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Just because a game is on disc doesn’t mean it will work in the future
An increasing number of games sold on discs or cartridges cannot be fully played in the future without downloading patches or essential content from online servers. This weakens the preservation value of physical releases, particularly as Sony’s planned move away from physical PlayStation games has renewed attention on media that should work independently of the…
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Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required
Google is considering more frequent Chrome updates as AI tools identify software vulnerabilities at a much faster rate. The company is also developing ways to install patches with less disruption, aiming to keep browsers protected against increasingly rapid AI-assisted security threats. Chrome 149 and 150 contained 1,072 bug fixes combined, more than the previous 23…
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We won’t get “the next FromSoftware” or “another Remedy or Larian” at this rate, warns veteran dev: “We have to change that”
A veteran games developer has warned that the industry’s current conditions could prevent the emergence of studios comparable to FromSoftware, Remedy Entertainment and Larian Studios. The argument is that creating distinctive, successful developers requires long-term support and room to take risks, rather than expecting immediate large-scale returns. The warning matters because these studios are widely…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies
Costco is offering a preorder bundle for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 that undercuts Samsung’s own price while adding accessories and store credit. The offer is notable because it effectively offsets the new model’s year-on-year price rise and provides the strongest preorder incentive cited in the article. The 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 in cream or graphite…
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Overwatch’s new update brings sweeping Tank changes to test further 6-vs-6 improvements
Overwatch’s July 30 update changes Tank balance and healing rules for a weekend six-versus-six trial in Quick Play Hacked’s Open Queue mode. The test matters because Blizzard is continuing to assess whether larger teams improve gameplay, while trying to prevent two Tanks per side from making matches overly defensive. In-combat healing reduction has been cut…
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Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety
Google has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2.0, a suite of AI models intended to make robots more capable of handling complex, changing real-world tasks. The company says the system improves dexterity, whole-body control, real-time reasoning and cooperation between robots, advancing its longer-term aim of creating general-purpose “physical AGI”. The central model, Gemini Robotics ER 2, interprets…
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Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less
WIRED recommends three tested office chairs priced at $200 or less for students seeking more ergonomic alternatives to typical dorm furniture. – ProtoArc Flexer Pro: $176, with multiple adjustments and a five-year warranty; not ideal for people over 6 feet tall. – Staples Dexley: about $169–$170, a mesh chair with good airflow, adjustability and a…
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ABC demands FCC drop its ‘punitive’ early license renewal of its stations
ABC has asked the Federal Communications Commission to abandon its order requiring early renewal applications for eight of its broadcast-station licences, describing the move as unprecedented and punitive. The broadcaster argues that the FCC is retaliating against ABC and Disney over programme content and viewpoints the Trump administration dislikes, raising concerns about political pressure on…
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For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
US regulators have granted Amazon-owned Zoox a two-year exemption allowing it to charge passengers for rides in its purpose-built robotaxis, which have no steering wheel or pedals. The approval is significant because it is the first for a vehicle designed solely for autonomous driving to carry paying customers in the US, potentially opening a path…