Obbe Vermeij, a former technical director at Rockstar North, has commended Larian Studios for deciding not to make Baldur’s Gate 4. He calls the move “risky” and “bold,” noting it’s far easier to keep milking a successful franchise. Vermeij speaks from experience, having left Rockstar after working
Japan’s Topix index closed 2025 at 3,408.97, finally exceeding its year-end high from the 1989 bubble economy. The benchmark gained 22% for the year, marking its third straight annual rise. Analysts see the rally broadening beyond AI stocks.
Apple has launched a new ad campaign for the Apple Watch focused on sticking to fitness resolutions. The “Quit Quitting” spots show users literally running away from temptation, with a tagline warning most people quit by January 9.
Samsung is integrating Google Photos directly into its Tizen TV operating system starting in 2026. The rollout includes AI-powered editing and curated “Memories” slideshows. It’s a clear move to make the TV a central hub for personal content.
Tech leaders are sending a clear message to job seekers. In an era of AI and automation, your mindset and enthusiasm are becoming your most valuable assets.
Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called “godfather of AI,” warns the technology is advancing faster than he anticipated. He predicts 2026 will see AI capable of replacing many more jobs, with software engineering in its sights.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration’s rollback of Biden-era broadband mandates is projected to save taxpayers $21 billion. By removing requirements for union consultation, “affordable” plan stipulations, and fiber preferences, costs per connection have plummeted, from as h
Researchers at the Perimeter Institute have created a new public code called KISS-SIDM. It models the complex evolution of self-interacting dark matter halos, structures that host galaxies like our Milky Way, with greater speed and accuracy than before.
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield competition narrowed thousands of applicants down to 200 top contenders. Among them, these seven space and defense startups stood out for their innovative approaches to propulsion, AI, and navigation.
Venture capital is pouring into the creator economy, but the focus has sharply split. About $1.2 billion went to AI content creation startups like Synthesia, while social shopping platforms like Whatnot pulled in hundreds of millions more. The funding boom highlights two competing visions for the fu
