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October 24, 2026

Banks Preparing for Aftermath of Unprecedented Catastrophe Caused by AI

Major financial institutions are starting to implement "day after" plans for hypothetical AI-driven financial crises.

Broadcast Fees Surge Despite Rapidly Declining Viewership

While broadcast television's share of total viewing has dropped significantly since 2021, retransmission fees continue to rise.

AI 'Cracking' Tools Threaten Traditional Software Licensing Models

A new AI tool named REA is being marketed as a way to 'clone' and replicate paid software functionality, potentially bypassing traditional licensing and copy protection.

SSD Prices Triple as AI Demand Triggers Massive NAND Shortage

NAND flash prices have surged by over 300% in a single year, driven largely by the massive storage requirements of AI data centers.

Sony Discontinues Final 4K Blu-ray Player

In a major blow to physical media enthusiasts, Sony is reportedly discontinuing its last remaining 4K Blu-ray player model.

SpaceX Pursues 80,000 Cell Sites for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service

SpaceX is reportedly in talks to leverage up to 80,000 cell tower sites to bolster its Starlink satellite-to-mobile service.

Shigeru Miyamoto's Optimistic View on AI and the Future of Creativity

Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto has expressed a surprisingly positive outlook on generative AI, suggesting it will give creators more opportunities to focus on 'truly important' elements of design.

Archival Footage of a CompUSA from 2000

B-roll of CompUSA from the year 2000 was recently uploaded to YouTube:

Microsoft Promotes Xbox Trade-Ins Following Console Price Hikes

After increasing the retail price of Xbox consoles, Microsoft is now emailing existing owners with offers to trade in their hardware.

New Emulator Adds Color to Virtual Boy's Red Monochrome Library

A new 'vibe-coded' emulator project aims to improve the experience of Nintendo's failed 1995 wearable by injecting color into its famously eye-straining red monochrome games.

Privacy Map Reveals Over 300,000 Surveillance Cameras

Proton is now hosting a map that identifies the locations of over 300,000 surveillance cameras. This tool aims to give citizens visibility into public and private recording devices in their neighborhoods, defying legal threats from hardware manufacturers.

Inside HPE’s Technology Renewal Centre for Enterprise Refurbishment

A tour of HPE's Technology Renewal Centre shows the process behind giving enterprise-grade server and storage hardware a second life.