Nintendo is using game-key cards for the first time with Pokémon Pokopia, scheduled for March 5, 2026. These cards don’t contain the actual game, just a download code, continuing a controversial trend that started with third-party Switch 2 titles.
The Browser Choice Alliance, which includes Google Chrome and Opera, accuses Microsoft of using Microsoft Rewards points to incentivize Edge usage. They claim this constitutes “bribing” users rather than letting them choose the best browser naturally.
The third quarter of 2025 saw CPU shipments increase 2.2% quarter-over-quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth. Windows 10’s end-of-life appears to be the primary driver as users upgrade hardware to meet Windows 11 requirements. However, analysts expect the growth to slow significan
The UK has unveiled a detailed roadmap to eliminate animal testing using alternative methods. The plan includes replacing skin and eye irritation tests with AI by late 2026 and moving Botox testing from mice to cell-based assays by 2027.
Health disinformation has accelerated dramatically over the past 19 months, fueled by AI tools and political decisions. The consequences are already visible in rising vaccine exemptions and disease outbreaks across the US.
Dublin-based startup Glitch has raised €2 million in seed funding to help small businesses run effective ad campaigns. The AI-powered platform aims to level the playing field against larger competitors with automated campaign setup and management.
Cursor’s CEO revealed extreme recruiting tactics including flying to candidates after they rejected offers. The AI startup just raised $900 million and uses intense two-day work trials to vet engineers in the competitive talent market.
Scientists have cracked the code on how tightly packed chromosomes can move so dynamically inside living cells. The discovery reveals they obey a universal physical law similar to Newton’s third law. This solves a contradiction that’s puzzled biologists for decades.
Intel’s chief technology and AI officer Sachin Katti is leaving for OpenAI after just six months in the role. This marks the second time this year Intel has lost a top AI executive as the company struggles to compete with Nvidia and AMD. CEO Lip-Bu Tan will now take over Katti’s responsibilities.
Mechanical engineering professor Alan McGaughey coordinated the Phonon Olympics, bringing together developers and expert users to test three leading open-source thermal conductivity calculation packages. After four years of work involving 17 people across six teams, the results show the packages pro
