A New Take on a Classic: Vice City Returns in 2025 ๐ฎโจ
The fan-made GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition from Revolution Team breathes new life into the iconic city, rebuilding it on the RAGE engine from GTA IV. This isn't just a modโit's a standalone game, developed after Take-Two Interactive attempted to shut down the developers' YouTube channel.
What's new in the mod?
Upgraded graphics, physics, and gameplay.
All missions, cutscenes, radio stations, and even cheat codes from the 2002 classic.
Swimming is now possible, alongside improved character textures.
Fully independent launchโGTA IV is not required.
https://youtu.be/ykY0ymgIEVA
Take-Two vs. Fans ๐ Take-Two, known for its aggressive stance against modders, has repeatedly issued DMCA takedowns and lawsuits targeting fan projects. But Revolution Team doubled down, releasing the mod as a standalone game and even encouraging the community to re-upload it if Take-Two tries to remove it.
This project not only rekindles nostalgia but raises a bigger question: why do big companies fight fan content that only strengthens love for their games?
While Take-Two protects its rights, fans continue to prove that classics will always have a place in players' hearts. ๐พ๐
The fan-made GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition from Revolution Team breathes new life into the iconic city, rebuilding it on the RAGE engine from GTA IV. This isn't just a modโit's a standalone game, developed after Take-Two Interactive attempted to shut down the developers' YouTube channel.
What's new in the mod?
Upgraded graphics, physics, and gameplay.
All missions, cutscenes, radio stations, and even cheat codes from the 2002 classic.
Swimming is now possible, alongside improved character textures.
Fully independent launchโGTA IV is not required.
https://youtu.be/ykY0ymgIEVA
Take-Two vs. Fans ๐ Take-Two, known for its aggressive stance against modders, has repeatedly issued DMCA takedowns and lawsuits targeting fan projects. But Revolution Team doubled down, releasing the mod as a standalone game and even encouraging the community to re-upload it if Take-Two tries to remove it.
This project not only rekindles nostalgia but raises a bigger question: why do big companies fight fan content that only strengthens love for their games?
While Take-Two protects its rights, fans continue to prove that classics will always have a place in players' hearts. ๐พ๐
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Doomsday Clock: 89 Seconds to Midnight
In 2025, humanity has come closer than ever to global catastrophe: the Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, the shortest time in its history.
Whatโs this clock all about? In simple terms, itโs a symbolic measure of how close humanity is to destroying itself โ through nuclear war, climate disasters, and other existential threats. The closer the clock is to "midnight," the greater the danger.
The clock is maintained by scientists at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who assess global risks. This year, their decision was driven by:
escalating geopolitical conflicts;
the growing threat of nuclear weapons;
the worsening climate crisis.
These 89 seconds are a stark warning: itโs time to reflect on where weโre heading. Do you think humanity can turn back the clock, or is it already too late?
In 2025, humanity has come closer than ever to global catastrophe: the Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, the shortest time in its history.
Whatโs this clock all about? In simple terms, itโs a symbolic measure of how close humanity is to destroying itself โ through nuclear war, climate disasters, and other existential threats. The closer the clock is to "midnight," the greater the danger.
The clock is maintained by scientists at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who assess global risks. This year, their decision was driven by:
escalating geopolitical conflicts;
the growing threat of nuclear weapons;
the worsening climate crisis.
These 89 seconds are a stark warning: itโs time to reflect on where weโre heading. Do you think humanity can turn back the clock, or is it already too late?
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TON: What to Expect in 2025
The TON team has dropped its roadmap for the first half of 2025, and hereโs the highlight reel:
๐น Improved network stability under heavy loads; ๐น New tools for validators; ๐น Updated Toncenter API; ๐น Launch of a second-layer payment network; ๐น Release of the TOLK 1.0 programming language; ๐น A TON-BTC Teleport bridge for seamless Bitcoin integration; ๐น โฆand more.
The big question: can TON deliver all this on time? Thoughts?
The TON team has dropped its roadmap for the first half of 2025, and hereโs the highlight reel:
๐น Improved network stability under heavy loads; ๐น New tools for validators; ๐น Updated Toncenter API; ๐น Launch of a second-layer payment network; ๐น Release of the TOLK 1.0 programming language; ๐น A TON-BTC Teleport bridge for seamless Bitcoin integration; ๐น โฆand more.
The big question: can TON deliver all this on time? Thoughts?
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"Ahaha, the Brits found a way to pay employees less!"
The UK is testing a four-day workweek, and while it sounds like a dream, itโs already a reality for 200 companies in industries like tech, marketing, and social care.
Results so far are positive:
๐ Less stress for employees;
๐ Higher productivity;
๐ Better job satisfaction.
But letโs not forget the catch: fewer workdays might technically mean fewer working hours, and some companies see it as a clever way to reduce costs while keeping employees happy.
Still, 60% of Brits believe three-day weekends will be the norm by 2030. Whatโs your takeโis this the future of work or just corporate cost-cutting in disguise?
The UK is testing a four-day workweek, and while it sounds like a dream, itโs already a reality for 200 companies in industries like tech, marketing, and social care.
Results so far are positive:
๐ Less stress for employees;
๐ Higher productivity;
๐ Better job satisfaction.
But letโs not forget the catch: fewer workdays might technically mean fewer working hours, and some companies see it as a clever way to reduce costs while keeping employees happy.
Still, 60% of Brits believe three-day weekends will be the norm by 2030. Whatโs your takeโis this the future of work or just corporate cost-cutting in disguise?
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Good morning, are we waking up? ๐
Crypto is showing the first signs of life after a long correction. Some optimism might have come from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who stated that banks can serve crypto clients. ๐
๐ Top gainers in the last 24h (Top 100): ๐น XCN +30% ๐น HYPE +18% ๐น FARTCOIN +16%
๐ Top losers: ๐ป DEXE -12% ๐ป PENGU -6% ๐ป MOVE -3%
What do you thinkโa real breakout or just a fake pump before another dip? ๐ค
Crypto is showing the first signs of life after a long correction. Some optimism might have come from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who stated that banks can serve crypto clients. ๐
๐ Top gainers in the last 24h (Top 100): ๐น XCN +30% ๐น HYPE +18% ๐น FARTCOIN +16%
๐ Top losers: ๐ป DEXE -12% ๐ป PENGU -6% ๐ป MOVE -3%
What do you thinkโa real breakout or just a fake pump before another dip? ๐ค
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Media is too big
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Get Ready for ChaosโLivestreams & Stories from the White House ๐ง๐ก
The Trump administration has decided that traditional media is outdatedโso now, podcasters, bloggers, and influencers will be invited to White House press briefings. ๐ค๐ฑ
This was announced by Karoline Leavitt, the new White House Press Secretary and the first-ever Gen Z to hold the position. At just 27 years old, she says young Americans have ditched TV and newspapers, turning to social media, podcasts, and independent sources for news. So, the White House needs to adapt.
Looks like weโll soon be seeing official government statements in TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and Reels. Whatโs next? A live Q&A with Trump on Reddit? ๐๐ฅ
The Trump administration has decided that traditional media is outdatedโso now, podcasters, bloggers, and influencers will be invited to White House press briefings. ๐ค๐ฑ
This was announced by Karoline Leavitt, the new White House Press Secretary and the first-ever Gen Z to hold the position. At just 27 years old, she says young Americans have ditched TV and newspapers, turning to social media, podcasts, and independent sources for news. So, the White House needs to adapt.
Looks like weโll soon be seeing official government statements in TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and Reels. Whatโs next? A live Q&A with Trump on Reddit? ๐๐ฅ
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Meta Prepares for War? "War Rooms" Created for DeepSeek
Looks like Meta took DeepSeek R1 as a serious threatโthe company has set up four "war rooms" to analyze the Chinese model that has already outperformed ChatGPT in popularity and shaken up the AI market.
๐ What are Metaโs teams working on?
Breaking down DeepSeekโs cost-cutting methods for AI development ๐ฐ
Investigating the data sources used to train DeepSeekโs model ๐
Exploring changes to Llamaโs architecture to stay competitive ๐ฆ๐ก
Applying insights to the development of Llama 4 ๐
๐ฅ The DeepSeek Effect:
Nasdaq dropped 3.6%, and Nvidia lost $589 billion ๐ฑ
AI stocks took a hit, the market is in shock ๐
Even Sam Altman admitted R1 is an "impressive" breakthrough ๐คฏ
Tech giants are on high alertโOpenAI, Meta, and others are scrambling to adapt. Is this the beginning of a new era in AI competition, or just another overhyped moment? ๐ฅ
Looks like Meta took DeepSeek R1 as a serious threatโthe company has set up four "war rooms" to analyze the Chinese model that has already outperformed ChatGPT in popularity and shaken up the AI market.
๐ What are Metaโs teams working on?
Breaking down DeepSeekโs cost-cutting methods for AI development ๐ฐ
Investigating the data sources used to train DeepSeekโs model ๐
Exploring changes to Llamaโs architecture to stay competitive ๐ฆ๐ก
Applying insights to the development of Llama 4 ๐
๐ฅ The DeepSeek Effect:
Nasdaq dropped 3.6%, and Nvidia lost $589 billion ๐ฑ
AI stocks took a hit, the market is in shock ๐
Even Sam Altman admitted R1 is an "impressive" breakthrough ๐คฏ
Tech giants are on high alertโOpenAI, Meta, and others are scrambling to adapt. Is this the beginning of a new era in AI competition, or just another overhyped moment? ๐ฅ
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Security Flaws in Apple Chips: Are Your Data at Risk? ๐ฅ
Security researchers have discovered two new vulnerabilities in Appleโs M and A series chipsโSLAP and FLOP. These flaws could allow malicious websites to steal browsing history and credit card data from Safari and Chrome.
๐ What are SLAP & FLOP?
SLAP (Speculative Load Address Prediction) โ affects M2/A15 and newer, allowing hackers to access out-of-bounds data.
FLOP (False Load Output Prediction) โ affects M3/A17 and newer, bypassing memory security checks.
Both exploits take advantage of speculative execution, a mechanism designed to speed up processors.
๐ป Why is this a big deal?
Malicious websites could steal passwords, emails, and payment data.
Safari and Chrome on Mac, iPhone, and iPad are vulnerable.
Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on fixes.
The company claims there is no immediate risk, but the real question is: will these security patches slow down Apple devices? ๐ค
Security researchers have discovered two new vulnerabilities in Appleโs M and A series chipsโSLAP and FLOP. These flaws could allow malicious websites to steal browsing history and credit card data from Safari and Chrome.
๐ What are SLAP & FLOP?
SLAP (Speculative Load Address Prediction) โ affects M2/A15 and newer, allowing hackers to access out-of-bounds data.
FLOP (False Load Output Prediction) โ affects M3/A17 and newer, bypassing memory security checks.
Both exploits take advantage of speculative execution, a mechanism designed to speed up processors.
๐ป Why is this a big deal?
Malicious websites could steal passwords, emails, and payment data.
Safari and Chrome on Mac, iPhone, and iPad are vulnerable.
Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on fixes.
The company claims there is no immediate risk, but the real question is: will these security patches slow down Apple devices? ๐ค
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๐จ Boosted Rewards in Tap Tap Tripps โ Now 2x Blum Points! ๐จ
Blum fam, weโre upping the game โ now you get 1,000 BP instead of 499 for Tap Tap Tripps! ๐ฅ
If youโre looking to stack big, this is your moment โ but act fast, this offer wonโt last forever. Complete the task now and grab your extra rewards!
๐ฎ Game link: @tap_tap_tripps_bot
๐ What is SOMO?
A next-gen web3 IP reimagining Pokรฉmon for the TikTok era. Theyโre already making waves:
๐ฅ 100k+ wallets & 2.3M+ actions in Crystal Dash
๐ฅ $20M raised from top investors
๐ฅ 250k+ community across socials & Discord
Now, theyโre launching Tap Tap Tripps on Telegram โ a hybrid casual game with $SOMO, $PORTAL, and USDC rewards for TON users.
๐ข A flagship launch for the TG/TON ecosystem โ get in while itโs hot!
๐ @tap_tap_tripps_bot
Blum fam, weโre upping the game โ now you get 1,000 BP instead of 499 for Tap Tap Tripps! ๐ฅ
If youโre looking to stack big, this is your moment โ but act fast, this offer wonโt last forever. Complete the task now and grab your extra rewards!
๐ฎ Game link: @tap_tap_tripps_bot
๐ What is SOMO?
A next-gen web3 IP reimagining Pokรฉmon for the TikTok era. Theyโre already making waves:
๐ฅ 100k+ wallets & 2.3M+ actions in Crystal Dash
๐ฅ $20M raised from top investors
๐ฅ 250k+ community across socials & Discord
Now, theyโre launching Tap Tap Tripps on Telegram โ a hybrid casual game with $SOMO, $PORTAL, and USDC rewards for TON users.
๐ข A flagship launch for the TG/TON ecosystem โ get in while itโs hot!
๐ @tap_tap_tripps_bot
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Real Women Out of Fashion? 8 Out of 10 Men Would Date AI Instead ๐คโค๏ธ
American media just dropped a bombshell: 80% of men say theyโd rather have a relationship with an AI girlfriend than a real woman.
๐น Why?
Modern dating is exhaustingโtoo much stress, too many hurdles.
78% would be down to date an AI clone of their ex, but without the drama.
80% would even "connect" with a digital replica of a deceased person.
๐ฌ What do experts say?
Caleb Jones, CEO of an AI chatbot platform, explains: men are drawn to AI partners because theyโre predictable, non-judgmental, and always supportive. No mind games, no ghosting.
Looks like the future of dating is already here. The only question is: a relationship revolution or a tech dead end?
American media just dropped a bombshell: 80% of men say theyโd rather have a relationship with an AI girlfriend than a real woman.
๐น Why?
Modern dating is exhaustingโtoo much stress, too many hurdles.
78% would be down to date an AI clone of their ex, but without the drama.
80% would even "connect" with a digital replica of a deceased person.
๐ฌ What do experts say?
Caleb Jones, CEO of an AI chatbot platform, explains: men are drawn to AI partners because theyโre predictable, non-judgmental, and always supportive. No mind games, no ghosting.
Looks like the future of dating is already here. The only question is: a relationship revolution or a tech dead end?
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We Need This, Wrap It Up, Please! ๐น๏ธโ
Nubeo and Atari have teamed up to release the Automatic Atari Asteroids 45th Limited Edition watchโa tribute to the legendary Asteroids game.
๐ฅ Retro-fan design at its finest:
Second hand shaped like the iconic triangular spaceship ๐
Hour & minute hands designed as flying saucers ๐ธ
50mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Japanese automatic movement
Released in five colorways, 125 pieces each, butโฆ theyโre already sold out via pre-orders for$489 ๐ญ
Would you grab one if they restocked, or are collector watches not your thing? โ
Nubeo and Atari have teamed up to release the Automatic Atari Asteroids 45th Limited Edition watchโa tribute to the legendary Asteroids game.
๐ฅ Retro-fan design at its finest:
Second hand shaped like the iconic triangular spaceship ๐
Hour & minute hands designed as flying saucers ๐ธ
50mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Japanese automatic movement
Released in five colorways, 125 pieces each, butโฆ theyโre already sold out via pre-orders for
Would you grab one if they restocked, or are collector watches not your thing? โ
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