AI
* Key Takeaways: * Bloomberg reports Apple will debut a Gemini-powered version of Siri in February. * The assistant will receive an initial reveal ahead of a fuller presentation at this year’s WWDC. * The move signals Apple integrating large language model (LLM) technology into Siri, with wider implications for AI on Apple
Startups
* A New York startup, Aircela, has built a fridge-sized machine that converts ambient air into gasoline. * The system is not “free energy”: it requires significant inputs and energy to produce fuel, but can be practical for small-scale uses. * Potential applications include decentralized fuel supply for remote sites, research, and backup
Security
* Key Takeaways: * CISA has confirmed active exploitation of four separate vulnerabilities affecting enterprise products and developer tooling. * Affected projects include enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, plus the Vite frontend framework and the Prettier code formatter. * Organizations should immediately consult vendor advisories, apply available patches, update developer dependencies, and monitor
Games
* Xenoblade Chronicles 3 leads thanks to its refined combat and emotional scope. * Definitive Edition preserves the original’s strengths while modernizing systems. * Torna and Future Redeemed are excellent but shorter, designed as companion pieces. How this list was made This ranking covers the mainline Xenoblade titles plus major remasters and
Games
* Nintendo announced via its Nintendo Today smartphone app that it will host a special Super Mario Galaxy–themed Nintendo Direct presentation on Sunday. * The company labeled the event a "Movie Direct," suggesting a film-focused or cinematic showcase tied to Super Mario Galaxy. * Nintendo has not yet published full
Games
* Key Takeaways: * An Australian age-rating entry suggests a PS5 release of the PS1 Classic Rayman tied to its 30th anniversary. * The listing indicates an upcoming re-release but provides no official release date, price, or publisher details. * Age-rating entries often precede formal announcements, making an official reveal likely in the coming
Games
* 20+ games are scheduled to arrive on Xbox between January 26 and January 30. * Five of those titles will be added to Xbox Game Pass, boosting subscription value. * Releases span consoles and likely include Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and cloud (check store pages for platform support). What’
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