Several European countries have been considering or already applying digital services taxes to large online platforms. These surcharges are aimed at revenue generated by activities such as digital advertising and online marketplaces – areas dominated by US-based companies. Read Entire Article
The Steam Machine is sold out, overpriced, can’t quite do 4K – and now scalpers are asking $3,000 for it
Only weeks after landing in users' hands, the Steam Controller's unique properties have quickly inspired interesting, or at least amusing, new features. Despite its high price, the PC gaming controller might be the only new piece of hardware from Valve that most users can access for some time, as the......
Which game made you a gamer, and what technology made you a lifelong enthusiast?
Most of us weren't born tech enthusiasts. Somewhere along the way, a game, a gadget, a PC upgrade, or a new technology grabbed our attention and we never really let go. Read Entire Article
European Commission moves to designate Amazon and Microsoft as cloud gatekeepers
Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure are now so important to Europe's digital economy that they may be required to comply with additional rules when doing business with customers in the EU. Otherwise, they could face hefty fines. Read Entire Article
Bungie cuts nearly 300 jobs as Destiny 2 winds down and Marathon takes center stage
For years, Bungie kept Destiny 2 online with a big technical footprint, from backend systems for progression and matchmaking to tools for live events and constant content updates. Now, with that pipeline winding down and new games still in early incubation, the studio is cutting back the team that supports......
HPE is quietly pivoting from servers to networking, and Cisco should be paying attention
Taking an established company in a new direction is always a challenging task. Doing so in the midst of one of the biggest evolutions the tech industry has witnessed, even more so. Read Entire Article
The third Xbox price hike in 15 months raises all models by at least $100
Mere days after reports of mass layoffs at Microsoft-owned game development studios, things have gone from bad to worse for Xbox. In a few weeks, the company's game consoles will receive their highest-ever price increases, marking the third round in barely over a year. Read Entire Article
Windows 10’s free security updates now extend to October 2027
Microsoft's support page explaining how to continue receiving security updates on Windows 10 now states that the company will continue providing patches through October 12, 2027 – a change made without a formal announcement. The update gives Windows 10 users exactly one additional year to decide whether to upgrade to......
Game designer Sandy Petersen recalls how Quake’s development “broke” id Software
id Software and GT Interactive released Quake in 1996, marking a significant evolution in the first-person shooter genre just three years after Doom. Sandy Petersen, one of the studio's original designers from the Doom era, said that developing the first "true" 3D FPS took a heavy toll on the team....
Anthropic accuses China’s Alibaba of stealing Claude’s AI capabilities
In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren on June 10, Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of carrying out what it described as the largest recorded corporate espionage campaign against the company. It alleged that Alibaba sought to illicitly extract Claude's capabilities in order to train......