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Devon Blackwell

Breaking news specialist and rapid-fire tech reporter. First to know, first to tell. Devon's punchy, facts-first style keeps readers informed without wasting a word.
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Microsoft Exec’s AI Labor Theft Claim Rattles Tech Circles

A Microsoft executive's leaked comment calling AI scraping the largest labor theft in history is stirring fresh debate. Meanwhile, gamers dissect Control Resonant reviews and hunt for turn-based picks, while developers embrace bite-sized C# learning.

By Devon Blackwell | September 18, 2026

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Wolverine Star, Wardogs Crunch Denial Top Gaming News Roundup

A wave of gaming and tech stories broke this week, from an emotional Wolverine casting reveal to a hacked surveillance camera company. A studio CEO denies crunch claims while programmers debate AI's impact on coding careers.

By Devon Blackwell | September 16, 2026

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Game Pass Price Hike, Nintendo Treehouse, AI Power Crunch

Game Pass subscribers push back on rising costs, Nintendo sets a September Treehouse stream, and AI's energy appetite strains the power grid. Plus a new open-source coding tool and Zach Cregger's Resident Evil defense.

By Devon Blackwell | September 04, 2026

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Denuvo Removed From Dragon’s Dogma 2 Ahead of DLC

Capcom pulled Denuvo from Dragon's Dogma 2 weeks before new DLC arrives. Meanwhile, Sony's digital ownership defense and a nostalgic Black & White revival stir fresh debate across gaming communities.

By Devon Blackwell | September 02, 2026

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Console War Physical Media Fight Heats Up With Xbox Helix

Sony reportedly reconsiders its digital-only console strategy as Xbox pushes an all-physical approach with Project Helix. Meanwhile, a massive Valve data leak fuels Half-Life 2: Episode Three speculation, and gamers debate game design and physical ownership.

By Devon Blackwell | August 31, 2026

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Volvo Cars to Warn Each Other About Road Hazards

Volvo's new hazard alert system lets its electric vehicles warn each other about animals and cyclists ahead. Plus, Apple's September iPhone event, SoundCloud's direct sales, Elden Ring on Switch 2, and an Oura Ring lawsuit round out today's tech news.

By Devon Blackwell | August 26, 2026

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Grand Theft Auto VI Hype Proves It Transcends Gaming

Grand Theft Auto VI has become a cultural phenomenon that reshapes release strategy across gaming and beyond. Here's how its hype cycle connects to trending stories in film, comedy, and sports this week.

By Devon Blackwell | August 24, 2026

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Flock’s 60 MPH Police Drones Lead This Week’s Tech Roundup

Flock Safety's 60 mph police surveillance drones now scan license plates from above, raising fresh privacy alarms. This roundup also covers RFK Jr. research cuts, Google's massive AI data buy, and gaming surprises from Witcher 3 and Mortal Shell 2.

By Devon Blackwell | August 19, 2026

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AI Data Center Backlash Hits $130 Billion: Tech Roundup

AI data centers face growing community backlash while a Russian missile reportedly contains Nvidia tech. Twitch adds AI opt-out controls, Microsoft Japan reports major productivity gains, and Game Freak's director apologizes for a rocky launch.

By Devon Blackwell | August 14, 2026

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Google Puts Gemini AI at Center of Launch: Pixel 11

Google's Pixel 11 lineup launches with Gemini AI at its core, arriving weeks before Apple's rebuilt Siri debuts. The new Pixel 11 Pro also squares off against Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra on cameras and battery life.

By Devon Blackwell | August 12, 2026

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