Framework CEO Nirav Patel is showing off his company’s latest modular, repairable laptops in San Francisco today. The headliner is the new Laptop 13 Pro, which is its first machine fully machined out of aluminum, and Patel says its goal is to be “the MacBook Pro for Linux users.” Read on below for all the […]
Sony announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation discs by January 2028, shifting to digital-only PS5 games. Concurrently, PS3 and PS Vita digital stores are winding down, highlighting significant challenges for video game preservation as digital-exclusive titles become inaccessible.
Venice AI, a platform offering private access to over 200 AI models, has raised $65 million in a Series A funding round, reaching a $1 billion valuation. The company, led by crypto advocate Erik Voorhees, focuses on user privacy and "uncensored" AI experiences, attracting over 3 million active users and generating over $70 million in annualized revenue.
Google's Gemini Spark AI agent has launched on Mac, integrating with the existing desktop app and adding features like real-time topic updates and connections to apps like Google Tasks and Keep. This expansion allows Spark to compete with other desktop AI agents and handle local files, with future plans for multi-step remote tasks.
Sony is closing its digital PlayStation stores on PS3 and PS Vita consoles. The shutdown will occur in phases, starting with select Latin American and Middle Eastern countries in August 2024, and globally in July 2027. Previously purchased content will remain downloadable.
Sony announced it will cease physical disc production for all new PlayStation games by January 2028, transitioning to an all-digital model due to consumer trends, as digital downloads account for 85% of sales. This follows recent gamer backlash over GTA 6's digital-only "physical" edition and coincides with PS3/Vita store closures.
Dbrand has canceled its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine following legal action from Valve. The CEO admitted the company "fucked this one up" and will destroy all manufactured units.
