Arkane Austin, the development studio behind Redfall, was reportedly close to releasing an update for the game that would have added an offline mode. Microsoft decided to shut down the studio today.
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Microsoft has revealed it has launched a new generative AI service specifically made for being used by US intelligence groups. This unnamed service is not connected to the internet.
OpenAI made a couple of announcements today. One is a new Media Manager tool for content makers, and the other is a tool to help detect any images that have been made with its DALL·E 3 creator.
Disney announced today that starting sometime in late 2024, the Disney+ streaming service app will add a tile for ESPN+, allowing subscribers for both services to access ESPN+ content in Disney+.
Members of the Microsoft 365 Insider program can now try out a new default paste setting, Merge Formatting, in the Word for Windows app. It was a popular request from many Word users.
As expected, TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, stating that its recently passed law that could lead to a ban of the social networking app is “unconstitutional.”
After months of rumors and leaks, the Google Pixel 8a Android smartphone has been announced. The 6.1-inch phone is priced starting at $499 and you can get it with a $100 Amazon gift card.
Some of Bethesda's team members are not happy with today's decision by Microsoft to close a number of game developers at that division, with one stating. "This is absolutely terrible."
Arkane Austin has revealed that people who bought the Redfall Hero Pass for the vampire shooter will get some kind of credit from Bethesda Softworks as the game will no longer be updated.
As expected, Apple announced the upgraded iPad Air tablet today. It will be released in an 11-inch version and a new 13-inch model. They are now on sale for the starting price of $599.
Microsoft will be closing a number of development studios at Bethesda Softworks, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Studios, along with other cuts at Bethesda.
Microsoft will add its Clipchamp video editing tool for its Microsoft 365 Education customers starting on June 23 as one of many new and upcoming updates for subscribers of those plans.
CD Projekt RED has announced that its long-awaited REDkit mod editor for its hit fantasy RPG game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will finally be released for free to all PC owners of the game on May 21.
The Amazon Kindle Scribe eReader, which also doubles as a digital notebook complete with its own stylus, is available for its lowest price ever, starting at $239.99 for the basic 16GB model.
id Software has announced that its annual QuakeCon LAN gaming event will be held August 8-11, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. The event could be used by id to officially reveal Quake 6.
Some members of the Xbox Insider Program will be able to try out upcoming improvements to the Microsoft Store app on Xbox that will make it easier to find online game discounts and deals.