Games
* Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially become the biggest new third-party game launch on Xbox Game Pass for 2025. * The record is based on the highest number of unique players within the first 30 days of release. * Its developer, Sandfall Interactive, credits Game Pass for attracting a massive, diverse audience
Gadgets
* Massive Savings Alert: A limited-time flash sale offers up to $850 off the new Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. * Act Fast or Lose Out: These incredible deals are hosted by B&H and are only valid for today, with just a few hours left on the
Policy
* The European Union has fined Elon Musk's social media platform X €120 million (£105 million), citing its paid blue tick system as "deceptive." * Regulators argue the system, which lacks meaningful identity verification, exposes users to scams and impersonation fraud. * The move has sparked outrage from prominent
Games
* Danny Phantom Arrives: Skins for Danny Phantom and Sam Manson are now available in the Fortnite Item Shop as of December 5, 2025. * Massive Winterfest Revealed: The upcoming Winterfest 2025 event will feature a massive, unexpected collaboration with the world of Harry Potter. * Free Magical Loot: Players can expect free
Security
* A false earthquake alert for a magnitude 5.9 tremor in Nevada was issued by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). * The erroneous warning was sent to residents as far as 200 miles away, including California's San Francisco Bay Area. * USGS quickly retracted the alert, confirming it was
Enterprise
* Aggressive Stock Split: Netflix has implemented a 10-for-1 stock split, a move widely interpreted as a strong signal of management's confidence in the company's future growth prospects. * Recent Financial Wobble: The split comes after a disappointing third quarter, where an unexpected one-time tax expense resulted in
Telecom
* Major Leadership Change: Jim Fowler is the new Chief Technology & Product Officer at Lumen, taking over as the company doubles down on its AI network strategy. * High-Profile Departure: Outgoing CTO Dave Ward is leaving for a prominent role at Salesforce as President and Chief Architect, marking a significant transition.
Enterprise
* SoFi Technologies is launching a share sale to raise $1.5 billion in fresh capital. * The offering price is set at a discount, ranging from $27.50 to $28.50 per share. * This fundraising effort is a strategic move to help the company diversify its product offerings beyond its core
Software
Google is changing the way it delivers updates with the launch of Android 16, moving away from a single yearly update to more frequent feature drops. This new release is packed with AI-powered tools, deeper personalization, and robust parental controls designed to make your device smarter, more personal, and easier
AR/VR
* Meta Platforms Inc. is planning significant budget cuts for its metaverse division, the very project that prompted its name change from Facebook. * Executives are reportedly discussing slashing the budget by as much as 30% for the upcoming year. * The cuts would directly impact core metaverse products, including the Meta Horizon
Security
* A credit card skimmer was discovered at the Family Dollar on 32nd Street Northeast in Cedar Rapids. * The Cedar Rapids Police Department confirmed the finding and has launched an active investigation. * Details are limited as the investigation is ongoing, but the incident highlights a growing national security threat. * The FBI
Blockchain
* Massive Price Drop: Bitcoin has plummeted nearly 35% from a high of $126,000 to a low of $82,000, wiping out most of its gains for the year. Ether has also fallen by 40%. * Economic Triggers: The downturn is linked to broader economic instability, including President Trump's
