Andor season two will hit Disney+ in April
Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024
Lucasfilm has announced that the second and final season of Andor, a Rogue One prequel series, will be available on Disney+ on April 22, 2025. The show, focused on Cassian Andor’s journey against the Empire, is highly regarded among fans.
NetEase executives and workers were reportedly arrested amid a corruption investigation
Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024
A corruption investigation led to the arrest of former NetEase executives and employees on charges of money laundering and bribery, involving around 800 million to 1 billion yuan ($111 million to $139 million). The company has severed ties with 27 associated companies.
ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests
Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024
OpenAI’s ChatGPT rejected over 250,000 requests to create deepfakes of political figures during the election season. This measure was part of OpenAI’s election strategy to prevent misinformation, directing users to reliable sources for info.
Nintendo is suing a streamer of pirated software for millions of dollars
Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer, EveryGameGuru, for streaming pirated games before their release and providing access to illegal ROM copies. Nintendo is seeking $150,000 in damages per violation, which could sum up to millions.
Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more
Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024
This week at Engadget, reviews include the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini with M4 chips, offering performance boosts, alongside the PS5 Pro that impresses with its powerful capabilities, though at a high cost. Other reviews include the HTC Vive Focus Vision and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition.
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