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In a move that could make life easier for folks using devices based on its operating systems, Google is working toward unifying Android and ChromeOS, according to a high-ranking Google executive. Merging the systems could have positive outcomes for customers using, say, a Chromebook and an Android cellphone, much like Apple users have seamless functioning among MacBooks, iPhones, iPads and …

Microsoft announced 9,000 layoffs. What does that mean for WA state?  The Olympian Why do games end up in development hell? | Opinion  GamesIndustry.biz “What happened with Microsoft was clear”: Former Square Enix exec says Game Pass, “a service with barely any growth,” didn’t cause layoffs – competition with AI did  GamesRadar+ The Xbox Layoffs Make It Clear That It’s Past Time To …

Something to look forward to: It’s the kind of gadget Q might slip into James Bond’s tuxedo pocket: an SSD with a built-in self-destruct feature. TeamGroup has developed the P250Q-M80, which brings a touch of cinematic espionage to real-world data security. This industrial-grade storage device is engineered for sectors where data security is paramount, such as defense, industrial automation, and …

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic arrive on July 25, and Samsung has its trademark trade-in deals with enhanced credit to tempt long-time fans into upgrading. But should you upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 8, or should you hold off for the Galaxy Watch 9? As the person who reviewed the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic, …

Security researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in Google Gemini for Workspace that enables threat actors to embed hidden malicious instructions within emails. The attack exploits the AI assistant’s “Summarize this email” feature to display fabricated security warnings that appear to originate from Google itself, potentially leading to credential theft and social engineering attacks. Key Takeaways1. Attackers hide malicious instructions …

Prime Day is over and while we did see some of the best deals still live this morning, they are going quick so make sure you get in there while you still can – you can grab Apple Watch Series 10 at $120 off for the lowest prices to date still, for example. But there are also some fresh new …

Prime Day might be over, but someone clearly forgot to tell the discounts. In a twist that’s as welcome as it is unexpected, a hefty stack of deals has survived the retail storm, with prices still slashed across Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and PC. Whether it’s leftovers from the main sale or publishers riding the hype wave a little longer, there …

Google’s Gemini chatbot declined to play Chess against the Atari 2600, after learning the vintage gaming console had already vanquished other AIs. Robert Caruso, the infrastructure architect who pitted Atari Chess and its feeble hardware against ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, told The Register readers have asked him if Google’s Gemini could do any better. “The question intrigued me because, while …

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is out August 14th, with a 30% discount off the $30 label price for owners of the Anniversary Edition. That discount applies to both Steam and GOG, and will be available for the “foreseeable future” (Fateweaver noises). Other currencies aren’t listed.

Image: Commodore International Commodore International has just announced just its first official hardware in over 30 years under its new ownership — a new AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA-powered recreation of the Commodore 64, called the Commodore 64 Ultimate Edition (thanks TomsHardware for the spot). Pre-orders for the the new computer are currently live, with three options being offered on its …