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Grindr is testing a new AI subscription called “Edge” that costs up to $6,000 a year - Dexerto Grindr, the world’s largest LGBTQ dating app is testing a new Premium tier that will cost users as much as $500 a month.

A representative said it's part of a move to make Grindr "smarter, faster, and drive more meaningful connections"

Grindr is testing a new AI subscription that costs up to $500 a month called 'Edge'

The model includes tailored matches, insights for compatibility, and an ad-free experience

Sony patents AI podcasts narrated by PlayStation characters - Dexerto Sony has patented a system that could generate AI-driven podcasts voiced by PlayStation character.

The patent claims to "provide unique and targeted content to gamers"

Sony has patented AI-generated podcasts voiced by PlayStation characters

Reports say they would deliver news related to player data in the voice of game characters

Silent Hill f actors become tourism ambassadors for IRL town - Dexerto Hinako’s parents in Silent Hill f have been named official tourism ambassadors for the real Japanese town that inspired the game’s town.

The town inspired the game's fictional town of Ebisugaoka

Actors from Silent Hill f are now ambassadors for the town that inspired the game's setting

The roles were given to Takeshi Masago and Tamami Hiraoka, who play protagonist Hinako’s parents

Streamers Kyedae and TenZ have confirmed that they have ended their relationship after six years together

You can now doomscroll Wikipedia like social media with a clever algorithm - Dexerto If you’ve ever wanted a social media feed that’s a bit more educational, that dream is now a reality thanks to Xikipedia.

The project turns Wikipedia into a social media-like feed

You can now doomscroll Wikipedia like social media thanks to a new algorithm

Developer Lyra Rebane’s Xikipedia reformats articles into an endless feed inspired by X and Instagram

AI-powered companion toys go viral in China for growing and talking to you - Dexerto AI-powered pet companion toys are all the rage in Chinese markets, blending emerging tech with emotional responses.

The Tamagotchi-like are proving to be extremely popular

AI-powered companion toys are blowing up in China thanks to their ability to grow and communicate

The toys are designed to build ongoing relationships with users

Internet provider sale falls through as rats keep eating “tasty” cables - Dexerto The sale of an internet provider has hit a snag after a rival company were put off by rats chewing through the cables. Seriously. 

Community Fibre walked away after rats were found chewing through G.Network’s cables
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/internet-provider-sale-falls-through-as-rats-keep-eating-tasty-cables-3312836/

The sale of an internet provider fell through after rats chewing through cables put off a rival company

“Rodents like ducts and they like fibres which are very tasty"

TikToker who claimed to have “magical powers” jailed for scamming victims out of $10K - Dexerto A man from Kazakhstan has been sentenced to almost three years in prison after he posed as a magicial healer on TikTok and took money from viewers.

The man was sentenced to two years in prison

A TikToker was jailed after claiming magical powers to scam victims out of over $10,000

The man allegedly posed as a healer in Kazakhstan and promised treatments for illnesses

Semi-truck crash leaves 76,000 lbs of potatoes spread across highway - Dexerto About 76,000 pounds of potatoes were scattered across Interstate 15 after a multi-vehicle crash led to a semi truck being ripped open.

The incident involved two semi trucks and a passenger vehicle

A highway was blocked after 76,000 pounds of potatoes fell from a crashed semi truck

The incident happened just outside Mesquite, Nevada, leading to significant delays

Accidental billionaire chooses jail over returning money he got by mistake - Dexerto A Nigerian man has gone viral after he chose to spend a year in prison after spending part of N1.5 billion that was accidentally sent to him.

He was initially offered jail time or to pay a $35,000 fine
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/accidental-billionaire-chooses-jail-over-returning-money-he-got-by-mistake-3312733/

A man who was sent $1.1 million by mistake chose a year in jail instead of returning the money

Authorities say they managed to recover most of the funds despite his attempts to move them

Resident Evil’s infamous T-Virus going on display in Tokyo - Dexerto Resident Evil’s T-Virus is heading to Tokyo, offering fans a rare chance to see one of gaming’s most infamous fictional threats.

The model sample will be unveiled in Shibuya on February 14

Capcom are releasing the 't-Virus' from Resident Evil as part of LOM BABY's art showcase in Tokyo, designed to bring video game horror a little closer to reality

South Korea law targets anime piracy with penalties for sharing links - Dexerto Sharing pirated anime and manga links could soon carry serious legal risk after South Korea approved a tougher copyright law aimed at curbing piracy.

Korea's National Assembly passed the amendment to the Copyright Act on January 29 as part of a broader effort to protect creators and media companies from illegal distribution

Social media users who knowingly share links to pirated manga and manwha content could face a max of 7 years in jail

The proposed tougher copyright laws would also see the maximum fine amount increased from $34k to $68k

Ghanaian President says IShowSpeed’s visit helped Ghana in ways the government never could - Dexerto Ghana’s president has credited IShowSpeed with delivering a level of global exposure the country could not achieve on its own.

"I'm told that after he left, there were millions of online searches for what shea butter is and what it can be used for"

Ghana's president has credited IShowSpeed with bringing exposure to the country

"He did more advertising for us than we could do ourselves. After he left, it was reported there were 20 million searches for Ghana"

xQc once feared getting kicked out of Overwatch League “the end of his career” - Dexerto Before Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel became the world’s biggest streamer, he genuinely believed his career might be over before it ever began.

The ban let xQc experiment and grow into one of the top streamers of all time

xQc told Dexerto he feared being kicked out of the Overwatch League marked the end of his career

"I genuinely thought I was done for. I thought that was going to be the end of my career pretty much"

Former miHoYo staff members sentenced to prison for bribery and embezzlement - Dexerto Genshin Impact developer miHoYo has confirmed that three former employees have been sentenced to prison.

The cases were uncovered through an internal investigation aimed at maintaining a "fair, honest, and transparent business environment"

Staff from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo have been sentenced to prison for bribery and embezzlement

Four individuals were found guilty of abusing their positions for bribes and commissions

Fortnite shuts down viral theory with ‘Epstein’ account still playing after his death - Dexerto Fortnite has responded to claims that Jeffrey Epstein is still alive and actively playing the battle royale.

"Someone's been having fun renaming their Fortnite account," Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said