Month: August 2023
AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted, rules a US Federal Judge
Thaler had tried multiple times to copyright the image “as a work-for-hire to the owner of the Creativity Machine,” which would have listed the author as the creator of the work and Thaler as the artwork’s owner, but he was repeatedly rejected. After the Office’s final rejection last year, Thaler…
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Tesla’s app now supports automation with Apple Shortcuts
Tesla owners with iPhones can now use Siri to trigger Apple Shortcuts automations without turning to paid third-party apps like Tessie to do so. The Tesla app’s newest update, version 4.24.0, dropped with a release note saying “Access your vehicle controls and climate from the Apple Shortcuts app.” To use…
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Overwatch 2 team admits “being review-bombed isn’t a fun experience”
Blizzard has acknowledged player “dissatisfaction” after Overwatch 2 was review-bombed into oblivion when it released on Steam last month, swiftly becoming the game with the lowest-ever user score on Steam. The aggregate user score has steadily declined since the game was released, and now sits at a miserly 0.94 out…
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Striking writers have been in consistent talks with studios for over a week
The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) wrote in an update yesterday that bargaining talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are ongoing after the two resumed negotiations just over a week ago (via Deadline). The WGA also says the talks will continue next week. The guild and…
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Mortal Kombat 1’s beta test has been extended – here’s how much extra time we’ll get
Good news, fighting fans – Mortal Kombat 1‘s console pre-order beta test this weekend has been extended. As confirmed by the game’s official social media channels and Mortal Kombat‘s co-creator and NetherRealm CCO, Ed Boon, the beta test will now end at 3pm PT on Monday (6pm EDT, 11pm BST).…
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Today is the last day to save on the PS5 and its colorful DualSense controllers
Deals on the PlayStation 5 come once in a blue moon. That’s why we’re here to remind you that Sony’s excellent PS5 promo — which has been running since August 6th as part of Sony’s larger summer sale — is set to end tonight at 11:59PM PT. Until then, you…
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