Across the United States, citizens are dismantling Flock surveillance cameras in protest against the license plate readers' potential use in federal immigration enforcement. The vandalism highlights growing tensions between public privacy advocates and surveillance technology firms.
German developer Gamexcite and publisher Daedalic Entertainment have announced that their latest release, *Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown*, has sold over 100,000 copies in its first four days on the market. This sales figure represents the most successful launch in Daedalic's 20-year history.
The insatiable hardware appetite of the artificial intelligence sector is causing severe supply chain bottlenecks, with enterprise hard drive lead times stretching over two years. As AI firms pivot to QLC SSDs, industry experts warn of impending shortages and rising costs for consumer hardware.
Nintendo has announced a new Treehouse: Live presentation scheduled for February 24, focusing on gameplay for upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 titles. The 80-minute stream will provide an in-depth look at Super Mario Bros Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the new adventure game, Pokémon Pokopia.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly dismissed claims regarding the excessive water consumption of AI models as inaccurate. He argued that the energy efficiency of artificial intelligence is favorable when compared to the biological costs of raising and educating a human being.
A disinformation detection firm has uncovered a sophisticated network of over 18,000 bots designed to artificially amplify Nicki Minaj’s political commentary. The report highlights how this inauthentic activity manipulated social media algorithms to boost her reach during a pivot toward conservative advocacy.
SEGA is winding down support for the highly regarded 2013 mobile remasters of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Players will lose access to online leaderboards and multiplayer features, prompting fans to download the titles before a potential full delisting.
A massive data breach at Conduent Business Services has compromised the sensitive personal and medical information of over 10 million individuals, potentially making it the largest such incident in U.S. history. The cyberattack allowed unauthorized access to data for nearly three months before being discovered, affecting clients across multiple states.
Xbox President Sarah Bond has announced her resignation from Microsoft, following the news that Phil Spencer is being replaced by Asha Sharma. Bond, who spent eight years with the company, will stay on as a special advisor to assist with the executive transition.
Major storage manufacturers Seagate and Western Digital have confirmed that their production capacity is fully booked through 2026 due to massive orders from AI hyperscalers. This supply squeeze is expected to severely impact mid-sized enterprises and general-purpose server markets, extending to shortages in other components like DRAM and NAND flash.
Proteus Interactive has opened playtest sign-ups for their upcoming title, Roll The Bones. The game introduces a unique combat system where players utilize customizable spell-dice to navigate dangerous dungeons.
Freehold Games' 'Caves of Qud' offers a unique take on the roguelike RPG genre through deep mechanical interactivity and emergent storytelling. A central mechanic, the 'water ritual,' transforms the game's scarce resources into a system for building profound social bonds and driving narrative.
Local authorities in New Brunswick, New Jersey, have officially blocked the construction of a proposed data center on a 22-acre redevelopment site. Following significant community opposition, the City Council voted to amend zoning laws, designating the land for a public park instead.
An Amazon Ring commercial during the Super Bowl ignited a debate over privacy, leading the company to scrap a partnership with surveillance provider Flock Safety. The incident underscores increasing public resistance to the normalization of mass surveillance technologies and data sharing with law enforcement.
Chris Stockman, design director of the original Saints Row, believes the series is finished after Embracer Group ignored his proposal for a 1970s-set prequel. The creator expressed frustration that the IP holder seems unable to utilize the franchise following the poorly received 2022 reboot.
