ByteDance AI IP agreement
TikTok's parent company agreed to guardrails to protect Hollywood intellectual property from AI models.
🏁 iRacing — 2026-08-17
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — iRacing platform updates, new car
Unorthodox passing techniques
A look at a daring "4 in 1 corner" move in sim racing.
Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch
The young talent secures a multiyear deal for the No. 48 car starting in 2028.
AI Hardware Ecosystem Study
A new long-horizon report maps out processor and cooling architectures through 2040.
AI IP Protection Framework
New guardrails established to prevent unauthorized film and TV content in AI.
Deepfake Agreement
ByteDance and the MPA agree on curbing the use of IP in AI-generated deepfakes.
Cooler Master HAF II 500 Review
The mid-tower chassis is praised for high performance and ample storage space.
Tim Jarschel wins DTM Esports 2026
Jarschel secured the championship at the LAN final with four podiums in four races.
MPA and ByteDance AI Truce
Hollywood reaches an agreement with ByteDance to protect IP within AI models.
Hollywood AI copyright truce
ByteDance and the MPA have agreed on guardrails to protect IP in AI video and image tools.
GT Omega at SimRacing Expo
the Scottish supplier will exhibit products in Frankfurt from October 16-18.
Gabriel Bortoleto's potential
Allan McNish highlights the raw speed and qualities of the Audi prospect.
Monterey Car Week 2026
Live coverage is ongoing for one of the year's biggest automotive events.
Alibaba Qwen performance check
A fact check examines claims that Qwen has overtaken Meta and Google in AI capabilities.
TikTok AI Guardrails
Implementation of protections to curb intellectual property theft on the platform.
BGMI Lite announced for India
Krafton plans to launch the lite version of Battlegrounds Mobile India by the end of 2026.
Nacon Racing August Stream
live event on August 21 will cover TDU Solar Crown and Revosim hardware.
Mitsubishi Ralliart AXCR win
The Triton secured its second consecutive overall victory in the Asia Cross Country Rally.
Highway debris hazards
a reminder of how small road debris can cause major accidents at speed.
Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale for GT7
The one-off prototype has been added to the GT7 waiting list after winning at Pebble Beach.
Corey Heim ROTY controversy
Heim has voiced frustration after being deemed ineligible for NASCAR Rookie of the Year.
Porsche GT3 rear wing failure
A reminder that losing the rear wing on a GT3 racer almost guarantees a crash.
Logano returns to winning form
Joey Logano credits the Penske team grind for his recent performance surge.
Logano motivated by critics
The Richmond winner says a "chip on his shoulder" drives the No. 22 team.
Logano credits Penske grind for return to form
Joey Logano highlights the team effort behind the No. 22's recent success.
Drag Drive Simulator codes
New August 2026 codes are available to earn RP for players.
Subaru manual AWD hatch
Subaru is developing an affordable manual AWD hot hatch to fill the void left by Volkswagen.
Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo 2026
Further confirmation that the 2026 Evo model is heading to Gran Turismo 7.
Cars Ridge Run Rally
A new Piston Peak attraction featuring a racing experience was revealed for Magic Kingdom.
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Cindric praises Logano's skill
Austin Cindric highlighted the strong collaboration within Team Penske.
Briscoe suffers brake failure
Chase Briscoe lost his brakes during a late run, costing him the Richmond win.
Christopher Bell's Richmond strategy
Bell maximized an alternate strategy to secure a seventh-place finish.
RSF Richard Burns Rally update
New mod adds historic Sanremo and RAC rally stages plus a 1994 WRC season.
Moza Racing MotoGP gear
New MotoGP sim equipment will be unveiled at Gamescom between August 26th and 30th.
GT World Series Nations Cup
Kylian Drumont led France to victory in Round 2 of the 2026 series.
GT World Series Manufacturers Cup
Porsche secured its second win of the season in Round 2 via Takuma Sasaki.
Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo
A new evolution of the RX Vision Gr.3 is confirmed for Gran Turismo 7.
Le Mans Ultimate US tracks
New American circuits are scheduled for release in September and December.
Caterham Seven in GT7
The lightweight classic has been spotted in a new promo video teaser.
ATS 'Atlas' objectives
American Truck Simulator's Road Trip cars now feature exploration-themed gameplay goals.
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Repurposed GPU hardware
New gaming hardware is emerging using repurposed PS5 chips from crypto miner cards.