AI & RoboticsNews

It’s not just one thing — it’s another thing

April 21, 2026
Sometimes, things are not just one thing – they’re also another thing. This sentence construction (“It’s not just this – it’s that”) has become so common in AI-generated writing that now, it’s no longer just a clue that a piece of writing may be synthetic – it’s almost a guarantee. That’s why I was not just intrigued when I saw a…
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GamingNews

Former The Last of Us Dev Hints at Potential Future Story

April 21, 2026
A major plot point that could play into The Last of Us: Part 3 has been revealed by a former Naughty Dog developer. Speaking via the podcast KiwiTalkz, ex-Naughty Dog lighting artist Gabriel Betancourt has discussed a surprising conversation he once had with franchise…
GamingNews

Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026: Everything Announced

April 21, 2026
As players beat each other senseless — uh, in-game, of course — during last weekend’s Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, Bandai Namco pulled back the cover on what Dragon Ball fans can expect from the franchise over the next 12 months or so, including confirmation…
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Escape From Tarkov Update

April 21, 2026
Battlestate Games has released update 1.0.4.5 for Escape from Tarkov, which makes a number of improvements and balance changes. The influential extraction shooter has increased the FPS limit in menus, and made changes to the animation system and audio engine to improve PC resource usage. Meanwhile, the architecture of post-raid systems is reworked to reduce the time required to exit a raid and…
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CryptoNews

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

April 21, 2026
FeaturedPublished:Apr 20, 2026, 10:25 PM XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness Ripple is advancing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against future quantum threats, targeting readiness by 2028. The effort signals rising urgency across blockchain systems to address long-term cryptographic risks without disrupting network performance. Listen to…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

A 1,380 hp Volvo XC hybrid? The new Zeekr 8X makes it feel inevitable

April 21, 2026
Packing just over 1,380 hp and up to 255 miles of all-electric range, the new, tri-motor, extended-range hybrid Zeekr X8 is redefining what buyers could and should expect from their next SUV – and parent company Geely’s global ambitions could mean the platform will make its way to North America. As a Volvo. File this one under “wishful thinking” if you must, but it’s no secret that…
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