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The Last Night Director Breaks Silence, Gives Small Update on Long-Awaited Pixel-Art Cyberpunk Game
Tim Soret, the director of the cyberpunk-styled 2D side-scrolling action-platformer The Last Night, has broken his silence about the long-gestating project, which was first revealed at E3 2017 (remember E3?). Soret says he believes its story will resonate more when it actually comes out than it did when it was announced nine years ago because…
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Microsoft lets you swap New Outlook’s looks with the face of Outlook Classic
Functionality not all there yet, but at least Redmond’s latest and greatest appears a bit more like its predecessor
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Patreon is changing its algorithm to help smaller creators get discovered
Patreon has unveiled a broad roadmap of updates, including a revamped discovery algorithm designed to help smaller creators get noticed. CEO Jack Conte framed the changes as an attempt to build “a better internet” for creators, arguing that mainstream social media platforms have “enshittified” and made it harder for creators to reach audiences and build…
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Having Duskbloods connectivity issues? FromSoftware says sit closer to your router or use an ethernet cable
FromSoftware’s closed network test for The Duskbloods, its upcoming PvPvE action game, has been hit by connectivity issues, with players reporting they are stuck on the title screen and unable to enter matches. The developer’s response—advising players to move closer to their router or switch to a wired connection—has been met with scepticism, as it…
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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
As Meta’s AI-enabled smart glasses surge in popularity, it is becoming increasingly difficult for bystanders to know when they are being secretly recorded, raising fresh privacy concerns. Some venues, including schools, courts, restaurants and DEF CON 2026, have banned the devices outright, but enforcement relies on tech-savvy staff or vigilant onlookers spotting them, meaning bans…
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The Duskbloods servers buckle as the first closed network test struggles to support the onslaught of fans trying to play FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive
The first closed network test for The Duskbloods experienced server problems as large numbers of invited players attempted to access the game. The disruption matters because it highlights technical pressure on FromSoftware’s forthcoming Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer title before release. Players reported difficulty connecting during the test, suggesting demand exceeded the available server capacity. The article…
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5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More
Wired has published its updated 2026 guide to the best electric toothbrushes, testing dozens of models to help buyers choose devices that reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than manual brushing. The guide matters because electric toothbrushes can prevent common problems like overzealous scrubbing and encourage users to brush for the recommended two minutes, potentially…
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Miyazaki says FromSoftware obviously isn’t done with singleplayer games despite the combo of Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the studio is not abandoning single-player games, despite its recent announcements of multiplayer-focused titles Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods. The reassurance matters because fans had questioned whether the company’s future direction was shifting away from the solitary, exploration-led experiences for which it is best known. Miyazaki described the…
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Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash
Empty product boxes and packaging are becoming a lucrative niche market on resale platforms such as eBay and Vinted, driven partly by collectors seeking to restore original packaging to boost resale value of luxury items, and partly by aspiring influencers buying branded boxes to stage aspirational photos and videos for social media. High-end examples include…
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“We’re going to take things slow”: South of Midnight devs now own the rights to all their games again, after quitting Xbox, and are working on a new game
Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, has completed a management buyout that fully separates it from Microsoft and Xbox, regaining ownership of all its original intellectual property. The move follows Microsoft’s July announcement of roughly 3,200 job cuts and the spinning off or sale of several studios, and marks…