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Ahoy, landlubbers and seasoned pirates alike! If there’s one thing every true Assassin’s Creed fan remembers fondly about Black Flag, it’s not just the exhilarating naval battles or the thrill of leaping from a mast
Liquid AI, founded by former MIT computer scientists, today launched LFM2.5-230M, its smallest AI language model yet. This 230-million-parameter foundation model is explicitly designed for on-device agentic workflows,
Microsoft increases Xbox Series console prices for the third time in two years ($100-$150 upswings) and discontinues the 2TB model. This review covers the implications, new payment options, competitive landscape, and offers a buying recommendation.
The Netherlands is directly challenging Washington's escalating "chip war" against China, with Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma visiting the U.S. capital this week to lobby against proposed legislation that would
Duolingo XP Boosts: Gamification Gone Astray Quick Verdict: Duolingo remains a stellar language-learning application, celebrated for its engaging, gamified approach that effectively builds daily learning habits.
In a significant development shaking the artificial intelligence landscape, Anthropic has taken its two newest and most powerful AI models, including the notable Claude Fable, offline. This decision comes in compliance
The UK plans to use flawed facial age estimation (FAE) AI for asylum seeker age checks, despite internal reports confirming severe biases and inaccuracies, especially for Sub-Saharan Africans. This tech risks misclassifying vulnerable children as adults, leading to loss of legal protections. Critics call for its abandonment.
CNET's guide, "How to Write Your Resume With ChatGPT and Still Sound Like Yourself," is an essential read for job seekers navigating the modern employment landscape. While the specific content of the guide itself wasn't
NASA has directed Northrop Grumman to cease work on the Lunar Gateway's HALO module, a critical habitation component. This decision signals a firm shift from an orbital lunar station to a direct Moon base strategy, impacting a $1.1 billion contract and raising questions about future lunar infrastructure.
Australia's Data Center Boom: A Complex Balancing Act Verdict: Australia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in data center development, fueled by the insatiable demand for AI and cloud services. While this expansion
Jed MacKay's acclaimed *Moon Knight* series is set to unleash a brand-new Midnight Sons team in *Marc Spector: Moon Knight #8*, hitting shelves September 16. Featuring Blade, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Clea, and a surprising Daredevil, this arc is the culmination of long-term planning, designed to challenge Marc Spector and shake up his comfortable world.
Police responded to a distress call reporting a gunman and a gunshot at the Atlanta mansion of "Fishtank," a controversial reality TV show, on March 16, 2026. Described as "Big Brother without limits," the program's unhinged nature is thrust into the spotlight by this alarming incident. This event raises serious questions about the safety and ethical boundaries of extreme, interactive reality television.
Just days after announcing Ninja Theory's new game, *Senua*, at the Xbox Games Showcase, reports surfaced that Microsoft was planning to shut down or spin off the studio. This bewildering turn of events stems from Xbox's recent financial "reset" and has left fans questioning the future of Ninja Theory and its highly anticipated next title, currently slated for TBA 2027.
Unravel the meaning of 'Dah Bih Gah,' trace its viral origins, and understand the cultural context of this popular youth phrase, its connection to the Kool-Aid pineapple trend, and the underlying slang words.
Mobile studio Mobigame is reigniting a decade-old battle against notorious trademark troll Tim Langdell over the word "edge." Mobigame, developers of the critically acclaimed game *Edge*, is now financially stronger and publicly committed to exposing Langdell's tactics and ending his litigious behavior once and for all.
Verdict GeekWire's "Week in Review" for June 7, 2026, serves as a highly effective, albeit somewhat cluttered, digest for anyone keen on the technology landscape, particularly within the Pacific Northwest. It offers a
Tech veterans David Pierce, Nilay Patel, John Higgins, and Nest co-founder Matt Rogers revisit the legacy of the Logitech Harmony universal remote on The Verge’s “Version History” podcast. Despite being the market leader for years, the Harmony ultimately faded, highlighting the persistent challenge of unifying home entertainment control. Its story reveals how even a compelling product can struggle in an evolving tech landscape.
Grassroots opposition groups successfully blocked or delayed 75 data center projects worth $130 billion across the US in Q1 2026, matching the total disruptions for all of 2025. Driven by concerns over electricity, water, and noise, the number of anti-data center groups has doubled to 833 nationwide, profoundly impacting the AI industry's expansion plans amid shifting public opinion and legislative action.
The rapidly evolving landscape of AI agent communication is witnessing a familiar pattern: initial proliferation of protocols, followed by gradual consolidation. While significant progress has been made in standardizing
GeekWire co-founder John Cook and angel investor Charles Fitzgerald offer lessons from Cleveland's comeback for Seattle's tech scene. They also critique Seattle's data center moratorium as 'political theater' and discuss the SpaceX IPO.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Seattle stands at a critical juncture, navigating the transition from the software era to the age of artificial intelligence, a recent fact-finding mission to Cleveland by GeekWire contributing
Pool, a new AI-powered iOS app, transforms cluttered camera rolls into organized, actionable archives by categorizing screenshots and linking them to original sources. Developed by Maxime Junique and Piet Terheyden, the app uses advanced AI to help users rediscover forgotten information, from recipes to product recommendations. Having secured over $2 million in pre-seed funding, Pool is also planning a future agentic AI personal assistant app.
The technology landscape is in a constant state of flux, rapidly reshaping industries and creating new opportunities. For many aspiring developers, navigating this dynamic environment and identifying a clear path to
AI-powered Alpha School is launching in the Seattle region this fall, with a Kirkland campus and summer programs at Microsoft. The innovative model aims to complete core academics in just two hours daily through adaptive AI, allowing more time for project-based learning and life skills, sparking both excitement and debate in education circles.
Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse has publicly released "RoguePlanet," a seventh Windows zero-day exploit, just hours after Microsoft's record-breaking June Patch Tuesday. This vulnerability grants SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 10 and 11 systems, deepening a dispute with Microsoft over previous disclosures. The exploit leverages a race condition in Windows Defender.
