DISC OPTIONXbox Survey Tests Physical Discs for Next-Gen
Microsoft is reportedly asking gamers whether physical discs should be a feature for its upcoming console.
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DISC OPTIONAUTONOMOUS CONTROLAstroForge puts AI in charge of spacecraft
AstroForge plans to use a transformer-based AI model to control its next space probe, aiming for autonomous operations.
MUSIC MODESRayman Legends Retold adds a dozen music levels
A new update for Rayman Legends Retold introduces a dozen music-based levels, doubling down on a popular mode from the original 2013 platformer.
CINEMATICRayman Legends Retold gets overview trailer
Ubisoft shares a six-minute look at the reimagined platformer ahead of its December release.
PREPARES RDNA 5AMD Adds GDDR7 Support to Linux Drivers Ahead of RDNA 5
AMD has added support for GDDR7 memory to its open-source Linux drivers, a move that suggests the company is preparing its next-generation RDNA 5 GPUs for the faster memory standard.
STABLE COVERAGEAsus launches world’s first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router
Asus has released the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, the first consumer hardware to support the new 802.11bn standard, promising better reliability and range.
ATTACKER EDGEUK cyber chief warns AI favours attackers over defenders
Britain's NCSC chief technology officer says automated defences struggle to keep pace with AI-enabled attacks because defensive actions lack clear success signals and carry high risk.
SHARES MONITORCable Matters Launches 40 Gbps USB4 KVM Switch
A new switch lets two laptops share a single USB-C monitor and peripherals.
RACK SAVINGSQNAP Launches Short-Depth 10GbE NAS
QNAP's new TS-432XeU aims to save rack space while offering fast networking for small businesses.
STUDIOS MERGEActivision takes over Halo as Xbox reshuffles studios
Microsoft is handing Halo to Activision and merging several studios as part of a wider shake-up that also affects Forza and Age of Empires.
SCALE UPNexstrom raises cash for 2D chip fab tools
Singapore startup Nexstrom secures funding to build equipment for manufacturing 2D semiconductor materials at scale.
SAFETY ALLIANCETikTok US joins cross-platform child safety group Lantern
TikTok’s US arm has signed up to a new industry initiative aimed at protecting children across social media platforms.
THAI CULTUREDancing with Ghosts launches in Early Access on October 8
A Thai-inspired life sim about grief and joy launches on Steam next month.
STUDIO SHUTDOWNNext Halo game to be made by Activision
Halo Studios is being shrunk as Microsoft hands the next mainline title to a new Activision team.
STAFF REDUCTIONNinja Theory enters closure talks as Xbox cuts 268 staff
Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staff and consulting on shutting down the Hellblade developer.
MINING IN SPACEStarcloud to Mine Bitcoin in Orbit
Nvidia-backed startup plans to fire up Bitcoin mining ASICs on its second spacecraft later this year.
100 PROBLEMSOpenAI claims internal model solved 100 math problems in a month
OpenAI says a new internal model solved over 100 long-standing math problems after just a month of training, prompting the company to set up an independent advisory group.
UNLOCKS PCWitcher 3 Remastered adds Play Anywhere on Xbox
CD Projekt Red confirms that upgrading The Witcher 3 on Xbox will also unlock the PC version for free.
SPACESAVINGPeloton launches cheaper, folding treadmill
Peloton has introduced the Tread Flex, a more affordable treadmill that folds upright to save floor space.
STAFF CUTSXbox reportedly cuts hundreds at Blizzard and Halo
Xbox is reportedly preparing a second major round of layoffs that could affect Blizzard and Halo Studios, despite a recent BlizzCon and strong beta for World of Warcraft: Forever.
FIGHTS SCAMSRaspberry Pi blocks RAM upgrades in firmware
Raspberry Pi has locked SBCs to factory RAM capacities, stopping DIY repairs and upgrades.
NO LONGER AVAILABLETrover Saves the Universe vanishes from digital stores
Squanch Games’ comedy adventure is no longer purchasable on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other platforms without warning.
EDGE COMPUTINGDurabook Launches Triple-display Rugged Laptop
The Z14I-DX3 aims to give field workers a mission command centre with three screens and edge AI.
CYBER CRIMEJapan Dismantles North Korean Laptop Farm
US and allies detail the WaterPlum campaign.