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Elden Ring. | Image: FromSoftware Reports that Sony was in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media conglomerate that owns Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, have been confirmed. Kadokawa has released a short statement acknowledging Sony’s intention but stating that no decision had been made. Read the full letter below: There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter “the Company”) by Sony Group Inc. However, this information is not announced by the Company. The Company has received an initial letter of intent to acquire the Company’s shares, but no decision has been made at this time. If there are any facts that should be announced in the future, we will make an announcement in a timely and appropriate manner. In addition to owning a... Continue reading…

A series of reports said recently that all the big AI companies are struggling with their next-gen models, OpenAI included. As a result, the expected GPT-5 upgrade for ChatGPT might see delays. However, all the big AI firms are continuing to launch new features for their existing models, and that includes OpenAI. Rumors say the company will soon roll out its first AI agent, which will let you control computer apps via ChatGPT. The precursor of such a tool is already available in the ChatGPT app for Mac, which can see the contents of certain coding apps. However, OpenAI is taking advantage of built-in macOS functionality rather than deploying a groundbreaking AI innovation. Until then, we have other features to get excited about. I'm talking about ChatGPT Search, which now appears to be rolling out to free users, and Advanced Voice Mode, which is now coming to the desktop version of the app. Continue reading... The post ChatGPT Search is finally rolling out to free users appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini smart plugs, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $415+ free Today’s deals: $120 Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite, $20 Android smartwatch, $22 Fire TV Stick 4K, more Today’s deals: $280 Acer Aspire 3 laptop, $23 TP-Link WiFi extender, $199 Shark vacuum, $60 Keurig, more

In the society of Ancient Greece, the polis, or the city-state, was perhaps the most distinctive and important political innovation at the time. Emerging around the 8th century BC, this institution became the fundamental aspect of the ancient Greek civilization. Defining Greek life for centuries, the polis was not merely a city, but a distinct socio-political entity. Its emergence and development were closely connected with the traditional social structures of the time, the economy, and the landscape of Greece. And, as such, it shaped the development of Greek identity, politics, and culture. But more importantly, the polis laid the foundations for major political concepts that shaped the governance of the time, such as democracy, civic participation, and citizenship. What made the polis so successful and influential? And what was its ultimate fate? Read moreSection: NewsGeneralHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeHistoryAncient TraditionsPremiumPreviewRead Later 

Stephan Blum & Michael La Corte/The Conversation   Twenty-four years after Gladiator, Ridley Scott has returned with a sweeping sequel to his epic tale. Thanks to cutting-edge CGI, Rome’s grandeur – and its downfall – have never looked so breathtaking. Warning: this article contains spoilers for Gladiator II. Gladiator II picks up years after the original film, taking place during the reign of the co-emperors Caracalla (played by Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn) in the early 3rd century AD. The film follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), the son of Russell Crowe’s Maximus (protagonist of the first Gladiator movie). Now an adult, he’s been living in the ancient northwest African kingdom, Numidia, under the guise of a new identity to escape Roman politics. When Roman forces, led by Tribun Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal), invade Numidia, tragedy strikes. Lucius’s wife is killed and he is captured. Purchased as a slave by the Roman Macrinus (portrayed masterfully by Denzel Washington), Lucius is transported to Rome. There he is forced into the brutal world of gladiatorial combat, fighting to bring his captor profit in the arena. But which of these characters were based on real ancient people – and how far did their fates match the arc they have in Scott’s sequel? Read moreSection: NewsGeneralHistoryImportant EventsFamous PeopleRead Later 

Vice President Kamala Harris, who hasn't been seen much in public after losing her election bid to President-elect Donald Trump, left Washington, D.C., Tuesday night with her husband to travel to Hawaii, a move that raised some eyebrows.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, commenting on the nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, said the organization will work with her or anyone "who puts the aspirations of our students, families, and communities first."