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Scholars pan, audiences cheer as \'Odyssey\' sparks hot debate overseas

Christopher Nolan’s film \'Odyssey\' has remained controversial since its casting and design were first revealed. After release, it won substantial praise and strong box office results, but debate continues between classicists and general audiences, IT outlet Ars Technica reported on Aug. 2. The film adapts an epic poem from around the 8th century BC in a modern way. Classicist Emily Wilson criticised its focus and choices, while others defended Nolan’s intent.

Games & Commerce

Krafton seeks next IP with PUBG and Subnautica as twin pillars after record results

Krafton posted record results for the second quarter and first half, driven by expanding users and revenue for the PUBG franchise and early success for Subnautica 2. The company plans to unveil five new games at Gamescom in August and broaden AI research beyond games to physical AI. It also cited variables such as ADK’s advertising weakness and non-operating costs, while expanding shareholder returns through buybacks, dividends and planned share cancellations.

Crypto

Work that took 1 hour now done in 15 seconds as quantum advances raise Q-Day concerns

Quantum computing has returned to the forefront of market attention over its potential impact on blockchain security after bitcoin slipped to around $63,000. AT&T expanded its contract with D-Wave Quantum and integrated quantum annealing into network optimisation algorithms, saying tasks that took 1 hour can now be completed in 15 seconds. The development coincided with weakness in cryptocurrencies and forced liquidations, while executives and researchers flagged faster timelines for quantum threats to cryptography.