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Kirby and the World Beyond heads to Switch 2 in Spring 2027

A new Kirby adventure is confirmed for the successor to the Nintendo Switch.

NVIDIA Brings Real-Time AI to Broadcast, Sports and Global Streaming at IBC

NVIDIA is showcasing real-time AI tools for broadcasters and sports streaming at the IBC conference in Amsterdam.

DUBBING SYNC

Amazon Prime Video’s new AI tech matches lips to dubbed audio

Amazon Prime Video is testing an AI tool that aligns dubbed audio with original video footage.

ORBITAL CHIPS

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time

A startup plans to launch advanced chip manufacturing equipment on reusable rockets to produce semiconductors in orbit.

UNION CONTRACT

Blizzard Union Wins Contract Covering AI, Layoffs and Remote Work

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify a first contract that sets rules for generative AI and job security.

Apple CEO John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone

Apple's top hardware boss claims the iPhone remains the superior AI device, citing on-device processing and privacy.

IPHONE DUO

Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, arrives

Apple launches its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, at a surprise event in Cupertino.

Apple's AirPods 5 get smarter with Siri and noise control

Apple previews the next AirPods generation with enhanced active noise cancellation and Siri integration.

METROID RAVENOUS

Metroid Ravenous: A 2D Metroid for Switch 2

Nintendo announces a new 2D Metroid for the Switch 2, launching in January 2027.

LIVE NFL FEED

Google Search Gets a Live NFL Feed

Google Search is adding a new Live Game Feed for NFL matches, featuring AI-powered insights and social commentary.

Industry

Autonomy pivots to gas vehicles to keep the dream of car subscriptions alive

Scott Painter's subscription service shifts to internal combustion engines to maintain flexibility.

SWITCH 2 RPG

Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart arrives on Switch 2, coming to PS5 and Xbox Series

The action tactical RPG launches today on Nintendo’s new console and arrives on rival platforms next month.

NOMORI

Nomori arrives on Xbox and PC this month

Puzzle adventure game Nomori launches for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 23.

Truckful: A Delivery Adventure on the Move

A single-player car delivery game launches on PC and Android this October, with console versions coming later.

Rebel Wolves fixes controller woes in The Blood of Dawnwalker

A quick hotfix tackles performance and controller glitches in the dark fantasy RPG, while the studio hints at a sequel.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam launches December 10

Level-5’s puzzle adventure arrives on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 this winter.

HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection announced for PS5, Switch 2, and PC

A new roguelite action game from LASTWONDER arrives on PS5, Switch 2, and PC.

Samus gets hungry in new Switch 2 Metroid

Nintendo reveals Metroid Ravenous, a side-scrolling adventure launching in January 2027.

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INSIDER THREAT GUIDE

Security

CISA Updates Insider Threat Guide

The US cybersecurity agency has published a revised handbook to help organisations defend against staff who misuse access.

DISTILLATION

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US Agencies Warn China Is Systematically Extracting Frontier AI Capabilities

US intelligence agencies warn that China is using distillation techniques to reverse-engineer advanced AI models.

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HP Unveils ZGX Fury AI Station with NVIDIA GB300

HP and Red Hat launch an open enterprise AI platform targeting local inference with up to 20 PFLOPS.

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Paul Christiano Joins OpenAI Foundation Board

Former alignment researcher Paul Christiano joins OpenAI's governance structure.

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How AI wiped out an entire industry in Nairobi

ChatGPT has disrupted a Kenyan business model that wrote academic papers for foreign students.