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Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

September 25, 2026

NASA astronaut Victor Glover has signed with talent agency CAA to represent him following his retirement from active spaceflight. The deal marks a significant moment after Glover piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission in spring 2026, becoming the first Black astronaut to fly around the moon, an achievement that underscores his historic importance to space exploration.…
It took roughly two years and “one of the most expensive art assets ever” to get Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s Chimera tank fight right

September 25, 2026

CD Projekt Red has revealed details about the development of the Chimera tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, discussing the considerable effort required to perfect this sequence. The development process highlighted the complexity of creating content that balanced multiple disciplines including gameplay, narrative, art, and worldbuilding. The team spent approximately two years iterating…
GTA veteran’s MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy has entered administration, following yet more reports of layoffs

September 25, 2026

Build a Rocket Boy, founded by GTA veteran Leslie Benzies, has entered administration following the catastrophic failure of its debut game MindsEye. The 2025 shooter was panned by critics and players alike, triggering rounds of layoffs and ultimately insolvency—a stark collapse for a major industry veteran’s venture, which was originally envisioned as a revolutionary user-generated…
War Thunder’s Sky Odyssey update brings overhauled Bombers, a new map, and a whistle-stop tour of new military machines.

September 25, 2026

War Thunder’s Sky Odyssey major update adds new aircraft, tanks and a new ground-battle map, while substantially reworking bomber damage and survivability. The changes expand the game’s military vehicle roster and aim to make bombers less vulnerable to sudden destruction, alongside improvements to rewards and the interface. The update introduces Darwin Hill, set in the…
Comedians turn public unease over AI into satire

September 25, 2026

Comedians, cartoonists and other humourists are increasingly using AI as material, mocking the technology industry’s efforts to make artificial intelligence seem unavoidable and essential. Their work satirises exaggerated claims about AI’s power, the risks it poses to society and the environment, and the absurdity of pursuing it even while acknowledging that it could cause catastrophic…
Gravity Linux brings accelerated desktop support to Apple’s M4 Mac mini

September 25, 2026

Gravity Linux, a Fedora-based Asahi Linux fork, has released an experimental alpha that boots an accelerated Linux desktop on Apple’s M4 Mac mini. The project’s rapid progress highlights a policy split over the use of large language models (LLMs), while giving developers an alternative route for running Linux on newer Apple Silicon hardware. The M4…
Warzone Will Soon Let You Turn Off Other Players’ Stupid Skins

September 25, 2026

Warzone will add an optional setting allowing players to hide other users’ paid character skins, addressing long-running complaints that celebrity and novelty costumes undermine the game’s military atmosphere. The change only affects the individual player’s view: other users can still equip and use their chosen cosmetics. The feature will apply to teammates and opponents in…
Hytale’s Chapter 1 update is all about them goblins, adding its first proper boss and “handcrafted” dungeon in October

September 25, 2026

Hytale’s first major Chapter update will launch on 12 October during early access, introducing several foundational features centred on its goblin faction. The update adds the game’s first handcrafted dungeon, its first proper boss fight and a new Goblin Breach world event, signalling a move towards a more structured RPG experience. The dungeon is a…
Microsoft expands Copilot with Office tools and no-code automation

September 25, 2026

Microsoft has unveiled significant upgrades to its dedicated Copilot app, introducing a new tabbed interface and direct Office integration. The update represents the company’s continued effort to make Copilot more valuable for both consumers and enterprises, particularly as businesses require assistance with data processing, report generation and presentation creation. Whilst consumer adoption of Copilot has…
Microsoft unveils Copilot platform combining workplace chat, coding and AI agents

September 25, 2026

Microsoft has unveiled a redesigned Copilot “super app” combining chat, coding and AI agents in one interface, with the company suggesting it could become as influential as Office. The app is organised into Home, Code and Autopilot tabs, aiming to make Copilot a central workplace tool for both everyday productivity and more advanced automated tasks.…