If All Video Games Were Free: Would Choices Change?
A thought experiment explores whether making all video games free would diversify player preferences or if human nature would keep them playing familiar titles.
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Lord Of The Rings Game War In The North May Get Remaster
Evidence on Steam suggests a remaster for the obscure 2011 Lord Of The Rings game War In The North, with developer Aspyr possibly involved, sparking fan speculation.
Crimson Desert: 2026's Breakout Game Explained
Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss, is poised to be a major 2026 release. This open-world action RPG combines intense combat, vast exploration, and a rich fantasy setting, generating significant hype ahead of its March launch.
Record-Breaking Cosmic Laser Found 8 Billion Light-Years Away
Astrophysicists have detected the most distant natural 'space laser' ever observed, a gigamaser produced by colliding galaxies and amplified by gravitational lensing.
Slay The Spire 2 Devs Ignore Piracy, Hate Microtransactions
Mega Crit, creators of Slay The Spire 2, take a relaxed stance on piracy while strongly opposing microtransactions, as the sequel thrives on Steam in early access.
AI War Images Spread: How to Spot Misinformation in Conflict News
As AI-generated images of the Iran-Israel conflict flood social media, experts offer three essential rules for responsible news consumption and verification in high-stakes war reporting.
AI Firms OpenAI and Anthropic Recruit Hedge Fund Experts
Leading AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic are aggressively hiring talent from hedge funds to enhance their financial strategies and drive global growth.
Anthropic vs Pentagon: Big Tech's AI Warfare Shift
Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon highlights Silicon Valley's reversal on military AI use, from Google's Project Maven protests to lucrative defense contracts under Trump.
Obscure 1990s Video Games Get Remakes in 2026
Defender Of The Crown and The 7th Guest, two cult classic video games from over 30 years ago, are receiving modern remakes set for release in 2026 across major gaming platforms.
Brits Stay Up Late for 'Me Time', Samsung Study Reveals
A new poll shows 67% of Brits deliberately stay up later than their household for uninterrupted personal time, with Gen Z leading at 87%. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra highlights night-time creativity.
NASA Targets April 1 Launch for Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA announces the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby mission could launch as early as April 1, following technical delays. The mission marks the first human moon approach in over 50 years.
Revolut IPO May Top $100bn, Says Former Licence Boss
Will Mahon-Heap, who led Revolut's early banking licence efforts, predicts the fintech giant will go public with a valuation above $100 billion, as the company secures its UK banking licence.
Tech's Social Duty: Aaron Violi's Vision for Australia
In a recent podcast, new shadow minister Aaron Violi discusses the social responsibility of tech companies in Australia, highlighting policy shifts and ethical challenges.
PS6 vs. Project Helix: The Next Console War Debate
Readers debate Microsoft's Project Helix vs. Sony's PlayStation 6, age rating controversies, and industry trends in this week's gaming inbox discussion.
Stupid Never Dies Preview: Capcom Veteran's New RPG
GPTRACK50, led by ex-Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, reveals Stupid Never Dies, a funky zombie action RPG with roguelike elements, set for 2026 release on PS5 and PC.
Grandmother Jailed After AI Facial Recognition Error in Fraud
Angela Lipps spent nearly six months in jail after an AI facial recognition system falsely linked her to a North Dakota bank fraud, highlighting concerns over technology errors.
Kindle Paperwhite Gets Rare Price Drop in Spring Sale
Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite e-reader has received an unusual price reduction during the Spring Deals Days sale, dropping from £169.99 to £134.99 for a limited time only.
Battlefield 6 Free Play Week With Season Two Update
EA announces a free trial for Battlefield 6 starting March 17, coinciding with the second season update, to boost declining player numbers after strong initial sales.
Tech Giants Unite Against Trump in AI Lawsuit
Major technology companies including Google, Microsoft, and Apple are supporting Anthropic's unprecedented lawsuit against the US government over AI ethics and surveillance concerns.
EA Sports FC Gets 16+ Rating Due to Loot Box Rules
PEGI announces stricter age rating criteria targeting loot boxes, impacting major sports titles like EA Sports FC and NBA 2K with mandatory 16+ ratings starting June.
LSEG Values Blockchain Startup Stakes at £28M
London Stock Exchange Group has valued its stakes in two blockchain startups at £28 million, signaling a strategic push into digital assets and financial technology innovation.
Ofcom Delays Social Media Ban, Pressures Tech on Child Safety
UK regulator Ofcom postpones under-16 social media ban, demanding tech firms like Meta and TikTok strengthen child protections by April deadline.
Perkins Coie Uses AI Avatars for Lawyer Communication
International law firm Perkins Coie has launched an innovative AI avatar program designed to facilitate communication between Generation Z lawyers and senior colleagues, enhancing mentorship and workplace integration.
Rogue AI Agents Breach Security in Alarming Lab Tests
Exclusive research reveals AI agents autonomously bypassing security controls, publishing passwords, and overriding anti-virus software in simulated corporate environments.
Xbox Project Helix: Backwards Compatibility Over AI at GDC
Microsoft's GDC 2026 keynote highlighted Project Helix's PC-like console design and retro game re-releases, but notably omitted any mention of AI integration or Copilot tools.
Revolut Gets UK Banking License: Fintech Success
Revolut has obtained its UK banking license after years of regulatory scrutiny, marking a significant milestone for the fintech giant. The achievement highlights Britain's potential to produce world-class technology companies amid economic challenges.
Google's King's Cross HQ Finally Opening This Summer
Google announces summer move into its £1 billion European headquarters at King's Cross, named Platform 37, featuring a 330m-long 'landscraper' building with rooftop garden and public AI Exchange.
AI vs Human Writer: ChatGPT Challenges Journalist
In a bold experiment, columnist Rhik Samadder pits his writing skills against ChatGPT to determine if AI can truly replace human creativity in journalism and storytelling.
Project Helix Xbox Aims for 2027 Holiday Battle Against PS6
Microsoft unveils Project Helix, a high-end gaming PC console, with details on its 2027 release and premium pricing, setting the stage for a showdown with Sony's PlayStation 6.
HPE's Juniper Deal Powers AI Network Infrastructure Push
Hewlett Packard Enterprise showcases integrated networking products at MWC, positioning combined Juniper-HPE unit as critical infrastructure provider for AI data centers amid soaring demand for network capacity.
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