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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 gets staggered release after Trump administration cites national security concerns
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Sol, the flagship model in the GPT-5.6 lineup, is built with a robust safety stack with guardrails against higher-risk activities, sensitive cyber requests, and repeated misuse. Terra is designed for balanced reasoning and agentic workloads, with OpenAI claiming that it offers similar performance to GPT-5.5 while being 2x cheaper. Luna...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on any country imposing digital services taxes on US tech firms
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Several European countries have been considering or already applying digital services taxes to large online platforms. These surcharges are aimed at revenue generated by activities such as digital advertising and online marketplaces – areas dominated by US-based companies.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The Steam Machine is sold out, overpriced, and can't quite do 4K – and now scalpers are asking $3,000 for it
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Only weeks after landing in users' hands, the Steam Controller's unique properties have quickly inspired interesting, or at least amusing, new features. Despite its high price, the PC gaming controller might be the only new piece of hardware from Valve that most users can access for some time, as the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Which game made you a gamer, and what technology made you a lifelong enthusiast?
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Most of us weren't born tech enthusiasts. Somewhere along the way, a game, a gadget, a PC upgrade, or a new technology grabbed our attention and we never really let go.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
European Commission moves to designate Amazon and Microsoft as cloud gatekeepers
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure are now so important to Europe's digital economy that they may be required to comply with additional rules when doing business with customers in the EU. Otherwise, they could face hefty fines.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Bungie cuts nearly 300 jobs as Destiny 2 winds down and Marathon takes center stage
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
For years, Bungie kept Destiny 2 online with a big technical footprint, from backend systems for progression and matchmaking to tools for live events and constant content updates. Now, with that pipeline winding down and new games still in early incubation, the studio is cutting back the team that supports...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
HPE is quietly pivoting from servers to networking, and Cisco should be paying attention
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Taking an established company in a new direction is always a challenging task. Doing so in the midst of one of the biggest evolutions the tech industry has witnessed, even more so.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The third Xbox price hike in 15 months raises all models by at least $100
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Mere days after reports of mass layoffs at Microsoft-owned game development studios, things have gone from bad to worse for Xbox. In a few weeks, the company's game consoles will receive their highest-ever price increases, marking the third round in barely over a year.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ford learned the hard way that AI can't replace experienced engineers
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
It is a shift that comes as Ford returns to the top of J.D. Power's initial quality rankings among mainstream brands. The improvement reflects changes not only in its processes but also in how the company uses AI – and where it draws the line between automation and human expertise.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Polymarket says it will refund users after hackers drained close to $3 million from wallets
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
The prediction market platform said the incident took place on Thursday morning and affected a "small number of users."Read Entire Article Continue Reading »