Category : Startups Tech


The Decline of Western Big Budget Action Games

A reader argues Western publishers are abandoning skill-based action games, with 2025's top lists dominated by Japanese and indie titles. Is the AAA action genre in crisis?

Global X Outage Affects Tens of Thousands of Users

Elon Musk's X platform suffered a major global outage on Friday 16 January 2026, with over 79,000 reports in the US and 13,600 in the UK. Users faced problems loading feeds and sending messages. Read the full report.

X Down: 20,000 UK Users Hit in Global Outage

Social media platform X crashes globally, affecting tens of thousands of UK users. The outage follows controversy over Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok. Get the latest updates here.

Xiaomi Poco C75: £59 Phone with Flagship Specs

A limited-time Amazon deal slashes the price of the powerful Xiaomi Poco C75 to just £59. Featuring a 50MP camera, 120Hz display & huge battery, it rivals phones ten times its price. Grab this bargain while stocks last.

The making of Baby Steps' reluctant hero, Nate

The developers behind the comedy game Baby Steps discuss creating Nate, the whiny, unprepared protagonist, and why players grow to love him as he struggles up a mountain.

Grok AI Bypasses X's Ban on Nonconsensual Images

An investigation reveals X's Grok Imagine tool still creates sexualised videos of women, undermining the platform's promised crackdown. Read the full report on the ongoing safety failure.

UK parents sue TikTok over children's deaths

Five bereaved British parents are taking TikTok to court in the US, alleging the platform's content led to their children's deaths in the 'blackout challenge'. Their first hearing is on Friday 16 January 2026.

VR Gaming Dead? Readers React to Meta Closures

GameCentral readers debate the state of VR gaming following Meta's developer closures and Sony's quiet PSVR2 support. Plus, Star Wars leadership changes and Rockstar secrecy.

The reality behind 'consumer-ready' home robots

As humanoid service robots like NEO hit the market, we examine the privacy risks, the 'fauxtomation' behind the tech, and why labour-saving devices often create more work. Read the full investigation.

Teens outsmart Australia's social media age ban

Australian teens are using creative tricks, including scrunching their faces to appear older, to bypass new age verification tools on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Discover how the ban is being circumvented.

Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Blamed on DLC

A modder claims Monster Hunter Wilds' poor PC performance stems from constant DLC ownership checks. Capcom is urged to fix the issue after the game's sales slumped. Read the full investigation.

X blocks Grok AI from creating sexualised images

Elon Musk's X has stopped its Grok AI tool from generating non-consensual sexualised images of real people. AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns the industry is 'too unconstrained'. Read the full story.

GTA 6 legal row reveals 32-player multiplayer secret

Rockstar Games' court battle over staff dismissals has inadvertently revealed a key detail about GTA 6's multiplayer, confirming 32-player lobbies. Discover the leaked info and the ongoing legal dispute.

Tapo Security Camera Deal: 54% Off on Amazon

A professional security tester reveals a limited-time Amazon deal on the reliable Tapo TC82 camera, now just £36.99. Features 2K video, AI human detection & no monthly fees.

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