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Netflix has released a game called Thronglets, based on Black Mirror's latest season episode seven, with dark existential themes. Developed by Night School Studio, the game is similar to Tamagotchi and Pokémon, focusing on raising virtual creatures. Players can unlock video fragments from a documentary and receive a personality test result at the end. Thronglets is free to play on Netflix's iOS and Android app, following the company's focus on party and narrative games. Full...

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details about AkiraBot, an AI platform used to spam website chats, comment sections, and contact forms to promote questionable SEO services like Akira and ServicewrapGO. AkiraBot has targeted over 400,000 websites and successfully spammed at least 80,000 sites since September. The platform follows specific guidelines to carry out its spamming activities effectively. Full Article

European specialist VC Revent has closed a €100 million Fund II to invest in startups focused on "planetary and societal health." Launched out of Berlin, the fund aims to address environmental and societal challenges. This news highlights the continuing importance of environmental and social issues in the investment landscape. Full Article

The latest season of Black Mirror explores the dark side of technology, with episodes delving into themes such as brain diseases, AI consciousness, and immersive digital worlds. The season features familiar faces and sequel episodes that add depth to the overall narrative, offering a mix of psychological thriller elements, revenge stories, and campy fun. While the focus remains on the implications of new tech, the real heart of the show lies in its reflection of...

Waymo, known for its autonomous cars, is set to expand outside the U.S. for the first time, as the company announced plans to launch in Tokyo, Japan. Reports suggest the rollout could start as early as next week. Waymo has already been adhering to guidelines and regulations to ensure a smooth introduction of their self-driving vehicles in this new market. Full Article

Billionaire Elon Musk's xAI company has released its flagship Grok 3 model via an API, despite being countersued by OpenAI. Grok 3, which can analyze images and answer questions, competes with OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google's Gemini. The release comes months after xAI introduced Grok 3 as a cutting-edge AI model. Full Article