Surprisingly, fans can soon enjoy the classic Banjo-Kazooie using only a D-pad on a portable console set for 2026 release. HyperMegaTech! has teamed up with Rare Ltd., the iconic British studio behind the Banjo-Kazooie series and the modern hit Sea of Thieves, to unveil the Super Pocket Rare Edition. This…
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The Mobile World Congress 2026 begins on March 2 and runs until March 5, though several product reveals have surfaced prior to the official opening. This yearly gathering reliably introduces a wide array of smartphones, computers, and slates, alongside anticipated robotics, various devices, and significant artificial intelligence developments. Beyond the…
{"title": "Alaska Advances Legislation to Combat AI-Created Child Exploitation and Limit Youth Social Media Access", "body": ["Alaska's House of Representatives approved HB47 with full consensus, enacting broad regulations on minors' interactions with social media platforms while prohibiting the creation and sharing of damaging AI-generated depictions of children."], ["Initially, the legislation…
Enthusiasts of Bloodborne might be disappointed by news of a declined remake proposal, though the idea isn't entirely dismissed. The studio Bluepoint Games, recently shuttered by Sony and known for handling various PlayStation remasters, proposed updating the iconic Gothic horror role-playing game early in 2025. However, FromSoftware, the original creator,…
In conjunction with the worldwide debut of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi revealed an enhanced partnership with Leica. Leica's CEO, Matthias Harsch, presented the new Leitzphone on stage, marking a more intensive joint effort compared to the 17 Ultra by Leica, which is a separate model. If this seems puzzling,…
{"title": "Hands-On Review of Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Superior Photography Tools with Questionable US Availability", "body": ["Major Chinese smartphone manufacturers keep pushing boundaries with premium devices that often remain unavailable in the American market. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra exemplifies this trend, emphasizing advanced imaging hardware, large-capacity power sources, and limited international…
{"title": "Indie Gaming Spotlight: Steam Next Fest Demos, Fresh Witcher Variant, and Notable Releases","body":["During Steam Next Fest, players have access to thousands of demos for forthcoming titles in the indie sector. This event runs through Monday, offering a prime opportunity to explore upcoming projects. Among the standout experiences is the…
OpenAI has finalized a contract with the U.S. Defense Department allowing its AI systems to operate within the organization's infrastructure, as announced by CEO Sam Altman via a post on X. Altman highlighted two key safety guidelines from OpenAI: bans on large-scale domestic monitoring and requirements for human oversight in…
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed every federal department to discontinue reliance on Claude and additional offerings from Anthropic, intensifying a tense dispute between the Defense Department and the firm concerning protections for artificial intelligence. In a Friday afternoon message on Truth Social, Trump announced a six-month transition timeline for…
{"title": "Federal Regulator Clears Path for Charter to Buy Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal", "body": ["The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has cleared the proposed combination of two major cable operators, Charter Communications and Cox Communications. In May 2025, Charter revealed its plan to purchase Cox for $34.5 billion, aiming to…
The ongoing rivalry between Netflix and the Paramount Skydance consortium in their efforts to take over Warner Bros. Discovery appears to be reaching a conclusion after months of intense negotiations. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its board views the most recent proposal from Paramount Skydance as superior. The company allowed…
iFi, an audio equipment manufacturer, has launched its latest digital-to-analog converter, the GO Link 2, which is more compact and weighs less than the prior version while priced at just $59. This device links to mobile phones or audio sources through a USB-C connection, enhancing the sound quality for users…
{"title": "Fintech Giant Block Plans Major Workforce Reduction Exceeding 4,000 Positions to Embrace AI Advancements", "body": ["The company behind Square and Cash App, Block, has joined a wave of firms implementing staff reductions, prioritizing artificial intelligence technologies over human roles. Under the guidance of Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, the…
A rebooted incarnation of RedOctane Games, known for developing the initial Guitar Hero title, has released an initial preview video for its upcoming rhythm-based title, Stage Tour. The original iteration of the studio ceased operations under Activision in 2010 but has been revived recently by Embracer Freemode to launch a…
Meta has initiated legal proceedings against individuals and organizations operating three fraudulent networks that employed celebrity photos and AI-generated videos to direct users toward deceptive websites. The firm indicates these operations were headquartered in China and Brazil, with campaigns aimed at audiences in the United States, Japan, and various other…
NATO has determined that Apple's iPhone and iPad meet the necessary security standards following thorough evaluations conducted by German authorities, allowing their use at the alliance's restricted classified tier. The testing was carried out by Germany's Federal Office for Information Security, known as BSI. This agency initially certified the iPhone…
Gaming review platform Metacritic has taken down a critique of Resident Evil Requiem after determining it came from artificial intelligence, according to a Kotaku article. The piece appeared on the British site VideoGamer, seemingly authored by a fabricated AI persona instead of an actual writer. Detecting AI authorship with absolute…
Although Remedy has yet to announce timelines for its upcoming Max Payne remakes, gamers craving a dose of noir storytelling in the interim should watch for Samson: A Tyndalston Story from Liquid Swords, now scheduled for an April 8 debut. Marking the inaugural project from a team established by Christofer…
A notable collaboration has formed between Apple and Netflix to distribute Formula 1 content. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the agreement enables Netflix to broadcast the Canadian Grand Prix in May alongside Apple TV, while both services will feature the eighth season of the documentary series Drive to Survive.
eBay has revealed plans to reduce its international workforce by approximately 800 positions. The company explained in a statement, covered by Bloomberg, that it is reallocating resources throughout its operations and reshaping its organizational framework to better match key strategic objectives, resulting in the elimination of select employee roles. This…
Space enthusiasts eagerly await fresh visuals from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and the latest releases spotlight the intriguingly dubbed Exposed Cranium Nebula, formally identified as Nebula PMR 1. These photographs depict what might be the concluding phase of a stellar life cycle while offering clues about the formation of…
Awards ceremonies have become a staple across numerous sectors in recent years, offering opportunities to honor achievements and foster professional connections. The social media giant Snap is entering this space with its inaugural Snappy Awards Show, set to take place at its headquarters on March 31. Comedian and content creator…
{"title": "Full Circle Announces Team Restructuring and Layoffs Just Before Skate Exits Early Access", "body": ["The studio responsible for the latest Skate installment, Full Circle, has revealed plans for internal reorganization that include staff reductions. The exact number of positions affected remains undisclosed, and this move comes mere months following…
Although Mobile World Congress approaches soon, Samsung jumped ahead of competitors unveiling fresh smartphones by hosting its most recent Unpacked gathering on Wednesday. Held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, the presentation introduced the Galaxy S26 range, encompassing the standard S26, the enhanced S26+, and the premium…
Ubisoft's internal transformations persist. The creative director for the forthcoming Assassin's Creed project, internally known as Hexe, has exited the firm. Clint Hocking, who spent two decades with the company across multiple periods, apparently shared his departure during a team gathering earlier this week. During his time at Ubisoft, Hocking…
This week, Canadian authorities called OpenAI executives to Ottawa to discuss safety issues surrounding ChatGPT. At the heart of the officials' worries was the company's failure to alert regulators after suspending an account tied to an individual suspected of carrying out a mass shooting in British Columbia earlier this month.
Microsoft is launching 1440p resolution support for game streaming directly on Xbox consoles. This streaming capability represents a major advantage for Game Pass members, and beginning in 2025, it will extend to titles that users have purchased separately from the core Game Pass catalog. The upgraded streaming with increased bitrate…
At the MWC 2026 event, Tecno introduced an innovative modular smartphone prototype that stands out for its slim profile. Unlike typical modular designs that tend to be cumbersome from the start and even more so after adding extras, this model's core unit measures only 4.9 millimeters in thickness—slimmer than a…
Rising prices for PC parts are surging due to massive demand from AI data center expansions against constrained availability. HP reports that this pressure is intensely affecting computer memory, where RAM now represents 35% of the total expense for a complete unit. During the recent earnings discussion, HP's finance chief…
An emerging online prediction platform, Kalshi, has barred a video editor from YouTube creator MrBeast's team due to insider trading activities, according to NPR. The suspension lasts two years, and the individual must pay a penalty equivalent to five times the value of his original bet. Identified as Artem Kaptur,…