PlayStation 5 New Beta System Software Introduces Dolby Atmos, up to 8 TB M.2 SSDs Support and More

Starfield's hype handle cranks ever-more furiously in the run-up to its September release, and Bethesda has now fired out a scattershot volley of fresh details, courtesy of a new Discord Q&A.

Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones, the oft-delayed and possibly cursed naval combat title, will have a closed beta from August 24th to 28th. It will be available for PC players via Ubisoft Connect and is invitation only (though players can bring up to two more friends). The beta’s preload starts August 22nd at 3 AM PT and kicks off on August 24th at 7 PM PT before ending at midnight PT on August 28th.

What can I tell you? Today is going to be a day of grifting great bargains and girding one's butt-cheeks (during the Matilda's semi-final attempt this evening). Pick of the litter as of now has got to be the ludicrously low price of LEGO Skywalker Saga on Switch. I'm also all about cheap thrills with Resi 2 Deluxe, Sifu Vengeance Edition, and a pretty magical price on Hogwarts Legacy.

The onslaught of new television never stops, but that’s what we’re here for: to keep you posted on what’s new and significant in TV premieres and finales each week.

AI cameras and anti-drone measures to secure Delhi on Independence Day; Amazon introduces AI-powered summaries for product reviews; The New York Times bars usage of its content for AI model training; Indian EdTech companies utilise AI to reduce spending, control hiring- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.

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We all love to see faster SSDs. Price aside, the problem with PCIe 5.0 SSDs is they get too hot. That means they need slabs of motherboard metal to cool them, or require creative cooling solutions that work around the relatively tiny M.2 2280 form factor.

Sony has announced the second wave of titles coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in August. Sea of Stars was already confirmed and will be available when it launches on August 29th for PS4 and PS5. All other titles go live starting on August 15th.

Android 14 and Pixel 8 series are only a couple of months away. The OS and the new phones will be going official in October, but that does not mean we will not get some exciting details about the upcoming update. As you know, the beta is already going strong, and it has reached a point where one could consider it stable. Keeping that in mind, we have a fresh leak suggesting some new changes in the upcoming update.

Indian IT giants are investing heavily in AI skilling prominent projects come their way; AI technology amazes, but also raises ethical concerns; Huawei revives smartphone business with AI-Powered OS amid Ongoing US sanctions- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.

The AI world is in turmoil again. Iran has proposed a harsh hijab law along with a long jail term and AI surveillance; 22-year-old claims AI caused 90% income drop, stole her job; study suggests AI could predict future pandemics - this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.

The promised beta test for MK1 preorders now has a set date.