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"We need to adjust our pricing" - The cost of the Meta Quest 3 and 3S is rising by up to $100, and that plays right into Valve's hands if the Steam Frame ever launches
Meta is increasing the prices of its Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S VR headsets by up to $100 starting April 19, 2026, citing rising component costs. This price adjustment may benefit Valve's upcoming Steam Frame by reducing the price gap between the devices. Meta reaffirmed its commitment to VR despite recent layoffs and market speculation.
Deezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily uploads
Deezer reports that 44 percent of its daily music uploads are AI-generated, totaling approximately 75,000 tracks per day. While AI music constitutes a significant portion of uploads, it accounts for only 1-3 percent of total streams, with many flagged as fraudulent. The company utilizes a proprietary tool to detect AI-generated music, including tracks from popular services like Suno and Udio.
Anthropic had a 'productive and constructive' meeting with White House officials after the preview release of its new cybersecurity-challenging AI model
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with White House officials, including Secretary Scott Bessent and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, following the preview release of its new AI model, Claude Mythos. The meeting was described as 'productive and constructive,' focusing on collaboration and safety protocols for AI development. This comes after a period of tension between Anthropic and the US government regarding AI safeguards.
AI Yi-Yi!
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick suggests Elon Musk faces a greater risk of job displacement by AI than artists do. The article also touches on advancements in creative intelligence tools from Adobe and NVIDIA.
Morning Safety Dance
Anthropic's Mythos AI model has raised concerns about its potential to enhance hacking capabilities. Separately, Square Enix has taken action against a Japanese content creator for allegedly harassing staff working on Final Fantasy 14, marking the second such incident in two months.
A Redditor tries to return a failed enterprise HDD to Toshiba, but it turns out that a replacement would take at least a…
A user reported issues with a failed enterprise Hard Disk Drive from Toshiba, which would only offer a refund of the original purchase price instead of the current, higher replacement cost. This situation highlights the rising costs of storage solutions, including SSDs due to AI industry demand, and the potential unreliability of HDDs with moving parts.
Elon Musk is more at risk of losing his job to AI than artists are according to Take-Two's CEO: 'If AI were…
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes Artificial Intelligence poses a greater risk to high-profile figures like Elon Musk than to artists in the game development industry. He suggests AI can handle mundane tasks, freeing up human creators for more innovative and complex work, and argues that technological advancements historically lead to increased productivity and employment.
Pragmata Has Sold Through 1 Million Units In 2 Days | Console Creatures
Capcom's new intellectual property, Pragmata, has achieved over one million unit sales worldwide within its first two days of release. The game, developed by a team of younger developers, blends action gameplay with puzzle elements in a world influenced by artificial intelligence. Capcom attributes the strong launch to effective marketing initiatives, including a playable demo and early support for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Pragmata sales surpass one million
Capcom announced that its new intellectual property, Pragmata, has sold over one million copies worldwide across all platforms within two days of its release. The game, developed by younger Capcom developers, combines action gameplay with puzzle elements in a world ruled by artificial intelligence. Capcom supported the launch with marketing initiatives, including a playable demo, and a multi-platform strategy that included Nintendo Switch 2 support.
ChatGPT code snuck onto the Playdate, but don't worry, handheld creators Panic are now barring AI games
Panic Inc., the creator of the Playdate handheld, has announced a new policy barring the use of AI in games developed for the platform, including art, music, writing, and code. This decision comes ahead of the Playdate Season 3 game releases and aims to preserve the indie spirit of the device. The company's head, Greg Maletic, highlighted the Playdate for Education program as a reason to encourage human-led game creation.
Epic Games adds AI conversations to Fortnite, but I don't remember anyone asking for them
Epic Games has introduced AI-generated dialogue for NPCs in Fortnite's custom islands, utilizing Google's Gemini technology. The author expresses skepticism, questioning the necessity and potential drawbacks of this feature, citing concerns about AI reliability and the impact on player creativity and game atmosphere.
GTA 6 Company Boss Says AI Can Be Used For Evil, But "Woe Is Me" Risk Is Overblown
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the 'woe is me' narrative surrounding AI's impact on employment is overblown, while acknowledging its potential for misuse. He suggests AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance productivity and creativity in game development, allowing employees to focus on more engaging tasks rather than leading to mass layoffs. Zelnick cited Elon Musk's continued busy schedule despite extensive AI use as evidence that AI does not eliminate human jobs.
Penampakan AI Val Kilmer di As Deep as the Grave Tuai Kontroversi
The use of artificial intelligence to recreate actor Val Kilmer's voice in the game As Deep as the Grave has sparked controversy. While the technology allows Kilmer to participate despite his health issues, it has raised ethical questions about AI's role in entertainment.
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's new model Mythos
The National Security Agency is reportedly using Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos Preview, which is designed for computer security tasks. This comes despite ongoing legal battles and previous government restrictions on Anthropic's services. The NSA is among approximately 40 organizations granted access to the model.
Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results
Beijing's second annual humanoid robot half-marathon saw significant improvements in performance and fewer embarrassing incidents compared to its inaugural event. Honor's robot, Lightning, won first place with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, navigating the course autonomously. While about 40 percent of the robots competed autonomously this year, the event still featured some crashes and remote-controlled participants.
Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain
Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska published a 1,000-word social media post summarizing their book, "The Technological Republic." The manifesto outlines 22 points on the necessity of hard power, software development for national security, and cultural critiques, drawing significant attention for its assertive and controversial stances.
AI Yi-Yi!
This opinion piece argues against the use of artificial intelligence in creative writing, particularly for generating stories. The author expresses a strong personal stance against AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of human authorship.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various gaming-related topics and broader cultural commentary. It touches on the graffiti in Left 4 Dead, the design of single-player extraction shooters like Witchfire, and the ambitious AI in Black & White. The piece also explores the evolution of AI from video games to companies like Google DeepMind, and touches on music industry issues related to Spotify and AI investments.
Dosa Divas Review — Spicy, tasty RPG goodness
Dosa Divas is a narrative-focused RPG from Outerloop Games that explores themes of family, food, and culture. Players step into the shoes of siblings Samara and Amani as they fight against a corporation that has streamlined cooking and bridge familial divides. While the combat and cooking minigames are simplistic and lack challenge, the game's strong narrative, voice acting, and unique South Asian-inspired presentation make it a memorable experience.
A games company released agentic tools to generate infinite AI slop, and of course you have already guessed that it’s Roblox
Roblox has introduced new "agentic" AI tools designed to act as collaborative partners for game creators. These tools can analyze game code, ask clarifying questions, and generate detailed action plans, as well as create content like meshes and models, potentially enabling fully AI-generated experiences on the platform.