GamingNews

[UPDATE] Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help

UPDATE AUGUST 29, 2026: Both gamescom and Mimic developer Ryan Laley have responded to IGN’s request for comment. gamescom organizers replied to IGN’s email request, pointing to a general statement regarding incidents of theft at this year’s show. The same message was also posted to social media. You can read it in its entirety below. “We are aware of stolen hardware and…
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CryptoNews

Why a Famous Burger Chain Now Calls Itself a ‘Bitcoin Company’

Steak ‘n Shake says bitcoin payments have strengthened sales, reduced costs, and supported investment in food quality. Its strategy now extends beyond checkout to a bitcoin reserve and employee bonuses. Key Takeaways Steak ‘n Shake credits bitcoin users with stronger restaurant sales. Its parent reported 13.8% same-store sales growth in the second quarter. Hourly employees earn a bitcoin…
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NewsSpace

On this day in space! Aug. 28, 1993: Galileo spacecraft flies by asteroid Ida on the way to Jupiter only to find a tiny moon!

On Aug. 28, 1993, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Ida while on its way to Jupiter. Galileo was the first spacecraft to fly by an asteroid in the asteroid belt. Ida was actually the second one it visited after another flyby of the asteroid Gaspra in 1991. Galileo whizzed by asteroid Ida going almost 28,000 mph and came within 1,500 miles of the asteroid’s surface. During…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU

Before this week, the dominant story about Nvidia went something like this: For the first few years of the AI boom, Nvidia was the only source for state-of-the-art GPUs, which became immensely profitable as the industry scaled out. In the last few years, hyperscalers like Amazon and Google have started building their own chips, and Nvidia is no longer the only game in town, leading many investors…
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