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It looks like Windows updates might actually be speeding up the OS now
Microsoft has begun rolling out a Windows 11 update that may make the operating system feel more responsive, particularly on older or less powerful PCs. The Low Latency Profile briefly raises CPU performance for priority tasks, so elements such as app launches, the Start menu and search can respond more quickly. The feature arrives through…
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One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned to come out on Switch 2 in 2027. In fact, the developer behind the huge hit–which has sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S–has a rough release window sometime between January and June. The open-world action game heading to Switch 2…
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Eli Lilly targets alleged black market sales of its experimental GLP-1 drug
Eli Lilly is suing six entities that it alleges are selling black market versions of its experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide. Lilly’s lawsuits target U.S. entities selling illegal retatrutide products, including compounding pharmacies, medical spas and online sellers that sell retatrutide as a weight-loss “hack.” Those entities falsely claim their drugs are for “research-use only” when…
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Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid
Form Energy has raised $750 million to expand iron-air battery manufacturing in West Virginia, aiming to supply grid-scale storage capable of delivering electricity for up to 100 hours. The funding reflects growing demand for long-duration storage as renewable generation expands and AI data centres increase US electricity consumption. Unlike conventional lithium-ion systems that typically operate…
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American Film Market 2026 Expands With AFM House, New Indoor-Outdoor Space To Host Innovation Hub
The American Film Market will expand its 2026 event with AFM House, a new venue for its second Innovation Hub. The addition is intended to give the international film industry a dedicated space to discuss technology, new business models and the future of cinema exhibition during a period of rapid change. Located opposite the Fairmont…
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One-Time Supergroup The Watergirls Cover “The Whole Of The Moon” In Tribute To Optimo’s JD Twitch
A group of musicians has formed the one-off project The Watergirls to record an electronic cover of The Waterboys’ “The Whole Of The Moon” in memory of Keith McIvor, the Scottish DJ and producer known as JD Twitch of Optimo. The release honours McIvor, who died last year after disclosing a brain cancer diagnosis, while…
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CoreWeave revenue doubles as debt pile reaches $35.6B
Neocloud says AI compute demand is becoming continuous, but so is the spending
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Coyote vs. Acme Review
Coyote vs. Acme shows why Looney Tunes are just as funny now as they’ve ever been, with a film that’s an amazingly meta answer to corporate shenanigans, and an hilarious anvil-dropping, rocket-skate-wearing, Batman and Joker dynamic wrapped in a legal drama.
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Amazon are getting out of the MMO game, handing control of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to developers, but it won’t all be smooth for players
Amazon Games is transferring operation of Lost Ark’s Western servers to its developer Smilegate in early 2027, while Throne and Liberty will pass to FirstSpark Games by the end of 2026. Both games are expected to remain online, but the changes will disrupt some players, particularly Lost Ark users whose subscriptions and portions of their…
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How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is positioned as a more mature rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, with its main improvements over last year’s model including a Tensor G6 chip, faster wireless charging and new software features. The comparison matters because Google and Samsung now offer similarly sized book-style…