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Microsoft has abruptly shut down its Movies & TV app on Xbox and Windows, ending new purchases but allowing access to existing content. This move marks a significant shift in Microsoft's digital entertainment strategy, affecting users reliant on the platform.
Remedy Entertainment reveals a comprehensive plan to fix its multiplayer shooter FBC: Firebreak after a troubled launch. Key updates include revamped onboarding, new weapons, modding systems, and mission improvements aimed at boosting player retention and satisfaction.
Meta has announced it will not sign the EU’s voluntary AI code of practice, criticizing it as an overreach that introduces legal uncertainties and hampers innovation. This move highlights ongoing tensions between major AI firms and European regulators aiming to impose stringent AI governance.
Netflix has employed generative AI to create visual effects in its original Argentinian series The Eternaut, reducing production time by tenfold. This marks the first use of AI-generated final footage in a Netflix original, raising industry debates on cost, creativity, and labor rights.
The development of Subnautica 2 is embroiled in a fierce dispute between Unknown Worlds founders and parent company Krafton, following leadership firings, a delayed release until 2026, and a lawsuit over a $250 million performance bonus tied to the game’s early access launch.
Neon Abyss 2, the sequel to the million-selling roguelike, launches with co-op for up to four players, while other indie titles like Back to the Dawn and Ready or Not expand the gaming landscape with fresh narratives and platforms.
Recent reviews highlight Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 as a breakthrough in foldable phones with reduced size and weight. Panasonic’s S1 II impresses with 6K video but has a steep price. Other devices like Canon R50 V, Samsung QS700F soundbar, Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1, and Belkin Switch 2 case also stand out.
Corning has committed to ending exclusive agreements with phone manufacturers, avoiding a potentially hefty EU antitrust fine. The European Commission accepted these commitments, making them legally binding to promote competition and innovation in the smartphone glass market.
A leak has revealed that EA plans a major reveal event for Battlefield 6 starting July 29, possibly including an open beta launch. This follows mixed reviews of Battlefield 2042 and marks a critical moment for the franchise's revival.