GamingNews

The Voice of The Witcher's Geralt Says He'd Sue Every Single AI Platform With His Voice on It 'Into the Ground' if He Could

August 13, 2026
Doug Cockle, the voice behind The Witcher’s Geralt, has hit out at AI platforms that feature his voice, saying he’d sue them if he could. Speaking to Polygon, Cockle called AI replications of his voice “the bugbear of my life,” and expressed concern at the technology being used to make Geralt say awful things, which might then mislead some into thinking Cockle had actually provided the…
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GamingNews

GTA 5’s Trevor Flipped the Bird at Rockstar's Haters

August 13, 2026
Ever since GTA 3’s protagonist (a stoic murder proxy allegedly named Claude) melted our hearts, every one of Rockstar’s rich and varied litany of leading men has reached iconic status. But there’s one that stands out as their most brilliant, subversive best. That…
CryptoNews

After BIP-110 Flops, Bitcoin’s Next Soft Fork Faces a Showdown

August 13, 2026
Bitcoin developers have finished a proposed security cleanup called BIP-54, but winning enough support to activate it may prove harder than writing the code. Key Takeaways BIP-54 would close four Bitcoin consensus edge cases without adding new features. F2pool’s founder opposed BIP-54 on Aug. 10, complicating high-threshold miner activation. Bitcoin’s next test is a BIP-9 vote after BIP-110…
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CryptoNews

Binance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP Users

August 13, 2026
Binance has launched a centralized yield hub that consolidates on-chain yield products for VIP users. The initiative is part of its broader push toward a multi-asset “financial super app” alongside services like Binance Wealth and over-the-counter execution. Key…
NewsSpace

Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect

August 13, 2026
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most prolific and impressive meteor showers of the year, peaks tonight! Widely regarded as one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids can produce up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal viewing conditions and weather permitting. This year’s display is particularly favorable because the shower peaks on the night of the new moon, leaving…
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MobileNews

Spotify AI Persona Label Introduced for AI-Generated Artist Identities

August 13, 2026
A new Spotify AI Persona label has been introduced by the streaming platform. “The badge signals to listeners that an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and does not represent a real person.” The company says this is “another step in our effort to ensure Spotify is the most transparent and trustworthy place to listen to music.” The move comes as AI-generated music…
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