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.
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.
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.
Forget deepfakes. The real election threat is AI persuasion. Chatbots can nudge voters across party lines more effectively than traditional ads, but there’s a dangerous catch.
Meta’s stock popped 5% on news it may cut its metaverse budget by up to 30%. Wall Street analysts see this as a crucial move toward financial discipline, freeing up billions for AI. Price targets suggest 20-69% upside from here.
The long-held belief that Macs are immune to serious malware is crumbling. Security firms are tracking a sharp rise in threats, making Apple’s decision to cut bug bounty payouts particularly poorly timed.
Two brothers, both federal contractors with prior hacking convictions, have been charged with a brazen data destruction spree. According to the DOJ, they deleted sensitive databases just minutes after being terminated and used an AI tool to try and hide the evidence.
Microsoft is raising prices for its commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans starting July 1, 2026. The company is bundling over 1,100 new AI and security features into core plans to justify the increase.
Valve’s new Steam Machine is hamstrung by a lack of full HDMI 2.1 support on SteamOS. The issue stems from the HDMI Forum blocking open-source implementations of the standard, forcing Valve to use a workaround for 4K/120Hz output.
A new piece in Inc. makes a compelling case for an online-first retail strategy. It argues that winning on a big-box retailer’s digital marketplace is now the prerequisite for securing valuable physical shelf space.
