Samsung's new 6K gaming monitor

Microsoft expands gaming library

Ford invests $50 million in Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries, a move that could reshape the U.S. supply chain amid soaring demand for minerals.

High‑end GPUs now fit into 14‑inch laptops, but price, battery life, and screen trade‑offs keep the market split.

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.

Reddit is piloting a video feature that lets users watch or just listen to top posts, borrowing TikTok’s sound‑first format.

Apple services revenue growth slows

Apple eyes its own modem for the iPhone 18 Pro, revamps Home devices, swaps upgrade programs and teases iOS 27, while Fortnite resurfaces in Brazil.

Polygon's sale to Valnet brings mass layoffs, highlighting a shift toward aggregator ownership while indie outlets like BluesNews cling to independent journalism.

Layoffs at Polygon, a 30-year-old gaming news site perseveres

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

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

Hacker News highlights Nvidia's massive Windows CPU proposal, a Linux fork/exec overhaul, and a WebAssembly Pokemon Emerald that hits 100,000 FPS.

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

Cartoon Network releases OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo, a mobile game that invites hackers and developers to improve and alter the game.

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

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

Several new games are set to be released, including Apple Crumble, Screenbound, Lazy River, and more. These games offer unique twists on classic genres and showcase innovative gameplay mechanics.

Polygon, a respected gaming news site, has been sold to Valnet amid significant layoffs, including co-founder Chris Plante and Senior Writer Michael McWhertor.

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

Meta now lets developers use Android Debug Bridge on older Portal hardware, opening new debugging paths for VR creators.

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

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.

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

Chuwi's new netbook and AMD's GPU release signal change

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.

Ars Technica’s 40‑year retrospective forces a fresh look at SpaceCamp’s mixed legacy and its relevance to today’s game designers.

MSI's new monitor switches between 4K and 680Hz modes

BYD's Brazil boom, Toyota's anti‑EV lobbying, and the USPS's new electric fleet reveal the clash shaping the EV market.

ICE arrests, a postponed fantasy RPG, and a cross‑border Apple Music glitch illustrate how policy, games and streaming collide.

Rockstar's GTA VI team announces a union while Microsoft pushes Fable to 2027, highlighting shifting launch strategies in a crowded console calendar.

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.

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

Volvo clears US connected‑car hurdle, Sony pulls Destruction AllStars, and a gold Trump phone ships amid design controversy.

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

Epic’s engine preview, a $1 billion Star Citizen saga, and a surprise Zelda movie release expose why hype often outpaces delivery.

A Las Vegas world record, UFC-WWE ties, and Roku's free channel expansion signal a shift in how athletes, entertainment, and platforms intersect.

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

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

Lenovo launches new Legion gaming tablets and phone, expands market reach

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.

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.

Quantic Dream ends its Spellcasters Chronicles MOBA after it failed to draw players away from League of Legends and Dota, highlighting the genre's high barrier to entry.

New Volvo EX60 EV, Rolepad job tracker with company reviews, and Yak voice typing tool

Recent CISA credential exposure, a new EV road-use fee, a withdrawn CDC panel charter, and Minnesota's prediction market ban illustrate growing tech-policy tensions.

Samsung's 6K gaming monitor sets a new resolution benchmark, challenging GPU capabilities and monitor pricing.

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

A small CAR‑T study hints at HIV control, an ICE trainer faces murder probes, BMW unveils a manual‑gear M3 CS, and Marvel adds Cyclops and The Thing to its beat‑em‑up.

Fortnite's Season 10 event, The End, has concluded with a massive 6 million concurrent viewers

Terraria adds cross‑play and 15th‑anniversary merch while Polygon’s sale to Valnet sparks layoffs, highlighting consolidation in gaming media.

A roundup of new tech developments, including a potential new game from 1047 Games, an AI-powered Mac app, and a focus-friendly bookmarking tool.

Charity video game marathon returns, schedule out now

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.

Forza Horizon 6 leaks on Steam 6 days before launch

Wordle becomes a TV game show

A new Subnautica 2 trailer arrives just before early access, while Polygon's sale to Valnet triggers a wave of veteran journalist cuts.

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

A look at the Mortal Kombat II film, Civilization V's polish, Black Mirror's VR sex episode, and Michio Kaku's physics of the impossible.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 adds four‑player co‑op and new classes, Resident Evil Requiem launches a Leon‑only mode, and Sony upgrades Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.

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

Sony backs away from PC releases amid PS5 sales dip and memory shortages, while Xbox hardware revenue falls 42% and PC software spending is set to overtake consoles by 2028.

Nintendo raises Switch 2 prices amid chip crisis, sold 19.86 million units last year.

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.

Lucid Motors pulls 2024 EV production guidance amid inventory growth and cost-cutting, signaling challenges in the EV market.

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.

Apple seeks Supreme Court stay to halt Epic case over App Store commission rules. Court battle continues over app distribution policies.

AMD adds HDMI 2.1 support for Linux, benefiting Steam Machine users with higher frame rates and resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz.

Settlement affects PSN users, Lego releases non-playable Sega Genesis kit, and MGS2 code leaks spark debate.

GameStop reportedly seeks eBay as tech giants scramble for scale

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

Minimalist phones, retro handhelds, and AI-upscaling monitors target niche markets.

Divine launches a six‑second video platform, a developer gets Linux on the PS5, and Apple TV announces a new season of the comedy Trying.

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

GDQ brings its charity speedrunning marathon to Cologne in August, expanding live audience reach and testing a new broadcast schedule.

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

A 31-year-old California engineer and indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Examining 2026's smart home locks, a GPU-less laptop, a flexible camera rig, and portable speakers that deliver on promise.

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

Asus' GPU-less gaming laptop underwhelms

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.