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Sinners earn $19.2 million domestically on the first day.

Sinners earn $19.2 million domestically on the first day.

Films, News
Ryan Coogler's new film is a huge success. The new film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, earned $19.2 million on its first release day. The title topped the US box office, beating out its strong competitor, Minecraft. The film was released in 3,308 theatres, including IMAX theatres, and was very well received by audiences and critics. While Minecraft is expected to return to the top of the chart in the coming days and lead for the third consecutive week, Sinners' strong start is a clear sign of its potential success in the R-rated supernatural genre. Estimates indicate that the film could earn between $40 million and $42 million by the end of the weekend, a promising figure. Also, its global sales total has exceeded $26 million as of Friday. Sinners has not only performed...
Rockstar Files Patent for Advanced Animation Technology for GTA 6

Rockstar Files Patent for Advanced Animation Technology for GTA 6

Game, News
Automatically Generates Animation for Each Character! TicToe, the parent company of Rockstar, has recently filed a new patent for an advanced animation technology that is expected to enhance gameplay in GTA 6. Many experts and fans believe this groundbreaking technology was developed for the highly anticipated GTA 6 game. Although this has not yet been officially confirmed, the potential impact of this patent on the gaming industry is truly exciting. Initially uncovered by YouTuber CYBER BOI, the document unveils a revolutionary 88-page technical blueprint for a dynamic animation system. This system is engineered to automatically generate character movements, regardless of size or body structure, without needing separate motion capture. This breakthrough could significantly re...
Prominent AI researcher launches controversial startup; goal: to completely replace humans.

Prominent AI researcher launches controversial startup; goal: to completely replace humans.

News, Technology
The new startup Mechanize's goals have drawn much criticism from the public. According to a post by prominent AI researcher Tamay Besiroglu on the social network X, his new startup, Mechanize, aims to automate all tasks and achieve the ultimate goal of completely replacing humans. The startup is a sub-branch of Epoch's prestigious research institute; therefore, its goal has been highly criticized. Mechanize wants to create conditions for replacing humans active in every job with artificial intelligence. Besiroglu says that workers in the United States receive a total of $18 trillion a year, and this number reaches $60 trillion globally. So AI could save a lot of money, he said, adding that they are currently focused on white-collar jobs. "I have a lot of respect for the...
Bill Gates’ Billion Dollar Divorce; How Much of the Microsoft Founder’s Fortune Did His Ex-Wife Get?

Bill Gates’ Billion Dollar Divorce; How Much of the Microsoft Founder’s Fortune Did His Ex-Wife Get?

News
Bill Gates' 2021 separation from his ex-wife, a divorce settlement of unprecedented magnitude, has been etched in history as one of the most expensive. In May 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates announced they separated after 27 years of marriage. This news, which reverberated globally, was further complicated by the fact that the couple did not have a prenup before marriage, adding a layer of complexity to the division of their assets. Bill Gates' net worth at the time of the divorce was estimated at around $130 billion, most of which was controlled through private equity firm Cascade Investments. The firm managed many of Gates' assets, including company stocks, real estate, and other significant assets. During the division of assets, Melinda Gates received a portion...
Death Stranding 2’s End of Development Will Be the Beginning of Kojima Productions’ “Phase 2”

Death Stranding 2’s End of Development Will Be the Beginning of Kojima Productions’ “Phase 2”

Game, News
Kojima's Resilience Shines Through Hideo Kojima recently announced on his radio show that after the development of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is complete, Kojima Productions will enter a new phase. Japanese Twitter user Genki_JPN translated these statements. In Phase 2, Kojima envisions a future filled with potential. He plans to produce an anime series and continue working on the OD and Physint projects. He also hinted at the possibility of venturing into new territories, such as making a new game or entering the film industry. Kojima explained the studio's first phase as creating new IPs that could be further developed and released on various platforms. He also emphasized that since Kojima Productions is still an independent studio, he must look for new ...
Polite ChatGPT Requests Cost OpenAI Tens of Millions of Dollars

Polite ChatGPT Requests Cost OpenAI Tens of Millions of Dollars

News, Technology
OpenAI CEO Says Seemingly Simple ChatGPT Interactions Cost the Company Tens of Millions of Dollars OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in response to a question on the social network X about the power consumption of the company's models when responding to polite phrases like "please" and "thank you", humorously noted that these seemingly simple interactions can cost tens of millions of dollars. Altman stressed that these costs are not spent haphazardly but rather carefully managed in the right direction, instilling confidence in the company's financial decisions. Previously, reports were published that companies such as Microsoft and Google use more electricity than more than 100 countries in the world. But Epoch AI dismissed those numbers as "rhythms." Epoch AI claims that running the GPT-4o...
Florida Police Will Now Be Using the Fastest Corvette C8 to Patrol Cities

Florida Police Will Now Be Using the Fastest Corvette C8 to Patrol Cities

car, News
When police encounter speeding cars, they need fast and powerful models like the Corvette C8. These vehicles offer high speed and manoeuvrability, enabling law enforcement to quickly apprehend suspects and ensure public safety. In recent years, SUVs have entered the US police fleet, and classic police cars are becoming rare. However, this doesn't mean that officers are limited to family cars with flashing lights. In certain situations, police also rely on sports cars. According to Motor1, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has recently added a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 to its fleet. This model features a 6.2-litre LT2 V8 engine with 490 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 194 mph. The car was seized ...
Nvidia’s new driver fixes many bugs and issues from previous versions

Nvidia’s new driver fixes many bugs and issues from previous versions

News, Technology
Nvidia has addressed several issues users faced when releasing its new graphics driver. The company released version 576.02 of its graphics card driver, focusing on fixing bugs and problems affecting users in previous Game Ready driver versions. Users previously encountered issues such as black screens, game crashes, and overall system instability, significantly hindering their gaming experience. This new update resolves many problems, promising a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Key Fixes and Improvements According to Nvidia's official announcement, the latest driver resolves stability issues in Windows 11 version 24H2 and prevents the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) when running games that utilize DLSS 4 and the Multi Frame Generation feature. Additionally, users of the RTX 50 s...
Big Breakthrough: Call of Duty Becomes Top-Selling Game in the US for 16th Consecutive Year

Big Breakthrough: Call of Duty Becomes Top-Selling Game in the US for 16th Consecutive Year

Game, News
According to reports, Call of Duty is the top-selling game of 2024 in the US. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 became the top-selling game in the US last year in terms of dollar sales, according to new data from Circana for December 2024 , the year Black Ops 6 took the top spot in dollar revenue. According to Circana, Call of Duty's achievement of holding the record for the top-selling video game franchise in the US in terms of dollar sales (physical or digital) for the 16th consecutive year is a significant milestone in the gaming industry. Last month, after releasing data for November 2024 . Circana announced that EA Sports College Football 25 had become the top-selling sports game in US history. However, even that success could not knock Call of Duty out of first place for the year...
Ford recalls 272,000 vehicles.

Ford recalls 272,000 vehicles.

car, News, Products
2025 started with a jolt for Ford as it issued an urgent recall of 272,000 vehicles, underlining the gravity of the situation. 2025 began with a major recall by Ford, involving 272,817 Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2023 and Maverick models from 2022 to 2023. The recall was prompted by a potentially dangerous issue with the 12-volt battery under the hood. The battery's sudden failure could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving. and the automatic stop-start system might not have enough energy to restart, potentially leaving the driver stranded in traffic. Ford conducted an extensive investigation into the faulty batteries and found that they were a problem from a Chinese supplier. The flaws in the batteries can cause the vehicle's battery to drain very quickly. Ford did not...