Bloodborne reportedly sold more than 250,000 copies in 2026, 11 years after release, and has not had a patch since 2015

The takeaway: Bloodborne remains one of FromSoftware’s most enduring games, even though it never received official improvements beyond its original PlayStation 4 release. More than a decade after its release, current estimates show that it still attracts a sizable audience, which may explain why it has become a prime target for efforts to hack and … Read more

Google says schools that ban AI will also lose search

Make compromises: Google executives appear determined to turn AI into a real business opportunity, even if those efforts ultimately undermine the company’s revenue streams. This latest move appears to be an attempt to drive Gemini use among students and educators, perhaps at the expense of competitors like ChatGPT, which arguably have more mindshare and mainstream … Read more

Boston Dynamics’ Stretch Gen 2 reduces robot repair time to just one hour

Hyundai-backed Boston Dynamics has unveiled Stretch Gen 2, a next-generation autonomous robot designed to unload trailers faster and reduce maintenance downtime in high-volume logistics operations. Based on data from more than 100,000 hours of operation and tens of millions of boxes unloaded from its predecessor, the improved robot features a redesigned gripper, improved sensing, 81 … Read more

IBM combines agent workloads with the needs of always-on AI

Agentic workloads represent a new operational challenge for companies integrating artificial intelligence into production. As autonomous systems assume ongoing responsibility, companies must support decisions and actions in their data, applications and infrastructure. IBM Corp.’s approach based on the experiences of customers scaling AI in their businesses. According to Ritika Gunnar (pictured), IBM’s chief performance marketing … Read more

The dual-fuel tanker Terra Clove is a world first in bunkering green ammonia

Envision, a global leader in green technology, has successfully delivered certified green ammonia to the Terra Clove bunker facility. The operation was the world’s first successful bunkering of a Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) equipped with dual-fuel ammonia propulsion. The green fuel was manufactured by Envision Energy and synthesized using carbon-free hydrogen at the Chifeng … Read more

Pope Leo

Great quote: Pope Leo said decisions that affect life, freedom and the use of force must always remain under human supervision, the Pope said. The pope also made clear the Catholic Church’s position in the debate over whether AI systems should be given rights or legal personality, saying the Vatican views machines as tools rather … Read more

Figure’s new humanoid robots are taking their first steps outside the US factory

US robotics company Figure has shared a video showing newly manufactured Figure 03 humanoid robots leaving the company’s BotQ factory. The short clip shows several robots moving around the company premises and offers a glimpse into the expanding production operations. The humanoids are seen leaving the building and walking toward a pedestrian crossing near a … Read more