NCSoft has officially revealed Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG set in the Horizon universe. The game could launch as early as 2026 and introduces major combat changes including greatswords and new mechanics.
Google is modifying its controversial Android developer verification policy to preserve sideloading capabilities for advanced users. The company will introduce a special “advanced flow” that maintains security warnings while allowing installation from unverified sources. Early access to verification
Kanata is a free, open-source keyboard remapper that brings programmable keyboard features to any keyboard on Windows, Mac, or Linux. It offers layers, tap-hold keys, and chording without requiring special hardware. The tool essentially gives you the brain of a custom mechanical keyboard in software
Google has officially launched Cameyo by Google after acquiring the virtualization platform a year ago. The service enables Chromebooks to run legacy Windows applications directly through the Chrome browser, addressing a major enterprise limitation.
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.
Siemens has unveiled version 21 of its TIA Portal engineering framework at the SPS trade show. The update focuses on Git integration for version control and redundant SCADA architectures for higher availability in industrial automation environments.
Speak has reached $100 million in annualized revenue with its AI language tutor that focuses on conversation practice. The startup, valued at $1 billion, is now pushing into the U.S. market to compete directly with Duolingo. Founded by former Thiel fellows, Speak uses OpenAI models to create realist
AMD just dropped new RAID drivers specifically for Windows 11’s upcoming 25H2 feature update. The update supports all Socket AM5 chipsets and Ryzen 7000 series and newer processors, but comes with several installation caveats that could trip up users.
Apple has rolled out Xcode 26.1.1 with important bug fixes for developers. The update specifically targets performance issues with the new coding intelligence features and background indexing problems. This comes as Apple continues refining its AI-assisted development tools.
Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association are launching an opt-in portal for expanded audiovisual rights. The deal could mean higher royalties for publishers while giving Spotify new video capabilities. This comes after years of bitter disputes over streaming payments.
