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gaming4 hours ago•78 min saved

Howard praises DLSS 5 in Starfield amid mixed reception

NVIDIA's DLSS 5, set to arrive on RTX 50-series this fall, has sparked backlash for reportedly AI-driven facial tweaks in games, but Bethesda's Todd Howard says DLSS 5 “brought Starfield to life” when tested. The tech is said to enhance lighting and environment without altering textures, though critics warn it can homogenize NPC appearances into an uncanny look. Digital Foundry notes it doesn’t touch game assets, while developers can tweak DLSS 5 per title, leaving its broad adoption still uncertain.

via Windows Central|

#dlss-5 #gaming #nvidia

technology1 month ago•62 min saved

Dating with Digital Lovers: A Night at EVA AI Cafe

Victoria Song visits a New York pop-up, EVA AI Cafe, where AI companions are taken on real-world “dates.” The piece chronicles her four speed-dates with AI partners, the crowded, media-heavy scene, and glitches that highlight the uncanny valley, while contrasting reactions from attendees who see it as a playful experiment about how technology reshapes connection with humans. It raises questions about the future of AI dating and whether such experiences can ever substitute human intimacy, ending with the author’s reminder to hug her flesh-and-blood spouse.

via The Verge|

#ai #dating #ethics

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Neo Berlin 2087 Unveils New Gameplay Trailer at Gamescom 2025

Neo Berlin 2087, an unusual PS5 action game with mixed first-person and third-person perspectives, has released a new gameplay trailer ahead of Gamescom, showcasing impressive production values and a narrative-driven experience, though its gameplay details and release date remain unclear.

via Push Square|

#action-rpg #gameplay-trailer #neo-berlin-2087

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Boston Dynamics Introduces Hairy, Pixar-Lamp-Like Atlas Robot for Real-World Use"

Boston Dynamics unveiled a new version of its Atlas robot with unsettling movements, prompting a suggestion to give the robot hair to make it less creepy. Research on the uncanny valley suggests that adding hair to humanoid robots may not necessarily alleviate discomfort caused by inhuman movements. While some studies show that fur may enhance perceived warmth, others indicate that partially furred robots may have an "uncanine" effect. The suggestion highlights the potential for hair to inspire affinity with robots, but the key to overcoming the uncanny valley lies in addressing inhuman movement rather than appearance.

via The Verge|

#artificial-intelligence #boston-dynamics #humanoid-robots