Hytale, the long-awaited sandbox RPG, finally has an Early Access release date after years of development turmoil. The game launches January 13, 2026 with the developers urging caution and transparency about its unfinished state following its reacquisition from Riot Games.
A technical glitch froze futures and options trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for several hours due to a data center fault. Exchange operator stocks including CME Group, ICE, and Nasdaq were in focus during Friday’s premarket session.
Apple’s iOS 26 update introduced crucial USB-C security protections but set the default to dangerously allow connections to any accessory. The setting affects iPhone 15, 16, and 17 users and leaves devices vulnerable to data theft through malicious charging cables. Changing it takes seconds in Setti
Apple quietly built a professional-grade hearing test into AirPods Pro that anyone can use. The five-minute test creates clinical-style audiograms and can even turn your earbuds into FDA-approved hearing aids. It’s one of Apple’s most impressive but least-known accessibility features.
Oracle is becoming the poster child for AI infrastructure risks according to Morgan Stanley. The investment bank warns the company’s financial liabilities could nearly triple over three years, making it the weakest hyperscaler. Credit default swap prices suggest growing concern about Oracle’s balloo
Kensington just unveiled two Thunderbolt 5 docking stations that actually bring fresh ideas to a crowded market. The 19-in-1 docks feature 80Gbps speeds, 140W power delivery, triple 4K monitor support, and even built-in M.2 SSD slots. They’re aiming to power both high-end Windows workstations and Ma
USB-A has been the standard since 1996, but USB-C delivers up to 240W of power and 120Gb/s speeds. The reversible design alone makes the upgrade worthwhile. Why are we still clinging to outdated ports?
Perplexity just launched an AI-powered shopping feature that remembers your preferences and lets you checkout with PayPal. The move comes just as OpenAI added similar shopping capabilities to ChatGPT. Both companies are now racing to monetize AI through e-commerce partnerships.
The AI chip market is exploding, and these 10 semiconductor startups are positioning themselves to compete with or complement Nvidia’s dominance. From edge computing to optical interconnects, they’re tackling different pieces of the $4 trillion AI infrastructure opportunity.
OpenAI expects ChatGPT to reach 220 million paid subscribers by 2030, up from current conversion rates of 5%. The company is already doing “well more” than $13 billion in revenue and could hit $100 billion by 2027 through new shopping and advertising products.
