Google AI helped win two Nobel Prizes this week

Sony is moving forward with a sequel to The Social Network, titled The Social Network Part II, with Aaron Sorkin returning to write and direct, although David Fincher is not involved. The sequel will draw inspiration from The Wall Street Journal's The Facebook Files, exploring Facebook's societal impacts, including its role in the January 6th, 2021, coup attempt. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sony is making a sequel to the movie The Social...

Mercedes-Benz invited Ars to Germany to unveil the GT XX, a high-performance electric concept that showcases the new AMG.EA architecture, promising over 850 kW charging capability. This prototype requires a 1,000 A charging station developed in collaboration with Alpitronic, marking a significant advancement in AMG's electric vehicle technology. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Mercedes-Benz introduced the high-performance electric concept car GT XX, showcasing advanced charging capabilities and a new electric architecture designed for...

Ninja Theory announced that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will release on PS5 on August 12, optimized for both standard and PS5 Pro consoles, marking a return to the platform since Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice debuted on PS4 in 2017. The enhanced version features a 60FPS performance mode, a new difficult gameplay mode with perma-death, and a free update with developer commentary, priced at $50 for standard and $70 for Deluxe Edition. Explain It To Me Like...

Affordable Blink security cameras are currently on sale on Amazon, with discounts of up to 62% ahead of Prime Day. The Blink Outdoor 4 model is available for $45, while a three-pack is priced at $100, and a five-camera bundle costs $160; options with extended battery life are also discounted, and all include a 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plus Plan. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Blink security cameras are on sale...

Fairphone has launched the Fairphone 6, a smaller and lighter repairable smartphone featuring a 4,415mAh battery, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, and enhanced modularity with new accessories. Priced at €599 in Europe and $899 with a privacy-focused /e/OS in the US, it offers a five-year warranty, eight years of software support, and a unique "Fairphone Moments" feature for reducing distractions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Fairphone has launched the Fairphone 6, a...

Microsoft has announced an extension of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for an additional year, allowing users to secure their devices by either paying a fee of $30 or syncing their PC settings to the cloud. This extension comes ahead of the planned end of support on October 14, 2025, when Microsoft will cease providing security updates for Windows 10 devices. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Microsoft will let people keep getting...