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.
Communities across the U.S. are increasingly resisting the expansion of surveillance technology and AI infrastructure, leading to vandalism of license plate readers and protests at public hearings. Concurrently, gig economy workers are demanding unpaid wages, while safety concerns mount regarding Tesla's autonomous vehicle performance.
Tesla's dominance in the US electric vehicle sector is waning, marked by a 17% sales drop in January 2026 compared to the previous year. The decline is attributed to rising costs from expired tax credits and fierce competition, signaling a potential long-term shift in the market.
The developer behind the hit poker roguelike Balatro marks the game's second anniversary with a personal reflection on their path into game development. The story highlights a pivotal switch from engineering to computer science and the passion projects that fueled a lasting love for coding.
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox and Microsoft Gaming CEO, has announced he will retire in February 2026, concluding a 38-year tenure at the tech giant. Current Microsoft CoreAI president Asha Sharma is set to succeed him, marking a significant leadership transition for the gaming division.
Security researchers have exposed a vulnerability in Discord’s age verification partner, Persona, revealing that frontend code was left publicly accessible. The discovery has sparked major concerns over data privacy and the platform's ability to secure sensitive biometric information ahead of its 2026 rollout.
A recent FBI bulletin warns that hackers have stolen over $20 million through coordinated ATM jackpotting attacks in 2025. Criminals are combining physical access techniques with advanced malware to force cash machines to dispense money rapidly.
Indie game publisher Finji reports that TikTok's automated systems created unauthorized, offensive AI modifications to their advertisements without consent. Despite disabling AI features, the company discovered sexualized and racist depictions of their characters circulating on the platform. TikTok's support team has faced criticism for their handling of the incident, initially denying the issue before attributing it to a broader automated initiative.
