Should you pull for Roccia in Wuthering Waves 2.0? – Destructoid

Should you pull for Roccia in Wuthering Waves 2.0? – Destructoid

Despite what you may have heard, Roccia is an undeniably strong character in Wuthering Waves, but strength alone isn’t the only deciding factor when it comes to spending your hard-earned currency. The real question is: does she bring enough value to your account to justify the investment? Is Roccia Worth Pulling in Wuthering Waves? Roccia…

Is Yumemizuki Mizuki coming to the standard banner in Genshin Impact? – Destructoid

Is Yumemizuki Mizuki coming to the standard banner in Genshin Impact? – Destructoid

Most 5-star characters in Genshin Impact are limited, meaning they’re only obtainable during specific event banners. However, a select few are relegated to the standard pool, giving players a chance to pull the character even when they’re not featured. Is Yumemizuki Mizuki fated to be limited or standard? Mizuki will be a standard 5-star character…

How to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 – Destructoid

How to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 – Destructoid

Having a torch at hand is an absolute must when exploring the world in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, as even if we ignore how dark nighttime is, Henry must use it to avoid trouble while passing by settlements and towns after sundown. But how exactly can you equip and use your torch? Here’s how to…

Ransomware payments declined in 2024 despite massive well-known hacks

Ransomware payments declined in 2024 despite massive well-known hacks

For much of the past year, the trail of destruction and mayhem left behind by ransomware hackers was on full display. Digital extortion gangs paralyzed hundreds of US pharmacies and clinics through their attack on Change Healthcare, exploited security vulnerabilities in the customer accounts of cloud provider Snowflake to breach a string of high-profile targets,…

How to find the Drowner’s Map treasure in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 – Destructoid

How to find the Drowner’s Map treasure in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 – Destructoid

For many their first, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 players can get their hands on the Drowner’s treasure map after discovering the tragic fate of two hired hands at Rocktower Pond. But as expected, the makeshift map will be lacking a lot and instead, will offer only a cryptic look at the treasure’s location. Here’s where…

Google rolls out cheaper AI model as industry scrutinizes costs

Google rolls out cheaper AI model as industry scrutinizes costs

Google has announced several updates to its Gemini portfolio, including a budget-friendly product, amid growing demand for low-cost AI models driven by the rise of Chinese competitor DeepSeek. “We’re releasing a new model, Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, our most cost-efficient model yet, in public preview in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI,” the company said in a blog post.

Why I want glasses that are always listening

Why I want glasses that are always listening

The trouble with virtual assistants is that they’re just so darn needy.  Specifically, they need to be told exactly what to do. They sit around doing nothing until explicitly directed. They don’t take any initiative. They’re, for lack of a better word, lazy.  Science fiction writers, industry prognosticators, and techno-futurists like me have been predicting…

Legislators demand truth about OPM email server

Legislators demand truth about OPM email server

Two members of the US House of Representatives want answers from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) over allegations that a “server of unknown nature” was used last month to “access sensitive government data without regard for crucial security and privacy protections.” In a letter sent Tuesday to Charles Ezell, acting director of the…

Workday to cut 1,750 jobs, shift focus to AI and global expansion

Workday to cut 1,750 jobs, shift focus to AI and global expansion

Workday said Wednesday it will lay off 1,750 employees, roughly 8.5% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan to invest more heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerate international growth. The California-based company disclosed the layoffs in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, attributing the decision to its focus on…

AMD promises “mainstream” 4K gaming with next-gen GPUs as current-gen GPU sales tank

AMD promises “mainstream” 4K gaming with next-gen GPUs as current-gen GPU sales tank

AMD announced its fourth-quarter earnings yesterday, and the numbers were mostly rosy: $7.7 billion in revenue and a 51 percent profit margin, compared to $6.2 billion and 47 percent a year ago. The biggest winner was the data center division, which made $3.9 billion thanks to Epyc server processors and Instinct AI accelerators, and Ryzen…