Bandai Namco and Media.Vision have announced a large-scale expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, scheduled for release in 2027. The update will partially incorporate results from the recent Digimon Referendum, where fans voted for their favorite creatures to feature in future titles.
Reddit is exploring new methods to verify that users are human, potentially utilizing biometric solutions like Face ID and Touch ID. CEO Steve Huffman emphasized the need to combat rising bot activity while attempting to preserve the platform's tradition of user anonymity.
Mia Heller, an 18-year-old student, has invented a low-cost water filtration system using ferrofluid to remove microplastics without replaceable membranes. The device won an award at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for its efficiency in recycling the magnetic oil and filtering contaminants.
Two senior Microsoft executives, Lori Wright and Haiyan Zhang, have announced their departure from the company after more than a decade of service. While Wright's next steps remain undisclosed, Zhang confirmed she is joining Netflix's gaming team.
Nvidia has responded to skepticism surrounding DLSS 5, explaining that the AI analyzes frames to enhance lighting rather than reconstructing scene geometry. Early testing reveals visual inconsistencies in titles like Starfield, raising questions about training data and developer awareness.
The developers behind Crimson Desert have announced that the open-world action game has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The team expressed gratitude to the community and pledged to implement improvements based on player feedback.
Walmart has obtained patents for AI-driven markdown and demand forecasting systems, sparking debate over the future of retail pricing. While the retailer denies pursuing surge pricing models, lawmakers in several states are advancing legislation to ban dynamic pricing practices in the grocery sector.
A federal jury in San Francisco has ruled that Elon Musk attempted to manipulate Twitter's stock price through misleading statements during the 2022 acquisition process. The verdict favors shareholders and could result in damages estimated at $2.6 billion.
Microsoft has formally acknowledged widespread user dissatisfaction with Windows 11, pledging a series of comprehensive updates. The planned changes target key areas of complaint including taskbar customization, intrusive AI features, and system performance.
Reports from Japan indicate Nintendo plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in Europe featuring user-replaceable batteries. This design change aims to comply with the EU's upcoming 'right to repair' legislation, potentially reducing e-waste and repair costs for consumers.
Pearl Abyss's open-world action game *Crimson Desert* achieved a peak of over 239,000 concurrent players on Steam, securing a top-three spot on the platform. However, the launch success is tempered by a mixed user review score, with players heavily criticizing the game's sluggish controls and unintuitive input mechanics.
The FCC has approved Nexstar's purchase of Tegna, granting a waiver that allows the merged entity to exceed the national 39% TV station ownership cap. The decision follows political pressure from the Trump administration and faces immediate legal challenges from state attorneys general.
Microsoft has updated the Clipchamp video editor in Windows 11 to mandate OneDrive storage for active projects. Users saving files locally will now find their projects converted to uneditable archives, forcing a shift toward cloud-based workflows.
A comprehensive survey of games industry professionals indicates that nearly 90% believe generative AI use should be declared on digital storefronts. The findings also expose a significant disconnect between current platform policies and developer desires for transparency, alongside generally negative sentiments regarding AI in creative development.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna admitted that capacitive touch buttons are 50% cheaper to manufacture than physical ones, prompting a return to traditional controls. The automaker is offering retrofits for existing models and prioritizing physical switches in upcoming vehicles.
