Meta patents AI that could continue posting on social media on behalf of deceased users
According to the patent document, the LLM can create a "digital clone" of social media users to simulate their online activity, posting messages, photos, and videos on their behalf if they die or take an extended break from social media. It can even interact with other users, respond to DMs,...
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Virtual Boy app now available for Switch, but you'll need a special accessory to play
The Virtual Boy app is a free download for Switch and Switch 2 owners, but access requires a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. You'll also need the Virtual Boy add-on accessory – or a cheaper cardboard alternative – to play. The accessory is essentially a replica of the...
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This exoplanet system formed backwards, and nobody can explain why
In a conventional system like our own, rocky planets such as Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars orbit closest to the host star. Farther out, gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn occupy the outer regions. Uranus and Neptune are classified as ice giants because they are composed largely of heavier volatile...
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IT worker tried to destroy an SSD with a drill and failed spectacularly
Power tools like drills have long been used to physically mangle storage devices, but only when used properly. With traditional mechanical hard drives, a few scattered holes are often enough to destroy the platters inside and make data recovery nearly impossible. Drilling can be effective on SSDs as well, but...
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Sony's new system can identify original tracks inside AI-generated music
According to multiple reports, Sony Group's new system can identify the original works embedded in AI-generated songs and estimate how much each source contributed to the final output.
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SlimeVR launches Butterfly trackers for full-body VR tracking without cameras or base stations
The Butterfly Trackers operate on inertial measurement units, translating small changes in orientation and acceleration into precise movement data. Unlike optical tracking systems, which depend on cameras and line-of-sight calibration, these sensors function entirely on their own readings, allowing for unrestricted 360-degree positioning.
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Valve finally confirms Steam Deck OLED stock issues in the US caused by memory crisis
Reports surfaced last week of numerous gamers trying to buy the Steam Deck in the US, only to find all three models listed as sold out. While this is expected of the 256GB LCD model, both of the newer OLED variants should be available.
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Paying off your Verizon phone online could delay unlocking by 35 days
In a change spotted by Ars Technica, Verizon's postpaid customers now face a 35-day delay if they pay off a device installment plan through the My Verizon app, on the web, over the phone, or at a Verizon Authorized Retailer. Immediate unlocks are reserved for people who visit a Verizon-owned...
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Dutch police arrest man on hacking charges after mistakenly sending him confidential files
The farcical story began on February 12, when a 40-year-old man from Ridderkerk contacted the police in relation to a separate investigation.
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Kawasaki unveils world's first gas engine fueled by a 30% hydrogen blend
The verification campaign ran from October 2024 through September 2025. Engineers examined how hydrogen could be safely integrated into existing gas infrastructure while monitoring issues such as seal integrity, thermal efficiency, emissions, and metal fatigue.
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