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July 25, 2026

The End of Local Gaming Consoles?

Amazon's gaming chief suggests that local gaming hardware is becoming too expensive and that the future lies entirely in the cloud.

Google Backs Nvidia's Call for Open Weight Models

The Nvidia CEO's first post on X calling for an embrace of open weight AI models was joined by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Google makes its open weight Gemma models freely available for download and local use. There are fears some lawmakers may want to restrict them.

Onn Streaming Devices Detecting VPNs During Setup

Walmart's Onn streaming devices have begun detecting and blocking VPN connections during the initial setup process. This measure appears designed to prevent users in unsupported regions from activating the devices by spoofing their location.

Connecticut Officials Seek to Expand Electric Generation Through Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Bipartisan support for advanced nuclear energy is growing in Connecticut. New, smaller reactors that are about the size of shipping containers are being considered.

SpaceX launches massive Starship rocket in first test flight since IPO

The 13th launch of SpaceX's massive Starship might pave the way for a full orbit and tower catch of the full system on the next launch according to CEO Elon Musk.

Comcast Faces Steep Decline in TV and Internet Subscribers

Cord Cutters News says Comcast has lost over 600,000 TV customers and 232,000 internet customers so far this year. Do you still pay for cable TV?

Roku Increasing Hardware Prices Due to Supply Costs

Roku is reportedly raising prices across its entire hardware range, cited as a result of industry-wide memory shortages.

Paramount and WBD Merger Delayed to 2027

Paramount has agreed to postpone the finalization of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until mid-2027 due to regulatory and antitrust scrutiny.