Month: March 2024
Sony successfully defends itself in court amidst controller patent lawsuit
Sony has won a court battle instigated by Genuine Enabling Technology (GET) that accused the PlayStation maker of infringing on one of its controller technology patents. At the time of filing, the most recent Sony console would have been the PlayStation 4. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz, the lawsuit originally filed…
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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to a total of 300 months, or 25 years, in prison for seven counts of conspiracy and fraud charges stemming from the collapse of the crypto exchange he started. The judge applied a 240-month sentence and a 60-month sentence to be served consecutively. Judge…
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Elon Musk brings controversial AI chatbot Grok to more X users in bid to halt exodus
Premium subscribers of all tiers for the X social media platform will soon gain access to its generative AI chatbot, Grok. Previously, the chatbot was only accessible to users who subscribed to the most expensive subscription tier, Premium+, for $16 a month (approximately £12 or AU$25). That’s set to change,…
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PC gaming handhelds should “feel like an Xbox” says Microsoft’s Phil Spencer, but he’s wrong – they could be something even better
It’s already common knowledge that Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s Xbox division, has been interested in the burgeoning PC gaming handheld market. But a recent interview with him during the Game Developers Conference (GDC 2024) revealed what exactly he wants from such a handheld from Microsoft. According to the interview,…
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8BitDo’s latest retro keyboard is an ode to the Commodore 64
8BitDo’s latest mechanical keyboard riffs on the design of a 1980s computer with one of the most iconic-looking keyboards of all time: the Commodore 64. 8BitDo’s Commodore 64 edition of its Retro Mechanical Keyboard series is available to preorder starting today for $109.99, with plans to ship it on May…
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The 9 best TV deals for the Sweet Sixteen: save up to $900 on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs
The Sweet Sixteen officially kicks off today, and if you’re still looking to upgrade your TV to watch the tournament, then you’re in luck. I’m rounding up today’s nine best March Madness TV deals, which include up to $1,000 in savings on best-rated 4K, QLED, and OLED displays. I’ve searched…
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