WildforTech Nintendo has teamed up with Dark Souls and Elden Ring creator FromSoftware on The Duskbloods, a gothic vampire-themed multiplayer exclusive for the Switch 2. Early hands-on impressions suggest the hardcore, challenging title could become a landmark release for the new console.
Y Combinator-backed Apollo Atomics is working to dramatically cut nuclear energy costs by redesigning and miniaturizing a critical but often overlooked reactor component. The startup claims its approach could make nuclear-generated electricity cheaper than natural gas, potentially reshaping the economics of clean energy.
Alation, a prominent company specializing in data intelligence and AI-driven data cataloging, has acknowledged that attackers gained unauthorized access to its internal systems this week. The company is currently investigating the scope and impact of the breach, raising concerns about the security of sensitive enterprise data assets.
Andreessen Horowitz believes founders who straddle two cultures — their home country and Silicon Valley — hold a unique edge in the AI era. The firm's Borderless Founder initiative formalizes support for immigrant and international entrepreneurs, arguing their dual perspective drives meaningful innovation.
U.S. authorities warn that cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence to exploit security flaws in Siemens industrial control systems deployed at water treatment facilities nationwide, raising fresh alarms about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to increasingly sophisticated, AI-assisted attacks.
Meta has launched a dedicated Mac application for its AI assistant that introduces voice-driven interaction with other apps on your computer. The feature is powered by Meta's own Muse Spark language model, signaling the company's ambition to embed its AI more deeply into everyday desktop computing workflows.
LG Display has introduced a next-generation OLED manufacturing technique called FLiPP that does away with the fine metal mask traditionally used in panel production. The result is displays that are brighter, more power-efficient, longer-lasting, and potentially manufacturable at virtually any size.
Samsung has announced a Galaxy-focused hardware event scheduled for August 27, where the company is expected to unveil a new member of its S26 smartphone family. The announcement signals Samsung is expanding its flagship lineup ahead of the traditional fall product cycle.
NASA has abandoned plans to send a rescue mission to its Swift gamma-ray observatory, a space telescope that has been studying high-energy cosmic events since 2004. Without intervention, the aging spacecraft is expected to fall back into Earth's atmosphere sometime later in 2025, effectively ending a two-decade scientific legacy.
Stripe's acquisition of OpenRouter — a platform that directs AI queries across multiple models — is being spun as a philosophical bet on transformative AI, but the real motivation is decidedly more commercial: securing a stronger foothold in the booming market for AI infrastructure and developer tooling.
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ is launching its online multiplayer update on November 19, the same day Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to drop. The scheduling clash puts an indie roguelike darling in direct competition with one of the most anticipated game releases in history.
Chinese drone maker Zero Zero Robotics is attempting to sidestep a US federal ban on foreign drones by marketing its new $750 Versa device as a handheld camera stabilizer rather than a drone — with propellers sold as optional, snap-on accessories. Whether regulators will accept that distinction remains to be seen.
Waymo has opened its new Ojai robotaxi service to all riders across three cities, marking a pivotal step in the autonomous vehicle company's strategy to scale operations more broadly and move closer to sustainable profitability through a more cost-efficient vehicle platform.
OpenAI is rolling out enhanced privacy safeguards for business customers, positioning itself against rival Anthropic in a growing contest over enterprise data protection. As AI adoption accelerates in corporate environments, both companies are competing to win trust by offering stronger guarantees around how sensitive customer information is handled.
Amazon is pushing to bring its Prime Air drone delivery program to 500 American neighborhoods by the close of 2026, a major scaling effort that signals growing confidence in autonomous aerial logistics — though expanded coverage is prompting fresh debate about noise, privacy, and airspace safety for residents.
The head of AI coding startup Cognition has pushed back against reports claiming SpaceX sought to acquire the company. The denial comes amid growing interest from SpaceX in AI development tools, having recently snapped up Cursor as part of a broader push into enterprise artificial intelligence.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick is back in the spotlight, criticizing venture capitalists after securing $1.7 billion for his latest robotics venture, Atoms. He claims only around one percent of VCs actually provide meaningful value to founders, reigniting long-standing tensions between entrepreneurs and their financial backers.
A set of eight instructional videos for Valve's upcoming Steam Frame headset have surfaced online before any official announcement, offering practical guidance on fitting and using the device while also giving the public its first real glimpse at how the hardware is meant to be worn.
Waymo has opened up its autonomous minivan service, dubbed Ojai, to all riders across San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Previously limited to select users, the full public rollout marks a significant expansion of driverless vehicle access in three of the country's largest metro areas.
Polaroid and Pokémon have teamed up to release three co-branded instant cameras, offering fan-friendly redesigns of the existing Polaroid Now and Polaroid Go models. The collaboration blends nostalgic instant photography with one of the world's most beloved gaming and media franchises, targeting collectors and casual photographers alike.