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FSF Celebrates 40 Years of Free Software with Global Hybrid Event Showcasing Community Innovation

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The Free Software Foundation (FSF) recently reached a pivotal milestone, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a hybrid event that demonstrated the enduring power of software freedom principles. Far from a nostalgic retrospective, this celebration showcased how free software continues to drive technological innovation and foster global community collaboration in 2024. Four Decades of Software Freedom…

AI Breakthrough: Google’s Virtual World Models and Game Arena Reshape Machine Learning While Data Science Tackles Sports Betting

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The artificial intelligence revolution is accelerating as researchers pioneer groundbreaking approaches to machine learning. Two compelling developments are reshaping the field: virtual world models that teach AI systems to navigate complex environments, and competitive gaming platforms that benchmark AI capabilities in real-time. Meanwhile, data science applications in sports betting reveal AI’s growing influence in probability-driven…

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EA Nears Historic $50 Billion Private Buyout Deal That Could Reshape Gaming Industry

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Electronic Arts (EA), the gaming powerhouse behind iconic sports franchises and blockbuster titles, stands at the threshold of its most significant transformation in decades. The company is reportedly nearing a landmark $50 billion deal to go private—a move that could fundamentally reshape both EA’s strategic direction and the broader gaming landscape. This potential buyout coincides…

Japanese City Toyoake Passes Groundbreaking 2-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit Ordinance

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In an era where digital screens dominate daily life, Toyoake, a city in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, is pioneering a controversial approach to digital wellness. The city council has passed a non-binding ordinance recommending residents limit smartphone and digital device usage to two hours daily outside of work and school hours. Set to take effect October…

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Steam to Drop 32-Bit Windows Support in January 2026, Affecting 0.01% of Users

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Valve is ending support for 32-bit versions of Windows on Steam effective January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s evolution. This strategic decision affects just 0.01% of Steam’s user base but represents a broader industry shift toward modern computing architectures, as companies abandon legacy systems to focus resources on current and future…

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Sony Quietly Cuts PS5 Digital Edition Storage from 1TB to 825GB While Keeping Same €499 Price

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Sony has quietly reduced the storage capacity of its PlayStation 5 Digital Edition from 1TB to 825GB across European markets, while maintaining the same €499 price point. This strategic adjustment to the PS5 Slim model has caught industry observers off guard and raises important questions about Sony’s approach to balancing production costs with consumer value…

Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Arrives After 6 Years – First Impressions from Early Players

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After six years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally arrived, carrying the enormous weight of expectations from fans who made its predecessor an indie phenomenon. Developed by Team Cherry, this highly anticipated sequel introduces players to Hornet’s journey through a new kingdom, but the question remains: does Silksong deliver the innovation fans hoped for,…

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From Discord to Bitchat: How Gen Z Used Tech Platforms to Shake Nepal’s Government

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Kathmandu has witnessed an unprecedented upheaval that represents as much a digital revolution as a political awakening. In a nation where over half the population maintains an active online presence, technology has emerged as the backbone of a movement spearheaded by Nepal’s Generation Z. The protests, ignited by widespread frustration with entrenched political elites, were…