Technology News for Thursday 7th November 2024

1. Take-Two Interactive sold Outer Worlds and indie game publisher Private Division

"The team of Private Division did a great job supporting independent developers and, almost to a one, every project they supported did well,” Zelnick told GamesIndustry.biz. “However, the scale of those projects was, candidly, on the smaller side, and we' ...

2. OpenAI buys chat.com domain for undisclosed amount

OpenAI has bought the domain for chat.com so that the URL now redirects to ChatGPT. CEO Sam Altman posted the link on X yesterday. The domain was previously owned by Dharmesh Shah, the co-founder and CTO of HubSpot who bought it last year for $15.5 ...

3. Nikon Z50II launched in India; see features and price of the creator-focused mirrorless camera

Offering advanced performance and creative features, the Nikon Z50II aims to focus on creators, from beginners to professionals. ... Nikon has just unveiled the latest addition to its mirrorless lineup: the Z50II. Launching at an entry ...

4. Microsoft Paint and Notepad are getting their biggest update yet with AI features on Windows 11

Currently available on Snapdragon-powered PCs, this feature makes creativity as easy as clicking and typing. Moreover, the generative erase tool enables users to remove unwanted objects effortlessly, with the AI filling in the background naturally.

5. Canada orders TikTok to close its business in the country—but won't block the app

A woman holding a cell phone in front of the Tik Tok logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. Artur Widak—NurPhoto via Getty Images.

6. Nikon releases the Z50II APS-C size mirrorless camera

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the APS-C size/DX-format Nikon Z50II mirrorless camera for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The Z50II ...

7. 'Joker 2' Was 'Disappointing,' Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Admits, as Execs Pressed On Possible Breakup

“Your company is trading like a company that's declining in earnings,” said Ben Swinburne, a media-industry analyst with Morgan Stanley during a call between Warner Bros. Discovery executives and investors on Thursday.

8. Microsoft is bundling its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 subscriptions

“Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers will receive a monthly allotment of AI credits to use Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Designer,” explains Microsoft. “The credits will also apply to apps like Paint, Photos, and ...

9. Samsung Confirms New Upgrade Choice—Millions Of Galaxy Owners Must Now Decide

Samsung has just revealed a major Galaxy upgrade as it battles the new threat from Apple Intelligence on the latest iPhones. This is all about AI, and Samsung's pledge to “lead the new era by developing AI that anyone can easily access and utilize in ...

10. Apex Legends Season 23 Twitch Drops

Like other popular shooters, Twitch Drops are available for free in Apex Legends and they contain exclusive cosmetic items that'll make all your teammates jealous. If you want to be the best dressed combatant on the battlefield, then Twitch Drops are ...

11. Bentley's First Fully Electric Vehicle Will Debut in 2026

The new car will be a crossover that the brand describes as a "luxury urban SUV," which in real terms means it will be slightly smaller than the Bentayga. Bentley made the announcement as part ...

12. Review: Apple Mac Mini (M4, 2024)

Apple's basic desktop computer is now a bit smaller and slightly more powerful, but it's not for everyone. WIRED Recommends. Bottom front and back view of Apple Mac Mini M4 2024 a silver square shaped computer. Photograph: Brenda Stolyar; Getty Images.

13. This Toyota GR86 gets a GR Corolla's 300bhp 3cyl engine

It is a) an homage to the delightful Celica GT-Four rally car, b) definitely not a production car, and c) very cool. Largely because that small engine is no ordinary engine ...

14. The M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There's Just 1 Problem

To be fair, both of those other computers have significantly more memory bandwidth than the Mac Mini, and both have better GPU performance. If maxing out as many GPU cores as possible is important to you, you're probably better off with an M4 Max, which ...