Artist tells Rockstar to "Go f**k yourself" after lowball offer to use band's music in GTA VI

Not very generous, considering GTA V has grossed $8.5 billion in lifetime revenue WTF? However, it seems the developer is trying to keep GTA VI costs under control. The big issue at play here is likely the music’s licensing rights. Ware describes Rockstar’s offer as a “buyout of any future royalties from the game.” In August, we heard that GTA VI is still set to launch infall 2025. Still no word about a PC version, though....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Nicholas Perez

Audible is inviting narrators to train AI voices for faster audiobook production

Audible has been working on AI-narrated audiobooks for some time. That initiative has alreadyresulted inover 40,000 AI-narrated audiobooks as of May. This human element could make AI narrations sound more natural. Payments will follow a royalty-sharing model based on each book’s sales. Narrators will maintain full control throughout the production process. The goal is to increase the relatively small percentage of ebooks that currently have audiobook versions. As of last year, Audible reports that 96 percent of self-published Kindle titles still lack an audio companion....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Lauren Anderson

Early preview of Apple "Intelligence" shows it can make a lot of stuff up, still needs work

Did Donald Trump really endorse Tim Walz for president? According to at least one user, Apple Intelligence often isn’t very intelligent. Apple is banking on Apple Intelligence to give its stagnant iPhone sales a boost. Apple Intelligence is available in the developer-preview version of iOS 18.1. TheWashington Post’s Geoffrey A. Fowler was one of those who tested some of the AI’s features. However, like all generative AIs, the technology often gets things wrong, sometimes in hilarious ways....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 184 words · Ashley Nguyen

Microsoft Store Missing after Windows 112 24H2 update? Here is how to Get it back

Few others report store app crashes or not responding. PerformingWSresetcommand reset the Windows store cache and then refresh it. And surprisingly, this tool resolved many serious Microsoft Store issues. Reinstall Microsoft Store Still, need help? Try these 8 solutions 2025 Download KB5055523 for Windows 11 (24H2) April 2025 Security Update

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 50 words · Kyle Navarro

Study finds that Dungeons & Dragons enhances social skills for autistic players

Research has revealed that playing Dungeons & Dragons can significantly improve social skills in people with autism. A newstudysuggests that the game may also offer unique benefits for individuals on the autism spectrum. This, they said, often resulted in them hiding autistic traits. The game’s emphasis on imagination and creativity also challenges the misconception that autistic individuals lack these qualities. Their research suggests that structured games like D&D can alleviate the anxiety often associated with social uncertainty....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Jenna Ramos

TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 2H 2024

For now, theRyzen 9 7000series remains the best value for core-heavy tasks. Meanwhile,SSD priceshave stabilized. We provide explanations for each of our choices, so you’re free to make informed alternative purchases. With a 65W TDP, it can be cooled adequately by the stock cooler in a well-ventilated case. The AsrockB650M Pro RSalso offers decent thermal performance, four memory slots, and three M.2 slots for storage. DDR5-6000 is the sweet spot for Zen 4 processors when it comes to memory speed....

September 10, 2024 · 3 min · 585 words · Francisco Stanley

The CIA and MI6 are now using generative AI for modern espionage

One of the article’s most intriguing revelations was the growing use of AI in intelligence operations. Both the CIA and SIS are now actively employing AI, particularly generative AI algorithms, across various tasks. These technologies are used to summarize data, propose new insights, and identify critical information within large datasets. To stay ahead in modern intelligence, maintaining a technological edge is crucial. Generative AI and a few ChatGPT prompts may well be part of the tools that help safeguard the future....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Terry Jacobs

Wireless system WaveCore penetrates concrete walls without drilling

Commercial buildings often face substantial obstacles when it comes to web connection installation. The WaveCore system utilizes a 6 GHz radio equipped with a directional antenna to transmit through walls. For management purposes, it incorporates a standard 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi link. The target was to deliver a 2+ Gbps connection through a minimum of 12 inches of concrete. It is now commercially available. Featured on TechSpot

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Pamela Trevino

Dial 911 to summon a drone: Montgomery police will soon fly to your location for emergencies

But if they could assess the situation first, a more appropriate response can be planned. The innovative approach is intended to help law enforcement keep pace with the county’s booming population growth. The drone has a camera mounted up front alongside lights possibly used to illuminate scenes at night. The footage is relayed to a remote control with an embedded screen. But this dedicated 911 response program represents a major escalation in their utilization....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Allen Neal

iPhone 16 goes all-in on AI, adds new camera controls, available September 20

Fast or sustained clicks can operate different functions, and the button recognizes multiple gestures with haptic feedback. Apps like ChatGPT and Snapchat will also offer various functionalities powered by Visual Intelligence. The iPhone 16 is notably the first non-Pro model to support the Apple Intelligence featuresunveiled at WWDCin June. Betas for Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish are planned for 2025. TheA18 Pro SoCis built on 2nd-generation 3nm technology, and offers a 16-core Neural Engine....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Thomas Flores

Lexar unveils the world's first SD cards made of 316 stainless steel

The two newstainless steel modelsare the Armor Gold SD UHS-II and the Armor Silver Pro SD UHS-II. They are also certified to the IP68 standard, ensuring full waterproof and dustproof protection. While this performance is impressive, Lexar has another card with even faster speeds. In addition to these SD cards, Lexar showcased several other innovative storage products at IFA. Featured on TechSpot

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Connie Gregory

Microsoft is trying to kill ActiveX controls in Office for good

So, in technological terms, it’s ancient. However, ActiveX eventually became a security threat that the tech giant’s engineers are understandably trying to remove. Despite being nearly 30 years old, Microsoft still supports ActiveX in Windows. Microsoft deprecated the technology long ago, but some of the most popular Win32 applications use it. The Microsoft 365 Admin Center recently published awarningthat developers would soon disable ActiveX controls in Office applications by default....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · John Barnett

Peter Molyneux thinks AI will allow people to create video games with just a text prompt

You’d better get comfortable. AI will also democratize video game development, allowing anyone to create games. However, selling such a game would be a different challenge, as Sony’sConcord fiascoclearly demonstrated. Molyneux laterexplainedthat the blockchain concept came from the publisher, as he had no deep understanding of it. Perhaps they’ll experiment with a few AI prompts to see what they can create. Featured on TechSpot

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · Leslie Long