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CrowdStrike announced its acquisition of Fiddler AI and Dreadnode, two AI security startups, at its Fal.Con Europe conference. These deals aim to integrate AI agent observability and proactive AI security testing into CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, with products expected in Q4 FY2027. Concurrently, CrowdStrike launched its AI Kill Switch for immediate deployment against rogue AI agents, available today.

A Valve developer accidentally confirmed the long-rumored Half-Life 3 codename, "HLX," is an active project during a conference. This slip-up has ignited massive fan excitement, reinforcing hopes that the highly anticipated sequel, teased by Half-Life: Alyx, is genuinely in development.

Amazon Prime Video is elevating its NBA coverage with the introduction of Prime 360, an AI-powered replay system offering immersive, 'fly through' views of the action. Kicking off its second season, Prime Video also adds Yahoo fantasy integration and gains exclusive Eastern Conference Finals rights, expanding its tech-driven sports broadcast. The new features aim to deliver a unique and interactive viewing experience for basketball fans.

AI extinction scenarios are increasingly dominating the debate over how to govern the multi-trillion-dollar artificial intelligence industry. Some experts worry that this focus on dramatic "nightmare thought experiments" could mislead policymakers and detract from addressing more immediate, tangible AI-related risks. Early discussions on AI's catastrophic potential included figures like Elon Musk at a 2015 conference hosted by the Future of Life Institute.

GDC Festival of Gaming has appointed four new industry leaders to its advisory board: Amir Satvat, Alexa Ray Corriea, Lucien Parsons, and Perrin Kaplan. These diverse additions aim to enrich GDC's program, reflecting a commitment to evolve the event based on critical industry feedback and recent structural changes for the 2027 conference.

Defcon's latest badge, featuring the removable Baochip-1x, is a groundbreaking open-source hardware security key offering unprecedented transparency, robust features, and a second life beyond the conference.

Apple investors are losing patience with the tech giant's artificial intelligence strategy, especially after a largely disappointing Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The company's stock is significantly

CUPERTINO, CA – Apple unveiled a suite of expanded parental controls at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, presenting them as tools to help parents manage their children's digital experiences.

Google unveiled a sprawling, albeit complex, ecosystem of AI agents at its I/O developer conference on Tuesday, intending to transform how consumers interact with the web and manage their digital lives. However, the

Google's recent Android Show unveiled Googlebook, a new line of Gemini-integrated laptops, alongside significant Android advancements. Updates include personalized vibe-coded widgets, expanded Gemini intelligence across apps and Chrome, enhanced in-car experiences, and global theft protection features, all ahead of the upcoming I/O developer conference.

Tokyo is set to be the premier tech destination of 2026, highlighted by the SusHi Tech Tokyo event, April 27-29. This conference uniquely focuses on four key domains: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment, featuring global leaders and innovative startups. TechCrunch is a key partner, spotlighting emerging talent.

VentureBeat's Transform 2026 conference is actively seeking the most innovative autonomous agent technologies for its annual Innovation Showcase. Scheduled for July 14-15 in Menlo Park, the event aims to feature up to 10 companies pioneering solutions in enterprise agentic orchestration, LLMOps, RAG infrastructure, and AI security. Selected innovators will gain exposure to industry leaders, direct feedback, and exclusive VentureBeat editorial coverage.

Nvidia's GTC conference featured CEO Jensen Huang projecting $1 trillion in AI chip sales by 2027, unveiling an 'OpenClaw strategy,' and emphasizing Nvidia's foundational role in AI and robotics, impacting startups.

In a clandestine gathering in early January, a diverse assembly of 90 political, community, and thought leaders convened at a New Orleans Marriott for a secret conference on artificial intelligence. Organized by the