Washington State Gambling Commission and Squaxin Island Tribe reach tentative gaming compact

Washington State Gambling Commission and Squaxin Island Tribe reach tentative gaming compact

The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Squaxin Island Tribe have struck a tentative deal to update the Tribe’s Class… Continue reading Washington State Gambling Commission and Squaxin Island Tribe reach tentative gaming compact The post Washington State Gambling Commission and Squaxin Island Tribe reach tentative gaming compact appeared first on ReadWrite .

Microsoft changes its data center approach, pledging to pay its power costs, reject tax breaks, and replenish more water than it uses, amid local opposition (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)

Microsoft changes its data center approach, pledging to pay its power costs, reject tax breaks, and replenish more water than it uses, amid local opposition (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)

Todd Bishop / GeekWire : Microsoft changes its data center approach, pledging to pay its power costs, reject tax breaks, and replenish more water than it uses, amid local opposition —  President Trump was right about Microsoft — but he only leaked part of the story.  —  Microsoft is changing its approach to building …

[Webinar] Securing Agentic AI: From MCPs and Tool Access to Shadow API Key Sprawl

[Webinar] Securing Agentic AI: From MCPs and Tool Access to Shadow API Key Sprawl

AI agents are no longer just writing code. They are executing it. Tools like Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex can now build, test, and deploy software end-to-end in minutes. That speed is reshaping engineering—but it’s also creating a security gap most teams don’t see until something breaks. Behind every agentic workflow sits a layer few organizations are actively securing: Machine Control

[Webinar] Securing Agentic AI: From MCPs and Tool Access to Shadow API Key Sprawl

[Webinar] Securing Agentic AI: From MCPs and Tool Access to Shadow API Key Sprawl

AI agents are no longer just writing code. They are executing it. Tools like Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex can now build, test, and deploy software end-to-end in minutes. That speed is reshaping engineering—but it’s also creating a security gap most teams don’t see until something breaks. Behind every agentic workflow sits a layer few organizations are actively securing: Machine Control

Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm face layoffs

Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm face layoffs

We aren't even two weeks into the new year and Ubisoft is already looking to carry out its second round of layoffs in 2026. The company has informed workers at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm of a "proposed organizational restructure" that could affect around 55 roles across its two Swedish studios. Workers at Massive (the developer of The Division series, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora ) were offered voluntary buyouts late last year as part of Ubisoft's ongoing cost-cutting efforts . "This restructure follows the completion of the Voluntary Leave Program launched during the fall of 2025, a finalized long-term roadmap and a completed staffing and appointment process, which together have provided clearer visibility into the structure and capacity required to support the two studios’ work and sustainably over time," Ubisoft told IGN in a statement. "These proposed changes are forward-looking and structural, they are not related to individual performance, recent deliveries or the quality of the work produced by the teams." Ubisoft claims that the "long-term direction for the studios remains unchanged." Massive will continue working on projects that include The Division 3 . Ubisoft Stockholm, meanwhile, is beavering away on a new franchise that's still under wraps for now. That project is harnessing the studio's Ubisoft Scalar cloud computing tech, according to Game Developer . Earlier in January, the company said it was shutting down Ubisoft Halifax , resulting in the loss of 71 jobs. Workers at that studio unionized just 16 days earlier. Ubisoft said its decision was part of "company-wide actions to streamline operations." This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/star-wars-outlaws-developer-massive-entertainment-and-ubisoft-stockholm-face-layoffs-134234968.html?src=rss

'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China

'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China

The morbidly-named "Are You Dead?" has topped the App Store in China, as a way for people living alone to get some help if they don't check in every day. Here's how it works. Are You Dead/Demumu is in the App Store The continuing advancement of technology has made it simultaneously easier to make contact with people and to become lonelier than ever. One app in China has attempted to combat the worst elements of solitude by giving families minimal reassurance about their loved ones. Demumu , also known as "Are You Dead?," is an app that has become popular in China as a literal app-based "dead man's switch." Originally released in May 2025, BBC News reports the local name "Si-le-ma" sounds like "E-le-ma," a Chinese food delivery app called "Are you Hungry?" Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Shazam's Fast Forward Playlist Reveals Music Artists Set to Rise in 2026

Shazam's Fast Forward Playlist Reveals Music Artists Set to Rise in 2026

Shazam has published its annual Fast Forward list , and an accompanying Apple Music playlist . The list takes a look ahead at some of the most exciting music artists who are being discovered through the song identification tool. 2026's list features more than 60 music artists who are poised to have a breakthrough year. Here is how Apple describes this year's playlist: Every day, Shazam gets millions of requests from users around the world who are curious about the artist behind a song. These requests come from all over-TikTok videos, car commercials, overhearing something in the wild-which makes it a powerful tool for predicting tomorrow's heavy hitters. For 2026, we've assembled a playlist featuring over 60 artists-based on Shazam data and reviewed by our editors-that are poised to have a breakthrough year. From K-pop group CORTIS to Alabama country crooner Kashus Culpepper to Irish rock band Florence Road, it's a remarkably diverse group of artists hailing from all corners of the globe. Have a listen and add the ones you love to your library before the world catches on. Some well-known music artists, including Benson Boone, Ice Spice, and Ayra Starr, were featured in Shazam's previous Fast Forward lists. Tags: Apple Music , Shazam This article, " Shazam's Fast Forward Playlist Reveals Music Artists Set to Rise in 2026 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums