CTO Mira Murati is the latest leader to leave OpenAI
Mira Murati has departed OpenAI, where she had been the chief technology officer since 2018. In a note shared with the company and then posted publicly on X, Murati said that she is exiting “because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration.” Murati gained…
Dell brings Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus to Inspiron and Latitude laptops
Dell revealed details for new models in its Inspiron and Latitude laptop lines at IFA 2024. The company announced in May that it would be powering several of its new devices with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus, and now we have more information about how those processors will work in Dell’s…
Twitch subscription prices are increasing by $2 on iOS and Android
Twitch is updating subscription costs for mobile purchases. Beginning October 1, Tier 1 sub and gift sub prices made in the company’s mobile app will be $8, up from the current rate of $6 a month. Tier 2 and Tier 3 prices will not be impacted. 📱 Starting October 1,…
Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games
San Diego Comic-Con is a popular time to announce any big news for the geekdom, but it’s also a popular time for big news to accidentally get revealed early. Today, an attendee took a photo of the booth for comic publisher Dark Horse that may have leaked plans for a…
Google brings passkeys to its Advanced Protection Program
Google is adding passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program. APP is the company’s highest-level security option. It’s intended for targets who could be at high risk of hacks or other scams, such as elected officials or human rights workers, and it previously required a physical security key to use….
The Beyond Good and Evil remaster will be released next week (for real)
After a bit of a false start, Ubisoft has released a trailer for its remake of the cult classic game Beyond Good and Evil. The video first appeared in a tweet from the game studio that was later deleted. But the new announcement seems to be sticking around, and that…
Pornhub to leave five more states over age-verification laws
Pornhub will cease operating in five more states this summer due to new legislation that requires age verification on adult entertainment websites. The move is in response to a wave of recently-passed laws that require porn websites and other platforms with explicit adults-only content to collect proof of their users’…