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Finnish Firm Polar Night Energy is setting a world record with a 100 MWh sand battery that can store up to a month's worth of thermal energy for an entire town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The console wars are over—and both sides may have raised a white flag. We're breaking down the unprecedented move to bring Gears of War to PlayStation and Helldivers 2 to Xbox. Plus, we'll dive into Konami's return to the Metal Gear Solid universe with a new remake, and what that means for the future of the franchise after its public split with creator Hideo Kojima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A titan of '90s gaming has returned. We're talking about Acclaim Entertainment, the publisher behind classics like WWF games, NBA Jam, and Turok. After going bankrupt 20 years ago, a new team including wrestling star Jeff Jarrett is resurrecting the brand. We'll break down what this means for gaming's future and what you can expect from their announcements on September 10th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American Online says it is ending dial-up internet service after 34 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robomart will soon start testing self-driving electric vehicles for retail deliveries in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Lady Melania Trump announces that the White House is encouraging kids to use artificial intelligence to address a problem within their community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making the case that artificial intelligence is already having beneficial impacts on the US economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Internet messaging app WhatsApp will soon allow you to leave a voice message when someone misses your call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles is set to host the 2026 Global Esports World Finals, a weeklong competition and celebration in December. The LA Times will partner in transforming a warehouse into a virtual arena, marking a major step in esports infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is transforming game development, with 87% of developers seeing positive impacts, despite concerns over data rights. Plus, discover Nintendo's latest racer, Kirby Air Riders, set to expand multiplayer racing in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says AI mode will be available to more users around the world, as it integrates agentic features to its signature search business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google says you can now perform photo editing with voice prompts, thanks to Gemini artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify's Follow Along feature now introduces a visual dimension when it reads back your favorite audio books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the demand for data centers in the US surging because of AI and the massive amounts of energy needed to power it, we got an inside look at data center leader Equinix's massive location in Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The General Services Administration is partnering with artificial intelligence companies to create a proprietary chat bot that serves the needs of the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gamescom kicks off on August 19th in Cologne, Germany, promising to be one of the biggest gaming events globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nintendo teams up with the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance to launch esports tournaments for grades 4-12, reaching over 80,000 students across 23 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is trying to make up ground in the artificial intelligence race, considering robots and other hardware that can showcase the new technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest version of OpenAI's signature artificial intelligence chat bot is getting some less-than-stellar reviews, so the company says it is restoring access to the previous version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A researcher tells TechCrunch how easy it is to bypass modern vehicle security systems and unlock a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices