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Chinese game publisher NetEase has laid off Marvel Rivals development team members including the game director, Kotaku reported. Some of those let go expressed surprise and dismay at the move considering that the team-based PVP shooter has consistently been in the top ten on Steam since its December debut. A large part of the Marvel Rivals development team is located in China, but only North American layoffs were reported. It's not clear yet how many people were let go. "This is such a weird industry," wrote game director Thaddeus Sasser on LinkedIn. "My stellar, talented team just helped deliver an incredibly successful new franchise in Marvel Rivals for NetEase Games... and were just laid off."  “I don’t get it, man,” wrote game artist Del Walker on Bluesky. “You make one of the most successful LIVE service titles of the generation, despite the world telling you LIVE service is dead - and still get laid off? What are we even doing at this point."  ...

Stial has acquired STFcore and launched Stial Steven, a humanoid polishing robot with AI-driven precision and flexibility. The post Stial Technologies unveils humanoid robot for polishing appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TJ40XW

Meta announced its annual Connect developer conference is returning this year on September 17th-18th. While it’s probably still too early to speculate, there are a few things we’re hoping to hear about. Meta typically fills out its speaker schedule closer to Connect, which may give us a better idea of what to expect come September. […] The post Meta Connect 2025 Developer Conference Announced for September: What We’re Hoping For appeared first on Road to VR. http://dlvr.it/TJ407J

Bitcoin struggles near $95K as Fed uncertainty and $430M outflows shake markets. Can BTC recover or is a deeper drop ahead? Key levels to watch! The post Bitcoin Price Drops Below $96,000; Will BTC Bounce or Break Lower? appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TJ3jCd

Dill Pickle Hot Cheetos are taking over the internet! From Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos near me searches to snack FOMO, here’s why everyone wants a bag. http://dlvr.it/TJ33VW

After its unveiling at the EICMA 2024 expo last November, Aprilia's brought its twin-cylinder Tuono 457 naked streetfighter to the market. It's arrived first in India, where it's being manufactured alongside its faired twin, the RS 457. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: Aprilia, Naked bike http://dlvr.it/TJ33NP

This week, the NHS made further strides in leveraging XR technologies via a government-led £4.3 million VR training initiative. The initiative attempts to reduce related travel and material costs while also addressing skill shortages among STEAM students and NHS staff.  Innovate UK is leading the multi-million VR training initiative, bringing outreach programs and hands-on training […] http://dlvr.it/TJ2wR4

Toast Interactive, VR veteran studio behind Richie’s Plank Experience (2017) and Max Mustard (2024), announced it’s closing office and laying off a majority of staff. The Gold Coast, Australia-based studio revealed the news in an X post (seen below), noting that the “majority of our talented staff have suffered redundancies.” This follows the studio’s first layoff […] The post ‘Max Mustard’ Studio Lays Off Majority of Staff & Closes Office, Vows to Continue Work on XR Games appeared first on Road to VR. http://dlvr.it/TJ2vDj

Proof-of-concept phase has launched at several sites in Johannesburg and Cape Town and allows customers to pay with major credit cards for the first time. http://dlvr.it/TJ2lGF

Tablets have become the all-purpose gap-fillers of the gadgets world. If you’re on a plane and you want something portable but slightly bigger than your phone for reading comics or watching movies, there’s nothing better. Alternatively, if you want a shared device for the living room to control smart home stuff, do a bit of shopping or doomscrolling (it’s ok, we’re not judging), having a slim little slate that lives on your coffee table is super convenient. And if you want something sleek to carry around for work or school, tablets can totally replace laptops now, too. That said, one change we’ve made to this guide for 2025 is adjusting some of the categories, because let’s be honest: If you’re an Android person, no amount of browbeating is going to convince you to switch ecosystems and buy an iPad. The same goes for all the Apple people or Windows die-hards out there. And that’s more than OK. So instead of crowning a best overall, we’re simply recommending the most powerful and best...

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company unveiled on Monday the latest version of its chatbot, Grok 3, which the billionaire hopes will find traction in a highly competitive sector contested by the likes of ChatGPT and China's DeepSeek. http://dlvr.it/TJ2b6X

There’s no better time than right now to kickstart those health and fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds, track your muscle gains or stay on top of your wellness routine, a smart scale can be the perfect sidekick. These scales don’t just show you your weight; they provide insights into body composition, muscle mass and even your metabolic rate, all the while synching with your favorite health apps. Smart scales make staying on track easier than ever before, with many able to store multiple user profiles to track everyone in your household’s fitness journey. Plus, they’re designed for accuracy, giving you more confidence in your overall progress if, in those early days, you can’t see the benefits in the mirror. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a data geek or just want to feel healthier, there’s a smart scale out there to suit your needs. Table of contents * Smart scale safety * Best smart scales for 2025 * What to look for in a sma...

Following the loss of its multi-billion IVAS/HoloLens contract with the US military, Microsoft’s mixed reality division appears to be approaching the end of a bumpy ride. Following last week’s IVAS news, The Verge detailed a comment from Microsoft Mixed Reality CVP Robin Seiler, confirming Microsoft’s stance on HoloLens and its mixed reality ambition. Seiler noted […] http://dlvr.it/TJ1kC8

Elon Musk said his startup xAI will release its Grok 3 chatbot on Monday and billed it as the "smartest AI on Earth" in a fiercely competitive market. http://dlvr.it/TJ1YRy

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in the year 2032. But according to new estimates, it may have an even smaller chance of hitting the moon instead. http://dlvr.it/TJ17xH

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have identified the specific neurons in mice brains that tell them they've eaten enough. This fascinating discovery could play a big role in the future of weight loss treatments for humans. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Science Tags: Hunger, Weight Loss, Obesity, Brain, neurons, Columbia University http://dlvr.it/TJ15sZ

Power outages can lead to many adverse health outcomes, including death. http://dlvr.it/TJ15mj

Artificial intelligence (AI)  The Guardian http://dlvr.it/TJ0yhm

The latest rolling delivery bot may not have arms to unload the goods, or articulating legs to tackle challenging obstacles, or even work in tandem with a robo-flyer. But the Robovan W5 does boast "autonomous capabilities and substantial cargo capacity." Continue Reading Category: Technology Tags: Autonomous Vehicles, Delivery robots, Electric Vehicles http://dlvr.it/TJ0Q8h

A new study finds that ocean acidity may have prevented life on Earth from developing for the planet’s first 500 million years. http://dlvr.it/TJ0Q4L

TRUMP token is pumping over 20% this week! Can it break $24.50, or is a pullback coming? Read the latest price analysis and market insights. The post $TRUMP Pumping Over 20% This Week: Presidential Memecoin Back for Good? appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TJ0PC5

PlayStation is considering publishing a smaller State of Play instead, it's claimed http://dlvr.it/TJ0M7p

The force will be strong with this next-generation imager; JEDI will be a featured instrument on the Vigil space mission set to launch in 2031. http://dlvr.it/TJ0M60

UofL bans Chinese AI DeepSeek amid surge of state government bans  Courier Journal http://dlvr.it/TJ0GBY

Here’s our list of the best cinematic sci-fi romance stories to prove that love is the one thing we're capable of perceiving that transcends dimensions of time and space. http://dlvr.it/THzVMt

AI tops surgeons in writing post-operative reports  ETHealthWorld http://dlvr.it/THzKCr

The staff reduction comes on top of other rounds of layoffs that affect 2,000 people. http://dlvr.it/THzCm5

You lean back from the dinner table, feeling like you physically couldn’t fit another bite in – but then someone offers pie and you just can’t say no. Scientists have now identified the neurons behind the “dessert stomach” phenomenon. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Science Tags: Food, Behavior, Max Planck Institute, Sugar, Neuroscience, Brain, Psychology http://dlvr.it/THzCb0