Netflix has acquired Estonian startup Ready Player Me, known for its ‘cross-game avatar tech’ allowing players to carry their digital personas across different games. The acquisition is part of Netflix’s new games strategy, emphasizing approachable multiplayer titles and adaptations of its IP. Ready Player Me’s team will join Netflix, with the startup’s AI-driven avatar system potentially being integrated into Netflix’s games in the future.
The year 2025 saw a significant surge in the adoption of AI technology, smart glasses, and notable adjustments by Big Tech companies. From the rise of innovative gadgets to the reshaping of social media policies, the tech landscape witnessed pivotal changes that are shaping the industry’s future trajectory.
Riot Games is gearing up for a significant overhaul of League of Legends in 2027, with plans for a new around-game client, visual improvements to Summoner’s Rift, changes to Runes, and an overall enhancement to the player experience. This update aims to attract new players and improve the overall gaming experience for existing ones, offering a fresh and revamped gameplay environment.
A recent cyberattack saw hackers stealing millions of user data from PornHub in an attempt to extort money, while Cisco reveals a zero-day vulnerability with no available patch. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of cybercrime and the importance of cybersecurity measures in today’s digital landscape.
President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with measures supporting the development of next-generation nuclear power plants. This move is expected to provide a new energy source for data centers requiring more electricity for AI applications, highlighting the practical impact on the tech industry.
Founders Gabriel Sanchez of Enspectra Health and Tom Harries of Earth Funeral discuss the challenges of building innovative products in heavily regulated industries. Learn how they navigate FDA approval processes, state regulations, and cultural taboos to create products that directly impact consumer well-being.
OpenAI has introduced an app directory within ChatGPT, allowing users to access a variety of apps for tasks like ordering groceries, creating slide decks, and searching for apartments. Developers can now submit apps for review and publication, expanding the capabilities of the AI-powered chat platform.
Haotian, a platform capable of creating highly realistic face swaps during live video chats, has become a lucrative tool for scammers operating on platforms like Telegram. However, the app’s main channel disappeared following an investigation into the misuse of its technology by WIRED.
Google’s NotebookLM platform has introduced a new Data Tables feature that allows users to easily collect and synthesize information from multiple sources into exportable charts. This tool will benefit Pro and Ultra users immediately and will roll out to all users in the coming weeks, offering practical applications such as organizing notes, creating price comparison charts, and aggregating research results.
Meta’s Threads app has seen significant success in 2025, becoming Apple’s second-most-downloaded iOS app of the year. With 400 million users, Threads is positioning itself as a key player in the competitive app market, indicating potential business implications for Meta.
