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Sony's new system can identify original tracks inside AI-generated music
According to multiple reports, Sony Group’s new system can identify the original works embedded in AI-generated songs and estimate how much each source contributed to the final output.
SlimeVR's new trackers ditch cameras for affordable and lightweight full-body motion capture
The Butterfly Trackers operate on inertial measurement units, translating small changes in orientation and acceleration into precise movement data. Unlike optical tracking systems, which depend on cameras and line-of-sight calibration, these sensors function entirely on their own readings, allowing for unrestricted 360-degree positioning.
Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED is out of stock due to memory shortages
Reports surfaced last week of numerous gamers trying to buy the Steam Deck in the US, only to find all three models listed as sold out. While this is expected of the 256GB LCD model, both of the newer OLED variants should be available.
Paying off your Verizon phone online could delay unlocking by 35 days
In a change spotted by Ars Technica, Verizon’s postpaid customers now face a 35-day delay if they pay off a device installment plan through the My Verizon app, on the web, over the phone, or at a Verizon Authorized Retailer. Immediate unlocks are reserved for people who visit a Verizon-owned…
Dutch police arrest man on hacking charges after sending him confidential files by mistake
The farcical story began on February 12, when a 40-year-old man from Ridderkerk contacted the police in relation to a separate investigation.
Kawasaki unveils world's first gas engine fueled by a 30% hydrogen blend
The verification campaign ran from October 2024 through September 2025. Engineers examined how hydrogen could be safely integrated into existing gas infrastructure while monitoring issues such as seal integrity, thermal efficiency, emissions, and metal fatigue.
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