Job applicant fraud has become a crisis for hiring managers, with artificial intelligence making it easier than ever to create convincing fake candidates. By 2028, research firm Gartner predicts a staggering 25% of all job applications will be fraudulent, powered by deepfakes and voice clones that c...

U.S. labor market is sending mixed signals as 2025 winds down, with the latest jobs report confirming what many workers already suspected: hiring is cooling fast. November saw employers add just 64,000 jobs while unemployment climbed to 4.6%, its highest point in over four years. Though not yet sign...

Sucker Punch Studio Announces Major Leadership Shift Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind hits like Ghost of Yōtei, Infamous, and Sly Cooper, is welcoming a new era. Sony confirmed that co-founder Brian Fleming will step down as studio head, with longtime staffers Jason Connell and Adrian Ben...

Meta AI Glasses Get Conversation Boost Feature Meta has rolled out a major update for its AI-powered glasses, introducing a new conversation boosting feature. Users of Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses enrolled in the Early Access Program can now experience “Conversation Focus,” designed to ...

Microsoft’s Xbox Headset Update Unlocks Bluetooth LE Xbox Wireless Headset owners have a reason to celebrate. Microsoft’s latest free update brings Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio to the 2024 version of the headset, unlocking improved performance and new features. This update promises lower latency,...

Quickshot II Returns: A Retro Joystick Revival Gamers who grew up in the ‘80s have reason to celebrate. The iconic Quickshot II joystick, a staple for Commodore 64 enthusiasts, is making a comeback with modern upgrades. Retro Games, in partnership with Plaion Replai, is reintroducing this classic co...

Netflix Expands Into Video Podcasts Netflix is taking a bold step into the world of video podcasts, aiming to capture audiences even when they aren’t watching traditional shows. In a new deal with iHeartMedia, Netflix will bring over 15 popular video podcasts to its platform in the U.S. starting ear...

Instagram Brings Reels to Your Big Screen Instagram is expanding beyond phones with a new TV app designed to stream Reels directly to your living room. Starting this week, Meta is piloting the app on Amazon Fire TV devices in the U.S., letting users enjoy short, personalized videos on a larger displ...

Texas Files Lawsuits Against Leading TV Makers Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five major TV brands—Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL—alleging they secretly track what users watch. According to the complaints, these smart TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to ...

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: Amazon’s Bold Move in E-Readers Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft promises to redefine digital note-taking. Combining a color E Ink display, front lighting, and a pressure-sensitive stylus, it aims to bridge the gap between e-readers, tablets, and traditional notebooks. Price...

Animal Crossing 3.0 Update Brings Long-Awaited Features Animal Crossing: New Horizons players finally have a reason to rejoice. The free 3.0 update, launching January 15, 2026, promises to fix some of the most persistent pain points in island decorating and gameplay. Fans have spent years meticulous...

AI Chips Are Breaking Old Data Centers As artificial intelligence demands grow, legacy data centers are hitting physical limits. Racks of GPUs and AI chips are far heavier than traditional servers, and older buildings simply weren’t designed to carry such loads. With AI adoption skyrocketing, compan...