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Spotify's SongDNA maps the creative lineage of your favorite music
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Spotify is working on a new feature to help users discover music. The immensely popular streaming service recently introduced SongDNA, an "immersive" experience that provides extended credits to the people who contributed to one or more music productions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Researchers build experimental drone that flies without moving parts
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The concept, known as a solid-state ornithopter, replaces the typical network of actuators with electricity-driven materials that deform when voltage is applied. This approach could represent a turning point for next-generation aerial vehicles, combining principles of aerodynamics, materials science, and biomechanics into a single design model.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The legendary 3dfx Voodoo is back in FPGA form
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
3dfx Voodoo graphics accelerators are likely to remain a key part of retro modding projects and gaming ventures for years to come. The Voodoo chip is now almost perfectly emulated in several DOS-based emulators, such as DOSBox-X, and PC emulators like PCem and 86Box, while hardware modders continue developing their...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
OnePlus may close operations in the US and Europe as early as April
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
On Tuesday, tipster Yogesh Brar reiterated earlier rumors that OnePlus will soon shut down in the US, the UK, the EU, and most other global markets while continuing to operate in a handful of Asian countries, including China and India. Although the post has since been deleted, 9to5Google reports that...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Meet the 91-year-old gamer who beat Resident Evil Requiem the old-fashioned way
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Yang's meticulous, analog approach has captivated gaming communities in China and abroad, where clips of him leafing through notebooks filled with hand-sketched maps and puzzle notes have drawn admiration and nostalgia in equal measure. His accomplishment – finishing Resident Evil Requiem entirely unaided – has been hailed by fans as...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
$1,000-a-month basic income program launches for workers displaced by AI
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The program is for workers who have lost pay, jobs, or opportunities to AI, writes the Blood in the Machine newsletter. Called the AI Dividend, it is run by nonprofits the AI Commons Project and What We Will, which aim to support humans in an increasingly AI-first world.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Kali Linux 2026.1 adds Linux 6.18 and a nostalgic BackTrack mode
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Kali Linux 2026.1 lands with a fresh look, a Linux 6.18 kernel, and a batch of new pentesting tools – but the standout is a nostalgic BackTrack mode that recreates the classic desktop for longtime users. It's a relatively light release, yet one that blends practical updates with a throwback twist security pros seem to appreciate.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Prototype mod brings native 1080P output to the Super Nintendo
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Developed by hardware engineer Stanislav Parhomovich – the same developer behind the MegaSwitch HD for the Sega Genesis – the new modification, called the Super Switch HD, introduces full digital video output to Nintendo's 16-bit classic. The mod enables the console to output a high-resolution digital signal over HDMI on...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaler proves AMD FSR 4 can work on older Radeon GPUs
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
PlayStation architect Mark Cerny recently told Digital Foundry that a new, improved version of Sony's PSSR upscaler utilizes 8-bit integer (INT8). Since the company developed PSSR and FSR 4 with AMD, Sony's new variant likely incorporates technology that could expand FSR 4 to GPUs that do not officially support it.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Minecraft "Tiny Takeover" overhauls baby mobs with new looks and mechanics
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Minecraft's latest "Tiny Takeover" update gives baby mobs a full glow-up, with new models, sounds, and even a Golden Dandelion item that lets you keep them small a little longer. It's a lighter, charm-focused drop, but one players are already embracing for how much personality it adds to everyday gameplay.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »