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134 stories from 49 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Acer's Project DualPlay Mini is a gaming handheld concept that can be docked into a keyboard netbook form factor, shown at IFA 2026. The device is designed to bridge the gap between handhelds and laptops.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, CNET, Engadget, PCWorld, Android Authority
#The Trump administration filed a statement of interest backing OpenAI in the New York Times' copyright lawsuit, supporting fair use for AI training.
Also covered by Wired, TechCrunch, The Guardian Tech, CNET, The Decoder
#OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, alleging that its ChatGPT chatbot induced the shooter to carry out the attack. The company maintains it prioritizes safety.
Also covered by The Verge, Bloomberg Technology, The Guardian Tech
#In separate interviews, SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha discusses the outlook for memory chip prices and the ongoing semiconductor supercycle, while Trumpf CTO Berthold Schmidt outlines the company's strategy and the chip industry's future.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Acer's Vero 16 laptop features removable port covers, a detachable external hinge, and a tool-free latch for easy access to internal components. The company emphasizes its commitment to repairability at IFA 2026.
#Napster, the former music-streaming platform, is betting on low-cost AI agents as its path back to success, with Microsoft's help to reinvent itself with agentic AI.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Delivery Hero's board voted to accept Uber's nearly $15 billion takeover offer, advancing the deal for the German delivery platform.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Quartz
#Nvidia partner GMI Cloud received commitments for more than double the loan amount it was seeking in a rare GPU-backed financing deal in Asia. The loan is tied to the sale of computing power from advanced chips, underscoring strong demand for AI infrastructure. The deal is one of the first such GPU-tied loans in the region.
#Asia's currency gauge has been on a two-month tear, but its strength belies a two-tier divide: currencies of technology-heavy exporters are roaring ahead and set to further outperform peers less cushioned against high oil prices.
#According to sources, Palo Alto Networks paid $500 million to acquire Console, a startup backed by Thrive Capital. The acquisition leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the leading startup in AI IT service automation.
#Bloomberg reports that job cuts in the Seattle area, driven by AI layoffs at Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, are hurting luxury real estate sales, which are down 15%.
#Uber is cutting 10% of its workforce, eliminating 3,300 roles, while Dell boosts its annual revenue forecast by $25 billion on AI server sales. Both moves drive stock moves across the market.
#X has moved its creator payout system for US users from Stripe to its own X Money payments service, a change that could give the company more control over transactions.
#Kingspan Group Plc is raising an expected €800 million from a two-part green bond sale, after the AI data center buildout helped the Irish company lift its profit outlook last month.
#Creditors of South Korean megamart Homeplus will convene to vote on a rehabilitation plan aimed at keeping the company afloat.
#Rockefeller Capital Management President Greg Fleming says AI is a reason for broader economic optimism. He also sees broad wealth creation in the US but expresses concern about the federal deficit.
#GPTC Chairman and CEO Hoton Chang discusses the company's business strategy and the growing demand for advanced packaging in the semiconductor industry. He spoke with Bloomberg at the SEMICON Taiwan conference.
#Opay Digital Services, backed by SoftBank, is considering a secondary listing in Nigeria following its US IPO. The move would give Nigerian investors easier access to the fintech's stock.
#Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized US tech companies for not building ties with communities and promoting AI benefits, as popular concern over data centers boosting the cost of living grows.
#DJ Deb, co-founder and CEO of Francisco Partners, predicts the emergence of three to five multitrillion-dollar AI companies, citing massive investment opportunities. He discussed the fallout from software company stress and the money backing AI firms on Bloomberg Deals.
#The U.S. Justice Department demands information on surging beef prices from eight major food retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, as part of an expanded antitrust inquiry into the meatpacking industry. The probe focuses on pricing practices.
#Adobe expands its offerings by acquiring Rilo, an Indian market intelligence startup. This is Adobe's second acquisition out of India after Rephrase.ai in 2023.
#Memory-chip makers Micron and SK Hynix were a low priority when the US sought to revive domestic manufacturing, but their role is now a surprise twist in the debate over the Chips Act, per Bloomberg.
#Deutsche Telekom has appointed Dhananjay Mirchandani as CFO and other executives as part of a management reshuffle at Europe's largest telecom company.
#Phison Electronics CEO KS Pua warns that NAND flash memory could face its worst shortage next year, driven by AI demand. Phison designs controller chips for NAND flash used in SSDs and USB drives, and sees a tightening supply in 2027.
#Thoma Bravo-backed cybersecurity firm Proofpoint is in advanced discussions to acquire Varonis Systems, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal would be one of the largest take-privates of a software company since the recent selloff in tech stocks.
#Broadcom predicted a surge in AI chip sales over the next two years, renewing optimism it can challenge Nvidia's dominance. The company is on track to top earnings of $30 a share in fiscal 2028, outpacing Wall Street estimates.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Chevron's CEO comments on the company's $7 billion investment to more than double Venezuela oil output to 600,000 bpd, saying patience has paid off.
Also covered by Quartz
#Stock index futures wavered after major indexes snapped three-day losing streaks, with markets steady amid ongoing attention on oil prices and bond yields.
Also covered by Quartz
#Snowflake shares surged by the most in three months after the company raised its annual sales outlook and highlighted rapid adoption of its AI-assisted coding tool, per Bloomberg Technology.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Quartz
#Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB after 13 years of solo development. The new owners promise the site will remain ad-free and non-paywalled, with smarter mod-update tracking. Fans had expressed concerns about the future.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon, Hacker News
#Hewlett Packard Enterprise raised its sales outlook for the current and next fiscal year, citing strong demand for AI workloads driving server and networking purchases.
Also covered by Quartz
#MongoDB beats earnings but stock falls on slower growth signals. CEO CJ Desai says AI momentum is real, noting Atlas delivered its fifth straight quarter of 29% growth.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, Quartz
#Uber is shutting down operations in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2, following a global review of its business. The ride-hailing giant's exit affects thousands of drivers and users in the two African markets.
Also covered by The Register, Hacker News
#Waymo is raising more than $3 billion in its first debt financing, working with Goldman Sachs. The loan, involving Pimco and Blackstone, could price at more than 500 basis points over the benchmark to fuel robotaxi expansion.
Also covered by Quartz
#TSMC's equipment requirements have nearly doubled in eight months as AI demand drives expansion. The chipmaker's 2026 CapEx budget is expected to reach $64B, per Tom's Hardware.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#Broadcom admits it put too big a focus on VCF and that trust, not features, is the real deficit. VMware is trying to appease SMBs with a renewed focus on low-end server virtualization and a promised vSphere Standard upgrade.
Also covered by The Register
#Uber lays off about 3,300 employees, or 10% of its workforce, and exits Nigeria and Uganda as part of a global restructuring. The Next Web reports Nigeria's regulator is investigating Uber's abrupt exit and unfulfilled services to customers.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, GeekWire, Engadget
#New Jersey files petition to bring prediction markets before the Supreme Court, while Polymarket and Kalshi face possible regulation as gambling platforms. The Supreme Court monitors the situation, raising stakes for the industry.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, CoinDesk, ReadWrite
#Building the world’s AI infrastructure will cost $31.6 trillion between now and 2050, according to modelling commissioned by PwC from Oxford Economics across 46 countries.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Amazon adds a scam-detection feature to Alexa for Shopping that can verify whether suspicious emails, texts, and other messages actually came from the retailer.
Also covered by The Verge
#Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick states the Trump administration now trusts Anthropic after months of clashes, signaling a thaw in relations between the AI company and the White House.
#Meta Platforms released its most advanced artificial intelligence model, with its chief AI officer stating its capabilities are approaching those of leading rivals like OpenAI and Google.
#Cognition AI, the developer of AI coding assistant Devin, is closing a funding round that values the company at about $47 billion, according to Bloomberg. The round underscores investor appetite for AI coding tools.
#MIT Technology Review explores strategies for simplifying AI integration as companies scale operations, avoiding data silos and manual workarounds.
#Barclays head of thematic FICC research Zornitsa Todorova says humanoid robots are entering a major scale-up phase. However, a shortage of real-world training data remains a key hurdle to widespread adoption.
#Wired reports on a trend where job candidates use ChatGPT to respond to AI recruiters, leading to a scenario where two AI bots conduct the interview, highlighting the absurdity of automated hiring processes.
#A startup called Mostik developed a novel method for combining AI model capabilities by enabling them to communicate without using words. The approach was created by Russian mathematicians and could lead to more efficient model collaboration.
#Jensen Huang called on G20 countries to speed AI adoption, expand data centers and infrastructure to enhance growth, per Bloomberg.
#OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that artificial intelligence will generate unprecedented business growth, speaking at a G20 tech event in North Carolina alongside US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
#Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to use Owkin's artificial-intelligence model to help discover new oncology and immunology medicines, joining similar deals by Astra and Sanofi.
#US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called on other countries to utilize US artificial intelligence technology during an interview at the G20 Innovation Ministerial.
#ElevenLabs hired former OpenAI executive Ashley Kramer as its first chief revenue officer. The move is part of the startup's efforts to increase business demand for its AI voice tools.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Meta releases Muse Spark 1.3, claiming to catch up with rivals on price. The company is also paying users an explicit discount to share usage data for model improvement.
Also covered by The Register, VentureBeat, The Decoder, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash, claiming it's their best reasoning and coding model yet, topping the DeepSWE leaderboard.
Also covered by The Verge, The Register, Slashdot
#Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, its most capable AI coding model yet, alongside Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, a security-focused model for vulnerability detection and patching.
Also covered by VentureBeat, Simon Willison, The Decoder, Android Authority, The Hacker News
#Anthropic upgrades Claude's computer use to run in the background on Mac, allowing users to multitask with the AI agent simultaneously.
Also covered by PCWorld, Android Authority
#Federal agencies are sued amid allegations the Trump administration may be using an AI safety framework to hide AI manipulation and corruption. The lawsuit seeks to force disclosure of secret AI safety testing rules.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Pangram CEO Max Spero discusses why AI detection is harder than 'Real or Fake'. The company faces criticism for users turning its scores into public shaming tools.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Decoder
#New York City's public school system has banned generative AI tools for elementary and middle school students for one year, citing concerns about academic integrity and safety. The move follows a similar ban in Norway, per TechSpot.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Engadget, Fast Company Tech, Mashable Tech, TechSpot
#Nvidia acquires Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, aiming to reach 100 million users and protect the open AI ecosystem. The move could fragment the AI landscape, according to analysts.
Also covered by Wired, The Verge, TechCrunch, Ars Technica, Bloomberg Technology
#Acer unveiled seven new gaming monitors across Nitro and Predator families at IFA 2026, featuring tri-mode panels, QD-OLEDs, Mini LEDs, and a 24-inch 1,000Hz esports screen priced over $1,000.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, PCWorld, Wccftech
#iRobot has launched the $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo and the $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo at IFA 2026, featuring deeper carpet cleaning and improved suction.
Also covered by CNET, Engadget, Gizmodo
#The Verge examines the state of humanoid robots for home use, arguing that despite a surge in development and hype at CES, a practical robot housekeeper remains far from reality.
#A Verge newsletter discusses how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are becoming more complicated with additional features and integrations, potentially reshaping personal health monitoring.
#The Verge explores USB-C devices that let users play classic Game Boy and Nintendo cartridges, highlighting the charm and limitations of these adapters.
#Tado's new Smart Thermostat X aims to attract European Nest users after Google exited the market, with advanced smart home features.
#Circular's Ring 3 Series introduces contactless payments, haptic alerts, FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, and blood pressure monitoring without subscription fees.
Also covered by TechCrunch, CNET, Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police
#Acer has debuted its Swift Blade 14 laptop, featuring Intel Wildcat Lake processors, 12GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a 3K OLED display, weighing just 799 grams.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, PCWorld, Wccftech
#Acer has launched the Predator Atlas 7 gaming handheld, featuring a 7-inch 120Hz VRR display, Intel Arc G3 or G3 Extreme silicon, and up to 24GB of memory.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Wccftech
#The latest Google Home update fixes issues with alarms, improves media and smart home voice controls, and restores connectivity for older Chromecast streamers and Home Mini.
Also covered by 9to5Google, TechRadar, Android Authority
#Lego and Sony officially reveal a 1,911-piece Lego PlayStation set priced at $179.99, releasing on October 1 for Lego Insiders and October 4 for everyone else. The set includes PS1 Easter eggs and is inspired by 30+ years of PlayStation.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechSpot, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#A fully working Apple-1 computer motherboard signed by Steve Wozniak and accompanied by a letter signed by Steve Jobs is going up for auction. The rare piece is expected to sell for up to $800,000. It has been touring exhibition venues ahead of the sale.
Also covered by MacRumors, Tom's Hardware, Engadget, TechSpot
#Dell's new 14S brings aluminum build, 16:10 display, and four colorways to a budget laptop for students, starting at 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Tom's Hardware, CNET, Engadget, Mashable Tech
#Alienware expands its QD-OLED lineup with a 32-inch AW3226K 4K tandem OLED and a 25-inch AW2527HX 560Hz QD-OLED, with pricing yet to be revealed.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, TechRadar, PCWorld, Gizmodo
#Xiaomi's 18 Fold is described as copying the foldable iPhone design before Apple even announced it. The device resembles what Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to look like.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Gizmodo
#Nvidia's RTX Spark line of AI PCs launches at IFA 2026 with multiple manufacturers including HP, ASUS, and others. First impressions highlight compact designs and AI capabilities.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, Tom's Hardware, CNET, Engadget
#Analysis of Apple's M6 chip announcement provides insights into the upcoming A20 Pro chip for iPhone 18 Pro. The A20 is expected to feature a record GPU core count and faster memory, building on the M6's architecture, per MacRumors.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider, Macworld, Wccftech
#MrBeast will use Google's Gemini and Fitbit Air to survive extreme landscapes in a multi-year content partnership, promoting Google's AI and health products.
Also covered by 9to5Google
#In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money. The Verge explores how the county became a data center hub.
#Reliance Jio announces a service to convert old computers into AI-capable PCs for as little as $11 for two months, aiming to democratize AI access.
#Adobe brings 70+ tools from Photoshop, Illustrator, and other creative apps to Slack, allowing users to ask Slackbot to perform Photoshop tasks directly in the chat interface.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Engadget, The Next Web
#Microsoft is moving from three segments to two, will disclose Azure cloud revenue quarterly for the first time, and narrows the definition of Azure in new reporting as part of an overhaul reflecting AI's impact.
Also covered by The Verge, CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Quartz
#Uber and Wayve launched the UK's first autonomous ride-hailing service in London on September 3, carrying paying passengers. Every car has a trained, TfL-licensed safety driver. The service did not use Britain's legal route for driverless taxis established in May.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Guardian Tech, CNET, Engadget, TechRadar
#A US judge declines to order Google to divest its ad tech business, despite agreeing on liability. The European Commission remains the only regulator pushing for a breakup.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Ars Technica, Platformer, The Guardian Tech
#Microsoft's August Windows 11 update causes issues for Teams and Outlook on Arm-based PCs, leaving users with broken apps.
Also covered by PCWorld, BleepingComputer
#PCWorld reports that Windows 11's upcoming security feature, Memory Integrity, may cost gamers performance when enabled by default.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, PCWorld, TechSpot, XDA Developers
#iOS 27 introduces iPhone Handoff, allowing users to seamlessly switch between two iPhones using the same phone number. A new demo clip shows the setup process, which was briefly mentioned at WWDC.
Also covered by MacRumors, Android Authority
#Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi rolls out in Austin while NHTSA evaluates the rollout. Safety guidance says first responders may need to push the vehicle or turn front wheels by hand because pushing it outside Neutral or Tow Mode risks motor overheating and shock.
Also covered by Wired, The Verge, TechCrunch, CNBC Technology, Engadget
#Iranian hackers have targeted 100 American water utilities, prompting the EPA to award $11 million to boost water systems' cybersecurity.
#A BGP hijacking incident that poisoned production software is analyzed, revealing a series of misconfigurations and errors that allowed the attack to succeed. The article discusses lessons learned for network security.
Also covered by Hacker News
#NYSE President Lynn Martin told Congress that the exchange used Anthropic's Project Glasswing to identify and patch cybersecurity weaknesses.
#Russian national faces 20-year prison sentence for phishing campaign that infected 80,000 PCs and stole credentials.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#SonicWall warned customers that threat actors are chaining two new SMA1000 zero-day vulnerabilities in remote code execution attacks.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#A loophole in WhatsApp for Android allows private photos to be viewed without the device being unlocked, prompting users to check permissions and update the app.
Also covered by Android Authority, MakeUseOf
#Norway considers banning camera-enabled wearable 'pervert glasses' over privacy risks. The country's consumer watchdog urges retailers to stop selling the devices until the law is clear, and the government also weighs a facial recognition ban.
Also covered by Android Police, Decrypt
#At least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what digital rights group Share Foundation says is the largest documented wave of surveillance in the country. Student protesters are among those hacked, though the government denies spying. Citizen Lab also found Pegasus on a student activist's iPhone.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Hacker News
#Microsoft is investigating an issue where Defender for Office 365 mistakenly blocks access to legitimate Google search links.
Also covered by PCWorld, TechSpot
#NASA has instructed Axiom Space to develop a simplified Sortie Suit for the initial Artemis lunar landings, reducing mass and complexity to meet a 2028 target. The decision comes after the cancellation of the Gateway station and changes to the Artemis IV suit design, reflecting a shift toward more agile mission planning.
Also covered by The Next Web
#A marine bacterium causing disruptions at Israel's desalination facilities has forced the government to boost freshwater extraction from the Sea of Galilee and aquifers to maintain water supply.
#Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese citizen and journalist to travel to space, has died at 84. He reported from orbit in 1990 and famously said only 'fat' Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
#Zeiss CEO Frank Rohmund says China is 15 years behind Western EUV chip technology, but warns that sanctions could accelerate China's innovation and close the gap.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Wccftech
#Russia's competing satellite constellation is struggling as all satellites from a batch failed to reach their planned orbits, according to TechSpot.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, TechSpot
#Physicists at the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment observe a potential dark matter signal that defies easy explanation, requiring more data to confirm its origin.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Slashdot, Hacker News
#The UN report concludes that global heating will reach at least 1.8°C under even the most optimistic scenarios, well beyond the 1.5°C target, and warns that every fraction of temperature rise intensifies destructive extreme weather, with no good outcomes.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot, Hacker News
#CERN is transitioning thousands of accelerator control computers from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian, prompted by the premature demise of CentOS 8. The move is a significant loss for the Red Hat ecosystem.
Also covered by TechSpot, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Another perfect geometric shape has been detected on Saturn, adding to the planet's history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don't fully understand.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Hackaday, Hacker News
#Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., a Chinese AI chipmaker backed by Tencent, saw massive retail investor demand for its IPO, reflecting strong interest in domestic AI chip stocks.
#Wandercraft, the French robotics startup backed by Renault, is seeking about €100 million ($116 million) in fresh funding to expand its business.
#The head of the UK’s £500 million ($675 million) Sovereign AI Fund urged the government to adopt an investor mindset as ministers seek to spur growth in the domestic industry.
#The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature conversations with founders, operators, and investors on scaling startups.
#Robotics perception startup Lyte AI raises $165M in Series C led by Maverick Silicon, shipping custom silicon, multimodal sensors, and spatial software for robot perception.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Wonderful, a Netherlands-based AI startup, has raised $550 million in Series C funding at a $5 billion valuation, more than doubling its previous valuation. The company provides AI services to boost corporate productivity.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Tech.eu
#Oura has filed for a US IPO, disclosing a $924M loss from a share buyback even as revenue grew 74%. Robinhood ranks last among 18 banks underwriting the offering.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, Android Authority, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Democrats outline a strategy to compel cooperation from Trump associates by leveraging potential control of Congress, including threats to cut funding for West Wing renovations and DC arch.
#REI's Labor Day sale includes savings on men's and women's apparel, REI Co-op gear, camping equipment, and hiking accessories, with many items significantly marked down.
#The newsletter highlights AI models that struggle with intelligence tests and a path to our nearest star system, summarizing recent developments in AI and space exploration.
#Amazon just hiked prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Eero routers, and Fire TV devices ahead of the holiday shopping season.
#Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.
#Ouster is growing its physical AI technology, partnering with GeoCue for drone mapping and providing lidar sensors for John Deere's GUSS autonomous vehicles. The company's sensors enable machines to perceive and navigate the world.
#A guide explains what Proposition 65 warnings are, why they appear on products, and what consumers should know about potential chemical exposures.
#As part of a broader DHS surge, ICE has announced plans to pay up to $5 million to create what amounts to a federal voter database. The move raises privacy concerns and questions about federal overreach in election oversight.
#The FCC is proposing a public 'robocall mitigation scorecard' that would grade phone companies on how well they block illegal spam calls while avoiding false positives on legitimate ones.
Also covered by Slashdot
#The Russo brothers return to direct Avengers: Doomsday and insist the film will bring something new to the MCU. They defend shooting without a finished script, with on-set tweaks.
#The New York Times introduced a new weekly puzzle called 'Wordle in 1' exclusively for subscribers. The puzzle is part of a series of bonus games with twists on Wordle, Connections, and other popular puzzles.
Also covered by CNET
#Donald Trump’s West Wing renovations and DC arch could be on the chopping block, should Democrats win the midterms—they could also be leverage.
#TikTok dropped out of an upcoming meeting with the House Select Committee on China on national security issues, saying it couldn’t participate because of unrelated child-safety litigation, the leader of the panel said.
Also covered by The Verge
#The NBA suspended L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year and fined the team $30 million after an investigation revealed a salary-cap scheme. The Clippers were also stripped of five consecutive first-round draft picks.
Also covered by GeekWire
#Upwind Security raises $300 million in Series C funding at a $3.8 billion valuation, led by Bessemer and TCV, with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Greylock, and others. The company provides automated cloud security platform.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis shows massive potential but controversial changes like skill trees and modern hand-holding threaten to frustrate fans. The game's development benefited from external studio partnership.
#Nintendo releases a surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2, adding 8-player split-screen support. The update allows up to eight players on the same console.
Also covered by CNET, TechSpot, Polygon, IGN
#In a new interview, Resident Evil director Zach Cregger talks about staying faithful to the source material and confirms he has sequels in mind for the upcoming film.
#Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports Blizzard's long-rumored StarCraft shooter won't be a Destiny clone, while a teaser points to a single-player campaign ahead of BlizzCon 2026.
Also covered by TechSpot, Polygon, IGN, Wccftech
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