TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for significant layoffs, with Bethesda among the studios affected, as the company overhauls its gaming strategy ahead of the next console cycle.

Former reality TV star Georgia Harrison has warned parents that some 'manosphere' influencers profit from encouraging anger towards women among teenage boys.

With GTA 6 pre-orders going live on 25 June, players are being urged to think carefully before putting money down on Rockstar's blockbuster ahead of firm pricing and edition details.

An Interpol-led hackathon uncovered global networks exploiting women through content subscription platforms, revealing sophisticated 'e-pimping' schemes that adapt traditional exploitation tactics

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms price hikes for iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads due to a global chip shortage, impacting retail pricing decisions across Apple's product line.

FIFA says it has removed 388,000 abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup as captains unite in a global anti-hate campaign amid growing controversy over hydration breaks.

New analysis of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake indicates lingering seismic stress may be reactivating dormant fault lines and increasing earthquake risk.

Research suggests social media restrictions may reduce young people's access to news, connection and digital literacy opportunities.

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open on 25 June, sparking excitement in gaming and crypto markets. Rockstar's latest could revolutionize in-game economies with Bitcoin rewards and tokenized assets.

Meta Platforms is lobbying for legal protection against child-harm lawsuits, seeking a liability shield in the Kids Online Safety Act as it faces scrutiny over social media's impact on young users.

Industry experts argue that AI is not the main driver of tech layoffs, suggesting companies are imitating competitors rather than making strategic decisions.

Meta is lobbying for legal protections that critics argue could weaken efforts to hold social media accountable for harm to children, amid debates on the Kids Online Safety Act.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 pre-orders will open on 25 June via major digital stores and select retailers, with wishlist alerts now live.

A viral TikTok video capturing strange sky sounds has sparked online debate, with viewers questioning its authenticity and speculating on possible explanations.

An Atlanta guest won the $10,292,912.32 jackpot at Westgate Las Vegas Casino with a $5 wager, marking one of the largest slot machine payouts this year.

Major entertainment agencies in California are exploring Reddit forums to discover new viral film concepts, reshaping traditional script sourcing and highlighting the evolving landscape of cinematic creativity.

SpaceX is set to issue $20 billion in investment-grade bonds to refinance a bridge loan and support its AI expansion, following a historic Nasdaq IPO.

Yann LeCun criticises Elon Musk's xAI as a 'failure' unable to compete with OpenAI or Anthropic, and warns of a looming AI industry 'bubble explosion'.

Leaked records expose Peter Thiel's Dialog network, revealing a secret grading system and a list of influential attendees from business, politics, and technology