Your next PlayStation could pack 30GB memory, if this PS6 rumor holds

A PlayStation 6 rumor claims Sony could jump to 30GB of GDDR7 memory, alongside a 24GB handheld. If the details repeat across leaks, it may signal a shared baseline for next-gen games.
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OpenAI’s supposedly ‘leaked’ Super Bowl ad with ear buds and a shiny orb was a hoax
OpenAI’s supposedly ‘leaked’ Super Bowl ad with ear buds and a shiny orb was a hoax

As if OpenAI didn’t have enough drama around the Super Bowl and advertising, as the game wound down, word spread of a “leaked” ad that actually wasn’t leaked at all; it was just a fake. Screenshots of a now-deleted Reddit thread told the tale of a frustrated employee who, while posting about how upset they […]

Darren Aronofsky’s AI-generated series faces harsh backlash online

Darren Aronofsky’s new AI-generated series is drawing intense criticism for distorted visuals and awkward storytelling, sparking fresh debate on whether AI filmmaking is ready for prime time.
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Forza, Halo, Gears, and Fable anchor Xbox’s massive 2026 roadmap

Microsoft is preparing its busiest Xbox year yet, with new Forza, Halo, Gears of War, and Fable titles all scheduled across 2026 in a coordinated first-party release push.
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YouTube Music starts putting lyrics behind a paywall
YouTube Music starts putting lyrics behind a paywall

Free YouTube Music accounts are now seeing their access to lyrics limited, according to multiple reports. Google started testing lyrics as an exclusive feature for Premium users in September, but it appears that it’s now receiving a wider rollout. It seems that free users will be limited to viewing lyrics for five songs per month, […]

New York is considering two bills to rein in the AI industry
New York is considering two bills to rein in the AI industry

New York’s state legislature is set to consider a pair of bills that would require labels on AI-generated content and would put a three-year pause on new data center construction. The New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act (NY FAIR News Act, for short) would require that any news “substantially composed, authored, or […]

This Chrome extension blocks social media until you scream (literally) in agony

If you often find yourself scrolling social media and then regret the lost time, this chrome extension will block those sites and only unlock them if you scream embrassingly about your lack of discipline.
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The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip
The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip

Almost exactly one year after launching the iPhone 16e, Apple is preparing to launch the 17e, according to Mark Gurman. The iPhone 17e will feature an upgraded A19 chip from the iPhone 17 lineup, plus MagSafe charging, and move Apple’s in-house cellular chips. Just as importantly, the company apparently plans to keep the price at […]

Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post
Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post

After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Washington Post, Will Lewis is stepping down following mass layoffs this week. Jeff D’Onofrio, former CEO of Tumblr from 2017 to 2022, will step in as acting CEO and publisher. D’Onofrio has been CFO at the Post since June of last […]

Meta thinks you’ll want a whole app just for AI videos

Meta is testing a standalone Vibes app focused solely on AI-generated short videos, moving the feature out of Meta AI.
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