Polyarc, the studio behind the VR platformer series Moss, announced its closure after 12 years, citing the end of active development and staff layoffs.
AWS Elemental MediaLive introduces Video Aligned Locking to synchronize video pipelines without source timecode, simplifying frame-accurate stream alignment for digital workflows.
Saber Interactive’s CCO Tim Willits says the company has shifted all game development outside North America, citing unsustainable costs and global talent access.
New Zealand will invest $835,000 from the International Visitor Levy to upgrade Kaikōura’s visitor infrastructure and enhance the cruise arrival experience.
A modder has added 235 destructible Flock surveillance cameras to GTA 5, allowing players to destroy them for cash and snapshots, while mimicking real-world surveillance overreach.
Reviews of Insomniac’s Wolverine for PlayStation 5 describe a game that excels in character and story but falls short in gameplay depth and variety, leaving critics underwhelmed by its repetitive combat and linear...
An OpenAI developer shut down an AI-coded RuneScape clone after Jagex issued a cease-and-desist, following community backlash over its similarities to Old School RuneScape.
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism at the UN Security Council, marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks and highlighting ongoing counter-terrorism efforts globally.
Streaming platforms add new titles this weekend, including Disney’s live-action Moana and James Gunn’s Supergirl, alongside fresh VOD and theatrical releases.
Streaming services debut new seasons of DC’s Krypto Saves the Day, Netflix’s Made in Korea and Crew Girl, and BBC’s Call the Midwife on September 11–13.
Health New Zealand exceeded the Government’s target for additional diagnostic procedures, reducing waitlists by 21% despite rising demand, with improvements across CT, MRI, colonoscopy, and cardiac services.
The UK backed a short extension of UN sanctions on Sudan to allow further negotiations on aligning measures with the evolving conflict and protecting civilians amid ongoing violence.
Nightdive Studios confirms *Thief Remastered* will include a new campaign, *The Tarnished Mirror*, revealed after a Steam achievements leak.
Roblox will allow creators to export their games as standalone apps for PC, consoles, and mobile, expanding beyond the platform’s ecosystem.
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.
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.
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.