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A new FIFA game has officially been announced, marking the franchise’s first major return since its split from EA Sports. At the time of writing, the upcoming title is being developed and published by Delphi Interactive, with Netflix Games backing the project and offering it to subscribers at no extra cost. The announcement confirms FIFA’s long-promised comeback to video games and introduces a mobile-first

Google has officially launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model focused on speed, efficiency, and broad usability. The company has already set it as the default model across the Gemini app and Google Search AI Mode, replacing Gemini 2.5 Flash for most users worldwide. The update highlights Google’s strategy to scale AI across consumer products without sacrificing performance or increasing latency. What is

Coursera and Udemy have confirmed a major merger agreement that will combine two of the world’s largest online learning platforms into a single company valued at roughly $2.5 billion. The all-stock deal marks one of the biggest consolidation moves in the online education sector to date. Deal overview and structure Coursera will acquire Udemy in an all-stock transaction. As part of the agreement, Udemy

theHunter: Call of the Wild continues its long-running update cycle with Patch 8.4, but the bigger headline for many players is the current Steam sale. At the time of writing, the open-world hunting simulator is discounted by 89%, dropping the price from $19.99 to just $2.19. The steep discount dramatically lowers the entry barrier for new players while giving returning hunters a cheap way

Spotify has started testing a new AI feature called Prompted Playlists, aiming to give listeners more direct control over how music recommendations work. The feature lets users describe what they want to hear in natural language, then uses AI to generate a custom playlist based on that input. What are Prompted Playlists Prompted Playlists allow users to create playlists by typing simple text prompts.

Amazon has officially expanded its Luna cloud gaming platform to Comcast Xfinity devices in the United States, bringing console-free gaming directly to millions of living rooms. The move integrates Amazon Luna into Xfinity’s Entertainment OS, allowing users to stream games on supported TVs and set-top boxes without additional hardware. Amazon Luna arrives on Xfinity X1 and Xumo Stream Box Amazon Luna now works on

Nvidia is evaluating whether to increase production of its H200 AI chips after Chinese demand reportedly exceeded current output. The discussions follow a U.S. policy shift that reopened limited H200 exports to approved customers in China. Strong demand from China’s biggest buyers Sources familiar with the matter say Nvidia told Chinese customers it is considering adding H200 capacity. Orders reportedly surged from major tech

Google and OpenAI intensified the AI race with back-to-back announcements that reveal how close the competition has become. Google’s latest AI research agent launch coincides with growing pressure inside OpenAI, marked by an internal “code red” moment. Google unveils its deepest AI research agent yet Google introduced what it describes as its most advanced AI research agent to date, built on the Gemini 3

Disney confirmed a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, locking in a multi-year partnership centered on generative AI. The news sparked fresh concern in Hollywood, where creators and unions still debate how AI reshapes IP control and creative jobs. What the Disney-OpenAI deal includes The investment ties to a three-year commercial agreement between Disney and OpenAI. Reporting says OpenAI gets licensed access to more than

YouTube has rolled out a major redesign for its TV app, delivering one of the most noticeable interface updates in recent years. The new watch screen focuses on cleaner navigation, fewer accidental clicks, and faster access to key features when watching from a couch. The update is now appearing across smart TVs and popular streaming devices, bringing the TV experience closer to YouTube’s modern

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, positioning it as its most capable general-purpose AI model so far. The release intensifies competition with Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and xAI Grok, as each company races to dominate advanced reasoning, coding, and long-context workloads. Below is a structured breakdown of what GPT-5.2 brings to the table, how it compares to rivals, and what matters for users. What is GPT-5.2?

Amazon has removed its AI-generated video recap feature from Prime Video after viewers discovered multiple factual errors in the summaries. The backlash centered on inaccurate storytelling, with fans arguing that the tool misrepresented key plot points in major series. What the AI recap feature was meant to do Amazon introduced AI video recaps as a quiet beta feature on Prime Video. The tool generated

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first tri-fold smartphone and the company’s most ambitious foldable yet. The device introduces a dual-hinge design that unfolds into a tablet-sized screen while staying compact enough to carry when closed. A new tri-fold form factor The Galaxy Z TriFold uses two hinges instead of one, enabling the display to fold into three sections. When fully

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2, its latest flagship AI model, as competition with Google intensifies across consumer, developer, and enterprise AI markets. The launch marks a clear attempt to defend OpenAI’s lead as Google accelerates Gemini development and premium AI offerings. What OpenAI announced with GPT-5.2 OpenAI released GPT-5.2 on December 11, 2025, positioning it as a major upgrade over GPT-5.1. The company introduced a

Gainax, one of Japan’s most influential anime studios, has officially shut down after completing its bankruptcy process. The studio’s legal dissolution was recorded in Japan’s Official Gazette on December 10, 2025, confirming that Gainax no longer exists as a corporate entity. The closure marks the end of a studio that helped shape modern anime for more than four decades. When and why Gainax shut

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a newly announced Star Wars racing game that shifts the focus away from Jedi and lightsabers and into high-stakes speed. At the time of writing, the game targets a 2026 release window for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with both a story-driven campaign and competitive multiplayer. The pitch is simple: survive each run, make smart build choices,

Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy double pack just hit a new low price at Woot, dropping to about $55 from its usual $70 price tag. For anyone who planned to revisit Mario’s space-era classic games or try them for the first time, this deal can cost less than buying the games separately. The bundle packs two full games on one cartridge, and Nintendo also sells

Limited-edition video games continue to sell out because they offer what most standard releases do not: scarcity, premium extras, and a sense of ownership. For collectors, a limited edition game can feel like a physical time capsule, especially when digital storefronts and live-service updates make modern gaming feel temporary. At the time of writing, publishers and boutique labels still rely on limited run drops, numbered prints,

The Epic Games Holiday Sale is one of the biggest discount windows on the Epic Games Store, and it's a sweet treat for anyone who's into gaming. It usually combines deep price cuts with limited-time freebies and a rewards boost. If you want to stretch your budget, you need a simple plan: confirm the sale dates, prioritize the games you actually want to play,

Google has introduced a new real-time audio translation feature in Google Translate that lets you hear live spoken translations directly through headphones. The update turns an Android phone into a hands-free interpretation tool for everyday conversations. What the new feature does The feature translates spoken language in real time and plays the translated audio through your headphones. You can follow a conversation without reading