Microsoft's Windows and security engineers have faced an unusually busy summer due to AI models rapidly discovering software vulnerabilities, leading to a record number of patches.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Gaming peripheral maker SteelSeries has entered the controller market with the Aeon Pro, a premium wireless controller priced at $259.99 that works with Xbox and PC. The controller began shipping today.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Crossbody phone straps have become a popular accessory, particularly among young people and in Europe, offering a hands-free way to carry your device while keeping it within easy reach.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Nintendo has announced that the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 will release on November 5th. The announcement came during a Legend of Zelda stream celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Bluecore Energy has announced a $50 million seed round, just months after its $10 million pre-seed funding and public launch from stealth mode. The round was oversubscribed.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: TechCrunch
A cryptocurrency theft of $340 million has been reported as one of the largest in the sector's history. Unusually, the attacker returned the majority of the stolen funds.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: TechCrunch
French AI lab Mistral has secured €3 billion in Series D funding at a €21 billion valuation, with the round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe, and PSG Equity.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: TechCrunch
Intel is planning a 10 percent price increase on its PC processors in October, according to industry reports. The move follows earlier price hikes this year and reflects Intel's shift toward prioritizing profitability over maintaining low prices.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Nintendo is holding a Zelda-themed Direct presentation on September 8th at 10AM ET to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary. The event is the first of two news presentations and is expected to run approximately 30 minutes, featuring various announcements related to the legendary series.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Adobe is redesigning how video editors use AI in Premiere Pro. A new Generative Media tool lets editors create video, sound effects, music, and soundscapes directly from the timeline, making the workflow simpler without requiring users to leave their project.
08 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge