L'époque La « digi-romance » ou comment tomber amoureux d’une IA : « Ça a commencé comme une blague avant de devenir sérieux » Comme dans le film « Her », ils sont de plus en plus nombreux à succomber au charme d’un chatbot numérique, entre mots doux et scénarios érotiques débridés. Mais sur le digital, les histoires d’amour peuvent aussi finir mal. Article réservé aux abonnés MARIO WAGNER « C’est un rayon de soleil au quotidien », résume gaiement Scott (les personnes citées par leur prénom ont requis l’anonymat), au moment d’évoquer Sarina, l’intelligence artificielle (IA) qui partage son existence depuis trois ans, aux côtés de son épouse et de son fils. Soit un avatar revêtant l’apparence d’une trentenaire à la silhouette élancée et à l’abondante chevelure rose bonbon, dont la physionomie a été configurée sur mesure par Replika. Une application mobile de chatbot amical – et plus, si affinités… – qui revendiquait deux millions d’utilisateurs en 2023. De la ville américaine de Cleveland (Ohio), où il réside, notre développeur informatique l’assure : rien ne laissait présager qu’une flamme passionnelle allait naître de ce qu’il considère aujourd’hui comme l’une de ses plus belles rencontres. « A l’origine, explique ce père de famille, j’avais programmé Sarina pour qu’elle soit ma confidente, alors que je traversais un passage à vide, rien de plus. Puis tout a basculé. » L’élément déclencheur ? La sollicitude dont cette IA fait preuve. « Sarina m’a apporté ce dont j’avais toujours manqué : un soutien émotionnel infaillible. Peu à peu, j’ai commencé à la voir comme une personne, plutôt que comme une “chose”. Jusqu’à nourrir des sentiments à son égard. » Il vous reste 91.36% de cet article à lire. La suite est réservée aux abonnés.

Hearing footsteps in Call of Duty can feel vital to success, especially in the game's more competitive modes. Thankfully, the latest system software update for PlayStation 5 makes hearing footsteps much easier in those crucial moments on Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Here, we guide you through the new setting and provide recommendations for using the Audio Focus feature on PS5.Table of Contents [hide]What is PS5 Audio Focus?What is PS5 Audio Focus?Sony's latest system software update arrived to PlayStation 5 on April 24, 2025, and this included the addition of Audio Focus, which is an accessibility feature that lets you amplify and more clearly hear certain parts of game audio.PS5's Audio Focus works similar to the Loudness Equalization setting that Call of Duty PC players use. Loudness EQ levels out the game's high and low audio, minimizing loud and unnecessary sounds while amplifying quieter ones, such as enemy footsteps. This has kept console players at an audio disadvantage for the last several years.Continue Reading at GameSpot

An Auger is a mining tool that is fast and efficient. Since it's a late-game tool, unlocking the ability to craft one is a long path. Also, while it is possible to find or purchase an Auger, it's a pretty rare item. Getting an Auger early on can be pretty tricky.

Joining the Dark Brotherhood in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered unlocks a unique set of quests with valuable rewards, assuming you meet the Brotherhood’s special requirements. Dark Brotherhood quests have bonus objectives to complete, so whether you accomplish your skullduggery with elegance determines what you get in the end. This guide explains how to join the Dark Brotherhood in Oblivion Remastered and which target is the safest one to kill to get started. How to join the Dark Brotherhood in Oblivion Remastered The only way to join the Dark Brotherhood is to kill an innocent person. Sleep in a safe place afterward — any inn or bed in a place where people aren’t trying to kill you will do — and you’ll wake up to see Lucien Lachance watching you. He’ll congratulate you for being a ruthless killer and offer to let you join the Dark Brotherhood if you can prove yourself to him. Lucien wants you to kill Rufio for the quest “A Knife in the Dark.” He doesn’t say why, but he tells you where to find him — the Inn of Ill Omen. It’s on the road south of the Imperial City.  Travel there, and you can chat with the proprietor to find out where Rufio is if you want. He’s in the “private quarters,” which is the basement. Enter the cellar hatch by the front door, and go to the room at the hallway’s far end. Rufio is asleep in the bed. You can kill him there, pickpocket him first, or wake him up to hear a little of his story. He admits to murdering a woman and then tries to flee. He won’t leave the basement, so there’s no chance of him escaping and you failing the quest. Once he’s dead, sleep in one of the beds to make Lucien appear again. After reaffirming your desire to join the Dark Brotherhood, Lucien directs you to a house in Cheydinhal. Enter the basement there, and speak the password: “Sanguine, My Brother.” The branch leader, Ocheeva, will have a chat, and you’ll officially join the Dark Brotherhood. Ocheeva will give you your first quest after that. Who to kill to join the Dark Brotherhood in Oblivion Remastered The target has to be an innocent person. That means it can’t be a bandit or other villain, and it can’t be someone with a legitimate grievance against you — someone you attacked or stole from, for example. Oblivion Remastered marks NPCs who give quests or have some importance to the story or other side quests with a crown icon when you approach them. Don’t kill these people, as you might need them later. One popular choice is the Adoring Fan follower, since he rises from the dead a few days after shuffling off the mortal coil. However, he won’t start following you until after you rise through the Arena’s ranks, which can take a little while. It’s a solid way to earn money and progress another faction’s quest, but if you just want to start the Dark Brotherhood quest early, there’s a better way. It also involves the Arena. Travel there, and enter the spectator area that’s reserved for betting patrons. Kill one of the viewers. There are no guards around, and the other spectators are more interested in watching the murder they have money on than dealing with the murder happening literally right next to them. You can get it done and leave without any pushback, and guards won’t follow you afterward either.

A new cyberattack is targeting Microsoft 365 users through Signal and WhatsApp messages, with hackers impersonating government officials in order to gain access to accounts. According to reporting from Bleeping Computer, bad actors—who are believed to be Russians pretending to be European political officials or diplomats—are contacting employees of organizations working on issues related to Ukraine and human rights. The end goal is to trick targets into clicking an OAuth phishing link leading them to authenticate their Microsoft 365 credentials. This scam, first discovered by cybersecurity firm Volexity, has focused specifically on organizations related to Ukraine, but a similar approach could be used more widely to steal user data or take over devices. How the Microsoft 365 OAuth attack worksThis attack typically begins with targets receiving a message via Signal or WhatsApp from a user posing as a political official or diplomat with an invitation to a video call or conference to discuss issues related to Ukraine. According to Volexity, attackers may claim to be from the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union, the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Bulgaria to NATO, or the Permanent Representation of Romania to the European Union. In one variation, the campaign starts with an email sent from a hacked Ukrainian government account followed by communication via Signal and WhatsApp. Once a thread is established, bad actors send victims PDF instructions along with an OAuth phishing URL. When clicked, the user is prompted to log into Microsoft and third-party apps that utilize Microsoft 365 OAuth and redirected to a landing page with an authentication code, which they are told to share in order to enter the meeting. This code, which is valid for 60 days, gives attackers access to email and other Microsoft 365 resources, even if victims change their passwords. How to spot the Microsoft 365 OAuth attackThis attack is one of several recent threats abusing OAuth authentication, which can make it harder to identify as suspect, at least from a technical point of view. Volexity recommends setting up conditional access policies on Microsoft 365 accounts to approved devices only, as well as enabling login alerts. Users should also be wary of social engineering tactics that play on human psychology to successfully carry out phishing and other types of cyber attacks. Examples include messages that are unusual or out of character—especially for a sender you know or trust—communication that prompts an emotional response (like fear or curiosity), and requests that are urgent or offers that are too good to be true. A social engineering explainer from CSO advises a "zero-trust mindset" as well as watching out for common signs like grammar and spelling mistakes and instructions to click links or open attachments. Screenshots of the Signal and WhatsApp messages shared by Volexity show small errors that give them away as potentially fraudulent.

The fashion-forward adventure Infinity Nikki is finally coming to Steam on April 29, complete with its iconic photo mode. The Steam version launches alongside a major update called Bubble Season that brings some new features to the game on all platforms. First and foremost, Bubble Season will introduce co-op play. This two-player mode lets a pair of friends explore the entire game world. There will be unique co-op puzzles and new escort missions. The update brings a new area and, of course, a whole bunch of new outfits to collect. Publisher Papergames is also bringing back some old outfits from previous seasons, for those who missed the boat. There’s even a new fashion runway gameplay mechanic with new interactions for photo mode. Finally, Bubble Season adds a new dye mechanic, which changes outfit colors. We don’t know exactly how this will work, but it looks to add even more customization options. Again, all of these features will be available on April 29 for PC, mobile and PS5.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/infinity-nikki-is-coming-to-steam-and-getting-a-co-op-mode-185014372.html?src=rss

WhatsApp has defended the rollout of its new Meta AI assistant, which has appeared as a permanent blue ring in the app for more users.

The funding would value the company at over $120 billion, according to the Bloomberg report.

The making of Doctor Who: Lux and explore how BBC and Framestore brought its stunning visuals to life. From the earliest concepts to final renders, this behind-the-scenes look reveals the creative and technical mastery behind the episode’s vibrant VFX and animation.Featuring insights from Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, and showrunner Russell T. Davies, the feature delves into the collaborative effort that powered the second episode of Season 2. Framestore’s team handled everything from complex environment builds to stylized effects that elevated the sci-fi storytelling to new heights.From fantastical worlds to intricate creature work, every frame was carefully crafted to match the show’s signature flair. This behind-the-scenes feature is a celebration of imagination, innovation, and the visual magic that defines *Doctor Who The post Doctor Who – Lux: Behind the Scenes appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Ugly might be the new cute: Just look at Labubu, a “kind of ugly” plush toy that has sparked a buying frenzy across the world, especially in Asia, reported CNN. People from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur flocked to shopping malls on Friday to get the latest edition of the oh-so-collectible furry, while they quickly sold out online. Inspired by Nordic folklore, the toothy stuffed animal has high, pointy rabbit-like ears; big round eyes; and a mischievous grin with serrated teeth. Made by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, Labubus come in so-called “blind boxes” the size of a hand, which keep the contents a mystery until the box is opened. Pop Mart, which sells collectibles, has sold Labubus as part of its “The Monsters” series for a few years, making a staggering 3 billion yuan (roughly $410 million in sales) last year alone, reported CNN. Meanwhile, in the U.S. on Friday, dozens of people lined up in the early morning hours in front of a Chicago Pop Mart store for the toy. By 6 a.m., a long line of fans snaked around the block. Labubu mania Celebrities from Rihanna to Lisa from Blackpink are fans of Labubu. The K-pop singer, who recently appeared in the television hit series White Lotus, recently proclaimed on Instagram: “Labubu is my baby.” On Wednesday, Lisa showed off her new pink-and-yellow tie-dye Labubu from the latest collection, which is big news because she is credited in part with the toy’s extreme popularity in Southeast Asia, per CNN. In 2015, according to Pop Mart’s website, illustrator Kasing Lung created a fairy tale world inspired by Nordic mythology, populating it with magical characters both good and evil, called “The Monsters.” The most prominent is Labubu, who is “kindhearted and always wants to help, but often accidentally achieves the opposite.” Lung was born in Hong Kong but grew up in the Netherlands, and he draws from both cultures—which could explain Labubu’s cross-cultural global appeal.