Microsoft has announced price increases for many of its Microsoft 365 commercial plans, effective July 1, 2026. The hikes are attributed to expanded AI, security, and management capabilities. Some plans, like Business Premium, will stay the same, while others see significant jumps.
A new report warns that Dominion Energy customers in Virginia face rising bills due to surging data center demand. State officials are now pushing for policy changes to make the tech giants pay more for the grid strain they cause.
Early Geekbench results for the unannounced AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D have surfaced. The chip shows a clock speed boost but its multi-core score is surprisingly lower than the current model. This highlights the pitfalls of taking pre-release benchmarks at face value.
Bethesda’s Todd Howard has weighed in on the AI debate in game development. He views it as a tool to help iterate faster, but says protecting human artistry is paramount. His comments come as industry use of AI is rapidly growing.
Samsung’s tablet market share stagnated in Q3 2025 despite a lineup refresh, while Apple’s iPad shipments grew. The new Galaxy Z TriFold is a wild card, but its initial limited release means it won’t move the needle soon.
Sony is teaming up with Bad Robot Games for a new PlayStation 5 and PC exclusive. The project is a four-player cooperative shooter directed by Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth.
ASUS reportedly denied a warranty claim for an RTX 5090 Astral graphics card after finding a microscopic “surface irregularity.” They then offered to replace it for $3,340, or $1,670 with a 50% discount. The situation highlights the often murky and frustrating world of hardware RMAs.
Helium isn’t just for balloons. Its unique properties make it essential for cooling, cleaning, and precision in semiconductor manufacturing. With global supply under pressure, the entire tech world has a problem.
Anthropic is launching a research pilot where an AI will interview users about their experiences with AI. The program runs for a week, with each interview lasting 10 to 15 minutes. It’s a novel, if self-referential, approach to social science research on AI’s impact.
Sam Altman is reportedly looking to invest billions to gain control of rocket startup Stoke Space. His goal? To launch AI data centers into orbit to bypass Earth’s strained power grid. It’s a wild idea that highlights the massive, growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.
