2026-08-08

Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy

There are worse ways to kill time than Mario Kart 64 in VR -just don't eat beforehand. [...]

2026-08-08

Readers rate AI-generated short stories higher than human ones until they learn a machine wrote them

People can't tell ChatGPT-generated short stories from human-written ones, according to a new study. More than 2,500 participants performed no better than chance. The AI-generated texts were actually rated higher, but scores dropped as soon as participants learned a machine wrote them.<br /> The article Readers rate AI-generated short stories higher than human ones until they learn a ma [...]

2026-08-08

‘Playing around with your favourite artist’s song is an ultimate expression of fandom’: Spotify is taking another step into participatory music tools with its upcoming AI remix feature — but it signals red flags for industry professionals

Spotify's agreement with Merlin brings it one step closer to launching its AI-powered remix tool, but where do industry professionals stand on it? [...]

2026-08-08

Anthropic sets Claude Code to Auto Mode by default to protect developers from bad approvals

Starting August 14, Anthropic will make Auto Mode in Claude Code the default for Pro, Max, and Team plans. The company says it's safer. In tests, the classifier caught 89 percent of dangerous commands, while human reviewers caught only 13.6 percent. For the most widely used AI coding tool, this means developers are shifting further from writing code to monitoring AI output.<br /> The ar [...]

2026-08-08

Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ

In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience. [...]

2026-08-08

'AI success will be defined not by how much infrastructure organizations own, but by how productively they use it': Nvidia lays out its thoughts on how storage has become the next frontier of AI

Nvidia just open sourced the interface GPUs use to reach storage and got Intel to help maintain software designed to take its own silicon out of the I/O path. [...]

2026-08-08

How to watch Argentina vs South Africa for FREE: live stream details as Springboks prepare for New Zealand

All the ways to watch Argentina vs South Africa for free from anywhere in the world, including TV channels, broadcast details and kick-off times. [...]

2026-08-08

Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both connection types. Here's how they compare and when you might choose one over the other. [...]

2026-08-08

‘A capable controller with plenty of adjustments’: while this Nintendo Switch 2 and PC gamepad looks like an Xbox controller, it hides some serious upgrades — but there are a few sticking points you need to know about

It may look like your typical Xbox controller, but the GuliKit KK3 Max has a few more tricks up its sleeve. [...]