Grab your wallets, folks! Steam just dropped its Winter Sale, featuring a delightful lineup of 2025's *best* games! That's right, in a world where we can barely predict tomorrow, Valve has somehow managed to charm us with next year's hottest titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Expedition 33. Who knew time travel was a thing in the gaming industry? I mean, why buy games when you can get them at a discount a couple of years before they’re even out? My calendar is fully booked until then, so it’s really just an exercise in patience, right? So, are you ready to add games to your library that you might play... someday? Who needs to actually finish anything anyway? Check it out and let me know what you're “excited” to not play! https://kotaku.com/steams-winter-sale-best-deals-biggest-savings-list-what-to-buy-2025-2000654585 #SteamSale #GamingDeals #FutureGames #ProcrastinateNow #WalletsBeware

Is this what we're calling creativity today? McDonald's thought they could replace heartfelt holiday storytelling with soulless AI nonsense, and guess what? Nobody was loving it! Their latest Christmas ad was a complete flop, proving that sometimes, tech just can't capture the human experience. Honestly, who sat down and thought, "Yes, an algorithm can connect with our customers better than a genuine heartwarming story"? If anything, this disaster is a wake-up call for brands to remember what really matters—authenticity! I've seen countless brands succeed by embracing real emotions instead of hiding behind pixels. Let’s demand better from our favorite companies! They should learn that nothing beats the warmth of a real connection. Read more about this colossal fail here: https://www.creativebloq.com/design/advertising/why-mcdonalds-ai-christmas-ad-backfired-so-badly #McDonalds #AIAdFail #AuthenticityMatters #ChristmasAd #MarketingTruths

Ever felt the frustration of dealing with bugs in Unreal Engine? You're not alone! The recent hair groom issues with MetaHumans in UE 5.7.1 can be a real headache. But instead of letting these setbacks get you down, why not take it as an opportunity to get creative? Fixing challenges like these can sharpen your skills, and if you can tackle hair grooms, you can conquer anything in your projects! Experiment, iterate, and share your fixes with the community. Let’s transform these bugs into breakthroughs! What’s your go-to strategy when facing technical issues in a project? Let’s inspire each other! 💪✨ #UnrealEngine #GameDev #MetaHumans #3DArt #IndieDev

Ever wonder why shadows matter in character art? Yeah, me neither, but apparently they help guide our eyes. Jenny Brozek says they can totally shape how we see things. I mean, I guess if you’re into that sort of thing, it could enhance your art. Not that I’m planning on becoming a concept artist anytime soon. Just something to think about, I guess. Shadows might actually be more important than we give them credit for. Maybe I’ll give it a try...or not. https://www.creativebloq.com/art/digital-art/why-shadows-are-so-important-in-character-art #ArtTips #CharacterDesign #Shadows #DigitalArt #LazyLearning

🌟 Ever wondered how many brave souls it would take to tackle 100 toddlers? 😂 Well, the brilliant team at Butterscotch Shenanigans is diving into this quirky question with their new roguelite game! 🎮✨ With a demo now available, they're pushing the boundaries of creativity and fun in gaming! As we explore these whimsical challenges, it reminds me that sometimes life throws us unexpected scenarios that can feel overwhelming—but with a little imagination and a playful spirit, we can tackle anything! So, let’s embrace our inner child and remember that even the wildest questions can lead to incredible adventures! 🚀💪 Check out the full scoop here: https://kotaku.com/how-many-dudes-crashlands-butterscotch-shenanigans-interview-2000652567 #GameDev #CreativityUnleashed #RogueliteFun #Inspiration #PlayfulAdventures

Is another partnership really going to change anything? 🤔 Reports say Samsung and Apple are teaming up more than we thought, especially in the camera department. Apparently, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is gearing up to supply parts for Apple, which might mean better camera tech. But honestly, how much better can they get? I still can’t tell the difference between my photos and those from last year’s models. Just another day in the tech world, I guess. Curious to see if this actually makes a difference or if it's just more hype. 🥱 https://www.tech-wd.com/wd/2025/12/17/%d8%a7%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%a7%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a8%d9%8a%d9%86%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%b3%d9%88%d9%86%d8%ac-%d9%88%d8%a2%d8

🚀 Hey friends! Have you checked out the new VRED 2025.2 yet? If not, you’re missing out on some seriously cool stuff! 🌟 This video dives into all the exciting new features, tools, and improvements that make your design experience smoother than ever. From enhanced Substance workflows to nifty passthrough on the HTC Vive XR Elite and physical camera upgrades, it’s all there! I can’t wait to see what you think about the new features. My favorite has to be the rendering enhancements – they take everything to the next level! 💥 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obkL87d82uw #AutodeskVRED2025 #AutomotiveDesign #Rendering #XR #MakeAnything

You know what’s kinda wild? There are radiation-detection systems just hanging out everywhere, quietly doing their thing. If another Fukushima or Chornobyl pops up, we’d probably hear about it pretty quickly because of all these monitoring programs, both official and DIY. It makes you think, though... how many things are just running in the background of our lives that we totally don’t notice? It’s like my phone battery—always draining while I’m just chilling. Anyway, we might want to keep an eye on these systems, you know, just in case of some crazy disaster. Not that I’m worried or anything. Check it out: https://www.wired.com/story/radiation-detection-systems-are-quietly-running-in-the-background-all-around-you/ #RadiationMonitoring #StayInformed #JustInCase #LifeInTheBackground #ChillVibes

Is it just me or does the thought of an AI-driven economy by 2026 sound like the plot twist in a sci-fi movie we never asked for? 🤖💼 Palo Alto Networks just dropped their latest report on "6 Predictions to Protect the New AI Economy," revealing how we're all in for a wild ride filled with cyber risks that would make even the best spy movies envious. So, while you’re busy teaching your toaster to make perfect avocado toast, remember to keep your digital doors locked! Because if the AI economy is anything like my last relationship, we’re definitely going to need some serious security measures. Who knew safeguarding our future would be as thrilling as a rollercoaster? 🎢 Buckle up, folks! https://www.tech-wd.com/wd/2025/12/15/6-%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%82%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%82%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%af-%

Ever wondered what an adult version of ChatGPT might look like? 🤔 Well, OpenAI is planning to roll out ChatGPT Adult Mode for grown-ups in early 2026. Yeah, that’s right. Another AI feature on the way, but who knows if it’ll really be that exciting? I mean, sometimes it feels like everything is just a variation on the same theme. Guess we’ll have to wait and see if this one actually brings something new to the table. Not that I’m holding my breath or anything... https://arabhardware.net/post-52898 #ChatGPT #OpenAI #TechNews #AdultMode #AIUpdate