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Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans
Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry.
Will there actually be any such thing as a Project Helix "native" game? | Opinion
Microsoft's decision to go ahead with its GDC keynote this week, at which it began the dance-of-the-seven-veils process of lifting the wraps on its next-generation console hardware, was somewhat surprising. When the leadership of the Xbox division was reshuffled a few weeks ago, there was an implication that this would signal strategic changes as well, especially around the positioning and role of the Xbox console in the wider gaming strategy – changes which are unlikely to have even been finalised yet, much less reflected in the GDC presentation.
Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss
Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam
The FBI believes a series of video games published on Steam in the last two years were embedded with malware by the same hacker.
Larry Hryb joins Commodore International Corporation as community development consultant
Larry Hryb has been appointed community development consultant at Commodore International Corporation.
Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games
The latest report from data firm Newzoo shows that there is little overlap between players of Roblox and Minecraft and players of more traditional AAA hits.
Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertz’s Laundry Chair
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming
Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.
Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset
The launch comes just two years after a major reboot at Hyundai-owned Motional. The service will start with a safety monitor, which Motional hopes to remove by year's end.
Google's AI Search Results Love to Refer You Back to Google
The company's generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.
China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in 12 categories
The 2026 BAFTA Awards nominations have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 receiving 12 nominations, including Best Game.
Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True
From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom's biggest casualties.
Logitech K98M Wireless Keyboard Review: Great for Productivity
After a series of great low-profile keyboards, the iconic peripherals brand has finally figured out a wireless mechanical model.
Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds
Sony's latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I've ever heard from wireless earbuds.
6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of vehicles, devices, and people.
The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly
Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.
Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans
Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.