A new Pass‑ta‑key attack exposes Windows passkey gaps, Cold Iron Studios ends a $60 cloud game without refunds, and Apple rolls out a fall thriller and new puzzlers.
GuliKit's new ES Max controller uses tweaked TMR thumbsticks to curb Switch stick drift, priced at $49.99, undercutting Nintendo's Pro model.
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.
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.
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.
Cartoon Network releases OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo, a mobile game that invites hackers and developers to improve and alter the game.
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.
A documentary on TikTok's politicization, Netflix's FIFA Launch Edition, and Salto's Apple Wallet hotel keys illustrate shifting tech battles.
Capcom released an Onimusha demo, Insomniac dropped a violent Wolverine trailer, and Control Resonant opens pre‑orders, reshaping expectations for mature titles.
Mike Schroepfer’s new climate fund, Revolut’s India rollout, ROG’s Xbox refresh, and security alerts reshape the tech landscape.
A cheat‑service breach, an AI weather model outpacing government forecasts, and Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI expose security, accuracy, and liability challenges.
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
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.
Top VCs share their media investment theses, focusing on AI, gaming, and interactive media.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new Subnautica 2 trailer arrives just before early access, while Polygon's sale to Valnet triggers a wave of veteran journalist cuts.
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.
Vox Media sold Polygon to Valnet, sparking unexpected cuts that threaten independent gaming journalism.
Microsoft's new Xbox boot animation and layoffs at Build a Rocket Boy reveal deeper tech and entertainment trends
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.
Panic bans generative AI for art, audio, music, text, and dialog in Playdate games, citing artistic integrity.
