ChatGPT ‘invented’ a game that already exists, then plagiarized itself

ChatGPTcan add another job to its résumé: game developer. With just a few simple prompts from a user, the AI chatbot invented its own math-based logic-puzzle game dubbedSumplete, rules and all. Not only that, but it generated working code, which has since been turned into an addictive, free browser game that’s already gaining some buzz online. There’s just one problem:Sumpleteisn’t a new game. In trying to make sense of the impressive feat, I quickly discovered thatSumpleteis nearly identical to at least one other mobile game that’s been available in app stores for years....

August 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2159 words · Jennifer Matthews

Costco partners with Electric Era to bring back EV charging in the U.S.

Costco, known for its discount gas stations, has left EV drivers in need of juicing up out in the cold for the past 12 years. But that seems about to change now that the big-box retaileris putting its brand nameon a DC fast-charging station in Ridgefield, Washington. After being one of the early pioneers of EV charging in the 1990s, Costcoabandonedthe offering in 2012 in the U.S. While opening just one station may seem like a timid move, the speed at which the station was installed — just seven weeks — could indicate big plans going forward....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Monica Taylor

Dedicated Starfield fans have mapped out its entire galaxy ahead of release

Dedicated Starfield fans have mapped out its entire galaxy ahead of release In an effort of singular determination, a group of Starfield fans has coded an interactive map of the game’s entire galaxy. Starfieldis so close we can almost taste it and hype levels are reaching critical mass. Bethesda’s space-exploration RPG is one of the most hotly anticipated games in recent memory. Since amassive gameplay revealat Summer Games Fest, prospective players have been not-so-patiently waiting to get their hands on the title....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Dr. John Davis MD

Digital Trends Live: Amazon Go expansions, the robocall onslaught, more

This episode of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, features host Greg Nibler and special guest Jeremy Kaplan, Digital Trends’ editor in chief, running through the most exciting news stories from the world of tech. First, a moment of remembrance. December 9 marked the 50th anniversary of “The Mother of All Demos” at the Fall Joint Computer Conference, in which engineer Doug Engelbart gave the first demonstration of a computer mouse....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · William Williams

Elon Musk says Twitter will launch pricier Blue tier free of ads

Elon Musk said on Sunday that Twitter is planning to offer a higher-priced Blue subscription that will have zero ads. Musk, who acquired Twitter in October 2022 in a deal worth $44 billion, didn’t say how much the new tier will cost, nor when it will launch. Twitter Blue currently costs $11 a month for iOS and Android users, and $8 a month for sign-ups made via the web. An annual rate for web signups is offered for $84....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Brandon Jones

Even DC Is Throwing Shade at Superboy's Most Hated Power Feat

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forOutsiders#7! Superboyhas performed some truly astonishing feats of power in his day, but now DC is throwing shade at his most hated. DC’s newOutsidersseries is a meta-textual joyride through their universe, peeling back the layers of reality to find what makes it tick. Now, in issue seven,DC slyly calls out Superboy Prime’s controversialInfinite Crisisfeat, in which he altered reality by punching it. Outsiders#7 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Robert Carey....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Anna Baker

Fitbit’s new fitness tracker is its cheapest, but you can’t buy it yourself

Fitbit’s new fitness tracker is reportedly the company’s cheapest yet, but users will not be able to buy the wearable device by themselves. TheFitbit Inspireis exclusively available to corporate employees and health insurance members. The plan is that the fitness tracker may be fully subsidized and issued by the bulk, whether by a company that wants its employees to stay active, or a health insurance provider that wants its members to monitor their well-being....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Joshua Vasquez

George R.R. Martin reveals his biggest Game of Thrones regret

George R.R. Martin reveals his biggest Game of Thrones regret George R.R. Martin has revealed one of his biggest regrets about writing Game of Thrones – and fans think it explains why The Winds of Winter is taking so long. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series kicked off with AGame of Thronesin 1991. Since then, he’s released four follow-ups: A Clash of Kings (1998), A Storm of Swords (2000), A Feast for Crows (2005), and A Dance with Dragons (2011)....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Jesse Mcdonald

How Intel Arc graphics could finally fix V-Sync

Intel revealed itsdiscrete Arc Alchemistmobile graphics cards on Wednesday, along with the announcement of two key features for PC gaming. Intel seems on a mission to kill one PC gaming’s oldest and most reviled features: V-Sync. V-Sync, or Vertical Synchronization, prevents screen tearing in PC games. It essentially holds a buffer that feeds frames to the display so that there aren’t two frames showing up at the same time. It’s an antiquated solution, one that leads to input lag and locked frame rates in PC games....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Alexis Little

How to add and edit text in Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop is as much a graphic design program as it is a photo editor, which includes working with text. Adding and editing text in Photoshop is simple, once you learn where all the controls are and a few extra tricks. Here’s how to add and edit text inPhotoshop. Photoshop’s text tools A majority of working with text in Photoshop is simply finding and recognizing the icons. Here are the tools that you may use to add or edit text in Photoshop....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Kristen Wilson

How to get the Galar Starters in Pokemon Go & can they be Shiny?

How to get the Galar Starters in Pokemon Go & can they be Shiny? The Galar region is slowly making its way intoPokemon Go, so if you’re looking for all three Gen 8 Starters, here’s how to get Scorbunny, Grookey, and Sobble inNiantic’s game. Even though thePokemon Sword & Shieldgames were a huge success for the Nintendo Switch, only a few Galar Pokemon have made their way into Pokemon Go, excludingtheir iconic Starters....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Audrey Benton

How to set parental controls on your Amazon Fire tablet

Tablets can be great devices for kids since they can play games, watch movies, read books, and a whole lot more. But, you need to be able to protect them from questionable content. Thebest kids’ tabletyou can buy right now is the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. One of the reasons that it’s our top pick is that Amazon tablets have some of the most comprehensive parental controls around. Amazon’s parental controls work on any Amazon Fire tablet, so whether you have one of the Kids Edition tablets, a Fire HD 10, or an older Fire tablet, you can still use these controls....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Debra Mcdaniel

How to watch the Pacers vs Celtics Game 1 live stream

The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers meet for Game 1 of the 2024 East Finals tonight at TD Garden. It’s the first time in 10 years the Pacers have played in the NBA’s version of the Final Four, while Boston is making its sixth appearance in eight years. It’s almost game time. The game is scheduled to start very soon, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The main broadcast will be on ESPN, while the “NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart” alternate broadcast will be on ESPN2....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Shelley Shaw