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Disney and OpenAI strike deal to bring classic characters to Sora

As the old saying goes, if you can’t beat them, join them. AI generated video is already absolutely everywhere, and you're about to start seeing a lot more of it -- this time featuring a host of well known Disney characters. The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI have agreed a new deal that brings characters from the House of Mouse’s many brands to Sora.

The partnership links Disney’s library with OpenAI’s video generation tools and gives fans new ways to create and watch short clips. If you've ever wondered how Lady and the Tramp would react to sharing a meal with Pumbaa, you'll soon be able to find out.

By Wayne Williams -
Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Windows 11 24H2 update is a nightmare for many gamers

A Windows update without problems is a rare thing indeed, and the bigger the update, the bigger the problems. This is certainly true of the most recent major update to Windows 11, the Windows 11 24H2 update.

The release has been plagued with issues, and the most recent to be confirmed by Microsoft affects gamers. Windows 11 24H2 has been found to be so problematic with various Ubisoft titles that the update has been blocked on devices that have these games installed.

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson -
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Seagate's new collectible external drives are a must for any Star Wars fan

Today, as you’ll know if you’ve spent any time at all on the internet, is Star Wars Day -- May the 4th be with you! -- and to celebrate that, Seagate is introducing a range of Star Wars collectible external drives.

In total there are three drives to choose from, each with a different character, 2TB capacity and customizable RGB LED lighting.

By Wayne Williams -
Star Wars Day

Unlock Google's secret 'Star Wars Day' Easter egg

It is May 4th, which every Star Wars fan knows is 'Star Wars Day' ("May the 4th be with you!").

There’s lots of Star Wars related content today -- Amazon Alexa is offering to do impressions of the main characters from the films, and Star Wars spin-off The Bad Batch has debuted over on Disney+. There’s even an impressive teaser video showing the 'real' lightsaber Disney is working on. Not one to be left out, Google is celebrating the day too.

By Wayne Williams -
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