European courts are taking a hard line against oil companies making deceptive environmental claims. The legal action against TotalEnergies signals a major shift in how corporate climate commitments are being evaluated. This represents the collapse of the linguistic space companies used to bridge pro
Valve announced three new hardware products yesterday, reviving hopes for Half-Life 3. Recent breadcrumbs include a major Half-Life 2 update and credible leaks about a project called “HLX” reaching play-testing stage. The timing aligns perfectly with The Game Awards next month.
VR developer VRWOOD claims HoYoverse’s upcoming Petit Planet bears “striking similarities” to its own Little Planet VR game. Both are Animal Crossing-like life sims set on small planets with multiplayer features. The dispute centers on timing, with Little Planet launching in early access in November
Google DeepMind’s new AI agent, SIMA 2, has learned to play video games including No Man’s Sky and Valheim. The system incorporates Gemini AI for the first time and represents a step toward artificial general intelligence.
As electric bills soar, politicians have tried blaming clean energy for higher prices. But new research suggests the public isn’t buying it – and that clean energy could soon own the affordability argument.
Apple is giving CarPlay users more control over their messaging interface. The iOS 26.2 beta introduces a simple toggle to turn off pinned conversations. This addresses feedback from drivers who preferred the traditional messages list.
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly with AI creating both new threats and defenses. CRN’s Stellar Startups list highlights 45 emerging security vendors solution providers should watch as high-profile attacks continue making headlines.
Google has inked a 15-year power purchase agreement for 100MW from Treaty Oak Clean Energy’s Redfield Solar Project in Arkansas. The solar farm will support Google’s data center operations across the MISO region when it becomes operational in Q3 2026.
Microsoft’s gaming boss congratulated Valve on their new Steam Machine announcement, even as both companies converge on similar living room PC gaming strategies. The next Xbox is rumored to be a PC hybrid that could access PlayStation titles through Steam, blurring traditional console boundaries.
The Disney-YouTube TV carriage fee dispute has entered its third week, with Disney losing $30 million weekly and nearly a quarter of YouTube TV subscribers considering cancellation. Both companies are playing hardball as sports fans scramble for alternatives.
