Snap shares surged more than 20% after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue of $1.51 billion and announced a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI. The company also warned that upcoming age verification requirements could negatively impact user metrics starting in Q4 2024.
Sports fans aren’t just waiting out the ESPN blackout on YouTube TV. App data shows they’re actively switching to competing services like Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV to get their sports fix during the contract dispute.
The OneXFly Apex gaming handheld finally has US pricing and release details. Starting at $1,399, it features AMD’s Strix Halo processors and an optional $60 liquid cooling system that pushes performance to 120W TDP. The Indiegogo campaign launches November 9th with shipping expected by January 31st,
Microsoft is testing a multi-app installer in its web store that lets users select up to 16 applications and install them all at once. The feature currently works only through the browser version and includes apps from six categories. It’s a direct challenge to third-party tools like Ninite.
Nintendo’s attempt to patent monster capturing mechanics has hit another major roadblock. The US Patent Office is now re-examining the recently granted patent, following Japan’s rejection of the same filing. This could seriously impact Nintendo’s legal case against Palworld developer PocketPair.
German chipmaker Infineon and California’s SolarEdge are teaming up to develop solid-state transformer technology for AI data centers. Their joint effort focuses on creating modular 2-5MW building blocks that convert medium-voltage AC directly to 800-1500V DC. The collaboration aims to achieve over
AMD is reportedly developing more affordable versions of its powerful Strix Halo APUs. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 392 could deliver gaming performance that challenges dedicated graphics cards under $300.
PlayStation Portal just got its most significant update yet with cloud streaming for PS Plus Premium members. The feature lets you play PS5 games directly from Sony’s servers without needing your console nearby. But is this the game-changer it appears to be?
Canada is making a bold play for international research talent with $1.7 billion in new funding. The budget specifically targets US-based scientists while cutting research council funding by just 2% instead of feared 15% cuts. Universities are calling it a decisive step for Canada’s research future.
AI is collapsing attack timelines from days to minutes, forcing cybersecurity to evolve beyond detection and response. The new focus is pre-attack prevention – identifying malicious intent before breaches occur. Israeli startup Malanta just exited stealth with $10 million in seed funding to pursue t
