NVIDIA released Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2.4 for its Shield and Shield Pro devices, marking the first substantial update in nearly a year. The rollout prioritizes critical security patches and bug fixes over introducing new functionality. The update brings the system’s security patch level to January 2026. It addresses several specific technical issues that users have reported. These include a...
Figma is integrating OpenAI’s Codex to enable users to create and modify designs directly within coding environments. This collaboration utilizes Figma’s MCP server to facilitate seamless movement between design files and the coding tool. The integration follows a similar recent partnership with Anthropic to incorporate Claude Code. Previously, users could import details from Figma design files,...
Instagram announced a new parental alert system that will notify guardians if a teenager repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm terms within a short timeframe. The feature is scheduled to launch in the coming weeks for parents already enrolled in the platform’s parental supervision tools. Instagram currently blocks searches for such content; the new update adds a notification layer to...
Anthropic announced Wednesday it has acquired Vercept, a Seattle-based artificial intelligence startup specializing in “computer-use” agents, marking its second major acquisition in three months.
The deal follows Anthropic’s December purchase of coding engine Bun and aims to accelerate the development of agentic capabilities for its Claude AI platform. Vercept is best known for Vy, a cloud-based...
NASA has released new images of the Exposed Cranium Nebula, also known as Nebula PMR 1, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The observatory documented this cloud of space dust and debris to investigate its structure. These images may capture the final stages of a star’s life cycle. The data provides insights into the nebula’s distinctive brain-like appearance.
According to a NASA blog...
Snap is launching a creator awards show called the Snappy Awards Show. The event will be held at Snap’s headquarters on March 31. Comedian and content creator Matt Friend will host the show. This initiative aims to spotlight popular personalities across various fields. It follows Snapchat’s expansion of tools for influencers, including the recent launch of individual creator subscriptions....
Tecno unveiled a modular smartphone concept at Mobile World Congress 2026. The base device measures 4.9mm thick, thinner than a pencil and the iPhone Air. Attaching a power bank module brings the thickness to that of a standard smartphone. The concept uses magnets for attachment and pin connectors for power delivery. Data transmission between the phone and modules is wireless, switching between...
Microsoft announced that Xbox consoles now support streaming games at 1440p. The update applies to Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One, provided the game and display support the resolution. Game streaming is a key benefit of Game Pass and, as of 2025, includes games players own outside the Game Pass library. This higher bitrate streaming option is currently restricted to Game Pass...
HP reported that RAM now represents 35 percent of a PC’s total cost during its latest earnings call. The company attributed this surge to high demand for AI infrastructure and constrained component supply. CFO Karen Parkhill presented the figures, noting a rapid escalation in memory expenses. HP confirmed it will implement price increases to offset these rising costs. The company also reported...
Sony announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for March, making titles available across all subscription tiers starting March 3. Players who download the games retain access as long as their subscription remains active. The March catalog includes Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road, and PGA Tour 2K25. Subscribers must download departing...