Overwatch 2 is officially bringing back 6v6 in testing this December

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Blizzard is bringing back 6v6 matches in testing for Overwatch 2 when it launches its next season in December. The company had previously switched the series to a 5v5 format, and Blizzard is now trying these tests to find how it can “make the core game even stronger” through a balanced new version of the classic 6v6 mode that lets each team have multiple

Stream Is a Scream

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Team Terrifier and a cast of horror fan-favorites elevate this gruesome new flick.

I flew across the country to spend 48 hours in Las Vegas. Here are 4 things that were worth it and 4 that weren't.

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I went on a quick weekend trip to Las Vegas.

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  • I flew from Connecticut to Las Vegas for a 48-hour weekend getaway. 
  • I didn't need a ton of time to enjoy what the city has to offer, but I'm glad I planned ahead.
  • I'd definitely see some entertaining shows again, but I probably wouldn't gamble if I returned. 

I took a weekend trip to Las Vegas from my home in Connecticut

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President Biden sets up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies

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The White House issued its first national security memorandum outlining the use of artificial intelligence for the military and intelligence agencies. The White House also shared a shortened copy of the memo with the public.

The new memo sets up guidelines for military and intelligence agencies for using AI in its day-to-day operations. The memo sets a series of deadlines for agencies to study the

Another safety researcher is leaving OpenAI

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  • Miles Brundage, who advises OpenAI leadership on safety and policy, announced his departure.
  • He said he was leaving the company to have more independence and freedom to publish.
  • The AGI Readiness team he oversaw will be disbanded.

Miles Brundage, a senior policy advisor and head of the AGI Readiness team at OpenAI, is leaving the company. He announced the decision on Wednesday in a post

The New York Liberty celebrated its first-ever championship and record-breaking WNBA season with a parade. We spoke to the team's biggest fans.

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The New York Liberty celebrated their WNBA championship victory in front of City Hall in Manhattan on Thursday.

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  • The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become first-time WNBA champions.
  • On Thursday, the team celebrated with a jubilant parade through Lower Manhattan.
  • We spoke to some of the team's biggest fans. One shared why they support the team even as the price
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What to expect from Apple’s ‘week’ of Mac announcements

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Another round of Apple devices is about to arrive. After launching new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods in September and a new iPad earlier this month, Apple is now gearing up to launch updated Macs. After weeks of rumors and speculation, Apple

Russia reportedly paid a former Florida cop to pump out anti-Harris deepfakes and disinformation

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A former Florida sheriff who moved to Russia amid an FBI investigation is a Kremlin-backed propagandist responsible for viral deepfake videos and misinformation targeting Kamala Harris’s campaign, according to European intelligence documents reviewed by the Washington Post.

The GRU, Russia’s military intelligence service, gave