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The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles together. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft announced today that the price of all Xbox models will rise in August, the second time in less than a year as… Read More »Score a discounted Xbox console before the prices jump
Thanks to the component crisis, it’s a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro – which Framework’s CEO has called the “MacBook Pro for Linux users”… Read More »Framework has good news and bad news
The EU has finalised a landmark 90% greenhouse gas reduction target for 2040, while simultaneously scaling back mandatory supply chain due diligence rules under pressure from business and global governments. The twin decisions reveal the growing tension between climate ambition… Read More »EU Sets 90% Emissions Target by 2040 — But Weakens Supply Chain Rules at the Same Time
The EU has finalized a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040, while China accelerates its carbon intensity goals — but a rollback of EU supply chain rules raises serious questions for ESG and corporate responsibility. Here’s what the landmark week… Read More »EU and China Set 2040 Climate Targets: What It Means for ESG and Corporate Responsibility
The EU’s Green New Deal 2.0 introduces binding carbon pricing and a €500 billion cleantech fund, setting a 60% emissions reduction target for businesses by 2030. From hydrogen transport to AI-powered smart buildings, Europe is redefining what serious climate policy… Read More »EU Green New Deal 2.0: How €500 Billion and Mandatory Carbon Pricing Are Reshaping Europe’s Clean Tech Future
The European Union has officially approved a 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2040, reinforcing its role as the global leader in climate policy. The decision has major implications for energy strategy, business operations, and international climate diplomacy.
Rockstar Games has finally given Grand Theft Auto VI a price ahead of the game’s November 19th launch. But while announcing that the game would cost $79.99, Rockstar also confirmed that the physical versions of GTA VI won’t include a… Read More »GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for “spellcheck” in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says “NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI.”… Read More »Congresswoman denies staff used AI to write defense funding amendment
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 processor. | Image: Microsoft A critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft’s “breakthrough” quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a… Read More »A new paper argues Microsoft exaggerated its quantum claims a year ago
Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop, as… Read More »Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory