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The Pentagon has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to construct sensor-equipped satellites for President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" defense system, which will enable the US Space Force to detect and track missile targets from space.
Acer announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a Linux-based "streaming-first handheld and companion device" designed to stream PC games, ahead of Computex. Set to launch in Q4 2026, the device features a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display, Wi-Fi 6, 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage, positioning it as a dedicated streaming device rather than a local game player.
AI training startup Shift is offering free home cleaning services in exchange for video footage of the cleaning process. This footage will be used to train robots in domestic labor, as robotics companies aim to develop machines that can perform household chores.
Microsoft has postponed the release of its Fable reboot from autumn 2026 to February 2027, citing a need to better plan game launches through the holiday season amidst a crowded schedule that includes titles like Grand Theft Auto VI; a new preview of Fable is scheduled for June 7th at the Xbox Games Showcase.
An investigation by The City found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been increasing street arrests in the New York metropolitan area, disproportionately targeting Latino neighborhoods. Between October 2025 and mid-March, 93 percent of 430 street arrests involved Latinos, who constitute 66 percent of the local undocumented population, with many individuals arrested not being the original targets.
The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC is currently available for $549.99 at Woot, down from its original price of $729.99. This price reduction, coupled with a recent price increase for the Steam Deck OLED (512GB) from $549 to $789, makes the Legion Go S a more competitive option for consumers seeking a gaming handheld, despite previous criticisms regarding its performance-to-price ratio at launch.
Anker's Zolo Magnetic Wireless Chargers, a two-pack of Qi2-certified pads offering up to 15W of power for MagSafe-compatible iPhones and AirPods, are currently available for $23.99, marking the lowest price seen for the bundle. These compact chargers include a built-in five-foot USB-C cable for convenience and continuous temperature monitoring.
Ferrari, a company long admired for its aspirational vehicles and cultural standing, has received widespread online derision and mockery for the design of its newly launched all-electric car, the Luce, marking a significant departure from its traditional immunity to public criticism.
The Enhanced Games recently took place, featuring approximately 40 elite athletes who openly used legal performance-enhancing drugs, marking a departure from traditional athletic competitions that prohibit such substances.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded at Launch Complex 36 in Florida during a hot-fire test, severely damaging its only launchpad for the rocket. This incident represents a major setback for both NASA's plans for a Moon base and Amazon's development of its Leo space internet constellation.
Adobe has introduced Firefly AI Assistant, a new conversational AI agent designed to function as a "multitasking middleman" within its design applications, aiming to reduce busywork while allowing users to retain creative control, marking a different approach from typical AI image generators that often remove users from the creative process.
Nintendo unexpectedly launched Pictonico, a new mobile game inspired by WarioWare, despite having largely scaled back its smartphone gaming efforts following the limited success of previous titles like a Super Mario platformer. This move is surprising given Nintendo's recent history in the mobile market and its strategic implications are currently unclear.
Microsoft has released a redesigned version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, which features a cleaner interface and is reported to load twice as fast, aiming to provide more reliable and structured responses. The update includes a "progressive disclosure" feature that adapts tools based on user prompts and allows for direct text formatting within the prompt box, enhancing the user experience across desktop and mobile devices.
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is on sale at Woot for $99.99, a $40 discount from its original price, making it cheaper than Amazon's entry-level Kindle. This older model retains key features like waterproofing, a 300ppi display, and an adjustable warm front light, offering significant value to readers despite being a few years old.
The 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra, a flip foldable smartphone with 512GB of storage, is now available for $699.99 unlocked at Best Buy and Amazon, marking a significant price drop from its original $1,299.99. This discount makes the previous generation model a more accessible and competitive option, offering similar performance and design to the newer 2026 model at a considerably lower price point.
"007 First Light" distinguishes itself by integrating its tutorial into the game's narrative as a cinematic training montage for a young James Bond, departing from traditional, disconnected game lessons. This approach blurs the conventional boundaries between video game mechanics and movie storytelling by making an often tedious game element a cohesive and engaging part of the character's origin story.
Microsoft's Surface PC line has shifted from an experimental approach, characterized by unique devices like the Surface Studio, Surface Book, and Surface Duo, towards a more conventional product strategy, resulting in the discontinuation of many of its distinctive models. This change signals a strategic pivot in Microsoft's hardware development, moving away from innovative but potentially niche designs.
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23rd, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and notably, the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise's debut on a Nintendo console following a deal between Microsoft and Nintendo. This release also signifies a shift as the game will not be available on PS4 or Xbox One.
Roku’s success in the streaming hardware market, now exceeding 100 million households, is attributed to its strategy of developing affordable hardware for a broad customer base rather than prioritizing cutting-edge design or innovation. This approach enabled the company to become a major player in the streaming industry.
Waymo will begin offering rides to select non-employee passengers in its new Ojai robotaxi, a rebranded Zeekr RT minivan, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. This initiative marks the introduction of a new vehicle to Waymo's fleet, replacing older models, and will initially provide free trips to collect data before expanding to more riders and paid services.
