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Seattle startup TriMagnetix has secured $1 million to develop semiconductor chips that consume 800 times less energy and are radiation-resistant. The two-person company, leveraging nanomagnetic technology, is targeting space applications and data centers. With new funding and key partnerships, TriMagnetix aims for commercial sales within a year.
Roborock has launched significant early discounts on its top-rated robot vacuums, the Qrevo 2 Pro and Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. Shoppers can save up to 31 percent on these advanced models, which feature powerful suction, smart navigation, and effective vacuum-mop capabilities. This early sale provides an ideal opportunity to upgrade home cleaning technology before the holiday season rush.
Activision reports that cheating in games is an $8.5 billion industry, encompassing cheat sales, account services, and spoofing. A survey reveals that 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating a "significant problem," impacting player retention and revenue. Developers are increasingly investing in sophisticated anti-cheat measures, forming dedicated teams, and adopting multi-layered security approaches to combat this evolving threat.
Ananta, an upcoming free-to-play open-world action game, is banking on a unique monetization strategy. Developers Naked Rain are openly designing the game to foster deep emotional attachments between players and its characters, hoping this bond will drive cosmetic microtransaction sales. It's a bold move that hinges on exceptional character development to overcome player resistance to F2P spending.
Despite an incredibly tumultuous year for Xbox—marked by leadership changes, massive layoffs, studio sales, and strategic pivots—the company successfully delivered on its promise of over 75 day-one Game Pass Ultimate releases. Subscribers consistently received new titles, showcasing a rare point of stability amidst widespread corporate upheaval and re-evaluation of the service's growth.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has redefined the tag fighter genre with its fresh look, new developer, and innovative fighting system. Drawing comparisons to the legendary Marvel Vs. Capcom series, it not only lives up to expectations but actively raises the bar, proving Marvel still dominates this arena. Launching on PC and PS5, the game achieved impressive sales figures in its first week, demonstrating its broad appeal despite early technical refinements addressed by a swift PC patch.
WIRED unveils a comprehensive guide to maximizing savings on custom window treatments from SelectBlinds. Discover how new customers can save 45% off their first order, along with strategies for leveraging rotating sales, free samples, and complimentary shipping to upgrade home decor affordably and stylishly.
Ferrari's much-debated first electric vehicle, the Luce, has silenced its critics by hitting its entire annual sales target in just two months. Unveiled to a storm of negative online reactions and a dip in stock price,
Nintendo will cease selling all original Switch models across Europe by mid-February 2027, driven by a new EU regulation requiring user-replaceable batteries. This move impacts the Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, as well as some accessories. The upcoming Switch 2 will also see a minor redesign to comply.
Sony's decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production by January 2028 marks a profound shift towards an all-digital future. This move raises significant concerns for gamers' ownership rights, independent retailers, and game preservation efforts, despite the industry's gradual migration to digital sales.
As Independence Day approaches, a wave of tech sales has begun, extending many deals seen during the recent Prime Day. Major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and REI are offering significant discounts on Apple products, gaming gear, smart home devices, and outdoor equipment. Shoppers can find items like the M3 iPad Air, SteelSeries headphones, and Govee smart lamps at reduced prices, with some Apple items returning to pre-price hike values.
CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski admits the studio's reputation hasn't fully healed after *Cyberpunk 2077*'s troubled launch, acknowledging that some players' faith is indefinitely lost. Despite the game's impressive turnaround and 35 million sales, the initial catastrophe still casts a shadow. Nowakowski hopes future titles like *The Witcher 4* will fully win back the community.
Porsche is closing three subsidiaries—Cellforce Group (battery R&D), Porsche eBike Performance, and Cetitec (software)—affecting over 500 jobs. This strategic overhaul, driven by CEO Michael Leiters, aims to refocus on core business amidst declining sales and profits, particularly in key markets like China and North America.
Xbox pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass launches, moving them to roughly a year later. This came with Game Pass price cuts. Data shows CoD wasn't driving new subscriptions but cannibalizing premium sales, and the franchise itself faces declining engagement and revenue, prompting Xbox's strategic pivot.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at GTC 2026 on Monday to unveil the Agent Toolkit, an open-source platform for building autonomous AI agents, announcing a significant industry alignment with 17 major enterprise
Slack has announced over 30 new AI capabilities for Slackbot, marking its most significant update since the Salesforce acquisition. This transformation positions Slackbot as a full-spectrum enterprise agent capable of cross-platform meeting summaries, desktop operation, and third-party tool integration, aiming for substantial productivity gains. The update also introduces a native CRM and leverages Anthropic's Claude model, navigating competitive pressures and privacy concerns with a user-initiated, opt-in approach.
Super Micro is facing a shareholder lawsuit alleging securities fraud due to its undisclosed dependence on illegal AI chip sales to China, which reportedly inflated its stock price. Employee charges related to a sophisticated smuggling operation led to a 33% stock drop, wiping out over $6 billion in investor value.
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, has reportedly sold just 1.2 million units so far, with PC making up 70% of sales. Despite its 'masterwork design' and sticky player engagement, the game's ultra hardcore nature may be limiting its wider commercial appeal. Bungie is under pressure to deliver amid recent financial challenges.
A new TIGA report reveals the UK games development sector is facing its "most severe downturn on record," with a 4.5% year-on-year employment fall and a significant drop in new studio formation. Larger studios were hit hardest, while mobile and PC development saw substantial declines. TIGA attributes this to weak global sales and poor financing, urging government intervention like enhancing the Video Games Expenditure Credit to stimulate recovery and prevent further job losses.
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.
Washington state lawmakers have paved the way for Rivian and Lucid Motors to sell their electric vehicles directly to consumers, ending Tesla's decade-long exclusive exemption. Senate Bill 6354, passed with overwhelming
EA has announced layoffs across its Battlefield studios (Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, Motive) despite Battlefield 6 achieving record-breaking sales of 7 million copies in three days and being the best-selling game of 2025 in the US. The cuts are part of a "realignment" for live service support, following significant player criticism over monetization, AI cosmetics, and content updates, which led to a sharp drop in concurrent players and Steam review scores.
Activision has taken legal action against prominent Call of Duty leaker @TheGhostOfHope, demanding he cease releasing confidential information. The company asserts that even incorrect leaks harm developers and player expectations. This move, amidst community backlash and recent CoD sales struggles, raises questions about the future of leaks in the franchise.
Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance: What $43 Billion Profit Means for Developers Nvidia's recent announcement of a staggering $43 billion in quarterly profit, primarily fueled by robust A.I. chip sales, isn't just a headline
Gong's Mission Andromeda: AI-Powered Sales Enablement & Open Interop TL;DR Gong's latest platform release, 'Mission Andromeda,' introduces AI-powered sales coaching (Gong Enable), a sales-focused chatbot (Gong
