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Art schools are being torn apart by AI

When my baby brother, a 3D modelling and animation student, talks to me about his projects and studies, the pride I usually feel is becoming increasingly tainted by a growing sense of dread. As a creative professional and former design student myself, I understand all too well how fierce the competition for postgraduate jobs will […]

Razer’s first split ergonomic keyboard puts extra keys in reach of your thumbs

Razer has announced its first keyboard with a split and curved ergonomic layout. The new Pro Type Ergo is available starting today, which at $189.99 is slightly more expensive than the more traditional $159.99 Pro Type Ultra that launched in 2021. Like its predecessor, Razer's new Pro Type Ergo is being positioned as a productivity […]

Pokémon Pokopia x IKEA collaboration adds Pikachu and Snorlax rooms

The Pokopia and IKEA collaboration adds two specially themed rooms via Cloud Island, though accessing them won't be easy for everyone.

Take the “chart explosion” coding challenge and earn your spot at CODE100 in July in Berlin

In July, I will run another live edition of CODE100 at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress and if you want to take part and earn your spot on stage in front of 5000 people, why not have a go at solving this year’s challenge? The char explosion problem Oh dear, we wanted to show you some […]

Google says all users in the US can now change their Google Account username; users are restricted to one username change every 12 months (Kris Holt/Engadget)

Kris Holt / Engadget:
Google says all users in the US can now change their Google Account username; users are restricted to one username change every 12 months  —  Your old email will still be available as an alternate address. … Many of us have a poorly chosen email address that's laced with regret, but we're now stuck with it.