Games
* Reportedly, Ubisoft has ended one of its biggest game franchises for good, roughly a decade after its launch on PS4 and Xbox One. * The franchise debuted with strong promise on PS4 and Xbox One but is now said to be canceled permanently. * Details are sparse; the move could mean halted
Games
* Key Takeaways: * A new classification listing for "Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition" has appeared in the Australian Classification database. * The listing names Nintendo Switch as a platform and credits Atari as developer/publisher, though no official announcement has been made. * Rayman’s original game debuted in 1995; this listing
Security
* Auto-forwarding in Gmail can let attackers siphon your email without signs. * Check Gmail Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP and remove unknown addresses immediately. * Also review Filters, connected apps, change your password, and enable 2-Step Verification. What to disable — and why it matters Auto-forwarding routes incoming messages to another email
Gadgets
* Apple is rumored to have achieved a supply‑chain efficiency boost for the iPhone 17e. * That efficiency may let Apple avoid a price increase that competitors are facing. * Stable pricing would affect consumer demand, market positioning and Apple’s margins. * Watch for official confirmation from Apple or its suppliers ahead
Research
* Apple Watch detected four times as many atrial fibrillation (AFib) cases as standard care in a new peer‑reviewed study. * The smartwatch identified AFib in many people who had no symptoms — 57% of detected cases were asymptomatic. * Results suggest wearables could expand screening reach, but clinical follow‑up and guideline
Chips
* Key Takeaways: * Multiple reports indicate Apple is considering Intel for future iPhone chips. * Analyst Jeff Pu has publicly reaffirmed those reports. * If confirmed, the move would be a notable supplier shift with wide supply-chain implications. * The situation remains unconfirmed and could evolve as Apple and potential partners respond. What the
Games
• Official roadmap released covering January–April 2026 for ARC Raiders. • ARC Raiders remains a live multiplayer extraction adventure set on a mechanized-threat ravaged Earth. • The roadmap signals continued updates, events and developer support through spring 2026. Roadmap released for January–April 2026 Developers have published an official roadmap titled "
Games
* Forza Horizon 6 is changing its progression system to address a recurring player complaint. * The focus is on how players advance through ranks and the pace of rewards. * The tweak aims to make "making your way through the ranks" feel smoother and more satisfying. What’s changing Forza
Policy
* Key Takeaways: * Court filings reveal a previously secretive $800 million deal between Google and Epic Games. * The agreement reportedly involved Epic helping Google market Android. * The disclosure comes as part of an ongoing court saga and raises competition and transparency questions. What the court disclosures say Court documents made public
Gadgets
* Casio previewed the SXC1 portable standalone sampler at NAMM 2026, showing a focused demo of the unit. * The SXC1 offers 16 performance pads, real-time recording and an integrated sequencer in a self-contained design. * Casio presented the SXC1 as a portable solution for beatmakers and live performers; pricing and ship dates
Gadgets
* Report: Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable "pin" device that could ship as soon as 2027. * The move positions Apple alongside OpenAI, Meta and other firms racing to ship dedicated AI hardware. * The device would likely emphasize seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem and privacy controls. * Expect
Software
• Key Takeaways: • Spotify is expanding its Prompted Playlists feature in beta to more markets for Premium listeners. • The feature lets users describe a feeling, memory, or vibe to steer playlist curation and discovery. • Spotify frames the tool as a collaboration between technology and human intent: “We believe that technology is
