2026-07-21

'I can't say anything officially, but it doesn't feel like a crazy bet' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director can't confirm post-launch content, but hopes fans continue playing even after GTA 6 comes out

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight hopes players will continue playing the game after Grand Theft Auto 6 releases. [...]

2026-07-21

Oh thank goodness: the ATSC has updated its rules on TV advertising volume limits to include streaming ads

The broadcast standards association the ATSC has published revised guidance that sets out loudness levels for streaming as well as broadcast ads [...]

2026-07-21

'I can assure you, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only titles we're planning' — Xbox's chief strategy officer confirms the company wants to make more exclusives, but 'large live-service titles' will be multiplatform going forwar

Xbox has confirmed that the Microsoft-owned company is looking to expand its console-exclusive portfolio outside of Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution. [...]

2026-07-21

Here's what that trash can with an X icon means on your electronics

It's the official marking of the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. [...]

2026-07-21

Steam Deck sales are losing steam since May's price hike

Analysis of bestseller charts shows an 80 percent dip from 2025's sales rate. [...]

2026-07-21

Google announces Gemini 3.6 Flash and cybersecurity AI, teases 3.5 Pro and Gemini 4

There are new 3.6 and 3.5 models today, but Google is already training Gemini 4. [...]

2026-07-21

TreeSize won't renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe

"Current economic conditions" have shifted TreeSize's business model. [...]

2026-07-21

Claude Cowork learns new skills through screen recordings and voice-over explanations

Anthropic's Claude Cowork desktop app now lets users record their screen while completing a task, add voice commentary, and have Claude turn the whole thing into a reusable skill.<br /> The article Claude Cowork learns new skills through screen recordings and voice-over explanations appeared first on The Decoder. [...]

2026-07-21

Experts warn hackers could shut down entire power grids by hijacking cloud accounts

AI training can create spikes in energy consumption, and these can cause all sorts of harm to a power grid. [...]