Cloudflare experienced another global outage, its second in a month, knocking sites like LinkedIn and Zoom offline. The company blamed a change to its Web Application Firewall. The incident highlights the massive “concentration risk” of relying on a few key infrastructure providers.
The long-awaited removal of all glamour restrictions is coming to Final Fantasy 14 in Patch 7.4 on December 16. Producer Naoki Yoshida admits he’s agreeing to the change against his personal preference for job identity, citing a need to meet modern player desires and combat mod use.
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update could introduce a handy feature that automatically summarizes PDF and text files right in the My Files browser. The feature, spotted in leaked firmware, would help users find the right document without opening it. It’s expected to have a user toggle and will avoi
Netflix has reportedly won the bidding war to acquire Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming assets, including HBO Max. The deal, valued at $30 per share, now moves into exclusive negotiations. However, it faces stiff opposition from the Department of Justice and would radically change Netflix’s Hollywo
Two years ago, investors berated BKV’s CEO for buying power plants. Now, with AI data centers desperate for gigawatts of power, that bet looks genius. The company’s stock has surged 50% since its 2024 IPO.
Microsoft just announced its 2025 Microsoft Store Awards winners, and the reaction has been largely negative. Users are calling out the company for overly favoring AI-integrated apps and ditching the community nomination process.
Sony’s most powerful console, the PS5 Pro, has dropped to a record low price of $648, down from $749. This deal highlights the significant performance gap with the standard PS5 Slim, thanks to a 67% more powerful GPU and advanced AI upscaling.
After a rocky year, Splitgate is getting another chance. The shooter is being relaunched as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded on December 17, with a focus on classic arena combat by removing controversial features from its last iteration.
A blog post by ex-Microsoft engineer Jonathon Ready went viral this week, arguing that Seattle tech workers have a unique disdain for AI. The reaction has been fierce, revealing a deep split in how the city views its tech future amidst Big Tech layoffs and startup energy.
Apple is losing two key executives, General Counsel Kate Adams and Environment VP Lisa Jackson, who will both retire in 2026. They are part of a wave of senior departures, raising questions about the company’s leadership transition.
