Destiny 2’s sales have fallen short of Sony’s expectations, forcing the company to record a $204 million impairment loss. The underperformance comes despite Sony’s $3.6 billion acquisition of developer Bungie in 2022. Bungie’s future now hinges on the success of upcoming titles like Marathon.
Google is escalating warnings for all Gmail users to stop using passwords entirely. With email attacks increasing 13% and millions of accounts compromised, the shift to passkeys is no longer optional for security-conscious users.
The PlayStation 5 has shipped 84.2 million units since its 2020 launch, with 3.9 million consoles sold in the latest quarter. Digital game sales now represent 72% of all software purchases as the platform continues to outperform previous generations.
SoftBank just reported a stunning $16.2 billion quarterly profit driven by AI investments. The Vision Fund’s massive returns signal a major shift in tech investing strategy.
Google just hired Tyler Norris, a leading energy researcher who recently published influential work on data center power flexibility. The move comes as AI-driven electricity demand threatens to overwhelm power grids. Norris will focus on market innovations to balance AI growth with clean energy goal
Meta just introduced Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition covering over 1,600 languages. Meanwhile, the EU’s proposed Digital Omnibus regulations face mounting criticism for creating legal incoherence and potential AI exceptionalism. The timing couldn’t be more ironic.
AI’s relentless pursuit of efficiency is creating systems that learn from their own outputs instead of reality. Denmark is proposing groundbreaking legislation to give citizens ownership of their likeness, while experts warn about reality drift in AI systems. The philosophical roots trace back to 20
Clio has completed its $1 billion acquisition of legal research platform vLex while simultaneously closing a $500 million Series G funding round. The combined moves value the Vancouver-based legal tech company at $5 billion, cementing its position in the legal software market.
A massive industrial heat pump complex is coming to Cambridge that will harness the Charles River’s thermal energy. The system will provide carbon-free steam to over 70 million square feet of building space. Construction is already underway with completion targeted for 2028.
Warren Buffett recalls Steve Jobs calling him about Apple’s “many, many, many, many billions” in cash around 2010. Despite Buffett suggesting stock buybacks, Jobs did nothing – a decision that says everything about his leadership approach.
