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GOG's Marcin Paczynski reveals that *Dune 2*, a foundational RTS classic, is trapped in a multi-layered licensing hell, making an official re-release nearly impossible. Rights are fragmented across EA, Universal Pictures, a deceased film producer's estate, and potentially complicated by new *Dune* IP deals. This legal quagmire highlights a significant challenge in game preservation, as a pivotal piece of PC gaming history remains inaccessible to modern players.
Rivian has announced an expansion of its $5.8 billion joint venture with Volkswagen Group, now licensing its proprietary AI voice assistant technology to the German automaker. This strategic move deepens the partnership by integrating Rivian's advanced in-car intelligence into future VW vehicles, potentially starting with the ID EVERY1 EV. It underscores Rivian's vertical integration success and helps Volkswagen enhance its software capabilities.
A recent survey reveals enterprises are sinking nearly a third of their software budget into unwanted upgrades, migrations, and licensing changes that IT leaders themselves believe will degrade performance and reliability. This review unpacks the "Software Tax" and its staggering implications.
