A new consortium aims to bring order to the chaotic world of AI agents. Backed by major players, it plans to create a shared, open-source software stack to prevent proprietary silos and security nightmares.
A new study from UC Davis details a system that converts passive heat from Earth into mechanical energy. It uses radiative cooling panels and Stirling engines to generate power without sunlight, offering a simple, low-cost solution for niche applications like greenhouses.
Sony has confirmed that Saros, the next game from Returnal developer Housemarque, will be shown at The Game Awards this week. The new IP, first announced for a 2026 release, promises to build on the acclaimed rogue-like’s mechanics.
Microsoft is making a massive $17.5 billion bet on India’s AI infrastructure. The investment, spread over four years, aims to build hyperscale cloud capacity and train millions. It follows similar big-tech pledges from Google and Amazon.
Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod is stepping down after 13 years. He’s leaving to launch a new AI-driven venture called Overtone, which will be backed by Match Group.
The Linux Foundation has created the Agentic AI Foundation to provide vendor-neutral oversight for AI agents. This comes as the industry grapples with security failures and Gartner predicts many enterprise projects will be canceled.
According to a Menlo Ventures survey, Anthropic now commands 40% of enterprise LLM spend, unseating OpenAI. The surge is driven by a $4B coding tools market, but the overall $37B figure masks surprisingly narrow adoption outside of tech teams.
AI is everywhere in marketing, but the results are often off-brand and generic. The missing ingredient isn’t more power—it’s context. When AI understands brand strategy and competitive landscape, it becomes a true partner.
Skyrim has received a surprise native version for the Nintendo Switch 2. If you own the Anniversary Edition on Switch, you get it for free, but Special Edition owners are out of luck.
In a notable move, legendary game director Suda51 has explicitly stated his upcoming title, Romeo is a Dead Man, contains no AI-generated content. The action game is set for release on PlayStation 5 and Steam on February 11, 2026.
