Google is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to identify when digital content may be causing stress, according to a newly surfaced patent filing that links biometric data from wearables and smartphones with what users are watching or reading. The filing, reported by Neume and @xleaks7, outlines a framework where devices such as smartwatches monitor physiological responses like heart rate or skin conductivity. AI then analyzes the material displayed on the screen — text, images or video — and labels it by tone and subject matter, such as political news or entertainment clips. By combining health data with contextual analysis,…
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Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming trade fair, broke several records in 2025 as hundreds of thousands of visitors gathered in Cologne, Germany, while millions more followed the event online. Organizers said 357,000 attendees visited Gamescom between Aug. 20 and 24, a 6.5% increase from the 335,000 people who attended in 2024. The number of participating countries rose from 120 to 128, with more than 34,000 trade visitors arriving from Asia and North America. https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1959611546801422410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1959611546801422410%7Ctwgr%5Efe7fc14db447048b6a815537da57115505a70a28%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwccftech.com%2Fgamescom-2025-record-breaking-event%2F The Opening Night Live showcase, hosted on Aug. 19 by Geoff Keighley, drew 72 million viewers worldwide, up 80% from 40 million last year. Across all…
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the popular gaming platform of exposing children to predators by failing to introduce sufficient safety measures. The complaint, filed in the state’s 21st Judicial District Court, alleges negligence, deceptive practices, and unjust enrichment. “Due to Roblox’s lack of safety protocols, it endangers the safety of the children of Louisiana,” Murrill wrote on X. The suit describes Roblox as “the perfect place for pedophiles,” citing the absence of strict age verification systems that allow adults to impersonate children and access explicit user-generated content. https://twitter.com/AGLizMurrill/status/1956081394083409932 The filing includes reference…
Ratatan, a rogue-like action title from Ratata Arts and TVT Co. Ltd, will arrive on Steam Early Access on September 19, 2025, following a brief delay from its original July release date. The game is best known for its record-setting Kickstarter campaign in 2023, which raised nearly $1.5 million from 14,598 backers. The project surpassed its ¥20 million ($137,000) target within the first hour, making it the most-funded video game campaign of that year. That momentum allowed the studio to expand its ambitions, adding a console version and securing collaboration with veteran composer David Wise, whose credits include Donkey Kong…
Saber Interactive has broken a long silence on its upcoming title Jurassic Park: Survival, unveiling a behind-the-scenes video two years after the game’s initial announcement. The project, first revealed at The Game Awards in 2023, had since remained absent from public view. The new footage outlines how the studio is designing the first-person narrative experience, which combines elements of exploration, horror and survival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4eXQMah9C4&ab_channel=JurassicPark%3ASurvival Set in the immediate aftermath of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film, the story follows Maya Joshi, a scientist recruited by geneticist Dr. Henry Wu. Players will return to Isla Nublar, navigating research facilities and jungle environments while…
SpaceX has called on Virginia to overhaul its broadband expansion strategy, arguing the state could save more than $550 million by replacing most planned fiber-optic projects with its Starlink satellite service. The company’s proposal, sent to state broadband officials and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), contends that the current plan favors “expensive, slow-to-build fiber” and sidelines “speedy, low-cost, and technology-neutral competition.” SpaceX estimates it could connect all households eligible under Virginia’s Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program for $60 million — about one-tenth of the state’s projected $613 million budget. https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1955821776895660479 Virginia’s current plan designates $3.2 million…
The Renault 5 E-Tech has taken the lead as Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle in the first half of 2025, overtaking long-standing frontrunner Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen’s ID.3 in key markets, according to consultancy PwC’s Electric Vehicle Sales Review Q2-2025. The French automaker’s revival of its classic compact has found traction in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, marking a significant market breakthrough for Renault. Figures from 40 markets compiled by PwC show battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales climbing sharply. Germany posted a 35% rise to 249,000 units, outpacing the United Kingdom in total volume, although the UK claimed a larger BEV…
The European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft has cleared two critical imaging trials designed to mimic the conditions it will face when approaching its target asteroids in 2026, ESA said on Tuesday. Hera, launched in October 2024, is on course for the Didymos binary asteroid system to conduct a post-impact assessment of Dimorphos, the smaller body whose orbit was altered by NASA’s 2022 DART impact mission. Before arrival, ESA needed to validate the spacecraft’s ability to detect and track small, faint targets at long distances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Go-k5jS0IE&ab_channel=ESAExtras In May, Hera’s Asteroid Framing Camera locked onto (1126) Otero, a rare A-type asteroid, from…
Samsung Electronics has introduced a 115-inch Micro RGB television that it says is the first of its kind, bringing a new micro LED architecture to the ultra-premium home entertainment segment. The screen uses microscopic RGB LEDs, each less than 100 micrometers in size, arranged as a precision-controlled backlight. Samsung said the design delivers sharper contrast and more accurate colors than existing displays, with the help of a proprietary Micro RGB AI engine that adjusts every frame in real time. To enhance vibrancy, a Micro RGB Color Booster Pro algorithm modifies tones without distorting natural shades. The panel covers the full…
Mike Ybarra, who served as president of Blizzard Entertainment from 2021 to 2024, believes the launch of Battlefield 6 could be the competitive push Call of Duty needs to raise its game. In a post on X, Ybarra said the new Battlefield installment might “boot stomp” Call of Duty this year, calling the rivalry a potential win for the first-person shooter genre. “The real win here is CoD won’t be lazy anymore, and we’ll all get better FPS games for it,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/Qwik/status/1953621587993014620 The comments follow a strong early reception for Battlefield 6, which has attracted large numbers to…