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Roblox stock jumps as BMO flags a breakout game and Feb. 5 earnings loom (RBLX)

Roblox stock jumps as BMO flags a breakout game and Feb. 5 earnings loom (RBLX)

Roblox shares rose 8% to $83.09 in midday New York trading Tuesday, after touching $83.98 and trading as low as $76.05. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the bell on Feb. 5. BMO reiterated an Outperform rating, citing strong early performance of a new game. New York’s governor is pushing for stricter online gaming rules affecting Roblox, The Verge reported.
13 January 2026
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Epic Games Valuation in 2025: Disney Deal, Private Share Price and IPO Outlook

Epic Games Valuation in 2025: Disney Deal, Private Share Price and IPO Outlook

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, is still private—but its valuation is very public business. Between a peak $31.5 billion funding round in 2022, a sharply lower Disney-led deal in 2024, and a lively secondary market trading its shares at a discount, there is no single “official” number for what Epic Games is worth in 2025. Instead, you get a band of estimates. This article pulls together the latest funding data, private-market prices, revenue forecasts and analyst commentary to give a clear, up‑to‑date picture of Epic Games’ valuation and what could drive it next. Epic Games valuation today
5 December 2025
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Inside Gabe Newell’s $500 Million Superyacht Leviathan: Submarine Garage, Onboard Hospital, and 15 Gaming PCs

Inside Gabe Newell’s $500 Million Superyacht Leviathan: Submarine Garage, Onboard Hospital, and 15 Gaming PCs

Published November 18, 2025 Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has officially entered a new era of billionaire extravagance at sea. Over the past week, the 111‑metre (364‑foot) superyacht Leviathan has gone from industry curiosity to full‑blown headline magnet, and today fresh coverage is spilling across both gaming and luxury media as more details about the $500 million vessel emerge.Wccftech+3Boat International+3PC Gamer+3 Newell’s latest toy is far more than a floating mansion. Built by Dutch yard Oceanco—which he now owns—Leviathan is designed as a hybrid of private resort, high‑end gaming lounge, and fully fledged marine research platform for his organization Inkfish.Wikipedia+3Boat International+3Ocean Co Yacht+3 What’s new
18 November 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Update & Insight Report – 2 Oct 2025

Microsoft News Today, November 17, 2025: AI Power Crunch, New Copilot Tools, Xbox Showcase and Key EU Rulings

Microsoft enters the week with a dense slate of announcements and headlines touching nearly every part of its business: AI and cloud partnerships, advertising and Copilot features, security updates, Xbox news, EU data‑protection decisions, and even nuclear‑powered data‑centers. Below is a curated, human‑readable roundup of the most important Microsoft stories dated 17 November 2025, with context for IT leaders, investors, regulators, and everyday users. 1. AI partnerships: Levi Strauss, Aalo Atomics and Dynatrace deepen Microsoft’s enterprise reach Levi Strauss & Co. rolls out a Teams “superagent” for employees Levi Strauss & Co. and Microsoft announced a wide‑ranging collaboration that puts AI
17 November 2025
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2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

PS5 Pro in 2025: One Year Later—Price Hike to $749, 100+ Enhanced Games, and Whether It’s Worth Upgrading Today (Nov. 13, 2025)

Published: November 13, 2025 TL;DR (Key Points) What Changed Since Launch Sony introduced the PS5 Pro on November 7, 2024, pitched as the “most visually compelling” PlayStation yet, with 67% more GPU compute units, 28% faster memory, and up to 45% faster rendering in supported titles. Launch pricing was $699.99 / £699.99 / €799.99, and the console retained the option to add a separate 4K Blu‑ray disc drive. Sony Interactive Entertainment In August 2025, Sony raised U.S. prices across the PS5 family, placing the PS5 Pro at $749.99. That’s the current list price at PlayStation Direct in the United States.
13 November 2025
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Sony unveils 27‑inch PlayStation monitor with QHD 240Hz, VRR and a built‑in DualSense charging hook

Sony unveils 27‑inch PlayStation monitor with QHD 240Hz, VRR and a built‑in DualSense charging hook

Announced around State of Play Japan, the PlayStation‑branded desktop display targets PS5 and PC with 1440p visuals, HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 1.4, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, and a nifty fold‑down controller charger. It’s slated for a 2026 launch in the U.S. and Japan. Gadgets 360+1 The short version (5 key takeaways) What Sony announced—and why it matters Sony Interactive Entertainment has taken the wraps off a PlayStation‑branded 27‑inch gaming monitor built expressly for the growing number of players who prefer a desktop setup for PS5. The screen pairs a sharp QHD IPS panel with Auto HDR Tone Mapping that calibrates HDR automatically
12 November 2025
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Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

ARMSX2 Debuts: Turning Android Phones into Mini PlayStations Have you ever wanted to carry a PlayStation 2 in your pocket? Thanks to a new app called ARMSX2, that retro gaming dream is closer to reality. ARMSX2 is an Android emulator that lets users run PS2 games on modern phones. It just hit a major milestone – version 1.0 went live over the weekend – marking the emulator’s first stable release Notebookcheck. Early adopters could already test preview builds since August, but now the project is official, complete with open-source code and (soon) an easy install via Google Play Store Indiatimes Timeextension.
29 October 2025
Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Could Play PlayStation Games – as a $1000 PC-Console Hybrid

Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Could Play PlayStation Games – as a $1000 PC-Console Hybrid

A Console- PC Hybrid That Plays (Almost) Anything Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox is shaping up to be unlike any console before it. Reports indicate the device will essentially be a gaming PC in console form, running a full version of Windows 11 with an Xbox-oriented interface on top windowscentral.com. In practice, that means players can boot it up like a normal Xbox – with the usual dashboard and controller-friendly menus – or switch to a desktop mode to install and run software just like a PC. According to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, the Xbox team has been integrating PC capabilities so
29 October 2025
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Console War No More: Halo’s ‘Campaign Evolved’ Remake Takes Master Chief to PlayStation in 2026

Console War No More: Halo’s ‘Campaign Evolved’ Remake Takes Master Chief to PlayStation in 2026

A New Journey Begins in 2026 With Halo: Campaign Evolved slated for a 2026 release (no exact date yet), the countdown has begun for what is shaping up to be one of the next year’s biggest gaming events. The Master Chief’s arrival on PlayStation will mark a turning point in gaming history, symbolizing how much the industry has changed since he first crash-landed on that mysterious ringworld in 2001. For Microsoft, it’s an opportunity to “reignite the fire” of its most iconic seriesibtimes.co.uk by inviting an entirely new audience along for the ride. For veteran Halo fans, it’s a chance
26 October 2025
HP’s New $2,000 Omen 16 Laptop is an Epic Love Letter to League of Legends Fans

HP’s New $2,000 Omen 16 Laptop is an Epic Love Letter to League of Legends Fans

Eye-Catching Design and Specs HP’s new Omen 16 League of Legends Edition is essentially the existing 16-inch Omen gaming laptop dressed up for LoL fans. As NotebookCheck reports, the laptop’s black-and-gold chassis echoes LoL iconography, complete with Runeterra-inspired artwork and keyboard legends in an exclusive LoL fontnotebookcheck.nethp.com. HP’s press materials highlight custom touches – for example, the Q, W, E, R and D, F keys (core LoL hotkeys) are subtly called out in the designhp.com. There are reportedly “plenty of easter eggs to discover” in the aesthetics (per HP) as a nod to the game’s lorewindowscentral.com. Performance-wise, this is a
14 October 2025
Shocking KOTOR Remake Leak: Unreleased Weapons, Upgrades and Hidden Features Revealed

Shocking KOTOR Remake Leak: Unreleased Weapons, Upgrades and Hidden Features Revealed

The Leaks: Weapons, Props, and Prototype In October 2025, gaming news outlets (MP1st, Azat TV, CultureSlate) reported a trove of leaked assets from the canceled Aspyr remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The assets surfaced on a former Aspyr artist’s portfolio and show high-fidelity 3D models that were never seen in public. These include blasters, vibroswords, helmets, and environmental props (like crates and cockpit consoles) that mirror items from the original 2003 game – but completely rebuilt with modern graphics mp1st.com azat.tv. For example, one image displays a Republic trooper’s helmet and bracers (from the game’s iconic opening level, Endar Spire) rendered with “unmistakably
4 October 2025
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PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

Hardware Specifications Both consoles are built on similar foundations – custom AMD CPUs and GPUs – but with some key differences, especially with the PS5 Pro’s upgraded internals: Gaming Performance Real-world performance determines how these specs translate into gameplay. Both the PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X target 4K resolution gaming at high framerates with advanced visual effects. Here’s how they compare: TL;DR: Expect outstanding 4K gaming from both machines. The PS5 Pro’s added horsepower means it can push higher fidelity (or just more consistently lock 4K60) in the latest games, especially when developers optimize for it. Series X still delivers
2 October 2025
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Finally, Minecraft’s Copper Age Update Arrives – Golems, New Gear & More

Finally, Minecraft’s Copper Age Update Arrives – Golems, New Gear & More

The Copper Age Update On September 30, 2025, Mojang officially “entered The Copper Age”, rolling out Game Drop 3 of 2025. Minecraft’s blog excitedly proclaims that players can now “express yourself in every shade of copper” as they use the versatile metal for tools, light sources, smart storage, and even lively mechanical companions known as copper golems Windowscentral. In its trademark tone, the developers say “this is the start of a new clonking era of creativity!” Windowscentral. In short, copper – an ore mostly used for decoration since its introduction – finally gets a wealth of new uses. This update
1 October 2025
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WWE INVADES CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE! Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” Release Time, New WWE Mode, Free Legendaries & How It Stacks Up vs Fortnite and PUBG

WWE INVADES CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE! Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” Release Time, New WWE Mode, Free Legendaries & How It Stacks Up vs Fortnite and PUBG

Key facts (read this first) The big picture Activision is leaning into spooky season and celebrity crossovers. Midnight Rumble is a Halloween‑heavy drop that also marks the first time The Undertaker and Alexa Bliss have appeared in any Call of Duty title, not just mobile. As Sports Business Journal summarized, it’s “their first time appearing on any version of Activision’s long‑lived shooter series.” Sports Business Journal The update lands Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. PT, and Activision’s preview lays out a season packed with a WWE limited‑time mode, multiple events with free legendaries, a new Mythic, and the return of fan‑favorite Halloween modes/maps alongside nighttime Battle Royale on Isolated. Call of Duty
28 September 2025
Xbox’s New Handheld Costs $1,000 – Why the ROG Ally X Has Gamers Talking

Xbox’s New Handheld Costs $1,000 – Why the ROG Ally X Has Gamers Talking

Xbox Joins the Handheld Gaming Race For the first time, Microsoft is officially putting the “Xbox” name on a handheld gaming device. In partnership with Asus’ Republic of Gamers division, Microsoft announced the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X – two portable gaming PCs that integrate tightly with the Xbox ecosystem. Unlike a traditional console, these devices are essentially mini Windows 11 PCs with gamepad controls, but they come pre-tuned for a console-like experience. Microsoft touts that you can “power on directly into the Xbox full screen experience”, a custom Windows interface optimized for handheld gaming news.xbox.com. In
26 September 2025
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Google Play Store’s AI-Powered Overhaul: Inside Google’s September 2025 Revamp of App Discovery and Gaming

Google Play Store’s AI-Powered Overhaul: Inside Google’s September 2025 Revamp of App Discovery and Gaming

Google’s Big Play Store Makeover – What’s New Google’s September 23, 2025 announcement (first reported by TechCrunch) details a host of new features designed to modernize the Play Store with artificial intelligence and a more engaging interface techcrunch.com. Below are the key new features and UX changes introduced: In summary, Google’s Play Store redesign introduces a rich mix of AI-driven personalization, integrated gaming services, and convenience features. From a more intuitive search experience to Netflix-like curated content feeds and an AI game assistant, the Play Store is evolving from a static app catalog into a dynamic platform tailored to each
23 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 Frenzy and Record India Sales Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series officially hit stores worldwide on September 19, drawing long queues from New York to Mumbai apple.com. In India, crowds lined up outside Apple’s new flagship stores as the base iPhone 17, new “iPhone Air,” and high-end 17 Pro/Max models sold out instantly livemint.com. Pre-orders in India were about 10% higher than last year’s, and analysts say Apple is poised to surpass 5 million iPhones sold in Q3 2025, marking the 15th straight record quarter for iPhone sales in the country livemint.com livemint.com. “Apple, with its aspirational brand, is successfully riding
20 September 2025
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Logitech’s Pro X Superlight 2 Superstrike: The Game-Changing Haptic Wireless Mouse Every Pro Wants

Logitech’s Pro X Superlight 2 Superstrike: The Game-Changing Haptic Wireless Mouse Every Pro Wants

Haptic Clicks & Rapid Triggers: How “Superstrike” Tech Works Logitech’s new Superstrike technology is the headline feature of the Pro X Superlight 2, introducing an industry-first analog click system in a gaming mouse. Each main button uses inductive sensors (similar in principle to Hall-effect sensors) to detect click pressure and position, paired with real-time haptic feedback motors under the buttons pcgamer.com pcgamer.com. In essence, when you press down, a small motor kicks in to simulate the tactile “click” feel at the exact point of actuation you’ve configured. This solves the key challenge of analog switches in mice – preserving that crisp
18 September 2025
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Nvidia’s Unreleased GTX 2080 Ti Prototype – A More Powerful Turing Flagship That Never Launched

Nvidia’s Unreleased GTX 2080 Ti Prototype – A More Powerful Turing Flagship That Never Launched

Background: The RTX 2080 Ti and Turing’s Debut Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in September 2018 as the flagship of its then-new Turing architecture. Priced around $1,199 at launch, the RTX 2080 Ti was the first consumer GPU to introduce real-time ray tracing and AI DLSS features, marking a major technological leap in graphics. According to Tom’s Hardware, it “was the flagship offering at that moment, bringing ray tracing to the masses for the first time” Tomshardware. The card featured 11 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and delivered the highest gaming performance of its generation, well ahead of any
17 September 2025
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Borderlands 4 PC Performance Uproar: Gamers Fume as Gearbox Boss Insists It’s “Pretty Damn Optimal”

Borderlands 4 PC Performance Uproar: Gamers Fume as Gearbox Boss Insists It’s “Pretty Damn Optimal”

The PC Performance Complaints: Low FPS, Stutters, and Crashes Borderlands 4’s much-anticipated release quickly turned sour for many PC players due to technical issues. Reports poured in about frame rates tanking well below 60 FPS even on powerful setups, along with frequent stutters and hitching during combat. In one test, an elite gaming rig (Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with an RTX 5090 GPU) barely hit ~40 FPS on average at 4K max settings, and even crashed to desktop during a session pcgamer.com. Indoors or outdoors, the game struggled, prompting disappointment given the hardware involved pcgamer.com pcgamer.com. Early adopters described the PC version as “a
16 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
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