U.S. v. Google: What Both Sides Argued in a Hearing to Fix Its Search Monopoly
The Justice Department and Google have wrapped up a three-week hearing that could have a major impact on the search giant and how people gather information online.
Teenager Fatally Shot During ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ TikTok Prank
A Virginia man was charged with second degree murder after the shooting. The teenager’s friends told authorities they had been filming a video of the prank for TikTok.
Esports World Cup spells out the path to Riyadh for 200 game tournaments
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the full scope of the qualification system for the Esports World Cup 2025.Read More
Game layoffs continue to slow down through early May | Amir Satvat
Game layoffs haven’t disappeared, but they have slowed down in 2025, according to data from game job champion Amir Satvat.Read More
OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf move: the real reason behind its enterprise AI agent code push
OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf buy puts it on defense as Google & Anthropic surge in AI-powered coding—discover the stakes for agentic development and enterprise teams.Read More
Henk Rogers’ real story behind Tetris, the Perfect Game | The DeanBeat
We talked about Henk Rogers’ book The Perfect Game in a keynote talk at the Gamescom Latam expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Read More
Scopely appoints Shlomi Aizenberg as chief business officer
Scopely announced that Shlomi Aizenberg has been appointed chief business officer of the mobile gaming company.Read More
US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car
A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport.
9 Best Food Gifts, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping you aware of your surroundings.