Peter Moore, the former Xbox executive who led the Xbox 360 launch, reveals that reaching 10 million sales first was the strategic goal against PlayStation 3. Microsoft celebrated hitting that milestone in a 2008 press release, creating crucial momentum. The console wars era that Moore helped define
Brazilian cybersecurity company Huge Networks is expanding into cloud computing with a focus on local infrastructure and DDoS protection. The company projects reaching 300 million reais ($56.2M) in revenue by 2026 and is preparing for a potential 2031 IPO. Their cloud platform launched in late 2025
The Chinese manufacturer behind most global Bitcoin mining machines is under federal investigation for potential national security threats. Bitmain’s equipment near US military installations raised alarms about remote manipulation vulnerabilities from China.
Ubisoft just reported surprisingly strong first-half earnings with Q2 net bookings hitting $566.7 million, beating expectations by nearly $47 million. The company also confirmed its $1.2 billion Tencent deal for Vantage Studios and teased a major Creative Houses restructuring coming early next year.
Spotify is making it easier than ever to switch from other music streaming services by allowing seamless playlist transfers. Premium users will also get new features like SongDNA and “About the song” for deeper musical insights. This move comes as streaming services compete fiercely for subscribers
Emerging market equities are heading for their sharpest weekly decline since April as artificial intelligence sector worries spread. South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi led losses with a 4.2% drop, hitting major chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix.
Intel continues pushing hard on Linux graphics driver improvements with their latest Compute Runtime update. The new release brings significant performance optimizations while preparing for future hardware support.
Microsoft’s Windows 1.0 launched 40 years ago today, costing $99 and requiring a mouse. The operating system was widely criticized but introduced features we still use today. It even contained a hidden developer easter egg discovered decades later.
Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against air taxi rival Archer, accusing them of corporate espionage. The complaint alleges a former policy lead downloaded confidential files before resigning to join Archer in July. Joby claims this gave Archer unfair advantage in partnership negotiations.
Cross-platform file sharing between Android and Apple devices is finally here. Quick Share now works with AirDrop, but there are some requirements you’ll need to meet first. The feature is rolling out starting with Pixel 10 devices.
