Riot Games is implementing a new BIOS update requirement for some Valorant players to patch a serious UEFI vulnerability. The move targets high-level competitive play but could signal a tougher future for anti-cheat measures on older hardware. Players on affected ASRock, Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI mothe
A new report reveals a surprising trend in Google’s AI hiring. One in five new AI software engineers hired in 2025 were former employees returning to the company.
Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, is merging with fusion startup TAE Technologies. The plan is to break ground on a utility-scale fusion power plant by 2026 and generate electricity by 2031. Experts say the timeline is incredibly ambitious given the massive scientific and engineering
Mozilla’s new CEO is bringing AI to Firefox, but promises it will always be an optional feature users can disable. This comes as the browser’s market share stagnates around 2.5% and after the company laid off 30% of its staff in 2024.
A recently launched Starlink satellite has suffered a catastrophic failure, venting its propulsion tank and scattering debris in low Earth orbit. The event intensifies the debate over the risks posed by massive satellite networks like SpaceX’s.
Xbox is sitting out the 2025 year-in-review trend, with no “Wrapped” style recap for players. According to reports, Microsoft is reallocating resources to prepare for a massive 2026 filled with major brand anniversaries.
A new technology for destroying toxic “forever chemicals” has passed a major commercial test. The system treated over 170,000 gallons of industrial wastewater, eliminating PFAS with greater than 99.99% efficiency.
The alternative app marketplace AltStore PAL is now available in Japan, arriving just one day after Apple enabled the feature. It offers apps like the Delta game emulator through a Patreon-supported model, bypassing Apple’s traditional content rules.
OpenAI is officially opening its ChatGPT platform to third-party developers with a new app directory. This follows major integrations from companies like Expedia and Canva announced back in October. It’s a clear play to build an ecosystem that keeps users inside ChatGPT.
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into Instacart’s pricing practices following a report that found the company’s AI tool was charging some customers significantly more. Instacart claims the tests were randomized and not based on personal data, but the language around its “Ever
