Sam Whitfield

From venture capital buying a soccer stadium to Nvidia’s 70% growth forecast, a German startup’s $4M raise, a €140M fusion plant, and Automattic’s CEO comeback.

Snap adds in‑person planning to its app, while privacy‑first host Communick and AI‑driven wedding designer launch services that target niche social needs.

Retroid teases a DS‑style dual‑screen device while Atari unveils the Ataribox, sparking fresh debate over retro console viability.

Disney+ loses Cast, Xbox Game Pass heads to Google TV, and Samsung restocks the Fold 8 while slashing Ultra pricing.

Rally’s new memory feature showed a 76‑point swing from Folgers to Ethiopian beans when AI personas were primed with a Sideways‑style narrative.

Meta pays $17 billion to settle antitrust claims and gains authority to shape child‑safety standards, prompting a Boston lawsuit against the industry.

Samsung rolls out a smaller Ultra phone and a 1,100 Hz gaming monitor, even as privacy‑busting AppCloud bloatware haunts its mid‑range devices in the MENA region.

Devolver Digital drops a mascot platformer on GTA 6's launch day, while ASUS, Xbox and IKEA roll out new hardware and furniture for gamers.

Linux reaches a 5% share of Steam users in March 2026, prompting new kernel drivers, cloud rigs, and niche hardware to rethink value and competition.

SpaceX’s Oct 13 Starship test ends Version 2, NASA rescues stranded ISS crew, and researchers warn megaconstellations could thin Earth’s magnetosphere.

Isaac: Repentance+ Online lands the same day as GTA VI, Harvey Smith launches Black Pony Immersive, and IKEA teases an Xbox cushion.

Relay folds, Reddit tests audio/video, and Amazon scrapes rare books, highlighting AI’s push into new formats and the scramble for training data.

Jeff Bezos nears Liverpool stake

Ceva Logistics data breach exposes customer data

Restart's editorial team cut due to financial issues

NYC mayor brings experts to improve city services

Disney+ launches short-form video feed with TikTok creators

Microsoft expands gaming library

YouTube star AboFlah wants his kids offline

Sony moves forward without PlayStation discs while streaming services drive down earnings for jazz and classical artists, and Pandora rolls out a sub-$10 ad‑free tier.

Ubisoft pulls its NFT title, Sony pushes disc‑free PS5, and Microsoft rolls Xbox to Hisense TVs, reshaping game distribution.

The index refuses to bend its rules for SpaceX, denying billions in passive inflows and keeping OpenAI and Anthropic out of the S&P 500.

Horse replicas have taken over polo, changing the sport with cloning technology.

YouTube Premium is increasing its prices across the board, with the Family plan rising to $26.99 a month. The move has sparked a backlash from subscribers who feel the service isn't providing enough value.

Valve's peer-to-peer networking issue remains unresolved, affecting game developers.

Apple adds a permanent Indie Game Showcase to the App Store, while Supermash, a genre-bending indie title, lands on Switch.

As the gaming industry grapples with financial pressures and layoffs, independent game developers shine at Summer Game Fest with innovative and creative titles.

Next-gen social apps focus on interests, creativity, and community, offering alternatives to traditional social media.

EA releases Star Wars: The Old Republic's Zero Company on August 27, with a gameplay trailer featuring Anakin Skywalker.

New and returning series on Apple TV

Astronauts on the ISS shelter in place due to an air leak, NASA and Roscosmos investigate

Vertigo Games, known for VR titles, closes Amsterdam studio, impacting the VR gaming industry.

A documentary on TikTok's politicization, Netflix's FIFA Launch Edition, and Salto's Apple Wallet hotel keys illustrate shifting tech battles.

Founders Fund launches game show with Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey

AT4K app makes Google TV cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating.

Meta spins out Supernatural after user protests

Capcom released an Onimusha demo, Insomniac dropped a violent Wolverine trailer, and Control Resonant opens pre‑orders, reshaping expectations for mature titles.

A blog shows the open‑source Gemma‑4 LLM operating on a 2016 Xeon, sparking debate over hardware versus software in AI deployment.

Unastella raises $24M, Google opens Tokyo store, Apple's iPhone sports venture.

The Minecraft movie sequel is titled 'A Minecraft Movie Squared' with Kirsten Dunst set to star as Alex. Matt Berry will play a human character.

Apple Music may introduce new subscription tiers based on strings found in the Android app beta.

Top VCs share their media investment theses, focusing on AI, gaming, and interactive media.

Disney plans to retire Hulu app, merge live TV with Fubo, and write down $1.5 billion in content costs.

Nintendo bundles a game with a $500 Switch 2 as the console’s price jumps; iPadOS, Google Home, Samsung, and Valve roll out tweaks that shift the value balance.

Marathon’s open play week launches, Alan Wake joins Phasmophobia, and Polygon’s sale triggers layoffs, highlighting a shifting gaming media landscape.

Spotify rolls out a trimming tool for podcast clips, expands free-tier features

Valve raises Steam Deck prices by up to $300, Square Enix restarts Dragon Quest XII, and Apple TV adds a new thriller.

Volvo wins a waiver to sell Chinese‑built connected cars while a Trump‑led funding fight threatens drone‑port projects, highlighting a clash between regulation and emerging transport models.

Sony's June lineup includes Xbox's Grounded, while Earthion and Crazy Time Live highlight gaming's shifting landscape

Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins reveals secrets on raising capital from VCs.

A new match-three game for Playdate, Meshchera, offers an atmospheric experience set in a haunted marsh, complete with spiders and skeletons.

Ayaneo's Konkr Pocket Block, Apple's AI subdomain

A roundup of recent tech‑law clashes, vintage microcode research, open‑source shell launch, and a major anti‑piracy sweep.

Playdate’s crank, Linux kernel sync, GOG’s Linux client, and cheap EC2 rigs reshape how indie games reach players.

Bungie lays off a significant number of employees, Silo season 3 reveals a major character change, and Vagon rolls out a no-code streaming platform.

Microsoft raises Xbox controller cost to $64.99, removes the Chatpad port, and pushes its $99.99 Adaptive Controller amid broader price hikes and Apple’s new sales channel.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Twitch series to chat with New Yorkers

Nintendo's latest mobile releases, a $1 billion revenue haul, and a fresh DeNA partnership reveal how the company reshapes its IP for smartphones.

SpaceX's S‑1 filing, Node.js 26.0.0 release, Flipper One specs, a GitHub repo breach, and Xbox's new strategy chief reshape the tech landscape.

The media landscape is transforming, driven by tech advancements and changing user behavior. Interactive experiences are replacing traditional passive media consumption.

Sony raises PlayStation Plus subscription prices in select regions, citing market conditions.

Charity video game marathon returns, schedule out now

YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older

Meta, Tesla, and others stockpile pricey GPUs for AI training, while companies repost jobs at lower salaries after layoffs

AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling arrives on RDNA 2 cards, expanding support to 300+ games by next year.

eBay's board rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer, citing doubts about GameStop's ability to buy and operate the larger firm.

Spotify launches feature to recap entire music streaming history

Forza Horizon 6 leaks on Steam 6 days before launch

Google's Contributor program aims to replace ad revenue with a monthly subscription fee, but will it succeed?

Wordle becomes a TV game show

Lutris debuts TV-friendly, gamepad-navigable frontend for Linux, allowing users to browse and launch games with a controller.

The tech industry is experiencing significant changes, from layoffs and re-hires to AI chip hoarding and the future of work.

Nintendo announced higher launch prices for the Switch 2 on May 8, 2026, raising questions about affordability and competition.

Twitch introduces view caps for repeat viewbotters and launches a Software & Game Development category, reshaping creator incentives amid rising competition.

Vox Media sold Polygon to Valnet, sparking unexpected cuts that threaten independent gaming journalism.

Ars Technica flags social media's split, while Hacker News debates Costco habits and self‑cancelling subscriptions, reshaping online engagement.

Microsoft's new Xbox boot animation and layoffs at Build a Rocket Boy reveal deeper tech and entertainment trends

AUO's 800Hz monitor, Microsoft-NVIDIA update woes, Xbox exec shakeup, and new games define tech's turbulent week.

Sony's $7.85 million PlayStation settlement may affect you. Find out if you're eligible for a payout.

A 10-lb pack for running 80 miles across mountains. Essential gear for survival.

GameStop reportedly seeks eBay as tech giants scramble for scale

Netflix delays 'Narnia' movie for theatrical push

New indie games, California ticketing driverless cars, Roblox shares drop

Valve's SteamOS faces a new challenge from Microsoft's strategy to leverage RAM requirements, but its impact is unclear

A functional programming emulator project sparks debates over transparency and development practices in open-source communities.

A new open-source tool lets users run Linux on PlayStation 5 hardware.

Instagram's algorithm update targets content aggregators re-uploading others' posts without original content, affecting meme creators and aggregator accounts.

Netflix redesigns its iPhone app with a vertical video feed called Clips, showcasing highlights from original programming.

Roku’s ad‑free $2.99 Howdy service crosses 1 million subscribers, highlighting demand for low‑cost streaming as prices on major platforms keep climbing.

GDQ’s first European marathon at Gamescom signals a shift toward live, interactive gaming events and draws venture‑capital interest.

Peter Molyneux's Legacy game lost millions, leaving players with worthless NFTs and raising concerns about software patents.

Spotify launches workout videos and playlists

Apple TV+ adds new series and films in May, including a John Travolta-directed movie, to expand its original content offerings.

Recent investments and innovations in AI, nuclear power, and social media aim to tackle issues like loneliness, misinformation, and user engagement.

Discover movies to stream this month, including 28 Years Later and more.

Asus TUF Gaming A14 lacks punch with AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U

Lana Del Rey's new song for James Bond game and Exit 8 film adaptation explore video game and cinema intersections.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers gear up for a varied April, featuring Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, unique indies, and a Dead by Daylight crossover.

YouTube is rolling out a zero-minute time limit for Shorts, allowing users to effectively turn off the short-form video feed and reclaim digital wellness.

Amazon unveils its new $35 Fire TV Stick HD, featuring a slimmer design, Wi-Fi 6, and direct power from a TV's USB port, eliminating bulky wall adapters.