In a surprise move, Nintendo is bringing back its infamous red-and-black 3D console. The new Virtual Boy is a $100 replica accessory for the Switch and Switch 2, set to launch on February 17, 2026. You’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to play most of the games.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is the most profound tech ever and society will have to “work through” the disruption, implying no job is safe. But with a stagnant job market and mixed evidence on AI’s real impact, is this just fatalistic hype from those who stand to profit?
A UK battery software firm is helping an Australian space startup move faster. By using cloud-based models instead of months of physical testing, MP Space validated its satellite power system and dodged a half-year development setback.
According to Forbes, 2026 will see continued AI investment fueled by the AGI arms race, but the path to true intelligence may move beyond large language models. Meanwhile, AI agents are set to displace more jobs, forcing a fundamental redesign of work around automation-first principles.
Washington State has banned all prediction market activity, prohibiting both offering and participating in event-based contracts. The state’s gambling commission says it will monitor ongoing litigation but is directing residents to tribal casinos for legal sports betting.
John Romero’s next game, canceled earlier this year in Xbox layoffs, has been saved by a new publisher. The DOOM creator says the redesigned shooter offers an experience he compares to playing Elden Ring for the first time.
Adobe is integrating features from its core creative and document apps into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Users can now ask the chatbot to edit images, modify PDFs, or design graphics. This move deepens Adobe’s AI bet but also creates new competitive dynamics.
Zillow faced criticism last month for deleting climate risk data from its home listings. The move highlights a brutal truth: even our best models for floods and fires are wildly inconsistent.
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes his company has a shot at a $1 trillion valuation. His plan hinges on three new growth vectors: capturing the transactional database market, riding the wave of AI-powered coding, and building a platform for enterprise AI agents.
A new IDC report is making bold predictions for the foldable phone market in 2026, forecasting 30% year-over-year growth. The biggest driver? Apple’s long-rumored “iPhone Fold,” expected to launch at the end of next year.
