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In brief Burger restaurant Steak ‘n Shake has launched a Bitcoin Steakburger with the BTC logo stamped on the bun. The burger rollout celebrates five months of the restaurant accepting BTC payments. Same-store sales have increased in each of the last two quarters, some of which the brand attributes to the Bitcoin community. Burger restaurant…
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In brief Steak ‘n Shake will not accept Ethereum payments despite community members voting in favor of accepting ETH. The restaurant franchise started accepting Bitcoin payments in its locations across the United States in May. Same-store sales have increased in both Q2 and Q3, thanks in part to the Bitcoin community, the firm said. Fast…
In brief xAI is hiring a “Video Games Tutor” at $45–$100/hour to train Grok on game design and mechanics. Elon Musk says xAI will launch a “great AI-generated game” before the end of next year. The role signals that human oversight is still central as AI transforms video game development. Elon Musk said on Monday…
In brief OpenAI’s new Sora 2 video model generates synchronized dialogue and sound effects, while an iOS app lets users insert themselves into AI videos through “cameos.” OpenAI compared the release to a “GPT-3.5 moment for video,” with physics-aware clips, multi-scene continuity, and a TikTok-style feed. Sora 2 Pro launched for ChatGPT subscribers, while the…
With Dogecoin making a comeback late last year and early into 2025, some may be pondering: Where did the asset come from? What’s it for? And what’s Tesla CEO Elon Musk got to do with it? The original meme coin’s boom largely has the world’s richest man to thank. Musk’s obsession with shitposting helped boost the…
In brief Myriad Markets lets traders bet on how fast Rekt’s next sparkling water drop will sell out. The Rekt brand now spans a meme coin, NFTs, drinks, merch, and live events. Holders get perks like early access to flavors, blending crypto culture with IRL hype. Will the next batch of Rekt Drinks—a “Moon Crush”…
In brief Google Cloud exec Jack Buser warned that rising costs and stagnant play time have left studios with a broken business model. A recent Google Cloud study said nine of 10 developers now use AI tools somewhere in production. While critics fear job losses and backlash as AI reshapes game design, Buser said AI…
In brief While AI speeds up coding and playtesting, devs worry about privacy, cost, and creative control. Small studios see AI as a chance to compete, while larger publishers struggle to adapt. From smarter NPCs to new jobs, developers say AI is remaking game development. Nearly nine in 10 game developers say they’ve already built…
In brief AI companions via Replika and ChatGPT-4o are fueling a billion-dollar intimacy industry. Studies show AI partners can ease loneliness, but experts warn of social and emotional costs. Experts say the trend raises questions about love, connection, and the role of technology in relationships. When Reddit user Leuvaade_n announced she’d accepted her boyfriend’s marriage…
