Fortnite is getting a 5v5 first-person shooter mode

A new game mode called Ballistic is coming to Fortnite in early access on December 11, bringing a 5v5 tactical first-person shooter experience. In Ballistic mode, one team will be tasked with planting a Rift Point Device — which will detonate 45 seconds after it’s placed — and the other team will have to stop that from happening. There...

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X helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can’t be ‘used to stifle expression’

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn announced on Saturday that they’ve made changes to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with help from X to “strengthen the bill while safeguarding free speech online and ensuring it is not used to stifle expression.” The Senate passed the bill in July with a vote of 91-3, but it’s since stalled in...

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Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday said it has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp. after determining that it meets the legal requirements for such oversight. The CFPB monitors banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and recently finalized a rule to supervise digital payment apps. In the order, which focuses on the Google Pay app...

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Clone Alpha: The Humanoid Robot With Synthetic Muscles

Clone Robotics, a Polish company specializing in biomimetic robotics, has unveiled its first full-scale humanoid robot, Clone Alpha. This advanced android incorporates synthetic organs, artificial muscles, and a skeletal structure mirroring human anatomy, aiming to push the boundaries of humanoid robotics. The company seeks to replicate the dexterity and strength of biological beings by mimicking human anatomy before enabling...

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Samsung One UI 7 Beta Launched Bringing AI-Driven Mobile Evolution

Samsung has launched the beta program for One UI 7, introducing a mobile experience centered around AI-powered personalization and intuitive controls. This update integrates advanced AI agents and multimodal capabilities into the user interface, offering a glimpse of scalable AI ecosystems for future devices. Key enhancements include upgraded Galaxy AI features, such as advanced writing tools that streamline tasks...

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Apple’s First 5G Modem Could Debut In 2025 With A New iPhone SE

Apple is advancing its efforts to develop in-house 5G modems for iPhones and iPads, with a goal to rival Qualcomm’s technology by 2027, according to Bloomberg. Despite acquiring Intel’s modem unit in 2019, Apple’s modem development has faced technical setbacks. The company’s first proprietary modem is expected to debut in the next iPhone SE, followed by its introduction in...

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The OnePlus 13 Is Going Global in January With Impressive Features

OnePlus has officially announced the global release of its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, scheduled for January 2025. This highly anticipated device will be available in the U.S. and Canada and will debut in three distinctive color options: Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, and Arctic Dawn.  The Midnight Ocean variant introduces micro-fiber vegan leather, combining a luxurious texture with enhanced...

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