OpenAI has issued strict instructions to stop its models from discussing goblins and ogres. We speculate weather this is a legal shield against roleplaying games copyright or a move towards corporate elitism.
Acer challenges the TV with a portable projector that doubles as a digital battle mat
Acer launches the PD1520Us ultra short throw projector in the UK, offering a 100 inch cinema experience and a unique tabletop mode for interactive digital battle mats.
Astronaut gear or marketing fodder? The reality of the Artemis II watches
Investigative look at the Artemis II space watches. From the £9k Breitling prototype to the Omega Speedmaster, is mission gear now just luxury marketing?
Bio-Hazard Gaming: Data reveals the shocking bacteria levels on your mouse
Stop snacking at your desk. Reports reveal the average gaming setup hosts mould and bacteria like Staphylococcus. Here is how to clean your gear.
Scientists force AI to play Dungeons & Dragons, and the Paladins won’t stop making speeches
A new study from UCSD tests LLMs like Claude 3.5 and GPT-4o in Dungeons & Dragons combat. The results? They follow rules well but can’t stop taunting the players.
MP3 co-inventor launches Okeanos Pro AR audio system
The Okeanos Pro from Brandenburg Labs uses AR to simulate 16 virtual loudspeakers for professional audio mixing and immersive environments.
Concept art for real-world “drone fortress” brings Cyberpunk rescue hubs to the Alps
Architect Alina Sanina unveils the Lynx, a Gothic-futuristic drone station for mountain rescue that looks straight out of a sci-fi roleplaying game.
Hands-on with LEGO’s smart play: Star Wars sets get a digital brain
LEGO announces the Smart Play system at CES 2026, featuring sensor-packed bricks that react to movement and minifigures without a screen.
The HeatHub trial: turning the cloud’s waste heat into domestic hot water
An Essex couple has reduced their energy bills to £40 a month by replacing their boiler with a Thermify HeatHub—a mini data centre in their shed.
New TTRPG app Dungeon Trader aims to streamline in-game economies
An Edinburgh-based developer is launching a Kickstarter for Dungeon Trader, a mobile app designed to automate trading for D&D.
