QtrendsUbisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot killed in a plane crash. A secretive Peter Thiel-linked social club's leaked membership list includes Trump allies and Elon Musk. Google pushes back against businesses using its AI to deceive consumers, as concerns grow over AI token costs and gig-economy-style exploitation. PC hardware enthusiasts push GPU cooling to the extreme with a modified ice machine. Smart glasses continue to divide opinions as HDR10 and AI-powered models hit the market.
A hardware modder has converted a countertop ice machine into a functional GPU cooler for an RTX 3060, using a beer fridge thermostat for temperature control. Digital Trends reported that an ice machine can successfully cool an Nvidia RTX GPU during gaming. Separately, Tom's Hardware highlighted a Newegg deal on a Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system with an RTX 5080 at $400 off.
Claude Guillemot, one of the co-founders of French video game giant Ubisoft, has died in a plane crash. The news was confirmed across multiple outlets including TechCrunch, Engadget, and Tom's Hardware. Guillemot was a key figure in building Ubisoft into one of the world's largest game publishers.
A leaked membership list from the Dialog Club, a secretive society linked to billionaire Peter Thiel, reveals prominent attendees including key Trump allies and Elon Musk. The Guardian reported on the leaked list, while WIRED detailed how the club secretly ranks its members. The Dialog Club's activities have drawn scrutiny for its opaque structure and influential network.
BBC reports that businesses are using Google's AI tools to trick consumers, and the company is quietly fighting back. The Guardian warns that gig workers' exploitation could spread to more workers as AI reshapes employment. WIRED highlights that surging token usage is testing corporate bets on AI, with costs growing faster than expected.
ZDNet tested the world's first HDR10 smart glasses, while BBC tested AI glasses in Paris and documented what they got wrong. Engadget reviewed the XGIMI MemoMind One, calling it a compelling product with a creepy AI assistant. The mixed reviews highlight the ongoing challenges smart glasses face in balancing utility, privacy, and user experience.