More Lara Croft on Switch 2? Aspyr Hints at It
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.
Category: Software
Lua 5.5 is out, and it’s all about memory and control
Lua 5.5 has been released with a suite of improvements aimed at performance and developer control. Key updates include incremental major garbage collection and more compact arrays that use about 60% less memory. The update also introduces stricter rules for variable declarations.
Wall Street Embraces Crypto, But DeFi is the Real 2025 Story
The biggest crypto story of 2025 seems obvious: Wall Street’s full embrace. But a deeper, more subtle trend was the ongoing expansion of decentralized finance, challenging what “decentralization” even means anymore.
Chrome is the second-worst browser for privacy, report finds
A new analysis of 13 popular browsers reveals shocking privacy risks. Google Chrome scored a 76 out of 100 on the Privacy Risk Score, while OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser scored a near-maximum 99.
The 20 Stocks That Will Make or Break Your Portfolio in 2026
A new Bank of America analysis pinpoints the 20 stocks that will have outsized influence on global markets heading into 2026. The list is dominated by tech and healthcare giants like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Eli Lilly, which are driving the current rally.
Your LG TV Just Got an Unwanted AI Roommate
A firmware update pushed an unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut onto some LG TVs, causing a major user backlash. While LG will now let users delete the icon, it reveals a broader industry trend of forcing AI into smart TVs, raising serious privacy and bloatware concerns.
VCs are obsessed with AI, but they’re looking for more than hype
Venture capitalists are laser-focused on AI investments for the coming year. The challenge for founders is proving they have a defensible business, not just a flashy demo, in an increasingly crowded market.
Ray Tracing Still Isn’t Worth It For Most Gamers
According to XDA-Developers, real-time ray tracing is now seven years old, but the performance penalty for enabling it hasn’t seen drastic improvements. You still need at least a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4070 Super to handle it at 1440p, and most games don’t even look drastically better with it on.
Intel’s Linux AI Push Gets Real With New Drivers
Intel is doubling down on its Linux and AI software stack with two key driver updates. The moves aim to solidify its position as a viable alternative in the competitive AI hardware space.
Gears of War: E-Day Is The Coalition’s “Most Ambitious” Project
The Coalition is deep into development on Gears of War: E-Day, targeting a 2026 release. The studio calls it their most ambitious game yet, built entirely in Unreal Engine 5. It’s a prequel set 14 years before the original game.