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Let's Build a Dungeon enters Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview Feb. 11, 2027
Springloaded's Let's Build a Dungeon will launch in Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview on February 11, 2027, with 195,000 wishlists. A demo is available now on Steam and the Windows Store in more than 10 languages. -
Tim Draper urges Apple and Meta to hold four weeks of expenses in Bitcoin
Draper urged Apple and Meta to hold Bitcoin worth at least four weeks of operating expenses, calling it “irresponsible” not to. In a Sept. 21 interview, he cited U.S. spending and possible hyperinflation or very high interest rates. -
$1,299 Meta VR glasses lead a three-model smart-glasses debut
At Meta Connect on Wednesday, the company introduced its first Meta VR Glasses, priced at $1,299 and slated for spring 2027, plus $349 camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and $449 third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses with longer battery life and improved microphones. -
17 transgender troops’ suit over revoked retirements stays in court
Judge Elaine D. Kaplan rejected the Trump administration’s bid to send 17 transgender Air Force and Space Force members’ case over revoked retirement orders to an Air Force records board, keeping it in court. The ruling does not restore their retirements or decide the merits. -
George Pickens says his overall game is strong despite modest start
After two games, George Pickens has nine catches for 68 yards and no touchdowns, but said Wednesday he feels his overall play is “great.” Dak Prescott said defenses’ focus on Pickens gave CeeDee Lamb one-on-one chances; Lamb has 197 yards and three touchdowns. -
Meta demos holographic avatars for Ray-Ban Display and new VR glasses
Meta announced at Connect that holographic avatars are coming to Ray-Ban Display glasses and its new VR glasses; Engadget tried both in demos. The feature remains an early preview, with Ray-Ban Display early access planned for this fall and calls limited by device. -
Brady, Cannon and Mandel appear as hologram hosts in Netflix’s Wonka contest
Netflix’s nine-episode “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” released Wednesday, features hologram hosts Wayne Brady, Nick Cannon and Howie Mandel. Twelve golden-ticket holders, each with a partner of their choice, compete in factory-themed challenges for $3 million. -
Make Polluters Pay coalition submits UN petitions with 2 million-plus combined signatures
At the U.N. in New York, the Make Polluters Pay coalition handed U.N. climate official Selwin Hart petitions with more than 2 million signatures combined; 350.org says the total may include duplicates. It seeks enforceable rules to shift climate-damage costs to fossil fuel firms. -
Flock Safety opens voluntary buyouts amid government camera pullbacks
Flock Safety has opened employee buyouts as governments pull its license-plate cameras and cancel contracts. Staff can apply by Oct. 2; most who accept are expected to leave by Oct. 29, with payouts in the tens of thousands and months of health coverage. -
Last Ditch apologizes after backlash over a mask-optional Saturday night
Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, drew online backlash after announcing a mask-optional Saturday night for full-capacity club events. It previously required KN-95 masks or better throughout visits and later apologized for its tone. -
Quake Champions drops live-service systems in $10 Steam transition
Quake Champions has switched from free-to-play to a $10 Steam game, removing its battle pass, store, loot boxes and premium currencies. All champions are unlocked, most vanity items are available to everyone, and players who previously played on Steam get the new version at no. -
Elizabeth Holmes slated for Texas halfway-house placement on Aug. 23, 2027
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been approved for halfway-house placement at the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2027, according to the Justice Department’s Victim Notification System. Her prison release is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2030. -
Zuckerberg says Meta expects small fees from Muse transactions
Mark Zuckerberg said Meta expects to earn small fees from transactions through its Muse AI agent over time, while keeping it free for a huge number of tokens. The company added PayPal and retail integrations and is bringing Expedia travel and Instacart grocery services to Muse. -
Matthew Mayich remains in a coma as ASU coach declines workout questions
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers repeatedly declined Wednesday to answer questions about the Aug. 20 workout during which sophomore Matthew Mayich collapsed. Mayich remains in a coma at a neurological institute after being transferred from a local hospital. -
Openings help military parachutes stay stable in flight
Openings in military parachutes regulate airflow, helping steady the canopy and prevent violent rocking or collapse that could send a jumper into an uncontrolled fall. The T-11 static-line chute has deliberate openings and descends at about 19 feet per second. -
Warmer freshwater may favor Naegleria behind a nearly always-fatal brain infection
Warmer freshwater could favor Naegleria fowleri, researchers say, though fewer than 10 U.S. cases of its nearly always-fatal brain infection are diagnosed each year. The amoeba has recently been detected farther north, including in Nebraska and Iowa. -
Securitize shares hit a record, then close up 10.46% at $14.36
Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) set a new all-time intraday high of $14.86 Wednesday, then closed up 10.46% at $14.36. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated a buy recommendation with a $21.20 target; Rosenblatt also recommended buying and raised its target to $13 from $11. -
Mauricio Ruffy accepts blame for UFC 331 loss, says he expected to stop Tsarukyan in Round 2
Mauricio Ruffy says he relaxed defensively in the final seconds of Round 1, when Arman Tsarukyan knocked him out with an elbow at UFC 331 on Sept. 19. Ruffy took responsibility for the loss and said he had expected to finish Tsarukyan in Round 2. -
With over $15 billion in Taiwan security aid stalled, four GOP senators seek release
Republican senators Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis urged the Trump administration on Wednesday to release more than $15 billion in stalled security assistance for Taiwan, ahead of Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Washington. -
New Zealand agency says North Korean IT contractor used false identity for remote work
New Zealand’s cyber agency says a North Korean IT contractor used a false identity for remote work at a large New Zealand company. The firm ended his contract and refused payment after identifying him; he claimed to hold sensitive data and threatened to release it unless paid. -
Tomales Bay property with Marshall Store enters market at $13 million
A 16.7-acre waterfront property on Tomales Bay that includes the Marshall Store restaurant is on the market for $13 million, the first time it has been offered for sale. The site has 2,500 feet of shoreline, four parcels, multiple buildings and two docks. -
Antonio Brown accepts plea deal to reduce attempted-murder charge to aggravated assault, lawyer says
Antonio Brown's lawyer says a Florida plea deal reduces his attempted second-degree murder charge to aggravated assault, with three years' probation that could end after 18 months. Prosecutors have not confirmed the deal; a hearing is set for Sept. 30. -
Sunny Hostin recalls holding out for insanity verdict in 1991 Rakowitz trial
Sunny Hostin said on “The View” she was the holdout juror in Daniel Rakowitz’s 1991 trial. After nine days, the jury unanimously found him not criminally responsible by reason of insanity; she disclosed it while discussing Lindsay Clancy’s 11-1 mistrial. -
Rockies host Arizona after fourth straight 100-loss season
Colorado hosts Arizona at 6:40 p.m. MT Wednesday after reaching 100 losses for a fourth straight season. Rookie Mason Adams is set for his sixth start against Merrill Kelly; the Diamondbacks trail the Cubs, Phillies and Padres by four games in the Wild Card race. -
Randy Travis praises Stella Lefty after she references him in unreleased track
Randy Travis praised Stella Lefty on TikTok after her Sept. 22 video of unreleased song “Raised by the Radio,” which mentions him. He wrote that the country singer could stand “toe-to-toe with the very best in Nashville” and urged her to keep believing. -
Rams top FanDuel’s Super Bowl LXI odds as Week 3 approaches
The Los Angeles Rams have the shortest FanDuel odds to win Super Bowl LXI at +650 entering NFL Week 3. Buffalo follows at +800, Seattle at +900 and Baltimore at +950; San Francisco is +1000, Kansas City +1300, while Miami has the longest odds at +100000. -
Collectors can track ungraded cards in PSA’s updated app
PSA rolled out a Collection app update on September 23, letting collectors add ungraded cards alongside graded ones, follow individual cards and estimated portfolio values over time, organize them in folders, and share public collections or offer them for sale.
