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NCSOFT Bets $104M on Casual Gaming, Acquiring Publisher to Break Its MMORPG Mold
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NCSOFT Bets $104M on Casual Gaming, Acquiring Publisher to Break Its MMORPG Mold

NCSOFT, the creator of Lineage, is pivoting to casual games with a $103.8 million acquisition of Singapore's Indygo Group, aiming to capture the global mobile market.

South Korea Unveils 370 KPH High-Speed Train Tech, Entering Global Top Tier
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South Korea Unveils 370 KPH High-Speed Train Tech, Entering Global Top Tier

South Korea has developed the core technology for the EMU-370, a next-generation high-speed train with an operating speed of 370 kph, second only to China's CR450. Commercialization is targeted for after 2031.

Adani's AI Gambit: We'll Build Our Own Nuclear Plants to Power Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers
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Adani's AI Gambit: We'll Build Our Own Nuclear Plants to Power Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers

India's Adani Group plans an 'aggressive' push into AI, aiming for 1GW+ data centers powered by its own nuclear plants. This signals a new era where tech supremacy is tied to energy independence.

Data from the Deep: Monitoring Gear Retrieved from 330-Foot Guam Reefs Could Reveal Climate Sanctuaries
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Data from the Deep: Monitoring Gear Retrieved from 330-Foot Guam Reefs Could Reveal Climate Sanctuaries

Researchers retrieved monitoring devices from deep coral reefs in Guam, placed 330 feet below the surface. The data could reveal if these 'mesophotic' ecosystems can act as climate change refuges for marine life.

South Korean Startup Innospace Aims for Historic First Commercial Launch After Three Delays
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South Korean Startup Innospace Aims for Historic First Commercial Launch After Three Delays

South Korean startup Innospace is attempting the country's first private commercial orbital launch with its Hanbit-Nano rocket from Brazil after three delays. A success would be a major milestone for the nation's space industry.

Beyond the Gas Station Gift: These High-Tech Gadgets Are All Under $25
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Beyond the Gas Station Gift: These High-Tech Gadgets Are All Under $25

Don't settle for last-minute junk. A new guide from The Verge reveals surprisingly capable tech gifts under $25, including 4K streaming sticks and Nintendo Switch controllers.

Domino Effect: Why iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power All Tumbled into Bankruptcy
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Domino Effect: Why iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power All Tumbled into Bankruptcy

iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filed for bankruptcy recently. This analysis explores the common threads that led to their downfall, from failed M&A and tariff pressures to the one-product trap.

JAXA's Paradox: Reusable Rocket Engine Fires Up as Flagship H3 Faces More Delays
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JAXA's Paradox: Reusable Rocket Engine Fires Up as Flagship H3 Faces More Delays

Japan's JAXA saw a successful engine test for its RV-X reusable rocket on Dec 20, but its flagship H3 rocket faced two launch scrubs on Dec 17 and 20, highlighting ongoing operational challenges.

Waymo's Driverless Cars 'Froze' Across San Francisco During City-Wide Blackout
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Waymo's Driverless Cars 'Froze' Across San Francisco During City-Wide Blackout

A major power outage in San Francisco on Saturday caused Waymo's driverless cars to stall at intersections with dead traffic lights, leading to significant traffic jams and raising questions about AV reliability.

4 in 10 Leaders Regret Their AI Agent Strategy. Here’s How to Get It Right.
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4 in 10 Leaders Regret Their AI Agent Strategy. Here’s How to Get It Right.

As AI agent adoption accelerates, 40% of tech leaders regret their initial strategy. Learn the three biggest risks—Shadow AI, accountability gaps, and the black box problem—and how to mitigate them.

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in San Francisco Amid Massive Blackout, Cars Reportedly Block Traffic
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Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in San Francisco Amid Massive Blackout, Cars Reportedly Block Traffic

Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco during a city-wide blackout after vehicles were seen blocking traffic. The incident highlights the vulnerability of autonomous tech to infrastructure failures.

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service as San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Fleet
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Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service as San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Fleet

Alphabet's Waymo suspended its driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco after a massive power outage caused its vehicles to stall, raising questions about AV readiness for real-world urban failures.