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Virtuix launches Omni One Core full-body VR system for PC gamers
Virtuix, maker of the Omni brand of omni-directional VR treadmills, announced the launch of Omni One Core to deliver full-body VR experiences for PC gamers.VentureBeat - 6d -
Tricked by a Fake Viral Food Product? You’ve Just Been Snackfished
They’ve racked up millions of views on Instagram, but these products aren’t coming to a store near you.Wired - 6d -
One in five shop purchases now made in cash
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener
Michigan State led most of the way in a 90-72 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night in a Big Ten Conference opener.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Official Fortnite Festival Controller With 5-Fret Attachment Is Up For Preorder At Amazon
The Nintendo Switch doesn't have an officially licensed guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, but it is getting a spiritual successor to a controller that was once bundled with Guitar Hero: On ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
McNeeley scores 17 points as No. 25 UConn rallies to a 76-72 win over No. 15 Baylor
Liam McNeeley scored 17 points and No. 25 UConn came back from an early deficit to beat No. 15 Baylor 76-72 in the Big 12-Big East BattleABC News - Dec. 4 -
Aaron Rodgers says it's 'ridiculous' to think he needs the final 5 games to prove his value to Jets
Aaron Rodgers figures his football resume speaks for itselfABC News - Dec. 4 -
Lumina invests $2M in Fortnite UGC studio Creator Corp
Creator Corp announced a $2M investment from Lumina, which it plans to use build out it portfolio of UEFN games.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
How To Get Fortnite XP In The Fastest Way Possible
It may seem like players in the Fortnite community are always collectively up in arms about something--and that's because they pretty much always are. The object of this week's ire is the way that ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Marvel Rivals Will Only Sell Cosmetics, Will Let Players Keep Purchased Battle Passes Forever
Marvel Rivals won't ever charge for access to its huge roster of playable superheroes and villains, developer NetEase reaffirmed, as it detailed what players can expect from the game's ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Fortnite Adds "No Dancing" Signs With Deadly Consequences For Rule-Breakers
Dancing is a fun way to show your personality and flair in Fortnite, but if you do it in certain locations with the game's newest update, you could pay a serious price. Fortnite's new Chapter 6, ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit
President Joe Biden has pledged another $600 million for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administrationABC News - Dec. 4 -
LPGA says its players must be female at birth or transition before puberty
New policy will come into effect from 2025 USGA also introduces new policy on gender Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Dishonored Director Says Next Game Will Make Fans "Feel Very At Home"
Raphael Colantonio founded Arkane Studios in 1999 and spent more than 18 years there, including co-creating and directing the original Dishonored with Harvey Smith. Colantonio also directed 2017's ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Reach Labs will publish Web3 games with rewards for players who promote them
Reach Labs is a new Web3 game publisher formed by partnership of gaming startups Rough House Games and Overworld.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Houston player suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit
Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Consumer watchdog wants FTC to investigate Oz for influencer marketing violations
A consumer advocacy group wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into whether Dr. Mehmet Oz violated influencer marketing rules by promoting products from a wellness and ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is targeting data brokers that monitored people’s movements during protests and around US military installations. But signs suggest the Trump administration will be far more lenient.Wired - Dec. 3 -
FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Inquiry
It will fall to the incoming Trump administration to pursue or drop the investigation.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Ding Liren escapes after blunder in wild 72-move draw with Gukesh D in Game 7
Ding and Gukesh play to Game 7 draw in 5hr 22min Best-of-14-games match remains level at 3½-3½ Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered Play through 22 famous world championship ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game daysABC News - Dec. 3 -
PlayStation Boss Says AI Can "Revolutionize" Gaming But The Human Element Remains Vital
According to one of the top bosses at PlayStation, the rise in artificial intelligence technologies in game development has the potential to "revolutionize" gaming, but only as a tool that assists ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
AI won't replace humans making games, PlayStation boss says
The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Dad calls for tighter rules on poison purchases
A man whose 22-year-old daughter bought a fatal poison is calling for tighter restrictions.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Here's Why Your Fortnite XP Gains Are Slower In Chapter 6
The recently announced changes to Fortnite Crew have been accompanied by some unpopular changes to XP gains in Chapter 6 Season 1, with progress slowing compared with past seasons--a jarring ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Signing Day arrives early in 2024 as a juggling act of epic proportions: Why it is different this year
Before the transfer portal opens, an earlier-than-ever Signing Day beginsCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-handerABC News - Dec. 2 -
A 17-year-old player dies after collapsing during a charity hockey game in New York
A 17-year-old hockey player collapsed during a charity game in New York and later diedABC News - Dec. 2
