A financial analyst report suggests CD Projekt Red might have a surprise in store for Witcher 3 fans. The prediction points to a major new expansion arriving in 2026. Could this be the bridge to the long-awaited Witcher 4?
The European Commission has launched a massive legislative package to finally integrate its fragmented capital markets. It’s a sweeping overhaul targeting everything from trading to crypto supervision. The goal is to boost growth and competitiveness, but the political fight is just beginning.
Enterprise software giant ServiceNow is making a huge move into security, agreeing to acquire device security startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal, set to close in late 2026, marks ServiceNow’s largest acquisition ever. Armis, founded by Israeli cyber intelligence vets, hit $300 million
A promising Seattle startup in the data governance space is closing up shop. Codified, which raised a $4 million seed round just months ago, is winding down as its founder and CEO moves to a new role at Google.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a draft profile mapping its Cybersecurity Framework to AI-specific risks. It aims to help organizations secure AI systems, use AI for defense, and thwart AI-powered attacks. Public comments are due by January 30.
Italy’s competition regulator has hit Apple with a massive €98.6 million fine over its App Tracking Transparency feature. The authority argues the privacy tool is “disproportionate” and creates an unfair burden for third-party developers. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
Amazon’s most advanced Kindle, the large-screen color Scribe Colorsoft, launched without a true system-wide Dark Mode. The company has now confirmed the feature is officially in the pipeline for a future update. It’s about time for a device in this premium price bracket.
LG is reversing course after forcing a Microsoft Copilot web app onto its latest smart TVs. The company now says it will make the app fully removable, though a timeline isn’t set. For now, users can only hide the icon.
Communities around the Great Lakes are erupting in protest against new AI data center projects. They fear the facilities’ massive water needs for cooling will strain already declining freshwater reserves, leading to arrests and lawsuits.
Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a $167.5 million settlement over claims they conspired to keep ATM access fees high. The deal, filed in federal court, covers potentially millions of ATM users with qualifying transactions since October 2007.
