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Theres a surprising gulf between the minimum and recommended Frosthaven system requirements, but the entry-level specs shouldn't stress any modern gaming rig. They're so low, in fact, that even a decade-old device should be able to get it running.You definitely wont need the best graphics card from our buying guide to get Frosthaven up and running, but youll need a decent mid-range PC or laptop if you want to play the game at its very best. Of course, the game is still in early access, so the overall requirements could fluctuate as additional updates are released. Continue reading Frosthaven system requirementsMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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The company announced that it took down over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centers targeting people around the world.

Cognition is also laying off 30 employees. Those who take the buyout are expected to work 80+ hour weeks.

The AI audio-generation unicorn ElevenLabs announced the launch of a new model that allows users to generate music that's cleared for commercial use.

This announcement comes as the Trump administration is also mulling over its approach to AI chip export restrictions.