Topic: technical limitations
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OnePlus 15's Major Downgrade Confirmed
The OnePlus 15 will feature a 1.5K resolution display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a shift from previous QHD+ screens, which the company confirms is due to current technical limitations preventing QHD+ at 165Hz. OnePlus claims this configuration is the "optimal solution" for an "unprecedented smoot...
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Why Donkey Kong Bananza Couldn't Run on Switch 1
Donkey Kong Bananza was moved from the original Nintendo Switch to the Switch 2 due to severe performance limitations, which prevented it from achieving its intended quality and highlighted the technical leap between the systems. The game's expansive stage designs and dynamic voxel-based terrain,...
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sells 5.8 Million Copies in First Week
Pokémon Legends: Z-A sold 5.8 million copies in its debut week and is praised for its enjoyable gameplay and strong character cast, often compared to beloved entries like HeartGold and SoulSilver. Critics note the game is technologically dated, with subpar visuals and no voice acting, and is ofte...
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Nex Playground Review: Why My Kids Laughed and Cried
The Nex Playground is a controller-free gaming console that uses a single camera to track body movements, enabling active, accessible play that immediately engages children and families. However, the system suffers from significant technical limitations, including frequent tracking errors due to ...
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House of Golf VR: Master The Course From Home
House of Golf VR uses mixed reality to turn home spaces into personalized miniature golf courses, though the execution can be cumbersome and fall short of its creative potential. The game's course-building process is hindered by a lack of a snap-to-grid system, unpredictable physics, and tedious ...
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Assembly: The Brutal, Beautiful Path to Better AI
Rollercoaster Tycoon was uniquely programmed entirely in assembly language by Chris Sawyer, allowing for precise control and high performance, which was uncommon for such a complex game. Sawyer chose assembly due to the inefficiency of 1990s development tools, enabling him to bypass slow compiler...
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Suno's AI Music Generator: Technically Brilliant, But Soulless
Suno AI v5 shows significant technical improvements with cleaner audio and more complex song structures, yet the music often feels sterile and lacks emotional depth. The model struggles with accurately capturing specific genres and eras, frequently producing generic or anachronistic sounds instea...
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AI Agents: Still Science Fiction, Not Yet Reality
The concept of AI agents capable of handling complex tasks autonomously remains more science fiction than reality for everyday consumers, despite significant investment and technological progress. AI agents have seen notable success in specialized areas like coding, with tools generating up to 30...
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ChatGPT's New Image Feature: A Stunning, Fun Upgrade
The latest ChatGPT upgrade significantly improves AI image generation and editing, offering enhanced text rendering and intelligent image recontextualization across all subscription tiers, including the free version. A core strength is its ability to intelligently modify existing images based on ...
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The AI Scientist: A New Partner in the Lab
A new class of artificial intelligence is quietly emerging in research labs, moving beyond the role of a simple digital assistant. These systems, dubbed 'AI Scientists,' are being developed to automate large swaths of the research process, from spotting unanswered questions in scientific literature to drafting publishable papers.
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Twitter's AI Can Edit Anyone's Images Without Consent
Twitter has integrated a one-click AI image editing feature directly into its platform, making sophisticated image manipulation instantly accessible from any public post containing a standard static image. The tool is broadly available across all account types and feeds, but is currently limited ...
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Generative AI's Hollywood Takeover
Generative AI is transforming Hollywood by democratizing filmmaking through tools that replace traditional creative skills, though it faces ethical concerns about copyright and job displacement. Despite technical limitations in producing polished content, major studios are partnering with tech fi...
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My Slippery Slope Into Sora's World
OpenAI's new Sora app enables users to create ten-second AI-generated videos from any concept, including digital cameos of people, and has quickly become a top free app on the Apple App Store. Public and internal reactions are mixed, with concerns about misinformation from hyper-realistic videos ...
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Star Wars: Beyond Victory Review - A Disappointing Ride
Star Wars: Beyond Victory is a mixed reality experience that blends digital content with physical environments, offering narrative adventure, arcade racing, and creative sandbox modes. The game's frequent transitions between virtual and mixed reality disrupt immersion, making segments like podrac...
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Monolith Soft Marks Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Anniversary, Fans Crave Switch 2 Port
*Xenoblade Chronicles 2* is a critically acclaimed Switch action-RPG from 2017, recently celebrated by its developer with anniversary artwork. The anniversary has intensified fan demand for a modernized port on new hardware, desiring substantial upgrades like 60fps and 4K resolution. While playab...
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Meta Connect 2025: Ray-Ban Smart Glasses & All New Reveals
Meta introduced three new smart glasses models at Connect 2025, emphasizing AI integration and usability, including the upgraded Ray-Ban Meta glasses with improved battery life and 3K video recording. The Meta Ray-Ban Display features a lens interface and pairs with the Neural Band wristband for ...
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CRA's New Caller ID Plan Fights Fraud, Protects You
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is introducing Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) in partnership with Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar to help consumers identify legitimate callers and reduce fraud by displaying registered names on incoming calls. Initially, CNAP will apply to calls fr...
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OpenAI's New Social App for AI Video Creation
OpenAI is developing a standalone social app for its Sora 2 AI video model, featuring a TikTok-like vertical feed where all content is AI-generated, including a "For You" page and options to like, comment, or remix videos. The app includes an identity verification system allowing users to incorpo...
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OpenAI's Deepfake TikTok Blurs Reality Beyond Recognition
OpenAI's Sora 2 AI video tool generates highly realistic deepfake videos, including convincing clips of real people, raising concerns about digital authenticity and misinformation. The platform features significant upgrades such as synchronized audio generation, improved accuracy, and a social ap...
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Create Pixel Art With a Mesh Camera Lens
A novel 3D-printed camera accessory uses a cylindrical grid of microscopic tubes to channel light directly to the sensor, bypassing traditional lens refraction to create unique images. The device operates only at an extremely close range, producing highly pixelated, low-resolution photos that res...
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I Tested ChatGPT's Atlas Browser Against Google
Atlas is a new browser from OpenAI that integrates a conversational chatbot, but its advanced features are limited behind a subscription paywall, requiring users to upgrade for full functionality. The browser aims to transform web navigation by offering personalized assistance, such as suggesting...
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ROG Ally X review: The ultimate Xbox handheld?
The ROG Ally X is a portable gaming device developed by Asus in partnership with Microsoft, bringing the Xbox brand into the handheld market with a Windows-based system and a custom interface. It features the Xbox Full-screen Experience (FSE) to simplify Windows for a console-like feel, but the s...
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PlayStation CEO Forced PS5 Price Cut in Japan After Switch 2 Slump
Sony is launching a budget-friendly, Japanese language-only PS5 model to counter Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 and regain market share in Japan under new CEO Hideaki Nishino's aggressive leadership. The company faces financial risks due to rising manufacturing costs but sees this as a necessary in...
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