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BetaBeacon

November 8, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – November 2024 round-up

Bloons Card Storm is a turn-based card collecting game with multiplayer at its core, where players need to think about both attack and defense. The game has some balancing issues and a problem where if your opponent quits, you get a smaller reward.

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

the AI of ASI Alliance that learns and adapts on Minecraft

The ASI Alliance has introduced AIRIS, an AI system that learns autonomously within Minecraft, representing a significant step towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). AIRIS, which stands for Autonomous Intelligent Reinforcement Inferred Symbolism, is designed to adapt independently in a virtual environment, showcasing dynamic learning capabilities. Developed in collaboration with partners like SingularityNET, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Data, AIRIS utilizes a robust infrastructure to efficiently store and process information. It features real-time environmental adaptation, allowing it to navigate complex terrains and develop its own rules based on observations. AIRIS also aims to cultivate advanced interaction skills, including construction and object creation, potentially enabling collaborative tasks with other agents. The ultimate goal is to apply AIRIS in real-world scenarios, such as autonomous robots and intelligent assistants, across various sectors requiring adaptive learning and problem-solving abilities.

BetaBeacon

October 31, 2024

Absolutely game-changing Google Maps update will cut down on wrong turns

Google has announced "enhanced navigation" on Google Maps, adding lanes, crosswalks, and road signs.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

Claude was given access to Minecraft and it built a mansion with domes

Anthropic's AI model, Claude 3.5 (Sonnet), has created a mansion in Minecraft without specific training for the task, demonstrating its capabilities in architectural design. The project was developed by Adonis Singh using a framework called Mindcraft, which allows AI models to interact with Minecraft through text commands. Claude 3.5 utilized architectural elements like domes, arches, and symmetry to design the mansion, despite some aesthetic criticisms. Mindcraft interprets the AI's output to execute commands in the game. Future AI models may produce more structurally sound designs, and recent advancements in Claude models could enable direct interaction with computer interfaces for tasks like building in Minecraft.

Winsage

October 29, 2024

Microsoft just made it way easier for developers to build AI apps — and it could be bad news for AWS

Microsoft has introduced a suite of tools, including GitHub Copilot for Azure, aimed at enhancing software development through AI. The tools are designed to reduce cognitive load on developers, who lose an average of 23 minutes per context switch between tools. A new role, the "AI engineer," is emerging as organizations integrate AI into applications. Microsoft’s tools, such as AI App Templates and GitHub Copilot, provide support for managing cloud resources and deploying applications within familiar coding environments. The rollout of these tools begins during GitHub Universe, with implications for businesses as they choose platforms that may lock them into specific ecosystems. Microsoft’s integration of GitHub Copilot with Azure positions it competitively against Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, with 95% of Fortune 500 companies already using Azure.

AppWizard

October 27, 2024

Players Kept Bullying Him In Minecraft, So He Built A Hidden Trap Door And Waited For Them To Return

A player known as OP joined a Minecraft server and established a base near a rail system. He faced harassment from two younger players, Noob1 and Noob2, who repeatedly eliminated him. Despite the challenges, OP built a fortress to protect his belongings. After being infiltrated multiple times, he devised a trap beneath his fortress's gate, which would drop players into a concealed pit filled with arrows and lava. When Noob1 and Noob2 approached, OP activated the trap, causing Noob1 to fall and lose his gear while Noob2 logged out in panic. OP collected the dropped items, including diamond armor and ender pearls, and refused to deactivate the trap for Noob2, enjoying his revenge.

AppWizard

October 25, 2024

Download Minecraft 1.23 on Phone: What is New?

Minecraft 1.23 introduces expanded farming capabilities, allowing players to acquire new seeds, cultivate unique plants, and use new crafting recipes and cooking items like pots and pans. The update builds on features hinted at in MCPE version 1.21.40.

AppWizard

October 24, 2024

Factorio: Space Age review

Factorio's upcoming expansion, Factorio: Space Age, is set to release on October 21, 2024, for £30. It significantly enhances the original game by quadrupling the number of visitable worlds, each with unique geological features and challenges. The expansion begins after the construction of the first rocket, allowing players to launch a space platform into orbit instead of escaping the planet. The space platform acts as an extension of the ground factory, where players will manufacture a new research product called space science. Players must transport components via rocket to build the space platform and utilize a new gadget called the asteroid collector to gather resources from asteroids. The produced space science is sent back to the planet via drop-pods for further exploration. Players can choose which planet to explore first, each presenting distinct challenges and environments. The expansion increases the complexity of the game, requiring innovative problem-solving while introducing streamlined mechanics.

AppWizard

October 22, 2024

Best Android app price drops and freebies: Prune, Construction Sim 4, Twinworld, more

A fresh assortment of Android game and app deals has emerged on Google Play, featuring a price drop on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra, now available for just . Hisense’s 85-inch 144Hz U8 mini-LED Google TV is discounted by up to ,000 as part of the Samsung Week sale. The unlocked Pixel 9 is also on sale. Featured app deals include Prune, Construction Simulator 4, Twinworld Survivor, and What Lies Underground.

AppWizard

October 21, 2024

Nintendo’s mystery online test is a Minecraft-like MMO – Vooks

Nintendo has launched the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program for Expansion Pack members in select countries. The playtest features a collaborative game where players cultivate a vast planet, utilizing resources and creativity. Players use special tools called Beacons to purify and enhance the land, with their influence determined by the Beacon's height. Players can only edit their own zones, while adjacent areas are public. The game includes a social hub called the Dev Core for character leveling and features a Development Positioning System (DPS) for tracking progress. Players must obtain a User Generated Content (UGC) license to create content, which requires passing a test on respectful communication. The playtest starts at 12:00 PM AEDT this Thursday, but Australia and New Zealand are not included in the participating countries.