Phil Spencer is retiring as CEO of Microsoft Gaming after a decade, replaced by Asha Sharma. This leadership shift follows the exit of Xbox President Sarah Bond. Plus, Wikipedia blacklists Archive.today and security flaws are revealed in Discord's Persona age verification provider.
Phil Spencer retires after 40 years at Microsoft, passing the Xbox torch to AI expert Asha Sharma. As hardware sales dip, Microsoft pivots toward a machine-learning future. Explore the massive leadership shakeup and what it means for the future of gaming and hardware.
A content creator is transforming a functional fire truck into an AMD-powered mobile gaming & entertainment hub. This ambitious project, 'Part 1' unveiled, includes a 4v4 PC gaming zone, large-screen movie theater, DJ booth, Dolby Atmos sound, and an LG C4 OLED display.
Edward Saatchi warns Hollywood: using AI just to cut costs misses the point. The real revolution is "playable media." Discover a future where audiences don't just watch movies—they live in them, remix them, and generate new content on demand.
Samsung confirms its 2026 OLED lineup will natively support Nvidia G-Sync to target PC gamers. However, the company stands firm on refusing Dolby Vision. We analyze this strategic shift, the new S95H models, and address viewer concerns about display brightness fatigue.
Discord announces a global rollout of mandatory age verification requiring facial analysis or government IDs for mature content access. Plus: SpaceX shifts focus to a Moon base, and new AMD Strix Halo handheld gaming devices surface.
Is the Apple TV 4K still a buy in 2026? We explore hardware longevity. Plus, a showdown: 75-inch Sony Bravia 9 vs. Samsung S95F for bright rooms, and why the LG C5 beats the Sony Bravia 8 for gaming. Expert advice on the best home theater upgrades for your living room.
HP expands its subscription model to hardware, offering laptops for a monthly fee ($35-$130). The plan bundles support but precludes ownership; subscribers build no equity and must return the device upon cancellation, signaling a shift to usership over ownership.
Bad news for gamers: Nvidia reportedly delays RTX 60-series GPUs to 2028 due to supply issues. Plus, the EU challenges TikTok's addictive algorithms, Apple's Lockdown Mode successfully blocks FBI access, and Substack faces security breaches. Get the full tech breakdown.
Roblox reports a massive 55% increase in 2025 bookings, driven by older users and global expansion, particularly in Japan. CEO Dave Baszucki highlights the rollout of "Gold Standard" age estimation technology to enhance platform safety without slowing user acquisition.
Roblox is building the "Holodeck." CEO Dave Baszucki discusses the shift from 3D to 4D, the impact of generative AI on creation, and the new 4D Creation Open Beta. Discover how 13 billion hours of user data are powering the future of human co-experience.
AMD CEO Lisa Su hinted at a 2027 launch for the next-gen Xbox, accelerating previous timelines. While Q1 guidance was soft, AMD reported strong Q4 growth with sales up 34% year-over-year, largely driven by a surge in data center spending.
SpaceX consolidates xAI in a $1.25 trillion all-stock deal, aiming to launch "orbital data centers" via Starship. The unified stack combines launch, connectivity, and AI. Plus, the Nintendo Switch officially beats the DS to become Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time.
We tested the unreleased $10,000 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell. Secured through Falcon Northwest, this beast boasts 96GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 10% more cores than the RTX 5090, delivering a 15% performance lead in 4K gaming. Here is the first look at the new king.
HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky returns with Savvy, merging live broadcasting with Wordle-style puzzles. Plus, a look at Starfish Space, a startup building autonomous "tow trucks" to service and move satellites in low Earth orbit.
As DDR5 prices rise, is the upgrade worth it? New benchmarks reveal DDR4 offers identical 1440p gaming speeds for 20% less cost. We analyze why previous-gen RAM remains a top contender for high-performance builds, challenging the industry's push toward expensive new standards.
