Why it matters: SpaceX is acquiring Anysphere, the San Francisco startup behind the popular AI coding assistant Cursor, in an all-stock deal valued at $60 billion. This is the largest acquisition of a VC-backed startup on record. The timing is deliberate. SpaceX went public just four days ago in the biggest IPO in stock market history, raising $85.7 billion and initially valuing the company

In brief: Logitech has introduced a new G3-series keyboard and mouse, rounding out the budget desktop ecosystem to deliver what the company calls excellent performance and world-class features at an affordable price point.

The new G305 X Superlight follows in the footsteps of the original G305 , a fan favorite in Logitech's stable over the last several years. Priced at $79.

What just happened? The UK's long-expected social media ban for under-16s has finally been confirmed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, though it's not expected to be introduced until spring 2027. The PM also revealed that livestreaming will be prohibited, while restrictions will be enabled by default for 17-year-olds.

The UK was one of several countries examining potential under

Facepalm: Electronic Arts, a company up there with Ubisoft as one of the most disliked in the gaming industry, has launched a new brand that will likely cause more disdain from fans: it's aimed at increasing product placement and advertising in games.

Electronic Arts writes that EA Advertising is a new platform transforming how brands connect with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its global portfolio of games.

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WTF?! PCs and smartphones have given rise to many ways to kill boredom, such as games, social media, messaging, and emojis. The latest viral digital activity involves simulating everyday tasks, such as ordering food or taking a smoke break, without actually eating or smoking anything.

Young people, particularly in South Korea, have begun visiting so-called "dopamine sites" for the same reason people doomscroll on phones

What just happened? Ninja Theory, developer of the popular Hellblade series, is being closed down by Xbox – the only hope for the studio is that a buyer will step in. According to reports, Compulsion Games, which was behind South of Midnight, and Tim Schafer's Double Fine are also fighting for their futures.

Sources have told The Verge that Ninja Theory staffers were told on a call on Monday about the

Something to look forward to: Competition in the APU market could intensify when Intel and Nvidia reveal the fruits of their announced collaboration against AMD. While no official timeline has been confirmed, reports suggest users could get a first look at Intel-Nvidia chips within the next 18 months.

Tech journalist Erdi Özüağ reports that Intel's current roadmap targets the first quarter of 2028 for its

Evolving Rodents: An upcoming crowdfunding campaign aims to introduce a novel approach to mouse interaction. The Rotary Mouse replaces the traditional scroll wheel with a rotating mechanism, which, according to its developers, is designed to feel as natural as possible.

The Rotary Mouse from Airra Labs will debut on Kickstarter at a significant discount and with free shipping to early backers. The company says there is real demand for the product, despite its