Ubisoft Snags a Siege Creator’s New MOBA From Amazon
Ubisoft has purchased the free-to-play MOBA March of Giants from Amazon Games. The deal also marks the return of Rainbow Six Siege’s original creative director, Xavier Marquis, to the publisher.
Category: Technology
2026 Tech Forecast: Less Hype, More Gritty Execution
A new analysis from Forbes outlines a pivotal shift coming in 2026, where execution and infrastructure will separate winners from also-rans. The report covers everything from the maturation of stablecoins and AI to Bitcoin going mainstream and a potential challenge to NVIDIA’s dominance.
Apple TV Finally Gets Google Cast, But Only On Android
The Apple TV app on Android just got a major update with Google Cast support. This makes it much easier to stream Apple’s content to TVs, but the feature is notably absent on iOS. It’s a one-sided détente in the streaming wars.
UK to Regulate Crypto Like Stocks and Shares by 2027
The UK is planning a major regulatory shift for cryptocurrencies, treating them like traditional financial products. Crypto firms will fall under full Financial Conduct Authority supervision, with legislation targeted for 2027.
Apple’s M5 Max iMac Pro is Back in Development
Apple is actively developing a high-end iMac Pro powered by the upcoming M5 Max chip, according to leaked internal debug files. The leak also outlines a full slate of future Macs, including MacBook Pros with M6 chips and a mysterious low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip.
We Just Watched the Flu Invade a Cell Like Never Before
Researchers have developed a new microscopy technique that lets them watch the flu virus invade a human cell in real, stunning detail. The breakthrough reveals the cell isn’t a passive victim but actively interacts with the virus. This could open new doors for antiviral drug development.
Why Your CI/CD Pipeline Needs a Zero Trust Overhaul
As cloud-native development accelerates, traditional CI/CD security is breaking down. A new guide outlines a practical Zero Trust approach, replacing long-lived secrets and implicit trust with identity and continuous verification at every stage.
Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool Quietly Gets a Big Windows 11 Update
Microsoft has quietly updated its Media Creation Tool to pull the latest Windows 11 25H2 build. This comes alongside a major December 2025 Patch Tuesday update fixing three zero-day vulnerabilities. The tool is key for manual installs and recovery.
Zong’s new Islamabad data center is a small piece of a much bigger plan
Pakistani telco Zong, owned by China Mobile, has opened a new cloud-focused data center in Islamabad. The move is a direct part of China’s Digital Silk Road infrastructure push. It signals growing, if still nascent, data center investment in Pakistan.
Microsoft Finally Fixes Those Annoying Windows 11 Flashes
Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 11 targeting two specific but widespread bugs. KB5072033 fixes a distracting white flash in File Explorer and ensures the Ask Copilot “Click to Do” window opens correctly. It’s a quality-of-life patch for nearly every user.