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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed

CD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its global debut at Gamescom.

Technology ·22 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Sony Music files second lawsuit against Udio over 30,000 recordings

Sony Music files second lawsuit against Udio over 30,000 recordings

The legal action follows discovery in a separate case, with Sony claiming Udio bypassed protective measures to train models on proprietary sound recordings.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 21:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule Confirmed!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule Confirmed!

Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed a two-weekend multiplayer beta for Modern Warfare 4, starting August 21, 2026. The testing includes new gameplay mechanics and the franchise's debut on Nintendo Switch 2.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Enigmatig Limited Invests in KUNGFULAND, First-Scripted Feature-Length ...

Enigmatig Limited Invests in KUNGFULAND, First-Scripted Feature-Length ...

Enigmatig Limited has invested in KUNGFULAND, a nostalgic martial arts action-comedy serving as the first feature film produced under a Singapore-Canada bilateral treaty.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link full intro cinematic leaks online

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link full intro cinematic leaks online

A nearly five-minute video appearing to be the opening cinematic for the cancelled Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link has surfaced online, fueling fan speculation.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Scientists identify causes of solid-state battery short circuits

Scientists identify causes of solid-state battery short circuits

Recent studies have identified the physical and chemical mechanisms behind solid-state battery failures, helping manufacturers develop new scaling strategies.

Technology ·20 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

The European Union issued binding mandates requiring Google to open its Android system and search data to third-party artificial intelligence developers. The directive aims to allow rival AI agents to gain system-level functionality currently reserved for native assistants like Gemini.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across eight international markets

Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across eight international markets

Apple is adjusting iCloud+ storage fees across eight international territories. The price hikes are reportedly linked to currency fluctuations.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive

Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive

Apple has increased monthly subscription rates for Apple Music and most Apple One bundles due to rising licensing costs. Existing subscribers will see these changes at their next billing cycle.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google DeepMind unveils GenCeption to transform video AI into vision models

Google DeepMind unveils GenCeption to transform video AI into vision models

Google DeepMind's GenCeption model utilizes video generation technology to perform traditional computer vision tasks, aiming to replace specialized systems.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung Launches The Freestyle+ AI Smart Projector

Samsung Launches The Freestyle+ AI Smart Projector

The third-generation Freestyle+ portable projector features 430 ISO lumens of brightness and AI-driven tools for automatic keystone and color correction.

Technology ·18 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo limited-edition smartphones

Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo limited-edition smartphones

Caviar has released a 19-unit limited collection of modified smartphones featuring artistic materials to celebrate football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 15:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
1Password for Claude lets AI sign in without seeing your passwords

1Password for Claude lets AI sign in without seeing your passwords

1Password has launched an integration with Anthropic's Claude that enables AI-driven browser automation while keeping credentials encrypted and secure.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google Vids adds personal AI avatars and Gemini Omni video editing

Google Vids adds personal AI avatars and Gemini Omni video editing

Google Vids has evolved into a full video creation platform featuring personalized digital avatars and multimodal AI editing powered by Gemini Omni.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Pro Jank Footy launches August 12

Pro Jank Footy launches August 12

Pro Jank Footy launches August 12

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 07:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google AI search poses unacceptable risks to children, report finds

Google AI search poses unacceptable risks to children, report finds

A report by the Youth AI Safety Institute documents failures in Google's AI search tools regarding crisis detection, content accuracy, and academic integrity. The institute recommends that Google disable these features by default for all minor accounts.

Technology ·17 Jul 2026, 04:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Suno scraped millions of songs from YouTube and other platforms via hack

Suno scraped millions of songs from YouTube and other platforms via hack

A security breach at Suno has confirmed the systematic scraping of millions of audio files and lyrics for training its AI models. The leaked internal logs provide new evidence for record labels currently suing the company over alleged copyright infringement.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 16:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Splunk and Zoom release security patches for critical vulnerabilities

Splunk and Zoom release security patches for critical vulnerabilities

Splunk, Zoom, and several major web browsers have issued urgent security updates to address critical vulnerabilities, including some with public exploit code.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Once Upon a Katamari launches on Switch 2 with new DLC on October 8

Once Upon a Katamari launches on Switch 2 with new DLC on October 8

Bandai Namco is bringing the latest Katamari entry to the Nintendo Switch 2 with improved graphics, frame rates, and exclusive mouse controls. This release coincides with the multi-platform launch of the streamer-themed Rolling LIVE Highlights expansion.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Sandia researchers develop crystal sensors for intense fusion environments

Sandia researchers develop crystal sensors for intense fusion environments

Sandia National Laboratories has engineered robust crystal-based sensors to overcome diagnostic failures caused by intense electromagnetic interference.

Technology ·16 Jul 2026, 01:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read