Dolphin Emulator has added NetPlay support to its Android build, letting users play GameCube and Wii titles online with others. The update also enables cross-platform NetPlay sessions, so Android players can join matches with people running Dolphin on Windows, Mac, or Steam Deck. The developers say the feature relies on a lockstep syncing method that runs the emulator on a single CPU core to keep gameplay aligned across devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
Scientists studying a bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Bubbles near Lady Elliott Island have documented it chasing bigeye trevally until the stressed fish regurgitate their stomach contents, which the dolphin then eats. The behavior, observed since at least 2017, is detailed in a new paper in Ecology and Evolution and is described as a rare form of kleptoparasitism among marine mammals.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-17
A comparison of the two leading retro emulators finds that Dolphin, which handles GameCube games, is generally considered more accurate and easier to run than PCSX2, the PS2 emulator, despite PCSX2 covering a slightly larger percentage of its console's library. Both are free, open-source tools available on Windows, macOS and Linux, with Dolphin also supporting Android, and neither requires top-end graphics hardware to run games at 4K/60fps.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-07
Australian authorities have confirmed that a dolphin died after being infected with the H5N1 avian influenza strain, marking the first known case of the virus killing a dolphin in the country. A veteran marine conservation scientist called the finding shocking and deeply concerning.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-31
New testing of robotic pool vacuums shows that suction strength, measured in gallons of water pulled through per hour, matters less than how efficiently a robot navigates and targets debris. This year's test batch included models with AI-powered cameras and sensors that detect debris and redirect the robot toward it, a first for these tests. Corded models like the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus generally outperformed cordless ones like the Aiper Scuba V3 due to continuous power for repeated cleaning cycles.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-25
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