Thief designer Randy Smith Evergreen argues the graphics arms race should have ended with Alan Wake in 2010, citing diminishing returns and excessive costs.
A new first-person shooter, Wardogs, has sold over 1 million copies on Steam Early Access launch day, becoming the fourth-most played game on the platform.
Microsoft introduced a framework to ensure safe, age-appropriate AI participation for young people, emphasizing privacy, protection, and opportunity without trade-offs.
Amazon OpenSearch Serverless is now integrated with Vercel’s v0 platform, enabling developers to build and deploy full-stack search and AI applications using natural language prompts without managing infrastructure.
Microsoft outlines governance tools in Foundry to track, limit, and attribute AI agent costs, bridging operational controls with financial oversight for enterprise estates.
Vercel now promotes FastAPI frontends and static files to its CDN at build time, serving them directly without invoking functions unless routes or middleware require runtime checks.
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith outlined plans to expand higher education participation and strengthen local economic ties during a speech to Universities UK.
Xbox’s Free Play Days offers six free-to-play games this weekend, with two accessible to non-subscribers and four available to all Game Pass members through September 13.
Skild AI’s new S1 robot model learns complex tasks from a single video demonstration using NVIDIA’s AI tools, enabling rapid adaptation without retraining and improving success rates in industrial settings.
Ubisoft is testing a tool to let Steam players access Connect features without installing the launcher, starting with Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.
NVIDIA’s AI platform powers global robotaxi fleets by integrating training, simulation and in-vehicle computing to scale autonomous driving safely and reliably.
Android users can now securely transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers without exporting unencrypted files, simplifying provider changes while maintaining data control.
Google has released a Windows desktop app for its Gemini AI assistant, enabling quick access via keyboard shortcuts and background task handling without disrupting workflows.
Hyundai Motor Group will host the HMG Tech Talent Forum 2026 in Silicon Valley to recruit global tech professionals for Physical AI and robotics initiatives, featuring keynotes and interactive sessions.
Salesforce partners with FIDE as Title Sponsor and AI provider, integrating Agentforce 360 tools to modernize chess rankings, fan engagement, and event operations globally.
A tribunal hearing begins today in Glasgow over the 2025 firings of 31 Rockstar employees, with the union alleging union busting and unfair dismissals tied to GTA 6 leaks.
Welcount leverages Microsoft Azure and AI to help newcomers in Europe access financial services, addressing gaps in traditional systems with support from Microsoft for Startups.
Four nations urge Iran to restore full cooperation with the IAEA after a year of non-compliance with nuclear safeguards, citing blocked inspections and unresolved access issues.
The UK told the UN Security Council that Iran’s nuclear escalation and non-compliance require full implementation of existing sanctions and IAEA access to verify its programme.
Forza Horizon 6 introduces the British Automotive Dealership near Horizon Stadium during the British Automotive series, offering discounted British cars and exclusive vehicles.
The Koorui G2741L offers a budget-friendly 4K dual-mode monitor with a 160 Hz refresh rate, balancing performance and price while acknowledging OLED competition.
Forza Horizon 6 introduces the Ito region Treasure Hunt, offering Season progress points for two cars by locating a chest near Ito Airfield.
The UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury reaffirmed the government’s commitment to private capital as a driver of growth, innovation, and job creation, positioning the sector as central to the UK’s economic future.
BMW M and BMW Motorrad unveil nine limited-edition models to celebrate the Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary in 2027, blending motorsport technology with road-legal performance.
OpenAI introduces a Data agent in ChatGPT Work to let employees analyze company data via natural language, build dashboards, and share insights without writing queries or learning new tools.
AI coding tools now autonomously act as users, altering systems and accessing business data, exposing enterprises to new cybersecurity risks that traditional defenses cannot address.
Finalmouse asserts its Starlight X mouse achieves the fastest click latency ever measured in a consumer device, surpassing rivals like Logitech’s Superstrike and Razer’s Viper V4 Pro.
Databricks enhances Lakebase Postgres compute cache by increasing shared buffers to 75% of DRAM on fixed-size computes, improving performance and reducing memory overhead.
A free app called DLSS 5 NeuralScreen lets users apply DLSS 5 neural rendering to their entire desktop, including videos and photos, with support for RTX 30-series cards and above.
Saber Interactive’s CCO Tim Willits denies replacing any staff with AI, calling CEO Matthew Karch’s remarks sarcasm amid a public dispute over a writer’s departure.