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    Paper Mario just got a native PC port, no emulator required

    Instead of simulating the original hardware, the project runs the game through an N64 recompilation toolchain that adapts the game’s code for modern systems. The distinction is meaningful: emulation recreates the console environment wholesale, while recompilation converts the game’s original code to run natively on current hardware. In practice, that… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Elizabeth Warren wants to tax AI data centers as power bills climb

    In a Time magazine op-ed published Wednesday, the Massachusetts Democrat argued that the economic gains tied to AI are not being broadly shared. Instead, she said, they are flowing to a narrow set of firms and executives while ordinary consumers face rising costs linked to the technology’s expansion. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Steam Deck OLED is back in stock with a $300 price hike

    The Steam Deck OLED 512GB variant has risen from $549 to $789, while the 1TB model has climbed from $649 to $949. The entry-level LCD Steam Deck, which had anchored the lineup at $399, has been discontinued entirely. Competitive pricing was one of the Steam Deck’s most unexpected strengths when… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    TCL is selling a 300Hz 1080p gaming monitor for $88

    At first glance, the specs are familiar. A 1080p resolution on a 24.5-inch panel is hardly cutting-edge in 2026, but that combination continues to hold its place in esports for a reason. Higher resolutions demand more GPU power, and in games where milliseconds matter, players often prioritize frame rate stability… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Spotify CEO defends AI music, promises musicians will be adequately compensated

    Speaking to the Financial Times, Norström described the new feature as a “legal” and “controlled” way for users to create AI-generated music without resorting to piracy. He acknowledged that some of the backlash to AI-generated content is “reasonable,” but said Spotify will continue to protect musicians while offering users an… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Ferrari bet its legacy on an EV designed by Jony Ive. The backlash wiped out $5 billion in a day.

    Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister and transport minister, weighed in publicly, writing on X: “It looks nothing like a (Ferrari). Is this supposed to be ‘innovation’? Who knows what (company founder) Enzo Ferrari would say.” That kind of response shows how far the Luce departs from Ferrari’s established identity. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Apple's M5 MacBook Air drops to $899 in latest deal

    Apple’s latest MacBook Air is down to $899, matching one of the lowest prices seen so far for the ultraportable. The base config includes 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 13.6″ Liquid Retina display, while the M5 chip adds improved AI and productivity performance in Apple’s fanless thin-and-light design. Read Entire Article Source […] More

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    DuckDuckGo's app is growing in popularity after Google turned search into AI

    Google has decided to turn web search into a more chatbot-like experience, and not everyone is thrilled with the change. Critics of AI-driven search are now expecting a significant backlash, with many users looking for alternative search services to avoid reinforcing Mountain View’s LLM-centric approach. According to data provided by… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Inside the data center boom that's consuming Chile's last water

    The Quilicura wetland, just north of Chile’s capital, Santiago, has the largest concentration of data centers in Latin America. Consuming billions of liters of water annually, data centers have exacerbated dry conditions in a swamp already suffering from the worst drought in over 100 years of recordkeeping. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Nvidia Vera CPU impresses in early Nvidia-sanctioned benchmarks

    Michael Larabel from Phoronix recently called Nvidia’s Vera datacenter CPU the fastest Arm Linux processor he has tested in the outlet’s 22-year history. However, since he conducted the benchmarks in a controlled environment at the company’s Santa Clara headquarters, the results can hardly be considered definitive. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Pope Leo XIV says humanity needs to disarm AI before it's too late

    The remarks come from an 82-page text called Magnifica Humanitas (translated as Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of his papacy, released on May 25. An encyclical is a pope’s official teaching letter to the Catholic Church, outlining his priorities for the Church’s 1.4 billion members. For Leo, the priority appears… Read Entire Article Source link More

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