I can vividly recall the moment I learned that Xbox was developing a Halo TV series, not the announcement of the Paramount TV show, but rather the exciting news in 2013 that Steven Spielberg would be at the helm. That’s over a decade ago now.
If you found 2024 to be a significant year for OpenAI, it might surprise you what’s in store for 2025. Towards the end of 2024, OpenAI made quite an impact with its ’12 days of festivities,’ during which they released numerous products and services, such as ChatGPT Pro – a new premium subscription plan costing $200 per month. The AI company also made their o1 reasoning model widely available, sparking whispers that this model could represent Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
While the Steam Deck is impressive, its Linux foundation occasionally brings up compatibility concerns compared to devices like the ROG Ally that run on Windows. These issues can stem from anticheat software or other factors, making it uncertain at times whether a game will function properly.
The enjoyment level of CAPTCHAs has significantly increased, even though it’s unlikely that this new development will be adopted by widely-used websites. Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch has devised a unique CAPTCHA that transforms into a playable version of DOOM right within your browser. To successfully pass the test, you need to vanquish three enemies in Nightmare mode. In this game, you begin with no armor but full health. You’ll need to maneuver around to secure your victories, and you’ll have 50 rounds of ammunition to accomplish the mission.
Currently, Palworld is experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to its massive Feybreak update, which coincided perfectly with the holiday season before Christmas. This update attracted over 200,000 players back into the game during the festive period, including myself who enjoyed playing it on my Steam Deck. However, I was taken aback when I noticed yesterday that the game is no longer listed as playable on Valve’s Steam store for handheld devices.
In 2023, Microsoft decided to discontinue all their PC accessory products, which included well-liked items like ergonomic keyboards and mice. Later on, Incase took over this line and now, they’ve just introduced the first computer mice designed by Microsoft under the Incase brand.