Technology News for Saturday 8th February 2025

1. For 25 years, The Sims have made a game out of the daily grind

Back then, at least the way I played it, you sort of plunked your Sim down in a virtual house and things started to happen. Including the thing that surprised me most: Your Sim had to periodically use the restroom.

2. PlayStation Network outage reported worldwide

According to Sony's PSN status page, account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and the PlayStation Direct website are all dealing with issues. While PlayStation users are able to play offline ...

3. PlayStation Network outage 'beyond frustrating' for users

According to Sony's PSN status page, account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and the PlayStation Direct website are all dealing with issues. The outage rendered the online aspects of games ...

4. ?nintendo switch jogos gratis? Português

Nintendo Switch: A Treasure Trove of Free Games Awaitsnintendo switch jogos gratis. In the bustling world of gaming, the Nintendo Switch has carved out a vibrant niche, attracting players of all ages with its unique blend of portability and versatility ...

5. Man vs machine: Can AI ever think consciously like us?

This breakthrough highlighted AI's potential, reminiscent of AlphaGo's Move-37 moment in 2016, which defeated a Go champion. The article explores humanity's fear of AI surpassing human intelligence and the differences between machine learning and human ...

6. PlayStation Servers Down For 20 Hours—But Some Players Say They're Back Online

PlayStation's server status webpage still says its servers are experiencing issues about 20 hours after they went offline Friday night, leading to frustration among players who have criticized the company for offering little explanation, though some ...

7. Google Maps changed the way we get around. It all began in a spare bedroom in Sydney

Stephen Ma has every right to claim bragging rights for helping to hatch the world's most popular online mapping platform. Instead, for the past two decades Ma, one of the four co-founders of Google Maps, has buried himself in a big black hole of ...

8. Sony PlayStation Network infuriates gamers worldwide, leaving tens of thousands unable to access services

"PSN down on a Friday night is criminal," a London-based user named Ramos wrote on X, formerly Twitter. According to the Downdetector outage tracking site, users started to report issues with ...