QuadratureSurfer

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to technology in Google is redesigning its search engine — and it’s AI all the way down

But what app did you use to access OSM and download the maps for offline use… was it a web browser? OsmAnd? Vespucci?

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to videos in Big Tech Is Faking AI

This video should have more accurately been labelled, “Things that make AI Look Bad” rather than attempting to prove that AI was faked.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to technology in Hello GPT-4o

The demo showcasing integration with BeMyEyes looks like an interesting way to help those who are blind.

vimeo.com/945587840

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to videos in Big Tech Is Faking AI

I would be careful trusting everything said in this video and taking it at face value.

He touches on a broad range of different AI related news, but doesn’t seem to fully grasp the technology himself (I’m basing this statement on his “evidence” from the 8 min mark).

He seems to be running a channel that’s heavily centered on stock market related content. And it feels like he’s putting his own spin on every topic he touches in this video.

Overall, it’s not the worst video, but I would rather base my information from better informed sources.

What he should have done was to set the baseline by defining what AI actually is and then proceed to compare what these companies are doing with that definition. Instead we have a list of AI news stories covering Amazon Fresh Stores, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot (powered by ChatGPT) and his own take on how those stories mean that everything is faked.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to videos in Video game physics in a nutshell.

Uh, why not link to the actual creator’s video himself? www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF8h9ExDvn4

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to gaming in Helldivers 2 remains delisted in 177 countries and territories even as Sony backs down on PSN requirement, Arrowhead CEO says 'I won't rest in my desire to have it available everywhere'

That makes sense, but I haven’t seen any official announcement from Steam saying that they did this. Only speculation from random people. Any documentation I can find just seems to point to this being a decision that’s made by the company releasing the game (or in this case Sony as the publisher).

Besides, only a few hours ago 3 new countries were added to the restricted list: steamdb.info/sub/137730/history/?changeid=2349208…

I doubt that Steam is still trying to block additional countries given that Sony has already announced that the PSN account requirement is being withdrawn.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to gaming in Helldivers 2 remains delisted in 177 countries and territories even as Sony backs down on PSN requirement, Arrowhead CEO says 'I won't rest in my desire to have it available everywhere'

Steam doesn’t control the region locks.

The publisher (Sony) is the one that makes changes to their store page which affects where it can be sold.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to gaming in Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Most of their Devs quit because they didn’t want to work on it: pcgamer.com/report-most-of-arkane-austins-prey-ve…

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to gaming in Helldivers 2 Community Manager Seemingly Gone After PlayStation Login Meltdown

Looks like someone setup a petition for Spitz to get rehired. change.org/…/re-hire-the-legendary-community-mana…

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to gaming in Helldivers 2 Community Manager Seemingly Gone After PlayStation Login Meltdown

Better/additional info here: gamesradar.com/…/helldivers-2-community-manager-s…

Spitz:

“Generally it’s not a good idea to tell people to refund and leave negative reviews when you’re a community manager. TIL,” Spitz said. “I appreciate all the support and I appreciate even more that everyone can play the game again without restrictions. I knew I was taking a risk with what I said about refunding and changing reviews. I stand by it. It was my job to represent the community, that’s what I did.”

They added: “I wanted to work for Arrowhead because they’re my all-time favorite studio. I got that chance. I’m thankful for that opportunity. I’d happily continue working for them if I had the choice, but that isn’t up to me or anyone else in here. I can walk away happy and I don’t want anyone causing trouble on my behalf, especially not to people I still have a lot of care and respect for.”

This definitely sounds like Sony wanted them out and Arrowhead wanted them to stay.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to gaming in Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda - IGN

Games made by the studios being closed:

Arkane Austin (Tap for list) Blade (Marvel game (not?) in development)
Redfall
Deathloop
Prey
Prey Digital Deluxe
Prey Mooncrash
Dishonered
Dishonered 2
Dishonered Death of the Outsider
Dishonered Dunwall City Trials
Dishonered The Knife Of Dunwall
Dishonered The Brigmore Witches
Dishonered Void Walker’s Arsenal
Arx Fatalis

Tango Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush
Ghostwire Tokyo
The Evil Within
The Evil Within 2

Alpha Dog Games Wraithborne (iOS, Android)
MonstroCity: Rampage (iOS, Android)
Ninja Golf (iOS, Android)
Mighty DOOM (iOS, Android)

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to technology in Apple introduces M4 chip

So raytracing will be supported in iPad apps now…

So far the M4 seems to only be announced for the iPad.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to technology in Pokémon Go players are altering public map data to catch rare Pokémon

It’s worth pointing out that once Pokémon Go players found out about OSM, we saw a massive increase in new users as well as those contributing to OSM so that the maps would better reflect the areas they played in.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334378297_How_an_augmented_reality_game_Pokemon_GO_affected_volunteer_contributions_to_OpenStreetMap

Unfortunately there are always a few that will try to game any system. In this case they’re essentially vandalizing OSM for their own selfish reasons.

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to technology in How rental ‘libraries of things’ have become the new way to save money

Always support your public libraries, and watch out for companies that want to take this over:
fair.org/…/a-for-profit-company-is-trying-to-priv…

QuadratureSurfer , 2 months ago to science_memes in my humps

My liege!