California lawmakers are working on a bill to preserve access to online games

California Assembly advances the ‘Protect Our Games Act,’ requiring game publishers to ensure ongoing access to online games or offer refunds, starting 2027.

Summer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out now

SGDQ 2026 returns July 5-11 in Minneapolis with a lineup of speedruns, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. Full schedule now available.

A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver’s licenses open for anyone to see

A security lapse in a hotel check-in system led to the exposure of over one million passports and driver’s licenses, now secured after alert by TechCrunch.

The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states

Analogue has released a firmware update enabling save states on its Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 clone, enhancing gameplay convenience and accuracy.

US stocks fall after Trump-Xi summit leaves investors ‘underwhelmed’

US stocks declined sharply after the Trump-Xi summit concluded without significant breakthroughs, fueling concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions.

One of Intel’s fastest desktop CPUs is $50 off

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, one of Intel’s fastest desktop CPUs, is now available at a record-low price of $279.99, saving $45.

Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators

Tesla reports at least two Robotaxi crashes in Austin involving remote teleoperators since July 2025, raising safety and operational concerns.

Japan automakers’ profits to stall at half of peak level on Iran war

Japanese automakers’ profits are expected to fall to half of their peak levels this year, primarily due to increased costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to sources.

Project Gutenberg – keeps getting better

Project Gutenberg has announced ongoing enhancements, including new digitization efforts and improved search features, benefiting millions of free eBook readers worldwide.

Yen’s post-intervention retreat raises questions about advance warnings

The yen has weakened again after government efforts to strengthen it, raising questions about the impact of Japan’s intervention warnings and their influence on markets.