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3 Songs From the 70s That Made Everyone Fall in Love With Glam Rock
This American Songwriter article looks back at glam rock’s rise in the 1970s, arguing that a handful of standout songs and striking televised performances propelled the genre into the mainstream, particularly in the UK. It highlights how visual flamboyance and androgynous style, alongside the music itself, were central to glam rock capturing public attention and…
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Meta’s new AI chips will begin production in September
Meta is set to begin producing the latest versions of its in-house AI chips in September, according to a Reuters report citing an internal memo. The move is aimed at reducing the company’s reliance on costly GPUs from suppliers such as Nvidia and AMD, particularly amid an unprecedented shortage of components. The push reflects a…
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Devs don’t buy Steam disclosure claiming gen AI was a necessity: “I’m literally unemployed and I still make all of my assets by hand”
GamesRadar reports on a backlash among game developers over a Steam AI-disclosure notice on an unnamed game, in which the creators claimed that using generative AI was a “necessity” for their project. Sceptical developers publicly rejected that justification, arguing that plenty of solo and resource-strapped creators still produce their own assets by hand. The dispute…
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Guide: Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games
Nintendo Life has published an updated guide rounding up the best music and rhythm games available on the Nintendo Switch. The piece highlights the surprising breadth of beat-based titles accumulated since the console’s launch, spanning full-body workouts to games testing the timing of a single finger. The latest revision adds Rhythm Heaven Groove to the…
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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 after government green light — and announces ‘ChatGPT Work’
OpenAI has begun a public rollout of its GPT-5.6 model after receiving approval from the Trump administration, ending a roughly two-week “limited preview” during which the model was available only to government-approved organisations. Alongside the launch, the company introduced ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent that blends ChatGPT with its Codex tool so that non-technical…
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Microsoft’s patch Tuesdays are about to get bigger
Microsoft has announced that its monthly security updates for Windows 11 will grow larger as it makes greater use of artificial intelligence to spot potential vulnerabilities earlier in the development process. In a blog post, the company said this shift means customers will see a higher volume of security fixes bundled into each release, reflecting…
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Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Adds Google Gemini as AI Guide (EXCLUSIVE)
Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, weaving the AI tool into the “KBC” experience…
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Preorder SPECS, Snap’s First Ever AR Glasses
Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, has opened preorders for its first consumer augmented reality glasses, called SPECS, with shipping expected in the United States, United Kingdom and France in the autumn of 2026. The preorder price is $2,195, which includes a $200 refundable deposit to secure a reservation. The launch marks Snap’s move into…
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Love and Deepspace Fans Continue Calls for Valko’s Return After Update Excludes Him
The developer of romance game Love and Deepspace, Infold, has stuck by its decision to exclude the werewolf love interest Valko from the game’s latest Version 6 update, despite a sustained fan campaign urging his return. Valko had originally been due for release on 9 July, but was cancelled following a negative reaction from a…