Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox, according to a new report from *The Information*. The tech giant is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and reevaluating plans for the next-generation Project Helix console. It’s also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, which could involve making it a wholly…

The record-breaking $3 million sale of a sealed Super Mario Bros. cartridge from 1985, featuring a glossy sticker instead of shrink wrap, highlights the soaring value of vintage video games. However, let’s not overlook the fact that this particular copy was likely tucked away in some collector’s cabinet for decades, perhaps even gathering dust while…

X-Men ’97 has what Master of the Universe is missing In 2026, Marvel and Mattel are both releasing projects designed to capitalize on people’s love for iconic animated heroes from their childhoods. Masters of the Universe has put a live-action He-Man on the big screen, and the second season of X-Men ’97 is about to…

Amazon’s cybersecurity research reportedly sparked the White House’s decision to impose export controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, as per a Wall Street Journal report. According to the article, Amazon conducted a series of prompts with Fable 5 that revealed it could provide information useful in cyberattacks, prompting discussions between CEO Andy…

Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are The article opens by lamenting the ubiquity of lithium-ion batteries in the second quarter of the 21st century, citing exploding e-bikes in stairwells and power banks bursting into flames mid-flight as evidence of their volatile nature. It then points to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)…

The universal remote has long been hailed as the ultimate solution to home entertainment chaos—why bother with multiple remotes when one sleek device can control them all? Enter Harmony, once crowned the best universal remote and perhaps the only one that truly mattered. Yet, despite its stellar reputation, even Harmony couldn’t fully realize the dream…

FuboTV offers all World Cup matches with a five-day free trial for new members, costing $9.99 after the trial if you only need coverage through the finals. However, does it really matter if you miss a match because you didn’t sign up in time? And what about those who already subscribed to FuboTV last year—do…

The article paints a vivid picture of how Conclave’s music rescued the author from a summer slump in June 2022—sunburned, sweat-soaked, and mentally drained, the second track “Habla” turned a mundane walk into a block party. However, let’s slice this narrative apart with some witty counterpoints: Firstly, while “Habla” might have been the savior of…

China may have accessed Mythos, according to a new report from Semafor. The White House’s decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic’s cutting-edge AI model was partly driven by fears that it had been accessed by a group linked to China. If the Chinese government actually had access to Mythos 5 or Fable 5, it…

The FBI built an entire replica town in Huntsville, Alabama—22,000 square feet of simulated urban life—to train agents on cyberattacks. This Cyber Range features a convenience store, gas station, hospital, houses, and even a fake power company that can jack up prices thanks to data from the nearby faux data center with over 200 servers.…