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The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 inductees, which include GoldenEye 007, Quake, Defender, and Tamagotchi, recognized for their significant impact on popular culture and the gaming industry. Other notable nominees this year were Age of Empires, Angry Birds, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The selections evoke nostalgia, particularly for those who grew up in the 90s, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences. Full Article

AnduinOS 1.3, a Linux distribution designed to resemble Windows 11, is maintained by Microsoft software engineer Anduin Xue, who revealed his identity after gaining attention from Neowin and DistroWatch. Xue, financially stable and not seeking to commercialize the project, dedicates only a few hours monthly to its maintenance and has no plans to accept donations, though he may consider enterprise solutions in the future. Addressing concerns about its origins, he emphasized the availability of the...

Google Enhances Chrome's Security with AI Google announced on Thursday the rollout of new AI-powered defenses aimed at combating scams in Chrome. The tech giant will utilize Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), on desktop to enhance user protection against online scams. Additionally, new AI-powered warnings will be introduced for Chrome on Android, further assisting users in recognizing potential threats. Full Article

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates intensified his feud with Elon Musk, accusing him of harming the world's poorest children through misguided cuts to U.S. development assistance. Gates criticized Musk's decision to effectively shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development via his "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge), claiming it was a move made out of ignorance. As Gates announces plans to accelerate his philanthropic efforts over the next 20 years and dissolve the Gates Foundation by...

Hims & Hers Appoints New CTO Hims & Hers has announced the appointment of Mo Elshenawy as its new chief technology officer, a strategic decision highlighted by co-founder and CEO Andrew Dudum. Elshenawy, previously the president and CTO in the autonomous vehicle industry, brings a wealth of experience to the telehealth and wellness company. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's technological advancements and overall service delivery. Full Article

Summary Bosch Ventures has launched a new $270 million fund, continuing its tradition of investing in deep-tech startups, with a heightened focus on North American companies. This marks the sixth fund since Bosch Ventures was established in 2007. The corporate venture arm aims to strengthen its investment strategy by concentrating more resources in the North American startup ecosystem. Full Article