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HyperX launches the Clutch Talon controller, a highly configurable alternative to the Xbox Elite Controller with Hall effect joysticks and dual connectivity. They also release the affordable Cloud Stinger 3 headset.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2, featuring remastered versions of Ghost Babel, Peace Walker, and Guns of the Patriots, serves as a nostalgic yet unsettling reminder of the unchanging economics of war, mirroring current realities of conflict-driven profit and the intersection of gaming and military tech.
Las Vegas introduces AI-driven lighting system at First Street and Ogden Avenue to improve pedestrian visibility for drivers, with plans for 16 intersections around Fremont Street, funded by a $1.4M Federal Highway Administration grant.

A roundup of tech and science developments including NASA's cancellation of the Swift telescope rescue, Tesla's massive recall in China, Meta's ongoing legal challenges regarding child safety, and the rise of Inner Mongolia as an AI data center hub.

A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Honor, completed a 100-metre sprint in 9.32 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's 9.58-second human world record. The feat occurred during preparations for the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

WIRED reports on Flock Safety's AI tools, OpenAI's safety overhaul, and vulnerabilities allowing 'zombified' expired Visa cards to be used for fraud. Additionally, Apple issued record spyware warnings, and Ukraine targeted Russian retailer Wildberries with cyber and drone attacks.

Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, is rapidly becoming a major AI data center hub due to low energy costs and cold climate. While companies like DeepSeek and ByteDance invest heavily, the region faces significant water scarcity and ongoing reliance on coal power.