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Gibson Southern Students Compete in 24-Hour iRacing Competition
The team participated in a lengthy online racing event.
🏁 iRacing — 2026-08-01
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — iRacing platform updates, new car
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MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM Review
A look at a high-end PC handheld powered by an AMD Z2 Extreme processor.
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Alphabet Inc. stock news
Discussion of tech sector investing and AI.
Marvel Rivals Season Updates
Details and patch notes for Marvel Rivals Seasons 8.5, 8, and 7.5 have been released.
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Open Source GPT Models
Analysis of gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b models and their performance.
New Blood Interactive Acquires Blood West
New content is planned to enhance the Blood West experience, including the Dead Man's Promise expansion.
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Baidu vs. Tencent: AI Race
A comparison of the two Chinese tech giants in the artificial intelligence space.
Top Robotics Stories of July 2026
Funding rounds, robot training, and policy changes were key topics in July.
Drag Drive Simulator Codes
New codes are available to help players earn RP in Drag Drive Simulator.
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Porsche Macan ICE price drop
The last internal combustion Macan is now surprisingly affordable.
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MOZA Support for PlayStation & Updates
MOZA Racing is now on PlayStation, alongside updates for Gran Turismo 7, Le Mans Ultimate, and Race Room.
EU AI Regulation & Your Privacy
An overview of how the EU's AI regulations will impact the digital world.
Brazil Bans Deepfakes
A radical new ban aims to prevent the spread of deepfakes before elections.
Decline of Racing Games
A reader explores why the racing genre has lost popularity.
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Decline of racing video games
A reader explores why the genre's popularity has waned.
Jimmy Broadbent on Determination & Resilience
Racing driver and content creator Jimmy Broadbent shares his experiences on the Road To Success Podcast.
Jimmy Broadbent's Determination
Racing driver and content creator Jimmy Broadbent shares insights into his resilience and path to success.
Jimmy Broadbent's Determination
Racing driver and content creator Jimmy Broadbent shares insights into his resilience and path to success.
Canadian Armed Forces Enter CS2
The CAF Esports team has officially joined Counter-Strike 2.
Inside INDYCAR's IR-28 Development
A look at the process behind the development of INDYCAR’s new IR-28 race car, with insights from VP of Competition, Race Engineering Mike O’Gara.
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ByteDance unveils Seedance 2.5 to take on OpenAI, Google and Kling in AI video race
ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 aims to compete with leading AI video platforms.
IMSA Racing at Road America
Road America is hosting a weekend of SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix Featuring IMSA racing action.
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IndyCar IR28 Development Timeline
The new IndyCar chassis was developed in just 17 months from a "blank sheet of paper".
INDYCAR IR-28 Design Highlights
The IR-28, debuting in 2028, features a sleek design focused on speed and racing enjoyment.
Oxford AI Safety Benchmark
The first live AI safety benchmark for information operations risk has been published.
BeamNG.Drive Rally Update
V0.39 brings key tweaks to the rallying experience in BeamNG.Drive.
BeamNG.Drive Rally Update
A major update brings key tweaks to the rally experience in BeamNG.Drive.
Business Laptops for AI Workloads
A comparison of six business laptops suited for AI tasks.
AI Content Labels Become Mandatory Under EU Law
The EU's AI labelling rules are now legally enforced.
AI Video Telematics at Truck Racing
FleetSafe.ai and Telit Cinterion demonstrate real-time driver monitoring and fleet connectivity.
RACER magazine reimagining mode
The latest issue focuses on the future of racing.
EU Mandates Labels on AI Content
Companies must label AI-generated content that appears authentic.
German Court Rules Against Suno
A German court ruled that AI music firm Suno violated copyright rules.
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Suno Copyright Lawsuit Ruling
A German court found Suno guilty of copyright infringement for its use of music in its AI service.
EU in talks with OpenAI, Anthropic after rogue AI agent hacks
The European Commission is addressing security concerns related to AI agents.
Flying Squirrels Series Preview
The Flying Squirrels begin a six-game series against the Reading Fightin Phils.
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CORSAIR & Bitfocus Partnership
This strengthens Elgato’s reach into professional broadcast and live production.
Google DeepMind Gemini Robotics 2
Google's new AI model provides humanoid robots with whole-body control and five-finger dexterity.
Smallest.ai Raises $13M for Voice AI
The startup is building voice models designed to sound genuinely human.
EU Launches €10B Public Funding Push for Seven AI Gigafactories
The EU is investing heavily in AI infrastructure and development.
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5 Gran Turismo 7 Races to Say Goodbye to July
A look at races in GT7 as the author takes a break from the game.
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MiniMax, ByteDance unveil upgraded AI video models
New AI video model upgrades from MiniMax and ByteDance are shaking up the China AI race.
RaceRoom DTM 2026 Pack Released
Sim racers can now relive the 2026 DTM season on PC with the new RaceRoom content.
Microsoft Deployed 40 Million AI Agents
Microsoft reports 40 million AI agents deployed across thousands of organizations.
An upcoming deadline turns HR’s AI shortcuts into legal risk
The EU AI Act is creating legal challenges for companies using AI in HR.
AI as a Brand Moment
Operational AI conversations are becoming more common, particularly at events like Cannes Lions.
BMW M Track Experience
A report on the combination of BMW M engineering and Michelin tires at a performance driving event.
Where AI Agents Are Actually Working
A report on practical AI agent use cases in regulated industries.
EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes
A new team will regulate AI companies globally.
China’s MiniMax and ByteDance Release Dueling AI Video Models
MiniMax and ByteDance are competing in the AI video generation space.
F1® sim racing India Ropes in Jemimah Rodrigues
The Indian cricketer is now a brand ambassador for the sim racing league.
AI Model Distillation Explained
A look at the technique of shrinking powerful AI models and its geopolitical implications.
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CORSAIR expands partnership with Bitfocus
This strengthens Elgato’s presence in professional broadcast and live production.
AI Leaves the Screen: Governing the Convergence of Agentic AI and Robotics
A guest blog discusses responsible AI practices in the context of AI and robotics.
Thinking Machines Inkling Small AI Model
A new open-source AI model is nearing the performance of its predecessor at a smaller size.
INDYCAR's New Race Car Comes to Life
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES' new IR-28 race car has entered the physical production phase.
Inside the Technology of the New NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Car
The IR-28 features cutting-edge engineering for improved speed and safety.