2026-08-21
I've played every Metal Gear Solid multiple times, and Master Collection Vol.2 feels like the best way to experience two of the series’ most legendary games
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 brings back two of the best stealth-action games ever made in a solid new collection. [...]
2026-08-21
New Jersey teen drops claims against Meta, Google, and Snap weeks before trial
A 15-year-old from New Jersey has dropped her case against Meta, Google, and Snap seven weeks before it was due to be heard in Los Angeles. Her lawyer said she wanted to get on with her life. The case was one of three bellwethers set for trial in October in California state court, chosen to […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]
2026-08-21
OpenAI's GPT-Image-2 can now generate images without a background
OpenAI is previewing transparent background support for GPT-Image-2 through its API. The alpha channel gets baked in during image generation, which according to OpenAI beats conventional background removal. A single parameter activates the feature.<br /> The article OpenAI's GPT-Image-2 can now generate images without a background appeared first on The Decoder. [...]
2026-08-21
Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's "Model Factory" and 109 employees for $6 billion
Nvidia is paying $6 billion for software that builds AI models from the startup Poolside, and it wants to bring on 109 employees.<br /> The article Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's "Model Factory" and 109 employees for $6 billion appeared first on The Decoder. [...]
2026-08-21
GPT-5.6 Sol drives OpenAI's revenue surge as it regains ground on Anthropic
Since GPT-5.6 Sol launched in early July, OpenAI says revenue is up 35 percent this quarter, with enterprise revenue growing more than 50 percent. Ramp data shows OpenAI outpacing Anthropic in business API spending for the first time after Anthropic had overtaken OpenAI in quarterly revenue.<br /> The article GPT-5.6 Sol drives OpenAI's revenue surge as it regains ground on Anthropic ap [...]