Biotech researcher Lauren “Ren” Ramlan from MIT has managed to make the computer game Doom operate using gut bacteria. Although the game is not visually running, it is running (albeit slightly) inside a cell wall constructed from E. coli bacteria, in an image measuring 32×48. Ramlan stated in their paper that “To run Doom, all one needs is visibility and power,” in reference to Doom operating on a digital display for a pregnancy test. It takes 70 minutes for the bacteria to illuminate one frame of the game and another eight hours to return to its initial state, resulting in approximately nine hours per frame. This aspect doesn’t sound too strenuous, does it?— Mat Smith You can receive these updates directly in your inbox every day. Sign up here! Big news you might have missed about OM System’s OM-1 Mark II offering autofocus and stabilization Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla package has been rejected by the court as ‘the wrong way to enter’ Thanks to Activision’s deal. It’s earnings season, so we’re examining the reports, press releases, and phone calls we receive to understand their significance. For Microsoft, this translated to an increase in gaming revenue, eventually culminating in the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The entire company reported revenue of $62 billion (up 18% from the previous year) and a profit of $21.9 billion (representing a 33% increase). Microsoft reported that its total gaming revenue surged by 49%, with 44 points attributed to the “consequences” of the Activision deal. Xbox hardware sales only saw a 3% increase. Continue reading. The company is banking on the Galaxy S24. Samsung has not yet experienced a profit from the decrease in profits in 2022. In its latest report, the company disclosed an annual revenue of KRW 258.94 trillion ($194 billion) and an operating profit of KRW 6.57 trillion ($4.9 billion) for fiscal year 2023. This represents a significant decrease from the previous year. The company indicated that its memory business, which usually generates income, showed signs of recovery but not sufficient to prevent operating losses of KRW 2.18 trillion ($1.63 billion) in Q4 2023. Samsung has high hopes for the Galaxy S24 series and believes that the potential of AI for devices can assist its mobile business in achieving double-digit growth in 2024. Here’s what we thought about the flagship S24 Ultra. Continue reading. From portable PCs to mobile emulators. Engadget There are now enough of them to provide guidance. Yes, portable gaming PCs are currently having a moment, and depending on your gaming needs, a handheld device can range from a budget-friendly $100 machine to a powerful $700 portable PC that surpasses the capabilities of your existing laptop. One piece of advice: consider the battery life. Continue reading.
