February 25, 2025

Hardware

Xbox’s new Muse generative AI may be compatible with user-created mods

TL;DR: Microsoft’s new generative AI, Muse, aims to create customized gaming experiences by generating procedural gameplay from user inputs. It will be trained using first-party games, with developers having the option to opt out. Muse could integrate with user-created mods, enhancing game diversity and persistence. Microsoft is experimenting with Muse using data from the game Bleeding Edge. Microsoft’s new generative AI tech could be compatible with user-generated content and pave the way to a new

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Hardware

Lost Soul Aside on the PC requires GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for Ultra Ray Tracing graphics preset

TL;DR: Lost Soul Aside’s PC system requirements include a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for Ultra Ray Tracing. Lost Soul Aside has had its PC system requirements released, where you’ll need an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card to run the game on its Ultra Ray Tracing graphics preset. VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES In the PC system requirements now on Steam, Lost Soul Aside will need 16GB and 80GB of SSD at a bare

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AI

Enhancing RAG: Beyond Vanilla Approaches | Towards Data Science

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is a powerful technique that enhances language models by incorporating external information retrieval mechanisms. While standard RAG implementations improve response relevance, they often struggle in complex retrieval scenarios. This article explores the limitations of a vanilla RAG setup and introduces advanced techniques to enhance its accuracy and efficiency. The Challenge with Vanilla RAG To illustrate RAG’s limitations, consider a simple experiment where we attempt to retrieve relevant information from a set of

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Hardware

Ubisoft responds to Assassin’s Creed Shadows leaks, says leaks aren’t finalized gameplay

TL;DR: Ubisoft confirmed leaks of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, advising players to avoid spoilers as leaked footage does not reflect the final game. The game, delayed past the holiday season, is crucial for Ubisoft’s financial recovery. Preorders are promising, tracking similarly to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, indicating potential success. Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Shadows leaks are indeed happening, and warns players to avoid any footage or details about the game. VIEW GALLERY –

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Hardware

Apple’s new Houston, USA factory will make AI servers powered by high-end M5 processor in 2026

TL;DR: Apple plans to open a new factory in Houston, USA, to produce AI servers using its next-gen M5 processors, starting in 2026. Apple’s huge new Houston, USA factory will start making AI servers powered by its next-gen in-house M5 processor after news hit that the company would be spending over $500 billion in the United States over the next 4 years. VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES In a new post on X by industry

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Hardware

Low GeForce RTX 50 series GPU stock is a ‘scarcity marketing’ tactic being used by NVIDIA

TL;DR: NVIDIA is reportedly using scarcity marketing for its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, creating an impression of shortage despite sufficient inventory. NVIDIA is reportedly engaging in “scarcity marketing” of its new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, which is why the new Blackwell gaming cards are hard to find worldwide… sigh. In a new post from industry insider @Jukanlosreve on X we’re learning that the real reason that NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs

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