architecture and an undocumented URL parameter that allowed for unauthorized prompt execution. Varonis disclosed the issue to Microsoft in December, and it was patched on August 18, though the researchers warn the 'meta-hacking' technique could be applied to other agentic AI platforms.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s Update 2.0 Overhauls Lighting and Terrain, Adds Fog, Bolsters A-Life, and More
GSC Game World has released a free update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, overhauling lighting, terrain, and adding new weather effects like fog and light rain. The update also enhances the A-Life 2.0 system, introduces custom difficulty rules, and adds new weapons and binoculars. This update coincides with the release of the game's first paid story expansion, Cost of Hope.
"Obvious tells and subtle hints" - Alien: Isolation's lead designer on the lethal variety of The Lost Wild's dinosaurs
The Lost Wild's lead designer Gary Napper discusses how the game will differentiate dinosaur behaviors to create unique gameplay challenges, drawing parallels to his work on Alien: Isolation. The game, developed by Great Ape Games and set in the early 2000s on an island owned by the corporation Idehama, aims to provide players with subtle hints and obvious tells to understand and evade the prehistoric creatures.
Nvidia RTX 50 graphics cards see drastic rises above retail price, as AI memory boom continues
Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards are experiencing significant price increases above their original retail prices, driven by a continued boom in AI memory demand. Median prices on Newegg in the US have risen by up to 40% in August 2026 compared to June 2026, with models like the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB seeing substantial jumps. This trend is also observed in the UK market, with no immediate signs of prices decreasing.
The Sames Sim - Free Online Browser Game
The Sames Sim is a free-to-play browser-based life simulation game developed by happystoner5420 Games. It features autonomous AI characters called "Sames" who manage their daily lives, learn skills, and pursue careers within a darkly comedic environment. The game includes deep AI systems, needs management, and permanent consequences for player actions.
Arm-based Nvidia gaming laptops get closer to launch, as new performance stats appear on Geekbench
Nvidia's Arm-based RTX Spark chips are nearing launch, with new performance data appearing on Geekbench. These chips, designed for Windows laptops and mini PCs, aim to offer power efficiency for gaming, content creation, and AI tasks. Early benchmarks show the 20-core RTX Spark N1X processor achieving multi-core scores comparable to Intel's i9-14900KS, with DLSS 4.5 support confirmed.
Idle Tactics: Ascension takes top prize in YGG’s debut VibeBlitz game jam
Idle Tactics: Ascension, an idle auto-battler, won the inaugural VibeBlitz game jam hosted by vibecode.game and Minds by Animoca Brands. The four-week virtual event saw over 250 participants submit 72 games, with community voting and a judging panel selecting the top five. The jam focused on utilizing AI-powered design tools to streamline game development.
Evening Reading - August 10, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game reviews including Agent 64: Spies Never Die and D-Topia. It also touches on upcoming titles like 1666: Amsterdam, the potential for a Payday TV show, and No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary. The article also mentions discussions around AI in gaming and the Xbox 360 era.
Google’s Pixel 11 Event Starts at 6PM ET Wednesday — But Its Own Store Spoils It Eight Hours Early
Google's upcoming 'Made by Google 2026' event, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM ET, has been preempted by leaks from its own Google Store, which revealed preorder details eight hours early. The event is expected to unveil four new Pixel phones, including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and potentially a Pixel Tag tracker. Leaks suggest the new phones will feature a Tensor G6 chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, increased base storage, but reduced RAM for Pro models, with price increases across the board.
