Nintendo Switch 2 sold about 3.78 million units in Japan in 2025, comprising over half of all home console sales and helping boost the domestic market.
Major news publishers are joining collaborative investigations and pilot programs with AI/search platforms to address the impact of zero-click search results, which reduce click-through and threaten traditional referral traffic.
The UK plans a public consultation on whether social media should be restricted for under-16s, opening a national debate on child safety, mental health, and digital responsibility.
Earth is currently experiencing a strong solar radiation storm, the strongest since 2003. This has resulted in spectacular northern lights, raising concerns about possible disruptions to technology and communications systems.
A reflective look at what intimate or suggestive exchanges with Grok reveal about AI, boundaries, and human curiosity in an era of increasingly personal technology.
An early-morning explosion at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh office, reportedly from a boiler malfunction, caused structural damage but no injuries. The studio says it remains operational.
Games Workshop is offering a promotional Daemonsmith miniature to customers who shop at official Warhammer stores, celebrating Hashut and the Chaos Dwarfs through a limited in-store reward.
A wave of cooperative games arriving in 2026 promises shared worlds, story-driven teamwork, and accessible design, highlighting how modern games are embracing collaboration over competition.
Qualcomm is rumoured to expand its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup with a “Pro” variant for ultra-premium smartphones in 2026, offering potential enhancements in performance and memory.
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 will take place on January 22, with livestreams at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT, featuring gameplay and insights on Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
Google may expand Pixel 10’s Magic Cue feature to include Google Wallet and Google Tasks support, hinting at smarter, context-aware information and reminders.
Microsoft is testing ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming, letting some users stream games with ads and limits. Critics suggest the idea lacks bold new innovation.
Xbox may introduce free ad‑supported access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, fulfilling a widely requested feature while sparking discussion over the trade‑off of advertising in streamed gameplay.
Rumors say Rockstar Games may have granted a terminally ill fan early access to Grand Theft Auto VI after a relative’s heartfelt appeal — a gesture blending compassion with gaming culture.
Highguard, the hero shooter featured last at The Game Awards 2025, reportedly didn’t pay for that finale spot; organizers selected it, and the unexpected placement sparked widespread online backlash.
Xbox Cloud Gaming appears poised to launch an ad-supported access tier this year, letting players stream titles without Game Pass and offering hour-limited sessions in exchange for ads.
Canada’s move to allow Chinese-made EVs reshapes its auto market, positioning Tesla as an early beneficiary thanks to its China production base and established Canadian presence.
After a security update caused Windows 11 devices to malfunction during shutdown, Microsoft quickly released a fix. The incident highlights the fragility of technology and the balance between innovation and reliability.
A reflective look at Amazon’s current listing for the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet 151 Booster Bundle, comparing it to broader market prices and what this means for collectors.
Cybersecurity researchers reveal a new “CrashFix” attack where a fake browser extension disguised as uBlock Origin causes browser crashes and tricks users into executing commands that install ModeloRAT malware.
Apple and Google announced a multi-year collaboration where Google’s Gemini models will form the foundation of future Apple Intelligence features, including an enhanced Siri; analysts frame it as strategic partnership, not defeat.
Mandiant released rainbow tables that can crack Net-NTLMv1 passwords in under 12 hours using inexpensive hardware, highlighting the urgency of retiring this insecure legacy protocol.
Google now lets Gmail users change their primary email address while keeping data intact, prompting many to consider updating outdated or compromised addresses.
Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update introduced a bug that prevented some PCs from shutting down, prompting emergency fixes to restore normal power‑off behaviour.