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  • The tech industry is grappling with potential 'Tokenpocalypses' and exploring AI's integration into military applications, with discussions around the Trump administration possibly taking an equity stake in OpenAI and OpenAI itself working on a 'super app' and a major ChatGPT overhaul, while also introducing security features like Lockdown Mode.
  • Major automotive players like GM are making significant investments, such as a $900 million gamble on EV battery technology and facilities, as the industry navigates the future of electric vehicles.
  • Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with reports of severe data breaches, ransomware groups employing novel tactics like in-person hacks, and whistleblowers accusing companies like IBM of cover-ups, alongside warnings of worsening disclosure lags.
  • Apple's WWDC 2026 is anticipated to feature a significant revamp of Siri and updates to Apple Intelligence, signaling advancements in personal AI assistants and device integration.
  • The gaming landscape is seeing a wave of new releases and reboots across major franchises like Halo, Gears of War, and Persona, with some titles aiming for next-gen visuals and others launching on multiple platforms, while also seeing announcements for new indie titles and gameplay reveals.

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  • NASA will wear high-tech Prada long johns to the Moon 11 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Design, News, Science, Space, Tech

    We've seen Axiom Space and Prada's collaboration on the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Now the company has revealed the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment ( LCVG ) that astronauts will wear underneath it when Artemis IV returns humans to the Moon in 2028. The LCVG is the all-important base layer that will keep the crew cool and comfortable while inside the AxEMU and on spacewalks. Cold water is circulated through tubes embedded in the suit to whisk heat away from astronauts' bodies. And, should the primary system fail, there is a backup, unlike older cooling suits. The LCVG

  • The 7 biggest storylines from Summer Game Fest 2026 15 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Gaming, Report, Roundup

    The 2026 edition of Summer Game Fest just wrapped up, and it was surprisingly hectic. The nearly week-long event came at a challenging time for the games industry , and for the most part the big keynotes were used as a chance to show some strength through major announcements, while largely ignoring pesky details like hardware price hikes and the mess of the live-service space . Both Sony and Microsoft used their showcases as a way to confirm they're refocusing on tried-and-true strategies like exclusive games and single-player blockbusters. Meanwhile, every publisher in existence seemed to be avoiding going up

  • Persona 6 exists, and that’s all we know 15 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Gaming, News

    This year's Summer Game Fest turned out to be a good one for fans of Japanese RPGs. First, the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy was announced at SGF Live , and now we have the long-awaited return of the Persona series. Atlus confirmed Persona 6 exists with a brief teaser, but aside from implying a very dark tone, that's about all the video revealed. There's no release date or window, though the game will be coming to the PS5, Xbox, and PC whenever it does launch. Atlus describes the game as "a bold, new standalone story blending

  • Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console comes in translucent green 16 hours ago by Tom Warren
    Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, Xbox

    Microsoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th-anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design. "For the first time, we're bringing a translucent design to Xbox Series X, drawing inspiration from the original Xbox and OG Green so many players remember," explains Jason Ronald , VP of next generation. "The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design

  • Minecraft Dungeons 2 gets a September release date 16 hours ago by Jay Peters
    Entertainment, Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, Xbox

    Minecraft Dungeons 2 , a sequel to Microsoft's dungeon crawler spinoff Minecraft Dungeons , will be released on September 29th . The company originally revealed the game in a brief trailer in March , promising a fall 2026 release window. Here's how Microsoft described it at the time: Return to the world of Minecraft Dungeons in an all new action RPG adventure, brimming with high stakes encounters, thrilling challenges, and never before seen locations, as you set out to save a world in crisis. Will you and your allies prevail against the forces of evil and save the day once


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