Debian 13.2 has been released, bundling security fixes directly into installation images. This update includes patches for critical packages like Chromium, Firefox ESR, and the Linux kernel. It’s designed to save time for new installations by including recent security updates.
Microsoft’s gaming chief publicly congratulated Valve on Steam Machine, but the company’s track record with Steam Deck compatibility tells a different story. With Steam Machine positioned as direct competition to next-gen Xbox hardware, Microsoft’s “open platform” rhetoric faces its biggest test yet
A new report reveals Ubisoft was developing a games-as-a-service Splinter Cell title before canceling it. The project then morphed into XDefiant, which shut down after just one year. Meanwhile, a Splinter Cell remake is still in development.
South Korean gaming giant Krafton is pivoting hard into AI, announcing a voluntary resignation program and hiring freeze. The company behind PUBG and Subnautica says it’s “supporting members” during this “AI transformation era.” But the move comes despite the company posting strong recent profits.
Lovable, the vibe coding startup, is reportedly in talks to raise at a $6 billion valuation. The company reached $100 million in annualized revenue in just eight months and now has 8 million active users. This would triple its valuation from July’s $1.8 billion mark.
Apple has rebranded Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV while dramatically expanding its value proposition. Starting in 2026, the $12.99 monthly subscription will include full F1 coverage and all MLS games that previously cost $209 annually extra.
DoorDash has suffered another significant data breach, this time through a sophisticated social engineering attack. The incident exposed names, phone numbers, emails, and addresses of customers, drivers, and merchants across multiple countries. This marks the company’s third major security failure s
Verizon is preparing to eliminate approximately 15,000 positions in what would be the largest workforce reduction in the company’s history. The cuts come just weeks after new CEO Dan Schulman called for a “full reboot” of the telecom giant. The layoffs are expected to begin within the next week.
The defence tech boom isn’t just attracting VC money – it’s creating a new class of founder-angels. Key figures from companies like Helsing, ARX Robotics, and ICEYE are now writing their own checks to back the next generation of defence startups.
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant argues that interview failures can actually predict job success. His method for spotting hidden talent involves giving struggling candidates immediate feedback and watching how they respond. The key isn’t how they start – it’s how much they grow.
