The proprietary Seagate storage card for Xbox Series X/S has dropped to $229 for the 2TB model. This is one of the best prices ever for the only expansion that matches the console’s internal SSD speed.
Microsoft is rolling out a new text editing feature for its Copilot AI on Windows 11. Available now in preview to Windows Insiders, it allows for real-time rewriting and refining of text in any app. The feature requires specific builds and enabling Copilot Vision to work.
A Chinese government-backed hacking group is actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco’s Secure Email Gateway and related products. Researchers have identified hundreds of exposed systems, primarily in the US, India, and Thailand. There is no software patch; Cisco’s only remediation is t
Coinbase is launching a “stablecoin-as-a-service” platform, letting companies mint their own tokens. In a separate move, it’s also helping Klarna raise capital via USDC. It’s a major infrastructure play.
Instacart is paying a $60 million penalty to settle FTC charges. The agency says the company misled customers on delivery fees, refunds, and automatic subscriptions. It’s a major blow as the company faces a separate pricing probe.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he’s “0%” excited about being a public company CEO, even as the company reportedly eyes a massive IPO. According to Fortune, early talks suggest a valuation as high as $830 billion, with CFO Sarah Friar targeting a 2027 listing. The move follows a major restructuring that
The Pacific Northwest tech scene saw a flurry of executive moves this week. A Nintex CEO is out, a Workday thought leader is in, and a SurveyMonkey gets a new CFO from the Seattle area.
Samsung is reportedly considering using its in-house Exynos 2600 chipset in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8. The move would be a major vote of confidence in its new 2nm manufacturing process. It’s also seen as a cost-saving measure against Qualcomm’s expensive Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
In a recent interview, legendary game designer Hideo Kojima outlined his specific vision for AI in games. He’s not interested in using it for art, but for making enemies and controls adapt to each player uniquely.
Apple’s MacBook Air has become the world’s most popular business laptop, according to Omdia. Apple’s Colleen Novielli credits the shift to Apple Silicon, which boosted power and efficiency, making Macs viable for every employee.
