A coalition of leading geospatial companies is creating Project Orbion, a live digital twin of Earth with real-time weather and physics. The U.S. Coast Guard is the first major customer, leveraging the platform for training and search-and-rescue operations. The partnership combines simulation system
Figma reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results with revenue hitting $274.2 million, beating estimates. The design software company’s AI product, Figma Make, is driving significant customer adoption while the company posted a staggering $1.1 billion net loss.
Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld now supports full cloud gaming without requiring a PS5 connection. Meanwhile, evidence of PlayStation Store cross-buy functionality has appeared, potentially enabling dual PS5/PC purchases. The Terminator 2D: NO FATE game faces another delay, now targeting December
Disney and Epic Games are bringing Disneyland to Fortnite with a new creative island featuring seven mini-games based on popular park attractions. The limited-time experience launches November 6, 2025 as part of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration. Players can access the island using code 4617
The Steam Deck has finally received the ability to download games with the screen turned off. This highly requested feature is now rolling out to beta testers and works automatically when plugged in.
Microsoft is launching .NET 10 and Visual Studio 2026 at .NET Conf 2025 starting November 11. The three-day virtual event will focus on cloud-native development and AI productivity. All sessions will be available on-demand after the live stream.
New PlayStation Store icons and code references point to potential cross-buy functionality between PlayStation 5 and PC. The feature appears to have been in development since at least June 2025. This could finally bring PlayStation in line with Xbox’s approach to cross-platform purchases.
Microsoft’s October 2025 updates are causing BitLocker recovery screens to appear unexpectedly. The issue affects Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, plus Windows 10 22H2 enterprise users. Without the recovery key, users could permanently lose access to their data.
Semiconductor companies often provide AI hardware but leave developers scrambling for software tools. Analog Devices is taking a different approach by bundling everything developers need. Their CodeFusion Studio includes an IDE, SDK, and coding tools to streamline AI system design.
Around 40% of North American SAP users haven’t begun migrating to S/4HANA despite the 2027 deadline for mainstream support ending. Business process changes and customizations are creating major headaches for organizations facing this mandatory upgrade. The cultural shift appears just as challenging
