February 27, 2025 7:00 PM Command & Conquer: Red Alert debuted in 1996, and it didn’t have Kane. Image Credit: EA Electronic Arts has released the source code for Command & Conquer to a community of modders who like designing new levels for the vintage real-time strategy game. It is a good move for the...
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Scientists develop micro-robots that can flow like a fluid or collectively assemble into solid shapes
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: Researchers have developed minuscule robots that can “assemble” and behave like a collective, building new shapes and tools. Inspired by nature, the team identified and developed the main features a robotic collective would need to achieve its programmed...
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OpenWrt debuts “unbrickable” hacker-friendly, security-focused wireless router that promises to “never be locked”
(Image credit: Shutterstock) OpenWrt launches “unbrickable” security-focused wireless router Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 connectivity ensures fast, reliable internet access Open-source firmware guarantees no lock-in or obsolescence risks OpenWrt has officially launched its first dedicated wireless router that promises unrivalled security protection. Developed in collaboration with Banana Pi, the OpenWrt One is specifically designed to meet the...
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Nothing on Phone 3a Pro design: “Some people will hate it”
Nothing, the smartphone venture from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is on its third generation of Android smartphones. The Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro will be officially announced on March 4, but there won’t be much left to reveal. Not only has Nothing teased the phones a few times, there’s also a new video highlighting...
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Elon Musk Unveils xAI’s Grok 3 Claiming It Is ‘Smartest AI on Earth’
Key Takeaways xAI’s new AI model, Grok 3, is launched, touted as the “smartest AI on Earth.” Premium users of X get immediate access, while others must pay for the service. Grok 3 is designed to be less restricted, even answering controversial questions that other AIs avoid. It offers real-time answers, leveraging data from X,...
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Microsoft’s new AI for game development called Muse can generate entire gameplay sequences
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In brief: Despite the controversy surrounding generative AI, some game designers use the technology to brainstorm concepts during development. Microsoft’s new open-source model aims to make this practice feasible for interactive content. It focuses on maintaining consistency across many frames while...
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Viktor Antonov, the artist behind Half-Life 2’s City 17 and Dishonored, dies at 52
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In context: Viktor Antonov designed one of the most iconic locations in Half-Life 2, Valve’s seminal first-person shooter. His former colleagues broke the news about his passing on social media, highlighting how Antonov’s work made a significant contribution to several video...
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25 years ago, Vin Diesel had the best day of his career
Vin Diesel in Pitch Black USA Films More than almost any other movie star working today, Vin Diesel seems to think only in franchises. Skim the last two decades of this muscle man’s filmography, and you’ll see almost nothing but sequels or movies designed (not always successfully) to spawn sequels. Once Vin got a taste...
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The Sims Game Design Documents (1997)
Name Last modified Size Description Parent Directory – 3DPeopleQuestion.pdf 2012-12-20 10:41 215K AnimationClassBreakd..> 2012-12-20 12:07 48K AnimationDocumentati..> 2012-12-20 10:27 156K ArtDepartmentPostMor..> 2012-12-20 10:21 106K BrainstormProblemLis..> 2012-12-20 10:23 57K Ch00-TableOfContents..> 2012-12-20 10:55 64K Ch01-Goals.pdf 2012-12-20 10:54 67K Ch02-World.pdf 2012-12-20 10:52 416K Ch03-Objects.pdf 2012-12-20 10:53 1.5M ...
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Wacom’s new tablet sees its biggest redesign in over a decade
Wacom At CES 2025, I had the chance to go behind-the-scenes with Wacom and take a look at the new Intuos Pro tablet. Let me be clear about something upfront: I am no artist. Even my stick figures look like they want to be put out of their misery. Despite my complete inability to hold...