I’m just going to say it: 2026 is the most exciting year for productivity laptops ever.
I’ve been covering the chip market dating back to the winter of 1994. Celeron? I was there. Intel’s first integrated GPU, the i740? I said it stunk — and Intel blacklisted me for it. When Transmeta came, and went, I was the guy who quietly snuck a peek at the first performance estimates.
Now it’s…
Microsoft Insists It Won’t Flip Flop on Exclusives as Fans Say They're Finding It Hard to Trust Xbox
June 18, 2026
Microsoft has insisted it will not “reverse course” on its recently announced plan to return to exclusive Xbox games, but fans say they are finding it hard to trust what the company says.
The trust issues stem from Microsoft’s announcement of Senua, the next game in…
Fans are celebrating the final update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which they say finally fixes plot holes and gives the game a proper ending, as Ubisoft admits some elements of the base game missed the mark.
Black Tides, a set of new missions added for free…
Billionaire Valve Boss Gabe Newell Buys Florida Super Mansion With Its Own Underground Tunnel for $70.8 Million
June 18, 2026
Gabe Newell has splashed out $70.8 million on a Florida super mansion that comes with its own tunnel to the sea.
The billionaire Valve boss acquired the roughly 20,000-square-foot home in Manalapan, Florida, the Wall Street Journal reported. Newell bought it from Cindy and Ron McMackin, founders of the mechanical subcontracting company Pan-Pacific Mechanical, who paid $39 million for it in…
Coinbase Launches 21 Products at Once, Including Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages and AI Advisor
June 18, 2026
Coinbase unveiled 21 new products and features on Tuesday afternoon, positioning itself as a single financial platform covering crypto, equities, derivatives, AI-powered advisory, and real-world asset lending.
Key Takeaways
Coinbase launched 21 features on June 16, 2026…
SpaceX Maps Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing
June 18, 2026
SpaceX laid out its post-IPO growth priorities in a new SEC filing, highlighting investments in AI compute, launch systems, and satellite capacity. The filing also details stock conversions and governance changes that took effect following the IPO.
Key Takeaways
SpaceX…
Wintermute’s weekly market outlook says bitcoin’s rebound was supported by an in-line U.S. inflation print and easing geopolitical stress. Still, the firm warned that a lasting crypto bottom remains unconfirmed without a clear return of ETF, stablecoin, and digital asset treasury inflows.
Key Takeaways
Wintermute said bitcoin rose 1.9% as May CPI hit 4.2% and Iran conflict risks…
Earth got some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system – with a little help from the solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter, according to a recent study.
To figure out why we’re all here, and whether anyone else might be out there…
'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter
June 18, 2026
Following months of unsuccessful recovery efforts, NASA has officially begun decommissioning the MAVEN orbiter, bringing to a close an 11-year mission that transformed scientists’ understanding of Mars and became one of the agency’s most valuable assets at the…
Going online can be a hazardous activity; like the inhabitants of Silo’s bunkers, you’re never quite sure what’s out there. That’s where ProtonVPN comes in and, thanks to this deal, you can save over £130 on a VPN we rank as the best for privacy.
On top of fending off hackers, blocking adverts, and generally protecting your privacy, ProtonVPN’s service allows you to…
