A gamer known as 4ShockBlast has set a new DOOM II speedrun record for the Entryway level by completing it in just 4.97-seconds. The previous record was set by legendary gamer Thomas Pilger back in 1998, who completed the same level in 5.97 seconds.
EvoLogics Quadroin is essentially a penguin-inspired underwater drone that can explore shipwrecks autonomously. It’s powered by four electric thrusters in the rear that enable the robot to dive to a maximum depth of 492-feet and reach a top speed of 11.5 mph.
The ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint Gaming Mouse weighs just 75 grams, which makes it perfect for travel, and you can get one for $59.99 shipped today, originally $99.99. It includes ROG Micro Switches and is compatible with other 3-pin mechanical as well as 5-pin optical micro switches. Product page.
There’s the Wii XL, and then Short Stack, which is unofficially the world’s smallest Nintendo Wii console that actually functions similar to its full-sized counterpart. It’s roughly the same size as a deck of cards and uses a trimmed Wii motherboard that measures just 62x62mm, yet still contains the CPU, GPU, RAM and flash memory.
You’ve seen Flawless TrueSync, now check out Microsoft’s VASA-1 AI model, which can generate deepfakes using a single photo and a short speech audio track. The generated clips result in deepfakes with lip movements that are precisely synchronized with the audio, while also capturing a large spectrum of facial nuances and natural head motions.
The Polestar Phone has leaked ahead of its official reveal next week, and from what we can tell, it’s heavily influenced by the company’s electric vehicles. Official specs have not yet been confirmed, although we do know it has a flat display sporting narrow bezels and a 21:9 aspect ratio.