Amazon Games VP Exits After Years of Struggles
The VP who helped lead Amazon’s gaming push for over eight years is out. This follows major layoffs last year and the shutdown of development on their only in-house hit, New World.
Month: January 2026
Is AI-Powered Coding a Magic Trick or a Disaster?
The Economist’s podcast series dives into the double-edged sword of AI-assisted coding. It asks if tools that make programming accessible are democratizing innovation or setting us up for a wave of buggy, insecure software.
Game Devs Turn on AI: Over Half Now Say It’s Bad for the Industry
According to a new Game Developers Conference survey, a majority of developers now view generative AI as a negative force in the industry. The negative sentiment has skyrocketed from 18% in 2024 to 52% in 2026, even as 36% of devs report using it in their jobs.
Solar’s Not Just Growing, It’s Taking Over the Grid
Solar energy accounted for 58% of all new U.S. power capacity in the first nine months of 2025. From island resorts to manufacturing exports, the technology is moving from the fringe to the foundation of the global energy system.
SAP’s Cloud Backlog Misses Its Own Target, But the Plan Marches On
SAP’s current cloud backlog grew 16% last quarter, falling short of the 26% target CEO Christian Klein had set. The company is accelerating its cloud pivot, announcing a massive share buyback and setting a firm end-of-2027 deadline for most on-premise support.
Microsoft’s PowerToys Just Fixed Windows Search For Good
Microsoft’s PowerToys suite has quietly shipped a transformative update to its Command Palette tool. It’s so fast and capable, it makes the built-in Windows Search look like a relic from a decade ago.
Blockchain’s Speed Problem Might Finally Be Solved
A new algorithm called Dual Perigee could be the key to making blockchain fast enough for real-world use. By fixing how devices connect, it slashes delays by nearly 50% in simulations, all without extra computational cost.
CachyOS Linux Gets a Major Speed Boost with Wayland
The CachyOS Linux distribution has received a significant upgrade, most notably switching to the modern Wayland display server. This change reportedly makes an already fast Arch-based system even quicker. The update also introduces a new, customizable boot manager called Limine.
Meta Soars, Microsoft Stumbles in a Wild Premarket
Premarket trading was a rollercoaster of reactions to corporate earnings. Meta Platforms led the charge with a 9% surge on a strong forecast, while Microsoft dropped 7% despite beating estimates. The moves highlight how investor focus has shifted from past results to future guidance.
AI Adoption Hits a Wall, But Power Users Are Digging In
New survey data reveals a surprising stall in AI adoption at work in Q4 2025. While overall usage barely budged, frequent users in tech and leadership roles are increasing their reliance. The growing gap suggests a major use-case problem for the average employee.