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Helion: A modern fast paced Doom FPS engine in C#

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-22 07:56:51

The latest stable release for Windows and most Linux distros can be downloaded here. Nightly experimental builds are also available here for users who want to test the latest features before they’re ready. Helion uses .NET 9. The self-contained Helion releases include it, otherwise Windows users will need to install the Desktop Runtime, and Linux users will need to follow the instructions for their distro. On Linux, you will also need to make sure OpenAL, libsndfile, and libmpg123 are installed

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Why Bats Don’t Get Cancer—and What That Means for Humans

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-03-23 21:50:16

When you think of longevity in animals, chances are that the Greenland shark will immediately come up. After all, researchers estimate that the enigmatic animal can live for at least 250 years. It turns out, however, that bats also hold their own when it comes to lifespan, with some species living up to 25 years—equivalent to 180 human years—and they tend to do it cancer-free. Researchers from the University of Rochester (UR) have investigated anti-cancer “superpowers,” as described in a UR sta

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Amazon’s Newest Model of Echo Dot Drops to Its Lowest Price of the Year, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-03-23 23:10:44

If you’ve ever wished your alarm clock could actually do something useful, like read you the news, show you the weather, or remind you of your grocery list, you need to invest in an Amazon Echo product. These devices can do all of that and more, all without forcing you to spend money you don’t have or don’t want to spend. And right now, you can get an even more affordable one thanks to this sale that’s live now. See at Amazon Head to Amazon to get the Amazon Echo Dot for $35, down from its usu

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ChatGPT Just Got 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess, Losing to a 1970s-Era Atari 2600

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-23 23:05:34

OpenAI's ChatGPT has some major AI chatbot competitors in the market: Gemini, Copilot, Claude. Now add to that list the Atari 2600. The OG video game console, which was first released in 1977, was used in an engineer's experiment to see how it would fare playing chess against the AI chatbot. By using a software emulator to run Atari's 1979 game Video Chess, Citrix engineer Robert Caruso said he was able to set up a match between ChatGPT and the 46-year-old game. The matchup did not go well for

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AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that’s problematic

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-23 21:33:02

The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies are stepping up efforts to deal with a growing problem of chatbots telling people what they want to hear. OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic are all working on reining in sycophantic behavior by their generative AI products that offer over-flattering responses to users. The issue, stemming from how the large language models are trained, has come into focus at a time when more and more people have adopted the chatbots not only at work as

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An Exclusive Look at Infinite Machine’s Olto Electric Bike

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-03-23 23:00:00

What about bike thieves? The company has a suite of tools for theft prevention under the term Infinite Security. All Olto ebikes come with GPS and internet, so you can track yours via the companion app (iOS and Android will be available at launch). As a redundant measure, there's a secure spot to install an AirTag for peace of mind. If someone tries to tamper with the bike, an alarm will ring and you'll get a notification on your phone. The steering and motor also lock up, so it'd take considera

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John Deere has to face the FTC’s right-to-repair lawsuit

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-23 23:57:44

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. John Deere will have to fight the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit, which accuses the company of increasing repair costs by making farmers use its network of authorized dealers to fix their equipment, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a ruling on Monday, Illinois US District Court Judge Iain D. Johnston rejected John Deere’s attempt to

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Computing’s Top 30: Harini Hapuarachichi

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-03-24 02:00:22

In medieval Europe, kings wore diamonds to absorb the gemstone’s purported powers of strength and invincibility. Today, researchers are seeking to harness those same storied powers to fuel quantum computing’s next leap. Among those researchers: Harini Hapuarachichi, a computational physicist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)—and one of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2024. In the following Q&A, Hapuarachichi discusses her g

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PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-24 02:16:00

Rumor mill: Trusted leakers previously reported that Sony is preparing a handheld counterpart to the PlayStation 6 that doesn't rely solely on streaming. The rumors have sparked speculation about how a portable device will run modern, high-end games, as new information sheds light on prospective hardware specifications. Prominent tipster KeplerL2 recently provided new details regarding Sony's plans for a handheld console. Although the device would be far weaker than a PlayStation 5, the company

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Meta sues maker of Crush AI nudify app over Facebook and Instagram ads

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-24 02:49:00

What just happened? Meta's mission to crack down on AI "nudify" programs has led to it suing the maker of one of these apps. The social media giant has launched a lawsuit against Joy Timeline HK Limited, which developed an app called Crush AI. In the suit, which has been filed in the company's home of Hong Kong, Meta states that Crush AI made multiple attempts to circumvent Meta's ad review process and continued placing the ads. The ads appeared across Facebook and Instagram, and while Meta re

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Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-24 04:14:00

Why it matters: Ever since Boston Dynamics first showcased its famous legged robots in 2013, numerous organizations have introduced machines that autonomously perform various professional and recreational activities. The latest research utilizes badminton to develop a robot's agility and coordination, which could help advance training methods and maneuverability. Scientists at ETH Zürich recently published a study and video (below) explaining how they trained a quadrupedal robot to play badmint

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Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-03-24 04:07:53

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps 8 minutes ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Meta has taken legal action against a company which runs ads on its platforms promoting so-called "nudify" apps, which typically using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake nude images of people without their consent. It has sued the firm behind CrushAI apps to stop it posting ads altogether, following a cat-and-mouse battle to remove them over a series

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Mythical Games launches FIFA Rivals worldwide touting digital ownership

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-24 02:00:00

FIFA Rivals, the officially licensed arcade-style mobile soccer game, is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play around the world. Powered by FIFA’s global license and Mythical Games’ hybrid Web2/Web3 game platform, FIFA Rivals delivers an arcade-style football experience with gamers building their dream teams and attempting to dominate their rivals by competing in live events and PvP leagues. Following a successful soft launch, the global launch introduces innovative featu

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Maestro Media launches Kickstarter for Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid tabletop game

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-24 02:15:00

Maestro Media is launching a Kickstarter for Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid, a new tabletop game based on Supercell’s top-selling mobile game. The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to being on June 17, but the team is already well under way on creating the tabletop game, said Javon Frazier, CEO of Maestro Media, in an interview with GamesBeat. The Clash of Clans tabletop game is expected to come out in 2026. The game’s creative director is veteran tabletop game designer Eric M. Lan

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Pixel phones may finally get native flashlight brightness controls, years after Samsung and Apple

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-24 02:00:49

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google may add native flashlight brightness controls to Pixel phones in the next quarterly release of Android 16. While the hardware has long supported it, Pixel users currently need to use an app to adjust the flashlight’s intensity. The new feature, discovered in the latest beta, will likely make the Quick Settings flashlight tile expandable. Nearly every smartphone has an LED flash on the rear that you can use as a flashlight in a pinch, but most d

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Google Contacts could soon let you control clutter from third-party apps (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-24 02:19:52

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google Contacts could soon allow users to show or hide read-only contacts synced from connected apps. The new feature aims to help users troubleshoot issues like duplicated contacts by revealing otherwise hidden view-only entries. Most users likely won’t need this enabled, but the switch offers better visibility for those who occasionally need it. Google Contacts is in the limelight for the new Pixel VIPs widget, but Google has other features in the pi

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7 awesome outdoor tech gadgets for camping trips and backyard fun

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-24 02:31:40

While taking a nice walk around the woods and disconnecting from the hustle and bustle is always nice, sometimes the outdoors can also be an excellent backdrop for other activities. If you want to camp or enjoy the outdoors in comfort, we’ve put together the ultimate list of outdoor tech gear. Here’s what I am taking with me on my next outdoor adventure! SPONSORED Sylvox Gaming Series 55-Inch Outdoor TV: Game and watch TV outside! SYLVOX 55" 120HZ Waterproof Outdoor TV-2025 Gaming Series Waterp

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20,000 malware domains taken out by massive 26-country police strike

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-24 02:16:39

A massive international law enforcement operation coordinated by Interpol has seen one of the biggest ever takedowns of a malware network. The simultaneous strike across 26 countries resulted in more than 20,000 domains being taken offline, and the arrest of 32 suspects … Bleeping Computer reports that the investigation was coordinated by Interpol. Led by Interpol and conducted from January to April 2025, the operation focused on disrupting infostealer malware groups that steal financial and

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The Olto is a future-forward e-bike that can accommodate two passengers

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-24 04:00:44

Infinite Machine made waves with its retro-futuristic P1 electric bike. That one was built for speed, but the company is back with something that's more for urbanites commuting to and from work. The Olto boasts 40 miles of range and a top speed of 33 MPH, with a 20 MPH limit while riding in the bike lane. Just like the P1, the Olto e-bike looks both futuristic and retro, with a design that can only be described as "Cybertruck meets a scooter from Tron." This bike could be a boon for commuters,

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Bose’s New Bluetooth Speaker Looks Like a Solid Way to Annoy Everybody at the Beach

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-03-24 02:00:04

The only thing I love more than foisting my music on other people at the park is doing it with a speaker that delivers solid or above-average sound quality. While I haven’t had a chance to use Bose’s new portable Bluetooth speaker, it seems like it could be a great option for doing just that. Bose’s SoundLink Plus is a midrange Bluetooth speaker that is very clearly designed for outdoor excursions since it can float and has an IP67 rating that makes it damn near waterproof and dustproof. Per Bo

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Updates From ‘The Rings of Power’, and More

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-03-24 02:00:22

A24’s Backrooms movie has found its stars. The Stranger Things animated series will introduce a new character into the Hawkins crew. Plus, Wednesday drops off a boatload of new character posters ahead of its return. Spoilers, assemble! The Backrooms According to Fangoria, the film adaptation of The Backrooms is set to officially enter production this summer with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve set to star (as opposed to Christin Milotti, as previously rumored). Superman Speaking with Fan

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Bats Have Cancer-Fighting ‘Superpowers’—Here’s What That Means for Humans

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-03-24 02:50:16

When you think of longevity in animals, chances are that the Greenland shark will immediately come up. After all, researchers estimate that the enigmatic animal can live for at least 250 years. It turns out, however, that bats also hold their own when it comes to lifespan, with some species living up to 25 years—equivalent to 180 human years—and they tend to do it cancer-free. Researchers from the University of Rochester (UR) have investigated anti-cancer “superpowers,” as described in a UR sta

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Want to Buy a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-24 01:00:07

If you're ready to upgrade your iPhone, you might want to wait a bit longer. Apple tends to unveil its new phones in September, as it did last year with the iPhone 16 lineup. It's expected to release the anticipated iPhone 17 series at the same time this year. So, if you can hang tight for a couple more months, you can either score the latest device or get a discount on previous models. Watch this: Hey, Apple: Steal These S25 Edge Features for a Skinny iPhone 04:33 Newer iPhones tend to inclu

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Snapchat’s latest subscription tier will get you ‘hundreds’ of lenses

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-24 02:34:09

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Snapchat has launched a new subscription tier that offers access to a wider selection of lenses and augmented-reality experiences. The Lens Plus subscription costs $8.99 per month and will include lenses made by Snapchat and “select” creators to start, such as an exclusive AI-powered video lens and a Bitmoji game lens. Along with access to “hundred

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Apple is salvaging Image Playground with a boost from ChatGPT

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-03-23 10:03:17

When Apple unveiled Image Playground last year, the company touted it as a quick and easy way to generate personalized, original images with the help of Apple Intelligence. Upon launch, the app was met with skepticism, as some users were disappointed by its limitations and low-quality results. For example, one Reddit user was surprised to find that Image Playground kept generating an image of a hand with six fingers when prompted to create an “up close image of a hand.” In another instance, a u

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Former Intel engineers form AheadComputing to break CPU performance limits with RISC-V design

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-24 06:03:00

What just happened? In the heart of Oregon's Silicon Forest, a group of veteran chip architects has traded the security of a tech giant for the high-stakes world of startups, aiming to redefine the future of microprocessors. The founders of AheadComputing, who collectively spent nearly a century at Intel, are now channeling their expertise into building a new class of CPU, one they believe could upend the industry's established order. Rather than building on the legacy of x86, the team is betti

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The Download: AI agents’ autonomy, and sodium-based batteries

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2026-03-24 06:10:00

In recent months, a new class of agents has arrived on the scene: ones built using large language models. Any action that can be captured by text—from playing a video game using written commands to running a social media account—is potentially within the purview of this type of system. LLM agents don’t have much of a track record yet, but to hear CEOs tell it, they will transform the economy—and soon. Despite that, like chatbot LLMs, agents can be chaotic and unpredictable. Here’s what could

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When I share files, I skip right past Quick Share and use this app instead

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-24 06:00:25

Andy Walker / Android Authority Sharing files across Android and other devices can be tedious. Although Quick Share has improved slightly since Samsung and Google collaborated, offering a larger feature set than ever, it often feels more cumbersome than convenient. I spend more time connecting to the recipient’s phone than sending the file, which I don’t appreciate. How often do you use Quick Share? 31 votes Daily. 19 % Once or twice a week. 16 % Once a month or less. 45 % I don't use it at al

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The Sixties Come Back to Life in "Everything Is Now"

news.ycombinator.com Richard Brody 2026-03-20 16:15:51

The film critic and cultural historian J. Hoberman’s new book, “Everything Is Now: The 1960s New York Avant-Garde—Primal Happenings, Underground Movies, Radical Pop,” is as jubilantly overstuffed as its subtitle. The book is a startlingly slow read—and I say that with unbridled enthusiasm. I can’t remember the last book I’ve read that contained so much information so tightly packed, or in which the distillation of vast research offered such relentless ricochets of association, connection, and al

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Amazon Is Going All Out, This Top-Performance TP-Link WiFi 7 Router Is Selling for Peanuts Before Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-24 06:10:11

There’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with poor Wi-Fi at home. Slow speeds, dropped connections and dead zones can turn everyday activities (streaming, gaming, video calls, and more) into a real challenge. If you’re looking for a turbocharged connection that keeps up with your needs, it’s time to consider upgrading your home network. Although your internet service provider (ISP) router typically is subpar, buying a good-quality router can be well worth it. Today, the TP-Link WiFi 7 rout

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Helion: A modern fast paced Doom FPS engine in C#

Why Bats Don’t Get Cancer—and What That Means for Humans

Amazon’s Newest Model of Echo Dot Drops to Its Lowest Price of the Year, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

ChatGPT Just Got 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess, Losing to a 1970s-Era Atari 2600

AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, and that’s problematic

An Exclusive Look at Infinite Machine’s Olto Electric Bike

John Deere has to face the FTC’s right-to-repair lawsuit

Computing’s Top 30: Harini Hapuarachichi

PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache

Meta sues maker of Crush AI nudify app over Facebook and Instagram ads

Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

Mythical Games launches FIFA Rivals worldwide touting digital ownership

Maestro Media launches Kickstarter for Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid tabletop game

Pixel phones may finally get native flashlight brightness controls, years after Samsung and Apple

Google Contacts could soon let you control clutter from third-party apps (APK teardown)

7 awesome outdoor tech gadgets for camping trips and backyard fun

20,000 malware domains taken out by massive 26-country police strike

The Olto is a future-forward e-bike that can accommodate two passengers

Bose’s New Bluetooth Speaker Looks Like a Solid Way to Annoy Everybody at the Beach

Updates From ‘The Rings of Power’, and More

Bats Have Cancer-Fighting ‘Superpowers’—Here’s What That Means for Humans

Want to Buy a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait

Snapchat’s latest subscription tier will get you ‘hundreds’ of lenses

Apple is salvaging Image Playground with a boost from ChatGPT

Former Intel engineers form AheadComputing to break CPU performance limits with RISC-V design

The Download: AI agents’ autonomy, and sodium-based batteries

When I share files, I skip right past Quick Share and use this app instead

The Sixties Come Back to Life in "Everything Is Now"

Amazon Is Going All Out, This Top-Performance TP-Link WiFi 7 Router Is Selling for Peanuts Before Prime Day

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