A sequel to 2023’s bestselling game, Hogwarts Legacy, is in development. New hiring hints it may pivot from a solo experience to an online multiplayer RPG, a risky but potentially lucrative move.
In a stark policy reversal, Russia’s central bank is preparing to let retail investors buy cryptocurrencies domestically. The plan includes strict annual caps and mandatory tests, marking a dramatic shift driven by sanctions.
Google is planning AI-powered smart glasses for 2026, a project tied directly to Demis Hassabis’s vision. This isn’t just a product launch; it’s a test of his “world models” theory against the chatbot-dominated AI landscape. Success could define Google’s next era.
HTC is taking a different path with its new VIVE Eagle smart glasses, betting on an open platform that lets users choose their AI model. This is a direct challenge to Meta’s closed-system approach. The company is also focusing on Asian markets first, with a planned expansion to the West.
Google still offers just 15GB of free storage shared across Drive, Photos, and Gmail. While storage is cheap, the cost at Google’s scale is immense, and 15GB is a strategic gateway to paid Google One plans. For most everyday users, it’s still enough to get by.
Eight years after its acquisition, Whole Foods and Amazon still aren’t aligned on Microsoft software, an internal review found. Deloitte recommended a 24-month integration to fix security and productivity gaps.
Larry Ellison is personally guaranteeing his son David’s renewed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This comes as their recent acquisition of Paramount and CBS has led to a major scandal over a spiked “60 Minutes” story, raising alarms about media integrity under their ownership.
Instacart has abruptly ended a program that allowed retailers to run AI-driven price tests on its platform. The move comes after a Consumer Reports investigation found price swings of up to 23% for identical items. The company says all customers at the same store will now see the same prices.
ChatGPT is launching a recap feature that summarizes your 2025 conversations with the chatbot. It includes message counts, chat themes, and a custom AI-generated image based on your topics.
The developer behind the recent Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition port for Switch 2 is hinting at more. After a “passionate response,” the door is open for Rise and Shadow of the Tomb Raider to follow.
