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Google Gemini crumbles in the face of Atari Chess challenge
By Mark Tyson published
Google Gemini decided to call off its chess match against the ancient 1.19 Mhz Atari 2600 console after a friendly pre-game reminder about what happened to ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot.

Not to be outdone by ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot humiliates itself in Atari 2600 chess showdown
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft Copilot is the latest AI to have been trounced in Atari Chess, despite its pre-game confidence in a victory.

ChatGPT 'got absolutely wrecked' by Atari 2600 in beginner's chess match
By Mark Tyson published
It is claimed that OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o model “got absolutely wrecked on the beginner level” of Atari Chess on an Atari 2600 console from the 1970s.

U.S. Atari parts store still open after 41 years, has spent $100K+ designing new parts
By Mark Tyson published
Stocks go well beyond the 5,000+ 'popular items' the store lists for sale.

Raspberry Pi Pico W adds Bluetooth to Atari 2600 for wireless controller support
By Ash Hill published
Reogen is using a Raspberry Pi Pico W to create a custom Bluetooth adapter for an old Atari 2600, enabling support for wireless controllers.
Raspberry Pi Pico Plays MicroPython River Raid
By Les Pounder published
Written entirely in MicroPython, Pixylatte's clone of the 1982 Atari classic River Raid is played on a Pimoroni Tufty2040, powered by Raspberry Pi Pico
Atari VCS in Jeopardy After Atari Pull Manufacturing Contracts (Updated)
By Brandon Hill last updated
Atari has ended its manufacturing contracts for the VCS console as its shifts its hardware strategy.
This Raspberry Pi Atari-Themed Walnut Arcade is Made For Two
By Ash Hill published
Mw33212 created a Raspberry Pi-powered Atari-themed walnut tabletop arcade cabinet for two.
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