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FCC Quorum Fight Signals Trump’s Push for Full Control

A new FCC nomination could hand Trump full control of the agency by pushing out its lone Democrat. The move echoes a wider week of consolidation and diversification bets across Apple, Google, and the gaming industry.

By Priya Kapoor | August 12, 2026

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Lord of the Rings Revival Leads This Week: Gaming Roundup

This week's gaming roundup covers a surprising Lord of the Rings revival, Peak's final major update, and a leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 controller prototype. It also spotlights Future Knight's retro charm and a wild new co-op comedy title.

By Zara El-Amin | August 12, 2026

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Spider-Man 2 Sales Spike Shows Brand New Day Halo Effect

An animated series just gave a two-year-old PlayStation game a surprise sales revival. Meanwhile, gaming remasters multiply and OpenAI faces street-level backlash in Washington.

By Keira Walsh | August 12, 2026

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ChatGPT Writer Drama, 1 Billion Users, Dog Vaccine Startup: AI

A writer dispute at Saber Interactive, Gemini's 1 billion user milestone, and a viral dog cancer vaccine startup all made AI news this week. Here's what each story reveals about AI's fast, messy growth.

By Sam Nakamura | August 12, 2026

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Xbox Elite 3 Leak Headlines a Busy Week in Tech

A leaked Xbox Elite 3 prototype shows a built-in screen, while Joby Aviation makes a $500 million defense bet. Plus, cheaper Pixel Buds and a growing space mirror safety debate.

By Julian Park | August 12, 2026

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GuliKit ES Max Leads a Busy Day in Tech News

GuliKit's new ES Max controller brings improved anti-drift thumbsticks to Switch 2 owners at $49.99. Meanwhile, Bumble, Spotify, Google, and OpenAI all made notable moves the same day.

By Owen Mercer | August 11, 2026

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Control Resonant Leads a Packed September Gaming Slate

September's gaming calendar just got a lot more crowded, with Control Resonant leading a wave of major releases. Here's what to expect from the busiest month of the year so far.

By Jake Torres | August 11, 2026

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Safe But Solid: Star Wars: Zero Company Review Roundup

Star Wars Zero Company earns praise for solid XCOM-style tactics but draws criticism for playing it safe. Reviewers also spotlight the game's queer representation and Bit Reactor's uneasy relationship with Saudi-owned EA.

By Zara El-Amin | August 11, 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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Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Reveals Meta’s Real Strategy

Mark Zuckerberg's sprawling new AI manifesto doubles as a defense of Meta's data center spending and a push for lighter regulation. Meanwhile, Boeing exits the air taxi business, Google preps its Pixel launch, and YouTube tightens creator monetization rules.

By Priya Kapoor | August 10, 2026

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