US Physical Game Sales Hit Historic Low in July, Lowest Since 1995
US physical game sales dropped to $85 million in July, the lowest monthly total since Circana began tracking in 1995, signaling a major shift toward digital.
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Geoff Keighley Reveals How Gamescom Opening Night Live Trailers Are Picked
At a pre-Gamescom press briefing, Geoff Keighley explained the trailer selection process for Opening Night Live, set for Tuesday.
TikTok Videos Linked to Reduced Brain Activity in Key Cognitive Regions
A new scientific study suggests that watching TikTok videos can deactivate brain regions tied to critical thinking and decision-making, raising questions about the cognitive effects of short-form video platforms.
Smartphone Photos Could Soon Estimate Cardiometabolic Risk
Google's PhotoScan technology is being explored to estimate body composition and cardiometabolic risk from simple smartphone images, potentially transforming preventive healthcare.
Google Quietly Changes Android Source Code Distribution: Git Tags Discontinued
Google has stopped pushing Git tags for some Android source code, altering how developers access and track the platform's development.
Why 'Don't Paste the AI' Is the New Digital Etiquette
As AI chatbots become ubiquitous, a new social norm is emerging: asking permission before pasting AI-generated content. This trend reflects growing concerns about privacy, authenticity, and the human touch in digital communication.
iPhone 18 Pro: Design Overhaul, Pro Max Advantages, and September Keynote Predictions
As anticipation builds for the iPhone 18 series, leaks point to significant design updates for the Pro models, compelling reasons to choose the Pro Max, and what to expect from Apple's September keynote.
Fidelity Bitcoin Fund Slumps 45% as ETF Outflows Persist, Yet Analysts See a Big Move Ahead
Fidelity's FBTC has dropped 45% in a year amid continued ETF outflows, but Fidelity Digital Assets hints at a 'meaningful move' for Bitcoin and explores AI's potential role in crypto.
OpenAI Bolsters Enterprise Data Privacy to Outpace Anthropic
OpenAI is ramping up customer privacy protections for enterprise clients, intensifying competition with rival Anthropic over data security assurances.
Rillet Hits Unicorn Status with $100M Series C Led by Iconiq
AI-native accounting startup Rillet has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by Iconiq, reaching a $1 billion valuation just two years after emerging from stealth.