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Even if they would like to pump out a game every couple of years, the GPU and RAM issues may have made them rethink their plans. Sticking with the status quo as far as hardware goes may limit how much resource heavy "cool factor" features they can put into new titles, thus limiting their programmer needs.

Submission + - The Muppets are horny and weird again (just like Jim Henson intended) (polygon.com)

Submitted by tjansen
tjansen writes: The Muppet Show is back, as an authentic remake of the original 70s show, but in HD, with modern stars like Sabrina Carpenter, modern songs, and new sketch settings. I watched it last week, and it was exactly like I remembered it, as if it had never been away. And this time I even got all the jokes. It's available on Disney+ as a one-time special. This is Polygon's review of the show.

Submission + - Bitcoin ransom in Savannah Guthrie case fuels calls for crypto bans (nerds.xyz) 2

Submitted by BrianFagioli
BrianFagioli writes: A reported $6 million bitcoin ransom connected to the alleged kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother has dragged cryptocurrency back into an uncomfortable spotlight. While the priority should be empathy for a family facing an unthinkable situation, the use of bitcoin once again reinforces public fears about crypto being the payment method of choice for extortion and serious crime.

Supporters argue that bitcoin is traceable and that crime long predates digital currency, but repeated headlines like this keep eroding trust. As crypto continues to appear in ransomware attacks and now alleged kidnapping cases, the debate is shifting from regulation to a more blunt question: whether bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be banned or heavily restricted before their downsides outweigh their promised benefits.

Submission + - AI Swarms Beat Traditional Teams on Speed, Cost & Startup Readiness (geeky-gadgets.com)

Submitted by ZipNada
ZipNada writes: AI Swarms Beat Traditional Teams on Speed, Cost & Startup Readiness
11:45 am February 4, 2026 By Julian Horsey

What if you could deploy an army of 100 AI agents to tackle your most complex projects in minutes, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems? Universe of AI walks through how the Kimi K2.5 Agent Swarm is redefining what’s possible in AI task management, offering a solution that’s not only 8x cheaper than Claude Opus 4.5 but also up to 4.5 times faster. Imagine launching a startup with a fully functional website, a complete marketing strategy, and detailed competitor analysis, all generated in under 10 minutes. This isn’t just a futuristic concept; it’s a reality that’s reshaping how businesses approach productivity and efficiency.

Submission + - First Sodium-ion Batteries in Commercial EVs (insideevs.com) 1

Submitted by Geoffrey.landis
Geoffrey.landis writes: While lithium-ion chemistry is currently ubiquitous in commercial batteries, an alternative chemistry, the sodium-ion battery, has projected advantages by using a lower-cost, more abundant material, with potentially a lower fire hazard. Chinese battery manufacturer CATL and automaker Changan Automobile are preparing to put the world’s first passenger car powered by sodium-ion batteries on public roads by mid-2026. The CATL Naxtra sodium-ion battery will debut in the Changan Nevo A06 sedan, delivering an estimated range of around 400 kilometers (249 miles) on the China Light-Duty Test Cycle. “The launch represents a major step in the industry’s transition toward a dual-chemistry ecosystem, where sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries complement each other to meet diverse customer needs,” CATL said in a press release. Studies show that sodium-ion batteries carry no risk of thermal runaway and are far less sensitive to extreme temperatures. From an energy density standpoint, the Naxtra battery is competitive but not revolutionary, at 175 watt-hours per kilogram, lower than nickel-rich Lithium-ion chemistries but roughly on par with LFP. That makes it more suitable for low-cost and low-range EVs as well as stationary energy storage. It reportedly operates well at cold temperatures, retaining more than 90% of its range at -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F).

Submission + - Bitcoin drops below $67,000 as sell-off intensifies (cnbc.com)

Submitted by fjo3
fjo3 writes: Bitcoin sank below $67,000 on Thursday as investor confidence continued to falter in the asset once hailed as “digital gold” and a unique store of value.

Digital assets, including bitcoin, have fallen deeper into the red as investors re-assess the practical utility of a token that has been championed not only as a hedge against inflation and macroeconomic uncertainties but also as an alternative to fiat currencies and traditional safe-havens such as gold.

Submission + - AI Assisted Olympic Training Sparks Digital Steroids Concerns (nerds.xyz)

Submitted by BrianFagioli
BrianFagioli writes: Google Cloud is using AI powered motion analysis to help U.S. Olympic skiers and snowboarders refine their tricks using nothing more than standard smartphone video. The system can break down takeoff angles, body position, and landings in near real time, giving athletes and coaches fast, data driven feedback on the mountain rather than hours later in a lab. Google says the goal is to expose tiny biomechanical details that are difficult to spot at full speed, especially in harsh outdoor conditions.

The approach raises an uncomfortable question about fairness in elite sports. While AI does not alter an athleteâ(TM)s physical capabilities the way steroids do, it does inject advanced intelligence into preparation, potentially widening the gap between well funded teams and everyone else. As AI driven training tools become more common, sports governing bodies may need to decide whether this is simply the next evolution of coaching or something closer to digital performance enhancement.

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