Security researchers discovered blatant AI-generated ransomware published as a Visual Studio Code extension. The malicious software openly advertised its data encryption capabilities and was only removed after manual reporting. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI-powered threats and m
Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7070 with some practical File Explorer improvements. The update brings back people icons to show who modified shared files and makes Smart App Control easier to toggle. Several backend features are temporarily disabled for reliability testing.
Microsoft just dropped another Windows 11 Insider preview build with some notable interface improvements. The update adds numbered badges to Widget Board icons and lets users reorder their default dashboards more easily.
Nintendo has signaled that the Switch 2’s controversial $450 price tag should remain stable for the foreseeable future. The company believes it can maintain profitability through cost reductions in mass production. This comes as other consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S saw unprecedented
According to a new report, only 5% of AI pilot programs actually succeed in delivering measurable results. The failure rate is staggering, but the reasons are painfully familiar to anyone who’s lived through technology disruptions. It turns out you can’t plug tomorrow’s AI into yesterday’s broken sy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has committed the company to $1.4 trillion in compute spending over coming years, despite projected revenue of just $20 billion this year. According to experts, Altman faces no personal financial consequences if these massive deals collapse, since he holds no equity stake in th
Rockstar Games is facing protests outside its Edinburgh office after firing over 30 employees. The company claims they leaked secrets, but workers say they were targeted for union organizing. The controversy comes as GTA 6 faces another delay to November 2026.
According to internal documents, Meta estimates 10% of its revenue comes from scam advertising, totaling around $16 billion. The company reportedly ignores or incorrectly rejects over 96% of scam claims while only banning advertisers when 95% certain of fraud.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick is defending the company’s labor practices amid accusations of union busting at Rockstar Games. This comes as GTA 6 faces another delay and Rockstar fired dozens of employees for alleged policy violations.
Samsung might be working on a major facial recognition upgrade for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The rumored Polar ID system would use polarized light for more secure authentication. This could finally match Apple’s Face ID security level.
