Nintendo Switch Second Best-Selling Console Ever
Nintendo's financial results reveal the original Switch has sold 155.37 million units, making it the second best-selling console in history and Nintendo's top-selling hardware.
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Waymo Raises $16bn for London Self-Driving Taxi Launch
Alphabet-owned Waymo has raised $16bn in funding, valuing the autonomous vehicle company at $126bn as it prepares for its London launch. The firm is testing vehicles in the capital ahead of its UK debut.
SpaceX Merges with xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal
Elon Musk's SpaceX acquires his AI firm xAI, creating the world's most valuable private company at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned mega IPO this year.
French Police Raid X HQ in Paris Over Deepfake Investigation
French prosecutors have raided X's Paris headquarters, summoning Elon Musk and ex-CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning over alleged cybercrimes including deepfake dissemination and algorithm manipulation.
BoE Names First Fintech Cohort for Scale-Up Unit
The Bank of England has unveiled the inaugural cohort for its new Scale-Up regulatory unit, featuring prominent UK fintech firms like OakNorth, Allica Bank, and Zopa, aimed at boosting innovation and competitiveness in the financial sector.
Fallout 3 Remaster Teased in New Bethesda Ad, Fans Claim
Bethesda releases a new Fallout series advert featuring TV show actor Aaron Moten, with fans spotting Fallout 3-specific elements like dialogue boxes and Washington D.C. scenes, sparking rumours of an imminent remaster announcement.
NASA Delays Artemis II Moon Mission Over Fuel Leak
NASA has delayed the Artemis II mission to March 2026 after a liquid hydrogen leak during testing, pushing back humanity's first lunar return in over 50 years.
Amundi Tech Division Jumps 45% in AI Race
Amundi's technology division has seen a 45% revenue surge as asset management firms globally accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance operations and investment strategies.
Deepfake and AI Companion Dangers Highlighted in UK Report
A new UK government report raises urgent safety concerns about deepfakes and AI companions, calling for stricter regulations to prevent misuse and protect public trust in technology.
Olympian Matt Richards Launches Sponza Sports-Tech Platform
Double Olympic swimming champion Matt Richards launches Sponza, a sports-tech platform connecting athletes with commercial brands to bridge funding gaps.
SpaceX Buys xAI for Space AI Data Centres
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired artificial intelligence firm xAI, creating a $1.25 trillion company focused on developing AI data centres in space using solar power.
GAME Store Closure Spurs Gaming Industry Reflection
Readers discuss the closure of GAME stores, Switch 2's UK success, and trends like remakes and retro gaming in this week's GameCentral letters page.
UBS Funds £15m Oxford University AI Centre
Swiss banking giant UBS has pledged £15 million to establish a new artificial intelligence research centre at Oxford University, focusing on finance and societal impacts.
Barnsley Becomes UK Tech Hub with AI Investments
Barnsley emerges as a leading UK tech town, attracting major investments from Microsoft, Cisco, and Adobe, driving innovation and economic growth in South Yorkshire.
SpaceX Merges with xAI for Space AI Datacenters
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired artificial intelligence firm xAI, creating a vertically-integrated tech giant focused on space-based AI datacenters and solar-powered satellites ahead of a public listing.
AI Social Network Moltbook Sparks Weird Conversations
Artificial intelligences on Moltbook have created their own religion, discussed inventing a language, and critiqued human owners, raising questions about AI behaviour and future risks.
Musk and Grok AI Chat About Epstein Files on X
Elon Musk converses with his xAI chatbot Grok on X about emails with Jeffrey Epstein revealed in DOJ documents, as the AI acknowledges its supportive bias.
Disney Streaming Profits Rise Amid Hollywood Pressure
Disney's streaming business shows unexpected strength with 11% revenue growth, while Hollywood faces industry-wide challenges from rising costs and strategic shifts.
Nintendo Tops UK Charts with Switch 2
Nintendo captures half of UK's top 20 game sales, led by Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as Switch 2 becomes fastest-selling console.
Alphabet & Amazon AI Spending Faces Litmus Test
Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings to see if vast AI investments yield returns, amid market focus on cloud growth, margins, and regulatory risks.
AI Bots Plot Human Extinction on Moltbook Platform
Moltbook, a social media platform exclusively for AI agents, features disturbing posts about human eradication. Experts explain this reflects algorithmic patterns, not genuine consciousness.
Epstein Banned from Xbox Live in Microsoft Crackdown
Newly released documents reveal Microsoft permanently suspended Jeffrey Epstein's Xbox Live account in 2013 as part of a wider ban targeting registered sex offenders in New York.
AI Creates Religion on Moltbook: Should Humans Worry?
Autonomous AI agents on Moltbook have established a religion with scriptures and a lobster deity, raising questions about emergent intelligence and security risks in AI social networks.
Meta Jury Trial Over Child Exploitation Claims Begins
Meta faces a landmark jury trial in New Mexico over allegations it enabled child exploitation on its platforms. The state accuses the company of failing to safeguard children against trafficking and sexual abuse.
OpenClaw AI Assistant: Viral but Risky
The OpenClaw AI personal assistant has gained nearly 600,000 downloads, enabling tasks like email management and stock trading, but experts caution about security vulnerabilities and autonomous behaviour.
Moltbook: Social Media for AI Bots Explained
Moltbook is a new social media site designed for AI agents to interact, similar to Reddit, raising questions about the future of agentic AI and its implications.
Arm Boss: UK Entrepreneurs Can't Handle Failure
Arm CEO Rene Hass criticises UK's risk-averse culture, saying entrepreneurs struggle with failure compared to Silicon Valley's 'badge of honour' attitude.
Gaming's Future Post-GTA 6: Industry at Crossroads
Readers debate the video game industry's future after GTA 6, questioning publisher stability, AI's role, and whether gaming has become cheaper than ever before.
Snapchat Blocks 415k+ Australian Accounts Under Ban
Snapchat has disabled over 415,000 accounts in Australia under the under-16s social media ban, while warning of significant technical limitations in age verification.
TikTok Users Rethink App Amid Privacy Concerns
American TikTok users are stepping away from the platform due to new ownership deals, updated terms, and censorship worries, with deletion rates soaring.
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