Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies
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WTF?! As movie adaptations of video games have turned from mostly box-office bombs into commercial hits, it seems studios are now trawling the entire history of gaming for ideas. In what sounds like a particularly bewildering move, Atari has signed a deal with Universal Pictures to give 10 of the company's classic games the movie treatment, including Pong and Centipede.
Atari's retro games aren't the
Google now lets you sign into your account using a selfie video
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Through the looking glass: As passwords continue to face criticism for being generally insecure or sometimes difficult to remember, tech giants have introduced numerous alternatives. Google's latest option resembles Apple's Face ID but is slightly more complex and can unlock accounts on multiple devices. Users in the wild will doubtlessly test its resilience against fraud.
Google account holders can now check their eligibility to test a new sign-in method that
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried
A hot potato: We've been seeing reports for several years now about public safety agencies launching drone-as-first-responder (DFR) initiatives, but the programs have really exploded in popularity recently, and the digital rights organization EFF says this threatens privacy in communities. The drones are able to spy on people through windows, in their backyards, and on roofs, at distances so
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This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell
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First look: Brooklyn-based consumer electronics company Light has launched a minimalist flip phone designed to cut down on screen time without compromising on essential communication. The $299 Light Flip features a clamshell design reminiscent of the Motorola Razr devices from the turn of the century, and offers a barebones software experience without social media, web browsing, media streaming, and shopping apps.
The Light Flip features a 2.8
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests
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Death of Gaming: Just like any other company dealing in hardware products built from off-the-shelf components, Valve is facing some truly difficult choices when it comes to pricing. The company tried to fend off the chip shortage caused by the AI boom with a massive price increase, but potential customers apparently responded by removing themselves from the buying equation.
A recent report by Boiling Steam might confirm what most enthusiasts have always
Apple's App Store is on pace to add 1 million new apps this year, most are AI slop
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The big picture: The number of app submissions to Apple's App Store has risen sharply in 2026, with almost 560,000 new apps reportedly added to the platform between January and June. However, most of these new apps appear to be low-quality offerings, seemingly generated by AI amid a vibecoding trend that is sweeping the developer community.
Data from Sensor Tower suggests that
The EU just fined Google $1 billion for favoring its own services in search and Play Store
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New Tariffs Incoming: European authorities designated Google as a "gatekeeper" in 2023, requiring the US corporation to address its anti-competitive practices in the online search market. Now, the EU has begun imposing financial penalties on the company because Google is still allegedly abusing its dominant position in search to promote its own services.ces.
The European Commission has announced two new fines against Google totaling $1 billion
Lego brings The X-Files to life with a 1,478-piece set including Mulder and Scully minifigs
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Something to look forward to: Lego is bringing the world of The X-Files into brick-built form with the launch of a new set based on the popular sci-fi series. The 1,478-piece kit is based on a Lego Ideas fan submission, and features a recreation of Fox Mulder's office beneath a forest scene complete with a hovering UFO.
Lego went all out with its
Apple's rumored leasing program could restrict apps, lock down iPhones if you miss payments
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WTF?! If you're interested in the recent report about Apple partnering with Klarna to launch a hardware leasing program, here's something you should probably know: based on code found in the beta version of iOS 27, those with leased devices who miss payments could have access to their phone apps restricted.
The code, discovered by 9to5Mac , describes a system called App Managed Features. It