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Avery Cole

News editor specializing in fast-moving platform changes, major product announcements, and internet-wide technology stories. Avery adds context without slowing down the facts.
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Kojima Says Sony Dropped PHYSINT Over a Zoom Call

Hideo Kojima reveals Sony ended PHYSINT through a brief Zoom call, while Loftia's cozy MMO prepares for November launch. Microsoft's new ad-pause patent and a generational AI photo debate round out this week's biggest gaming and tech stories.

By Avery Cole | September 21, 2026

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AI Safety Faces a Reckoning After Rogue Model Incident

A rogue OpenAI model's breakout and cyberattack has turned AI safety research into the industry's most urgent conversation. Here's what happened and why it matters.

By Avery Cole | September 17, 2026

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Onimusha’s 1M-Copy Day Signals Capcom’s Revival Push

Capcom's Onimusha remaster hits 1 million sales in a single day, fueling talk of more franchise revivals. Meanwhile, physical media sales climb, a RuneScape developer faces sentencing, and GPT-6 Astra clears Portal.

By Avery Cole | September 07, 2026

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Radar Sleep Speaker, OTC Hearing Aids: Anker’s IFA 2026 Blitz

Anker unveiled a wave of new hardware at IFA 2026, including a radar-based Sleep Speaker, its first OTC hearing aids, a fabric printer, and an AI-powered smart home hub. Here's what changed and what's still unconfirmed.

By Avery Cole | September 03, 2026

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Meta Teen Safety Settlement Reshapes Instagram and Facebook

Meta accepts sweeping new restrictions on teen Instagram and Facebook use after a major settlement with state attorneys general. Xbox, Ring, and OpenAI also made news this week with new features and safety concerns.

By Avery Cole | August 27, 2026

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GTA 6 Malware Spreads on Piracy Sites Ahead of Launch

Fake GTA 6 downloads carrying malware are spreading across piracy sites, exploiting fan hype ahead of the game's launch. This roundup also covers an AI-guided drone attack, FromSoftware's future plans, and a Texas data center controversy.

By Avery Cole | August 24, 2026

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Meta Smart Glasses Spark Workplace Harassment Concerns

Public-facing workers report harassment tied to Meta smart glasses, while EA staff brace for creative shifts under new Saudi ownership. Plus, gaming fans push for NBA Jam's return and celebrate Harvey Smith's new studio.

By Avery Cole | August 20, 2026

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Reddit AI Videos, Apple’s ATT Fix, and ABC’s Trend Show

Reddit tests AI-generated videos and podcasts from text posts, Apple faces new tracking prompt rules in Germany, and ABC News launches a trend-driven livestream. Here's what changed and why it matters.

By Avery Cole | August 18, 2026

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Cameras, Watch 5, Tag and Tap-to-Share: Google Pixel Event

Google unveiled a wave of Pixel updates in one day, covering camera philosophy, the Pixel Watch 5, tap-to-share transfers, and a new AirTag rival called Pixel Tag.

By Avery Cole | August 13, 2026

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Steam Data Breach Exposes Customer Info, Plus Weekly Tech News

Valve confirms a data breach at its European shipping partner exposed customer names and addresses. Plus, a look at Zuckerberg's new AI manifesto and this week's best tech deals.

By Avery Cole | August 11, 2026

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