Miami Beach commissioners narrowly approved a $3 million Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing deal after debate over the game’s violent themes, with opponents citing concerns over crime messaging and tourism image.
AWS has expanded its memory-optimized EC2 X2idn instances to the Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Region, targeting memory-intensive workloads with improved performance and SAP certification.
Health plans struggle to explain why financial metrics like MLR shift. AI can now uncover root causes by integrating payer-specific data and business context, enabling faster, more informed decisions.
Amazon SageMaker HyperPod introduces model caching to reduce inference cold starts by pre-loading model weights and container images, cutting scale-out times by up to 60% for large models.
Salesforce integrates real-time data visualization into Slack, allowing teams to create interactive dashboards and reports directly within conversations without leaving the platform.
Valheim 1.0 players who used cheats can now opt into achievements via a new devcommand, restoring access to locked trophies for Steam users.
AWS Lambda now allows explicit control over direct read configurations for Amazon S3 Files, enabling optimized throughput or latency based on application needs without additional cost.
ASUS unveiled AI-enhanced ProArt creator tools at IBC 2026, including laptops, monitors, and workstations designed to accelerate AI-driven content workflows from concept to delivery.
Shroom and Gloom blends exploration and combat in a roguelike deckbuilder where players navigate fungal dungeons using two distinct decks, each with strategic constraints.
English Whisky has been granted protected Geographical Indication status, formally recognising it as a distinct whisky category alongside Scotch, Welsh and Irish whiskies.
Framework has canceled its custom ultra-low-profile keyboard module for the Laptop 16 after three years of development, citing unsustainable costs and manufacturing challenges.
Sony reportedly canceled Hideo Kojima’s next game, Physint, due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and concerns over exclusivity and revenue expectations.
Apple announced pre-order availability for iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, Mac mini, and Mac Studio, with in-store availability starting September 18 and 22.
Cognition integrates GPT‑6 Astra into Devin to automate software testing and code review, aiming to reduce manual inspection and speed up bug fixes.
Video game industry unions have rapidly expanded globally, securing pay rises, AI protections, and better conditions amid industry layoffs and remote-work disputes.
The ESA’s 2026 Space Environment Report reveals worsening orbital debris risks, with rapid satellite growth and fragmentation outpacing mitigation efforts, accelerating the Kessler syndrome timeline.
BlizzCon 2026 will take place September 12–13 in Anaheim, featuring announcements across Blizzard franchises including World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo.
Corsair has released 3D printable files for a simple cube designed to hold six fans on each face, originally teased as an April Fools joke but now available for public download.
Rockstar’s parent company revealed in court filings that an employee passed internal union Discord discussions to management for over two years, aiding the dismissal of 34 staff accused of misconduct.
MercurySteam’s social media posts and emoji hints confirm the studio is developing Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, set for a January 2027 release.
Amazon Bedrock Managed Knowledge Base now supports TwelveLabs Marengo 3.0 for multimodal embeddings, enabling direct video, audio, and image search without transcription reliance.
Spotify integrates Genius’ Open Mic and Verified video series, offering users exclusive lyric breakdowns and live performances directly on its platform.
High-end graphics card sales surged despite rising prices, defying expectations, with 12.5 million units shipped last quarter.
A former Blizzard developer introduced the Kun-Zhi Engine, an AI-first game engine powering the unreleased title Em-8er, claiming 93x faster development than Unreal and backing from AMD and Razer.
Stephen King praised Amazon’s upcoming Carrie miniseries, calling it brilliant and noting its sharp commentary on social media, while Mike Flanagan leads the modernized adaptation set to premiere October 7.
U.S. banking regulators proposed updated third-party risk management guidance and issued a statement on community bank core service providers, seeking public comment on both documents.
Wardogs, a new multiplayer FPS, subverts expectations by rewarding pacifist logistics roles over combat, offering lucrative ride-share profits in a chaotic warzone.
The UK Government has acquired ten new works by eight artists from Yorkshire and the East of England for the Government Art Collection, to be displayed in embassies and government buildings worldwide as part of the Art...
A passenger train narrowly avoided collision with a telehandler at a user-worked crossing in North Yorkshire after the vehicle driver followed crossing procedures.
Ground investigations along Ventnor’s coastline begin mid-September to assess erosion risks and inform coastal defence plans, with temporary access restrictions planned.