Serato has launched the Slab, its first dedicated MIDI controller for the Serato Studio DAW. Priced at $329, it’s a more affordable and approachable alternative to complex controllers like Maschine or Push. But it comes with some notable limitations.
SpaceX is seriously considering an IPO as soon as next year, a major policy reversal. The goal? Raising tens of billions to fund not just Mars missions, but a new push into orbital AI data centers. The company’s valuation just hit around $800 billion in a recent tender offer.
A new laser projector is making a serious case for ditching your living room TV. The Dangbei DBOX02 Pro delivers a massive, bright 4K image with the simplicity of Google TV, all for under a grand.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says he strictly limits his three children’s time on YouTube and other platforms, especially on weekdays. His comments come as Australia becomes the first country to formally bar users under 16 from major social media.
The fintech robo-advisor Wealthfront had a quiet first day of trading, closing up just 1% after its IPO. The company is now valued at $2.1 billion, a nice step up from its failed $1.4 billion acquisition by UBS in 2022.
Warframe’s developer, Digital Extremes, consistently supports its game with major updates like The Old Peace on Dec. 10. But they’re never nominated for awards like Ongoing Game. Creative Director Rebb Ford says they’d rather just “do good by our community.”
Toshihiro Nagoshi, the legendary creator of the Yakuza series, has finally unveiled his first project since forming his own studio. Gang of Dragon is a cinematic action-adventure starring South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) as a high-ranking member of a Korean crime syndicate in Tokyo’s Kabuki
A major data breach at credit check firm 700Credit has exposed the personal information of at least 5.6 million people. The company provides services to auto dealerships across the U.S.
In a landmark move, 165 developers at id Software have voted to form a union with the Communications Workers of America. This follows a trend of Microsoft-owned studios organizing after the company’s Activision Blizzard acquisition.
DataMasque, a small data security and AI startup, is landing Fortune 100 customers without a physical presence in their countries. Their secret weapon? The AWS Marketplace, which handles global sales, compliance, and payments, allowing them to grow customers first and teams later.
