Monthly Archives: July 2022

An update on our work in responsible innovation

Over the last year, we’ve seen artificial intelligence (AI) systems advance our work in areas like inclusive product development and support for small businesses and job seekers. We’ve also seen its potential to be helpful in addressing major global needs — like forecasting and planning humanitarian responses to natural disasters, addressing global environmental challenges, and…

Horizon Forbidden West patch adds VRR support and new ‘balanced’ graphics mode

Patch 1.17 is available now. | Image: Sony Horizon Forbidden West now offers variable refresh rate (VRR) and high refresh rate support as well as a new 40Hz “Balanced” graphics mode on PS5, developer Guerrilla Games announced Wednesday. They’re available as part of patch 1.17, which you can download right now. Variable refresh rates can…

US carriers want to bring “screen zero” lock screen ads to smartphones

Enlarge / Glance’s ad copy promises “authentic engagement” with its lock screen billboard. (credit: Glance) Android smartphones can be a rough market, and to squeeze as much profit out of a phone as possible, carriers often sell every square inch of a phone to the highest bidder. Packed-in, often un-installable crapware apps fill your app…