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U.S. Video Game Hardware Sales Suffer Worst November Since the Mid-1990s
November is supposed to be the month that saves the games business. This year, it did the opposite. New data shows U.S. video game hardware sales collapsed to levels not...
iRobot Bankruptcy Shakes Tech World
In a major blow to the smart home industry, iRobot, the company famous for its Roomba vacuum cleaners, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on December 15, 2025. Facing stiff...
Aurionpro Pins Growth Hopes on IP-Led Banking AI to Escape Endless Pilots
For years, banks have talked about artificial intelligence as if it were right around the corner. Aurionpro says that corner has arrived. With the launch of its AurionAI platform, the...
Kodi 21.3 Update Boosts Linux and Xbox Playback
The Kodi Foundation has released version 21.3 of its popular open-source media center software, bringing key fixes for Blu-ray playback on Linux and HDR support on Xbox One consoles. This...
Food Banks Say These 8 Donations Make the Biggest Difference Right Now
Food banks across the country are grateful for every donation, but not all items help equally. Nutrition experts working inside food banks say a few overlooked staples can stretch resources...
Altoona Football Mourns Sammy Miller, the Quiet Force Behind Four Decades of Mountain Lion Pride
Altoona football lost more than a longtime helper this week. It lost its heartbeat. Samuel “Sammy” Miller, a fixture of the program for nearly 40 years, passed away Thursday at...
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI Boost for Nest Users
Google has expanded its Gemini for Home AI upgrade to millions of users with Nest speakers and displays, bringing smarter voice controls and new features. This rollout, announced in late...
Ripple and Circle Win OCC Approval for Trust Banks
In a major boost for cryptocurrency firms entering traditional banking, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval on December 12, 2025, to Ripple and Circle to...
Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became Canada’s Most Unexpected TV Obsession
Creators of the breakout gay hockey romance explain how vulnerability, desire and power dynamics turned a niche story into a mainstream streaming phenomenon A gay hockey romance packed with sex...