Google doubles the cost of some legacy Nest Aware subscriptions internationally, including in Canada, while some modern plans are getting prices hiked by 25% (Ron Amadeo/Ars Technica)

Paramount Pictures has announced a second delay for The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, pushing its release from January 30, 2026, to October 9, 2026, following an earlier postponement from October 10, 2025. Although no reason was given for the delay, the change allows for a more favorable fall release, as the slot was previously occupied by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, which has now been moved to September 17, 2027. The...

Epic is requesting District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to compel Apple to review and potentially approve its submission of Fortnite to the US App Store, alleging that Apple is in contempt of her April ruling that limits app rejections based on external payment links. Apple has delayed action on the submission while awaiting a Ninth Circuit decision, which Epic claims is retaliatory, asserting that their submission complies with Apple's guidelines. Epic seeks court enforcement of...

Two new games featuring parrying mechanics are Doom: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, offering contrasting gameplay experiences. In Doom, players utilize a shield to parry attacks in a fast-paced environment, while Expedition 33 requires precise timing to parry enemy attacks during turn-based combat, rewarding successful parries with action-packed counterattacks. Both games showcase rewarding parrying mechanics, despite the challenges presented, highlighting their unique takes on this gameplay element. Full Article

NASA engineers have successfully revived Voyager 1's backup thrusters, which had been inactive since 2004, due to the degradation of the primary thrusters from residue buildup. This revival was critical to maintain communication with Earth, especially with a looming deadline as the Earth-based antenna was scheduled for upgrades after May 4. After a tense 23-hour wait for signals, the team celebrated when the backup thrusters responded flawlessly, a testament to the engineers' ingenuity in addressing...

Summary Sonali De Rycker, a general partner at Accel and a prominent venture capitalist in Europe, expressed optimism about the continent's potential in artificial intelligence during a recent TechCrunch StrictlyVC event in London. However, she also cautioned against the risks of regulatory overreach, which could hinder the growth and innovation within the AI sector. De Rycker's insights highlight the delicate balance between fostering technological advancement and ensuring appropriate regulatory frameworks to support it. Full Article

UK Needs More Nuclear To Power AI, Says Amazon Boss In an exclusive BBC interview, AWS CEO Matt Garman emphasized the necessity for the UK to expand nuclear energy to support the increasing electricity demands of AI-driven data centers. AWS plans to invest £8 billion in new data centers in the UK over the next four years, asserting that nuclear power provides a reliable, zero-carbon energy source. With the UK's data centers projected to consume...