Balatro’s publisher might get sold to the private equity firm that owns GameSpot.
The proposed deal, in which Playstack would be owned by a subsidiary of Integrated Media Company IMC , was reported on by Game Developer. …
Search
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
… According to the CMA, these requirements will “secure a fairer deal for publishers and consumers and improve Google’s search services in the UK.” Google has already started to roll features out to a “subset of website owners in the UK” in response to the ruling and plans to make them available glob… …
Jury is being dismissed early so YGR can deal with an objection to Birchall’s testimony.
LIVE Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI See all Stories Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM UTC E Elizabeth Lopatto Jury is being dismissed early so YGR can deal with an objection to Birchall’s testimony. …
Musk has just entered the courtroom.
… We are still dealing with the pretrial motions about the boundaries on safety questions. …
Good morning!
… Jury’s not here yet, so we are dealing with some motions and issues. …
Best Tech Deals
Deals Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you’re looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be. …
Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg
… He also points to Amazon’s rights deals with sports leagues like the NBA and the NFL, saying there are “all kinds” of “companion-type games” that it can make. …
Canvas owner reaches ‘agreement’ with hackers to secure stolen data
… Instructure said it had received proof that the stolen data had been destroyed which begs the question of how that data was also “returned” , and that its agreement covers all customers impacted by the breach. “While there is never complete certainty when dealing with cyber criminals, we believe it… …
Fear and loathing at OpenAI
… Your answer to that question almost certainly depends on just how big a deal you think AI will be. …
Blink bumps its budget buzzer to 2K
… There’s the Basic AI subscription for $6.99 a month / $69.99 a year for one device with a deal for the first year of $49.99 ; if you have multiple Blink devices, there’s the Plus AI sub, which covers all your cameras for $19.99 a month / $199.99 a year currently $149.99 for the first year . …