
Sega's new Sega Account service lets player redeem exclusive in-game rewards for upcoming titles.

Murdoc botnet is apparently based on the notorious Mirai.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/dangerous-new-botnet-targets-webcams-routers-across-the-world

A24 has dropped a thrilling first trailer for music horror Opus, and it's gone straight to the top of my 2025 watchlist. Watch the first full trailer here.

New Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 post launch roadmap details the expansion content and free updates coming to the game.

President Trump signs a “full and unconditional” pardon for Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, who had received two life sentences.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/trump-pardons-silk-road-dark-web-market-creator-ross-ulbricht

Big tech wants to put their eyes in your ears

Fitbit is facing a battery debacle over its Sense and Versa 3 fitness wearables.

The Pulse Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller is indeed real and it's out in just a couple of weeks.

It looks likely that the public beta for Android 16 isn't too far off, and there's already speculation about new features.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI will use other cloud infrastructure providers, but Microsoft retains right of first refusal.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-exclusive-cloud-deal-with-openai-is-coming-to-an-end