Valve reveals the most-played Steam Deck games

Epic Games reported significant growth in Fortnite's creator program, with a nearly tripled number of users building custom content and a doubled number of unique creations. Fortnite saw around 70,000 users creating scenarios in Unreal Editor in 2024, leading to 198,000 user-generated islands. The platform aims to compete with Roblox and become a Metaverse, with Fortnite diversifying its creations beyond standard gameplay and paying creators $352 million in 2024. Full Article

Elon Musk announced that Unsupervised Full Self-Driving will launch in Austin, Texas in June as a paid service, alongside plans for more affordable Tesla models. However, Musk's history of overpromising and underdelivering has caused skepticism among investors and the public. Despite Musk's bold claims, Tesla's focus on autonomous driving may not align with its strengths in producing EVs and reliable technology, leading to divided opinions on the company's future direction. Full Article

The Scream franchise is bringing back Matthew Lillard's character, Stu Macher, for Scream 7, despite his death in the first film. Details on Stu's return are undisclosed, as filming is currently in progress with Neve Campbell reprising her role as Sidney Prescott alongside other returning cast members. Scream 7, directed by Kevin Williamson, is set to release in theaters on February 27, 2026, featuring a mix of familiar faces and new additions to the ensemble...

Investing in a sunrise alarm clock can help improve your wake-up routine by gently waking you up with gradual light and calming nature sounds. These clocks simulate dawn, making it feel like the sun is rising, and can help regulate your body's natural wake-up rhythm. They can also benefit those with seasonal affective disorder by improving mental health in dark months. Exposure to artificial light in the morning has been shown to improve cognitive performance...

Meta is eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the US due to legal and policy concerns, according to a memo by Janelle Gale, the company's VP of human resources. The decision includes rolling back representation goals, ending the "diverse slate approach" to hiring, and focusing on fair practices to mitigate bias for all employees. Additionally, Meta will no longer source business suppliers from diverse-owned businesses. Full Article

During an earnings call, Intel announced its next major client CPU architecture, "Nova Lake," set to debut in 2026 under co-chief executives Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner. This follows the upcoming release of Panther Lake in 2025, with both chips aiming to enhance performance and reduce costs for Intel and its partners. Intel's foundry business will play a significant role in producing Panther Lake, while Nova Lake will involve a combination of internal and...