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A new report from Insider Gaming indicates that the next generation of video game consoles, including Sony’s PlayStation 6 and Microsoft’s follow up to the Xbox Series X, could face potential delays due to rising hardware costs driven by artificial intelligence demands. Industry analysts warn that RAM shortages and price surges could affect launch timelines … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mid-South power outages affected thousands of customers Sunday evening after strong winds moved through the region ahead of a cold front, downing tree limbs and damaging power lines, according to multiple utility providers. Memphis Light, Gas and Water reported that more than six thousand customers were without power as of late Sunday, … Read more
Louis V. Gerstner Jr., the former chairman and chief executive officer of International Business Machines Corp. credited with orchestrating one of the most significant turnarounds in corporate history, died at the age of 83. Gerstner led IBM from 1993 to 2002, guiding the technology giant through a period of profound uncertainty as the industry underwent … Read more
Google has begun rolling out a long requested feature that allows users to change their Gmail address without creating a new account, according to an update quietly added to the company’s account help documentation. The change would let users replace their existing @gmail.com address while keeping all emails, files and Google services intact, a move … Read more
Thousands of players across the United States and other regions reported widespread disruptions Tuesday affecting popular online games including ARC Raiders, Fortnite and Rocket League, triggering speculation of a broader Amazon Web Services outage affecting games. Complaints surged on outage tracking platforms and social media as users described login failures, matchmaking errors and repeated network … Read more
Amazon Web Services is experiencing a significant outage on Wednesday, taking down numerous online gaming platforms and digital services. Players attempting to access Fortnite, ARC Raiders, VRChat, and other popular games reported error messages and connection failures. Downdetector, a website tracking service outages, showed a surge in complaints, reflecting the scope of the disruption AWS, … Read more
Thousands of Fortnite players around the world were unable to access the game on Christmas Eve 2025 due to a major authentication outage, Epic Games confirmed. The disruption affected login servers across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, interrupting festive gaming sessions during one of the busiest times of the year. The outage struck as … Read more
As families around the world settle in on Christmas Eve, a familiar question returns Where is Santa right now? For millions, the answer comes from the NORAD Santa tracker, a decades old holiday tradition run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command that monitors Santa Claus’ global gift giving journey in real time. Beginning at … Read more
A widespread Steam outage disrupted access to the world’s largest PC gaming platform on Tuesday, leaving users unable to browse the digital storefront or play several of Valve’s most popular online games. The disruption began early afternoon on the US East Coast and appeared to affect users globally, according to outage tracking services and community … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Tubi, the Fox Corp.-owned free streaming platform, is gaining traction in the competitive streaming market, drawing viewers who prefer ad supported content and helping the company reach profitability this year. The platform has long been considered part of a secondary tier of streaming services alongside lower budget offerings such as Pluto TV … Read more
