Horror games had an incredible year in 2025, with titles like Silent Hill f selling over a million copies in 24 hours and Dying Light: The Beast moving 1.5 million units in five days. Yet The Game Awards still lacks a dedicated horror category, leaving many standout titles unrecognized at gaming’s b
Microsoft has open sourced the complete Zork trilogy, making the classic text adventure games available under the MIT License. The preservation effort involved Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office, Xbox, and Activision working together to ensure these gaming landmarks remain accessible.
Microsoft is testing new AI integration in Windows 11’s File Explorer that could allow apps like Anthropic Claude to request file access. The feature lets AI tools read content locally for tasks like document summarization and presentation creation. Initial features will roll out in coming weeks.
A 1992 law blocking US aid to Azerbaijan is complicating America’s search for rare earth minerals. With China controlling 90% of processing, this geopolitical hurdle matters more than ever. The Trump administration keeps waiving it, but permanent repeal could be key.
A draft executive order would create a federal task force to challenge state AI regulations. The order would also cut broadband funding to states that pass AI laws. Tech companies strongly support the move while state lawmakers oppose it.
The EU’s ambitious AI Act, celebrated as a world-first regulation, is already showing cracks. Officials have postponed key provisions amid widespread criticism that the rules are too complex and rushed. Companies warn the legislation could stifle European innovation while benefiting larger competito
UW President Robert Jones is pushing back against AI job fears while expanding computer science access. His strategy includes cross-disciplinary tech education and new public-private partnerships to tackle major challenges.
Microsoft just unveiled Windows 365 for Agents at their Ignite conference. These specialized cloud PCs automatically disappear after AI agents finish their work. It’s either brilliant efficiency or a security nightmare waiting to happen.
Nvidia’s latest earnings show the AI boom is far from over. The chip giant reported $57 billion in revenue for the quarter ending October, beating estimates and forecasting even stronger results ahead. CEO Jensen Huang says their Blackwell GPUs are “off the charts” and completely sold out.
OpenAI is rolling out a dedicated ChatGPT workspace for teachers with unlimited access to its latest AI model. The free program includes education-specific privacy protections and has already reached 150,000 educators across U.S. schools.
