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Epic Games debuts voice-interactive Darth Vader in Fortnite — and it’s already being tricked into swearing

Epic Games released an AI-powered Darth Vader character that players can speak to via microphone. Fortnite and Disney teamed up to unveil an AI character that responds to a player’s voice in real time. According to Fortnite, AI Vader can react to players by answering questions and providing strategies. The tech uses Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model to generate Vader’s …

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AI humanoid robot is changing the way you buy cars at dealerships

The world of car dealerships is changing rapidly as AI humanoid robots, once confined to factory floors, are now stepping into showrooms to greet customers, explain features and even pour coffee.  At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese automaker Chery showcased its latest advances, placing robots at the heart of the customer experience. A humanoid robot designed to work in …

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Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications that help control type 2 diabetes and obesity, can have a profound impact on physical wellness – but what about mental health? Some examples of these medications include semaglutides, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and liraglutide, like Victoza and Saxenda. Various studies have pointed toward GLP-1 RAs causing mental health complications, such as anxiety …

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First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA

The first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a Friday press release, the agency announced its approval of the first in-vitro diagnostic device, Lumipulse. The method is intended for early Alzheimer’s detection in adult patients over the age of 55 who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of the …

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How to free up space on a PC

Using a PC is all fun and games until you run out of storage. We’ve all been there, and the problem becomes more frequent if you’ve been using your PC for years. Over time, the hard disk starts filling up with everything, including PDFs, video files, random screenshots, and duplicate photos transferred from an SD card or your phone. Once …

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Ever had an email disappear? This is what to do on your Phone to fix it

Despite not wanting to be inundated by tons of emails, it’s quite another thing to have emails you need to read or keep disappear suddenly. It’s important to know why your emails are disappearing as much as it is important to figure out how to fix it. Mary Ann from Southport, North Carolina, had this question for us: “Help – …

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What hackers can learn about you from a data broker file

Hackers are pretty scary. Amoral, hooded figures with magical computer skills that can break into anything within minutes.  At least that is what most of us think of when we hear the term “hacker.” It is not exactly a realistic or particularly representative image, but, at the same time, it is not too far off the mark either.  What many …

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Jeff Bezos backs radical $20,000 small electric pickup truck

Jeff Bezos is backing a bold new venture that’s positioning itself to disrupt the electric vehicle space: Slate Auto. It’s a startup that has unveiled a simple, modular electric pickup truck called the Slate Truck. It’s priced at $20,000 after federal EV incentives, a concept some would consider radical and even inconceivable. The Slate Truck’s base model defies industry norms …

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Fake PayPal email let hackers access computer and bank account

Online scams are becoming more dangerous and convincing every day. Cybercriminals are finding new ways to gain not just your login credentials but full control of your computer and your bank accounts. Take John from King George, Virginia, for example. He recently shared his alarming experience with us. His story is a powerful warning about how quickly things can escalate …

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Robot with animated face is here to make customer service better

Have you ever wished robots could do more than just follow instructions?  Well, that’s where Mirokaï steps in. Born from the creative minds at Paris-based startup Enchanted Tools, Mirokaï isn’t just another humanoid robot. It’s designed to be helpful, engaging and, honestly, a bit enchanting. With its blend of advanced artificial intelligence, storytelling and a dash of charm, Mirokaï turns …

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