Month: October 2023
AI usage power consumption is now similar to many small countries
New figures from French energy management company Schneider Electric claim artificial intelligence (AI) is now consuming an estimated 4.3GW of power globally, almost as much as some small countries. As adoption of the technology increases, so will its power usage. By 2028, Schneider Electric reckons AI will account for between…
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The best smart plugs
Smart plugs are among the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to automate basic household devices. Plug one in, spend a few minutes setting it up, and enjoy the simple pleasure of turning a distant lamp on and off from the couch. Beyond the obvious convenience of adding a smart…
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Insomniac apologizes for getting Miles’ flag wrong in Spider-Man 2: “Accurate representation matters”
Insomniac Games has released a patch for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 which fixes the inaccurate flag in Miles Morales’ apartment. Earlier this week it was discovered that, when the player gets the chance to explore Miles’ family home, they’ll see a Cuban flag hung up on the living room wall, however,…
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Shutterstock wants you to edit all of its stock photos
Shutterstock is letting professionals go to town on its 700 million stock images as it rolls out AI-powered photo editor tools and “fully customizable stock”. Since making its name as a stock image website, Shutterstock has since shifted gears. It’s built up a creative design hub, complete with content marketing…
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Read Phil Spencer’s full Microsoft memo on the new Xbox leadership changes
It’s been a whirlwind two weeks since we closed our deal with ABK, an acquisition that will materially impact our current and future success. Since then, I’ve been on tour, visiting the teams. It’s been awesome to see the ambition of the games they’re making, the depth of the talent…
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the fastest-selling Mario game of all time in Europe
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is officially Europe’s fastest-selling Mario game of all time. According to Nintendo, who shared the milestone on social media today (October 26), the impressive milestone was made within the game’s first three days of launch. “Wowie zowie! In its first three days on sale, Super Mario…
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