Valve is launching a next-generation Steam Controller in 2026 that promises to handle every game in your Steam library. The controller features magnetic thumbsticks, a wireless charging puck, and 35-hour battery life. It’s designed to be the ultimate gamepad for the entire Steam ecosystem.
Google is taking the fight against organized cybercrime directly to court with a lawsuit targeting the Lighthouse phishing platform. The subscription service allegedly enabled scams that stole over $1 billion from victims worldwide. This represents one of Google’s most aggressive legal moves against
Google Chrome comes with multiple layers of scam protection that most users don’t realize are available. From AI-powered detection to real-time site analysis, these built-in features can prevent phishing attacks and malware infections without needing extra extensions.
Valve is seriously exploring Arm architecture for future SteamOS hardware beyond just its new headset. The company’s software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed they’re preparing for “a bunch of different” Arm devices. This could include ultraportables, more powerful laptops, and additional han
The developer who prevented VLC from becoming adware just received major recognition. Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been steering the open-source media player since 2006, turning down lucrative offers that would have compromised its integrity.
GlobalLogic has notified 10,471 current and former employees that their sensitive HR data was stolen in a recent Oracle E-Business Suite attack. The breach occurred despite the company patching the zero-day vulnerability quickly. This marks the latest victim in what appears to be a widespread campai
The AI boom has seen massive investment but modest returns so far. With only 10% of large businesses formally adopting AI and 95% of pilots failing, 2026 becomes the year of reckoning. The technology’s economic, financial, and social consequences are about to become very real.
Industrial edge computing just got a major upgrade. Advantech’s new SKY-622G4 server combines Intel Xeon 6 processors with NVIDIA’s powerful H200 NVL GPUs to handle demanding AI workloads directly at the source. This could revolutionize how factories and industrial sites deploy AI without relying on
Xpeng’s journey from domestic struggles to European expansion shows how Chinese EV makers are learning to compete globally. Key hires, Volkswagen’s $700 million investment, and new manufacturing in Austria signal a strategic shift. The company now claims top Chinese EV startup status in several Euro
The AI revolution requires massive data centers, but we’re running out of electricians and construction workers to build them. Current projections show the US needs 63,000-140,000 additional skilled workers, creating a bottleneck that could derail AI progress. Meanwhile, China’s advanced manufacturi
