The most-played games on console haven’t changed since 2024, and they probably won’t in 2026. This stagnation is killing new live-service games before they can even get started. So what’s the way forward for developers?
A new startup called Spangle AI has raised a $15 million Series A to help retailers build custom storefronts in real-time. Founded by former Amazon execs, it’s already working with brands like REVOLVE and Steve Madden.
Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Checkout in the US, letting users pay via PayPal and Shopify right in the chat. Meanwhile, the contrast between OpenAI’s new apps and Anthropic’s singular focus on superintelligence has never been clearer.
Microsoft has confirmed it is not rebranding its core Office applications like Word and Excel to “Copilot.” The confusion stemmed from website wording and the company’s broader push to integrate AI across its ecosystem.
Snowflake is acquiring AI-powered observability startup Observe. The deal aims to make observability a core part of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, helping customers troubleshoot complex AI applications.
United Manufacturing Hub just landed €5 million to tackle the messy data problems holding back factories. Their open-source platform aims to be the universal translator for industrial machines, unlocking AI and digitalization. It’s a big bet on fixing manufacturing’s foundational tech layer.
Logitech says an expired developer certificate is to blame for breaking its G HUB and Options+ software for macOS users on Tuesday. The company has released a manual patch and apologized for what it calls an “inexcusable mistake” and poor communication.
In a new podcast, Replit’s CEO argues that most AI output is generic “slop.” He says the fix is for platforms to build “taste” into their agents and for companies to embrace “vibe coding” to empower non-developers.
Utah is testing an AI system that can approve prescription refills without a physician’s immediate review. The program uses clinician-defined rules to automate decisions for stable patients, logging every action for audit. This reflects a growing trend of AI moving from experimental to operational r
A massive campaign used fake productivity extensions to siphon AI chat data from 900,000 Chrome users. The malware exploited browser permissions to steal prompts, responses, and browsing history silently.
