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A third-party licensing service failure caused a major Xbox outage in July 2026, blocking game launches including disc-based titles. Microsoft plans fixes for single points of failure, but users worry online DRM could permanently block access to purchased games.
AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are challenging Google by delivering context-aware, conversational answers. With adoption rapidly growing, brands must now optimize for both traditional and AI-driven search...
US airlines including United, Delta, and Southwest now ban humanoid robots from flights — both carry-on and checked — citing screening difficulties, battery safety risks, and emergency procedure challenges not seen with standard...
ASRock's new AMD Radeon RX 9050 features just 4GB VRAM—the lowest in years—supporting RDNA 4 and FSR 4 but struggling with modern games at 1080p, likely due to rising RAM costs.
WhatsApp's web app now supports audio and video calls, plus new features like cross-device call transfers, waiting rooms, noise suppression, and faster HD video—making it a stronger option for work calls.
OpenMW-Web lets players run Morrowind natively in a browser—no streaming or emulation needed. It supports shadows, saves, and gamepads, with mod support and multiplayer planned.
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Apple plans to launch the "HomePad," a 7-inch smart home hub running a tvOS-based OS with upgraded AI Siri, alongside a new security camera, Apple TV, and HomePod mini, expected in October.
Waymo robotaxis crashed 68% less often than human drivers (1.28 vs. 4.06 crashes per million miles), but comparisons are skewed since Waymo avoids highways, sticks to city streets, and must report minor crashes humans typically...
Half-Life has been unofficially ported to PowerPC Macs running Mac OS 9 by GitHub user doctashay, 28 years after its original release. The port supports the full game, multiplayer, and includes the Blue Shift and Opposing Force...
Apple launched "Apple Upgrade," a Klarna-powered leasing program offering iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches from $11.99/month on 12–36 month terms, replacing the discontinued iPhone Upgrade Program. Customers can return,...
The Sega Dreamcast, discontinued in 2001, still receives new games 25 years later, thanks to its unique blend of retro simplicity and online capability, demonstrating how passionate niche communities can keep legacy hardware...
Apple is set to launch an updated Apple TV, a new HomePod mini, and a smart home hub with a 7-inch display. The hub features facial recognition to deliver personalized content based on the detected user.
Jamie built a distraction-free writing device from scratch using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, an e-ink screen, and a 3D-printed typewriter-style casing, running modified open-source software to keep her focused on writing.
A $10 ESP32 microcontroller can now render full OpenType text — including Arabic and Devanagari — live from real fonts using just 320KB RAM and 170KB of code, seemingly the first complex multilingual text shaping on such...
Shanghai Electric unveiled humanoid robots and 51 AI models at WAIC 2026, targeting labor shortages with factory-ready solutions like the SUYUAN's hot-swap battery system for continuous operation.
Mojang updated Minecraft: Java Edition's system requirements for the first time in 17 years, now recommending 16GB RAM, ahead of a planned transition from OpenGL to Vulkan graphics.
Amazon's Project Kuiper has launched 390+ satellites and plans to deploy 5,105 total, enabling direct-to-mobile satellite internet without special equipment, competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
Apple's smart glasses (N50) are delayed until late 2027 over privacy concerns around covert recording. Safeguards include on-device processing, no always-on recording, and no AI training from footage.
Cyan Worlds announced a new Myst-universe game (codenamed Mudfish) is in early development, plus physical editions of the Myst and Riven remakes for PS5, Xbox, and PC, and reissues of three classic tie-in novels.
Google's Pixel 11 lineup is expected soon, with upgraded hardware and AI features—but rumored price increases could challenge its appeal among budget-conscious buyers.
Sam Altman admitted getting hooked on TikTok while researching it for Sora, spending three hours on it before deleting the app. He now wants OpenAI's upcoming Jony Ive device to respect users' time instead.
Windows 11 apps use too much RAM, slowing PCs down. Microsoft is fixing this via WinUI 3 framework improvements, with low-spec devices set to benefit most when the updated Start menu launches.
Ubisoft is returning to Far Cry's open-world roots after canceling a planned extraction shooter, signaling a strategic reset for the franchise.
SpaceX's 13th Starship test deliberately pushed heat shield tiles beyond normal limits, confirming the pin-based attachment system works. Musk hinted Flight 14 may attempt a mid-air catch.