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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.

Xbox app is coming to TCL TVs just as Microsoft rolls out pay-as-you-go cloud gaming

September 4, 2026

Microsoft is partnering with TCL to bring its Xbox app to the manufacturer’s smart TVs “in the coming months”, widening access to Xbox Cloud Gaming ahead of a new pay-as-you-go option launching in November. The pay-as-you-go tier will let anyone stream games without an Xbox Game Pass subscription, making cloud gaming more accessible to people…
PostgreSQL 19 connects the dots with standardized graph queries

September 4, 2026

PostgreSQL 19, expected later this month or in early October, will introduce standardised SQL syntax for querying property graphs, marking a significant step in the open-source database’s ongoing expansion of graph capabilities. Unlike earlier approaches, which relied on Object Relational Mapping layered on top of the database, the new feature bakes graph query syntax directly…
After 2 Hours, Exodus Feels Like the Second Coming of Mass Effect | Preview

September 4, 2026

Polygon’s hands-on preview of Exodus, the debut title from Archetype Entertainment, sets out how the studio is trying to distinguish its Mass Effect-esque action-RPG through a strict adherence to relativistic physics rather than faster-than-light travel. Narrative director Drew Karpyshyn explained that the game’s central conceit, dubbed “Exodus missions”, sees players travel between star systems knowing…
‘I’m used to doing the impossible’: George Lucas unveils new LA museum – what’s its story?

September 4, 2026

George Lucas has unveiled the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, a project he said “almost broke my will” over several decades, ahead of its public opening on 22 September. Located near the University of Southern California, the spaceship-shaped, 100,000 sq ft gallery is devoted to “visual storytelling” across all media, treating fine…
Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO

September 4, 2026

This week’s Rocket Report highlights fresh funding for European launch startups and a fourth attempt by Isar Aerospace to reach orbit with its Spectrum rocket, alongside signs that NASA is rethinking how it procures launches. The developments underline the growing competitiveness of Europe’s commercial space sector, which is racing to reduce reliance on non-European launch…
US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears

September 4, 2026

The US military has disabled advertising trackers on troops’ phones and computers after reports that commercially available location data was used to target American forces in the Middle East. Senator Ron Wyden released letters from military branches on Friday confirming the changes, which address concerns that data brokers selling location information could allow adversaries to…
Boox Go 6 (Gen II) review: A worthy Android ereader, with some tradeoffs

September 4, 2026

Boox’s latest ereader, the $200 Go 6 (Gen II), builds on its predecessor by adding stylus support and a redesigned suitcase-inspired body, appealing to readers who want the flexibility of Android apps rather than being locked into Kindle or Kobo ecosystems. As an E Ink device running Android with access to Google Play, it lets…
JavaScript installer pnpm recast in Rust because ECMAScript can’t keep up

September 4, 2026

The JavaScript package manager pnpm has released version 12, a complete rewrite of its core in Rust that cuts installation times by up to 90 percent. Despite the rewrite, lead maintainer Zoltan Kochan says the upgrade is fully backward-compatible, preserving pnpm 11’s commands, flags, settings and lockfile format, making it relevant to the many developers…
Prince’s estate confirms “no AI was used” on new compilation album following speculation

September 4, 2026

Prince’s estate has confirmed that no artificial intelligence was used on his new posthumous compilation album, Timeless, after fans raised questions about whether the track ‘Calabama’ had been altered. Released on 28 August, the record features nine studio recordings and one live track spanning Prince’s career; scrutiny focused on ‘Calabama’, which fans felt sounded different…
An Indigenous Man Navigates Identity and Desire in ‘Nosotros’ (Exclusive TIFF Trailer)

September 4, 2026

The Toronto International Film Festival will host the world premiere of “Nosotros,” the feature directorial debut of Guatemalan producer Joaquín Ruano, whose credits include “Our Mothers.” The film follows Romero, an Indigenous security guard who relocates from Guatemala’s highlands to the capital, exploring themes of identity, class and belonging as he adjusts to an unfamiliar…