The Game Awards 2025 Kicks Off With a 2027 Game
The Game Awards 2025 has begun, and the first announcement is a bit of a head-scratcher. ‘The Free Shepherd,’ a game featuring a shepherd dog, is coming to PS5 and Steam, but not until 2027.
Category: Technology
Notepad++ Update Is a Security Must-Do, Here’s Why
Notepad++ users are being told to manually update immediately. Hackers found a way to hijack the app’s automatic updater to deliver malware. The fix is in version 8.8.9, but you can’t trust the old updater to get you there.
Fortnite Returns to Google Play After Epic’s Legal Win
Following a major settlement in the Epic v. Google lawsuit, Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the United States. This marks a significant victory for Epic in its fight against mobile app store policies.
Six Uncommon Thinkers Show Tech’s Human Side
GeekWire’s latest “Uncommon Thinkers” list highlights six innovators from the Seattle area. They’re working on drug discovery, AI automation, spacecraft propulsion, and more. It’s a refreshing look at mission-driven tech.
Rogers Launches Satellite-to-Phone Service Across Canada
Canadian telecom Rogers has officially launched its satellite-to-mobile service nationwide. The service, starting at CA$15 per month, supports text messaging on apps like WhatsApp and X, with plans to add data and voice. It follows a beta trial where over one million satellite texts were sent.
Microsoft’s Prism Update Unlocks More x86 Apps for Windows on ARM
Microsoft is rolling out a key update to its Prism emulator for Windows 11 on ARM. The update adds support for critical x86 instruction sets like AVX and AVX2, which many creative apps and games depend on. This means previously incompatible software, including Ableton Live 12, can now run.
The Great Tech Backlash Is Here, and It’s Quitting
A growing number of veteran tech employees, like a CTO named “Bob,” are resigning without new jobs lined up. They’re fed up with an industry that prioritizes layoffs and OKRs over creative vision. This backlash is setting the stage for a major shift in 2026.
South Korea is building its own version of Singapore’s Temasek
South Korea is launching a new sovereign wealth fund designed to make strategic, commercial investments. The government says it will start with modest capital but aims to scale it into a significant global entity over time.
Samsung’s 2026 mid-range phones might launch a month early
Samsung might be shaking up its release schedule for its popular mid-range phones. According to a new leak, the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 could launch in February 2026, a month earlier than usual. The phones are also tipped to get new Exynos processors.
T-Mobile’s New COO, Microsoft & Amazon Exits, and a Redfin Vet’s Move
A wave of executive changes is hitting the tech and telecom sectors. T-Mobile has a new COO, a 15-year Amazon Web Services engineer resigns with sharp criticism, and a Redfin VP jumps to a rental tech startup.