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xAI hiring Waifu engineers after Grok companion launch xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, has posted a new job listing for a Waifu engineer, just days after unveiling its AI companions for Grok, including an anime character named Ani. Ani is one of several personalities recently introduced as part ofxAI’s new companion systemfor its chatbot, Grok. The feature lets users interact with AI personas designed around specific archetypes or interests. Ani, described as an “anime girl,” quickly gained attention online, with users comparing her appearance toMisa Amane from Death Note....

xQc explains why IShowSpeed won’t leave YouTube despite Twitch return Streaming star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel isn’t sure IShowSpeed will leave YouTube despite the streamer making his return to Twitch. Back in late 2021, IShowSpeed was banned from Twitch following a sexist outburstwhile streaming with Adin Ross. He quickly made the move to YouTube, and while his Twitch channel wasunbanned in October 2023, Speed has stuck with the Google-owned platform. There have been a number of requests from fans and other streamers for him to go back to Twitch, but he has resisted those until now....

For car enthusiasts, the 1968 Ford Mustangdriven by Steve McQueen inBullittrepresents everything that’s great about America. So it’s appropriate that this movie icon will be displayed on the National Mall among other American landmarks. Through April 23, theBullittMustang will displayed in an illuminated glass case located between the National Art Gallery and the National Air & Space Museum. The car’s D.C. debut is part of the Historic Vehicle Association’sCars at the Capital event, in which a different car is put on display about every week....

The author of The Witcher book series has threatened CD Projekt Red with a lawsuit if the studio doesn’t pay him more money. Andrzej Sapkowski has demanded up to $16.1 million in royalties from CD Projekt Red (viaKotaku). Sapkowski’s lawyers told CD Projekt Red that Polish copyright laws, specificallyArticle 44, prove that the author is owed royalties based on the fact that the video game series has outperformed expectations. In turn, the original amount Sapkowski was paid for the license is no longer sufficient under the law, according to Sapkowski’s lawyers....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Sleek, sophisticated, foldable, and portable urban transportation – that’s theGocycle GX. TheGXis aClass 2 electric bikedesigned for people who live and work in the city. It’ll catch your eye with its undeniably gorgeous looks, but it’s also a practical electric bike for your daily commute....

2022’s bullet hell hitVampire Survivorsjust got a release datefor its PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 port, meaning it’ll finally be available on every current gaming platform. Vampire Survivorswill launch on the two Sony consoles on August 29, and thestore pageis now live for those who want to wishlist it. All DLC, which includesLegacy of the Moonspell,Tides of the Foscari,Emergency Meeting, andOperation Guns,will also be available for purchase. The surprise indie phenomenon was originally only available on Steam in early access, but launched properly in October 2022....

The Nintendo Switch offersgreat gamesthat you can play at home or while on the go, including instant classics such asThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Super Mario Odyssey, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. However, your experience with the console could become even better if you upgrade it with accessories. There are many kinds of accessories that you can buy for your Nintendo Switch, each providing different kinds of benefits. However, for both new owners and those who have had the console since day one, here are three of thebest Nintendo Switch accessoriesyou should have in your arsenal today....

AmazonPrime Video has a ton of great moviesin its library; there’s always something to watch, from drama to horror, comedy, or fantasy. Its sci-fi collection is also considerable, including several well-known and acclaimed classics already familiar to audiences. Those looking for something to fit the current summer season are also in luck because there are more than a few worthy options on Prime to scratch the itch for a great summer blockbuster....

It’s always nice when winter has passed and spring arrives, but as we head deeper into summer, things can go from “comfortably warm” to “hot and muggy” pretty quickly. To help you fend off the heat and save some money, we hand-picked some of the best deals going on Amazon right now for a variety of great household fans, from small desktop and portable units to large tower fans for cooling down a large room....

Does the Pikachu have large talons? No, it does not, but it apparently almost had them.According tooriginal character illustrator Atsuko Nishida, there was originally a third planned evolution for the electric critter, and it would have been truly terrifying. Speaking to the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri (viaSiliconera, currently offline) Nishida revealed that Pikachu’s Raichu evolution was originally going to have another evolution, called Gorochu, which had “bared fangs” and “a pair of horns....

If you’ve been looking forward toApple Black Friday deals, the good news is that some of them remain even after the end of the shopping holiday. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still $49 off on Amazon, dropping them to a historic low of $200 from the typical price of $249. To take advantage of this rare opportunity, be sure to slam them in your cart now, as mostBlack Friday dealsof the same caliber are beginning to disappear, and we’re not sure if the wireless earbuds will be this cheap on the upcomingCyber Monday deals....

Apple’s set of 2018 iPhones is finally here, and while theiPhone XS and iPhone XS Maxmay get all the attention, not everyone has $1,000 to spend on a phone. Thankfully, however, those flagship phones aren’t the only new iPhones around — Apple has also launched a so-called “low-cost” iPhone XR. While a slight diversion from Apple’s usual naming scheme, the new iPhone XR clearly has a lot to offer, and if you’re an iPhone user it may well be the best choice for your needs....

Baldur’s Gate 3 player explains why you can never trust Shadowheart as one specific class Baldur’s Gate 3 players have found a strange interaction between Shadowheart and one specific subclass in the game, and it can have a massive impact on your playthrough. Shadowheart has always been one of the more morally dubious companions inBaldur’s Gate 3. Something about being raised in a torturous night cult doesn’t make for the best upbringing....