Artemis II mission 2026 set to test patience and power in a renewed moon race

After decades confined to low Earth orbit, human spaceflight is again pushing outward. The Artemis II mission 2026 is expected to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than half a century, marking a crucial test of NASA’s next generation lunar program as global competition accelerates. The mission, now targeted for … Read more

New report suggests PS6 and next Xbox could be delayed due to AI driven hardware shortages

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

Thousands affected by Mid-South power outages as strong winds sweep region

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 Gerstner, CEO credited with turning around IBM, dies at 83

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 quietly rolls out long awaited option to change Gmail address

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

AWS outage affecting games triggers network errors for ARC Raiders, Fortnite and other Epic titles

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

Ongoing AWS outage disrupts Fortnite, ARC Raiders, VRChat and major gaming platforms

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

Fortnite authentication outage disrupts holiday gaming on Christmas Eve 2025

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

NORAD Santa Tracker Updates Santa’s Location as Gifts Reach Billions

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

Steam outage disrupts online games and store access worldwide

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