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AI is now taking over game servers, and Stormgate is the first casualty
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
Stormgate, a free-to-play, StarCraft-style RTS developed by Frost Giant Studios, relies on a third-party "game server orchestration partner" to run its online modes. Frost Giant told players on Discord that the provider had been acquired by an AI company, forcing a planned outage that will take Stormgate's multiplayer modes offline...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Russia's attempt to block VPNs is causing widespread banking outages
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
According to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the Kremlin's increasing efforts to control and censor the global internet are causing widespread problems for Russian users. The Russian-born entrepreneur confirmed that Telegram is now banned in the country, yet more than 50 million Russians continue to use it daily via VPNs.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft now has 80 different "Copilot" products, and counting
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
That figure comes from Tey Bannerman, an AI strategy and design consultant, who undertook the challenging – but rewarding – task of counting all the Copilot products now embedded across Microsoft's ecosystem. He explained that he decided to do this after trying to describe Copilot to someone and realizing he...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows 11 will be force-updated to version 25H2 using machine learning
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
According to Microsoft's latest timeline, Windows 11 25H2 will soon be rolled out to all devices running the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2. The latter is set to reach the end of official support on October 13, 2026, and Redmond is clearly aiming to move as many...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Netflix's Void AI can remove objects from video and show how scenes evolve without them
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
Short for Video Object and Interaction Deletion, the model can effectively delete an object from a scene and adjust for its absence.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
World's largest battery maker is taking EV tech to the seas
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
The company, which commands 37% of the global electric vehicle battery market and 22% of the energy storage segment, has already equipped roughly 900 ships with its batteries. Most of these are small, nearshore vessels that operate along China's coastlines, at ports, or on inland waterways.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung may add a "Pro" model to Galaxy S lineup, matching Apple's strategy
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
Citing unnamed industry sources, South Korean outlet ETNews reports that the Pro model would slot between the Plus and the Ultra in the upcoming S27 series, effectively becoming the second-most premium option. It is expected to inherit much of the Ultra's feature set, including Samsung's new Privacy Display technology, which...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Target puts customers on the hook for AI shopping assistant errors
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
Target is one of many retailers jumping on the AI bandwagon by introducing an assistant that can suggest products and complete purchases for customers. The pitch is convenience: less browsing, fewer clicks, and an easier way to fill a cart. The risk is that shoppers may end up handing over...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New 3D-printed microrobot mimics worm-like motion at microscopic scale
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
In a recently published study, the Dutch team describes an unexpected behavior observed in a 3D-printed microstructure. The "robot" consists of a flexible chain of self-propelling elements, each smaller than the width of a human hair. When exposed to an electric field, the structure begins to move on its own,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Florida school to deploy security drones designed to stop school shooters mid-attack
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026
The deployment marks a new test of drone-based security technology in US schools. Backed by more than $500,000 in state funding, Florida and Georgia are rolling out Mithril's technology as part of broader school safety initiatives. The goal, company executives say, is speed. Pilots operating from Mithril's Austin headquarters could...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »