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Riot Abandons Its Own Fighting Game After Massive Player Drop
Riot Games has ended development on the League of Legends fighting game 2XKO, pulling the plug less than a year after launch because player numbers didn't hit a
Genki's $189 Manta Controller Kills the 'One-Size' Pad
The Genki Manta controller, launching on Kickstarter, flips the script with a built-in screen and fully adjustable buttons, challenging the entire high-end game
AT&T Slashed AI Spending 56% by Ditching ChatGPT
AT&T slashed its AI costs by over half by routing most tasks to cheaper, open-source models, accepting a tiny performance dip for massive savings.
AI Thirst Swallows Down Drinking Water
A viral satire campaign accidentally spotlights a serious crisis. Data centers in a major US hub use more drinking water than recycled water, exposing a core co
Mark Zuckerberg Buys $35 Million Irish Castle Near Meta's Headquarters
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased a historic Irish castle near the company's international headquarters for tens of millions, strengthening his personal and pr
Deadline Looms for $300 TechCrunch Disrupt Ticket Discount
A $300 discount for TechCrunch Disrupt expires in less than two days, forcing a purchase decision before the ticket price jumps on Friday.
Death By Audio's Tiny Guitar Amp Pedal Is Unhinged
The Death By Audio Amp Crash is a real, tiny 3-watt amplifier crammed into a distortion pedal, creating uniquely chaotic and textural guitar sounds celebrated b
Woman Teaches Cat to Play Piano for Dinner Treats
A food-motivated cat was trained to play melodies on a custom piano to trigger its auto-feeder, turning mealtime into a form of interactive enrichment.
The S6 Sportback E-tron's Surprise Salvo for Sedans
The 2027 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron is a powerful, fast-charging electric sedan that reasserts the brand's commitment to driver-focused luxury, even as SUVs domin
Reach Capital VCs Place $265 Million Bet on Human-First AI
Reach Capital raised $265 million in an AI fund focused on startups that augment human potential in work, education, and health, signaling a niche-driven ventur
Elon Musk Buys Code Editor In $60 Billion AI Bid
SpaceX's $60 billion deal for AI code editor Cursor exposes a high-stakes new strategy: Elon Musk's companies are now acquiring the tools they need to compete,
Amazon Drone Swarm Targets 500 U.S. Cities by Late 2026
Amazon plans a massive sixfold expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to operate in nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.