AI is reshaping open source software and straining the systems that sustain it

AI is reshaping open source software and straining the systems that sustain it

Credit: Markus Spiske from Pexels Open source software underpins much of the modern digital world, from mobile phones and automobiles to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Now, the rapid adoption of AI is creating new opportunities to improve that software while placing growing pressure on the people responsible for maintaining and securing it, according to…

AI in design and manufacturing advances

AI in design and manufacturing advances

 AI is the next paradigm shift in design and manufacturing, and that shift is accelerating as manufacturers move beyond initial experimentation into adoption. Companies like O’Neal are already leveraging AI in Fusion to streamline their processes with tangible results. That is not surprising because the manufacturing sector has long embraced technology, seeking out the next…

What Changed, What Matters, and Where Small Studios Go Next

What Changed, What Matters, and Where Small Studios Go Next

Updated September 14, 2026. Indie gaming in 2026 is no longer defined mainly by pixel art, tiny budgets, or a developer working alone. For this guide, “indie” means a game made with meaningful creative and business independence, whether that is a solo project, a small studio, or a larger independent team working with outside funding…

Top AI Apps for Note-Taking, Research & Knowledge Management

Top AI Apps for Note-Taking, Research & Knowledge Management

What are the best AI note-taking apps in 2026? Several strong options are available in 2026, including Gemini Notebook, Notion AI, Mem, Obsidian, and Capacities. Each takes a different approach. Gemini Notebook focuses heavily on research, while Notion combines notes with workspace management. Obsidian emphasizes customization and local Markdown files.  What is Gemini Notebook, and…

Cloud Based Project Management Software for Agile Workflows

Cloud Based Project Management Software for Agile Workflows

Current-day teams are not restricted to a particular approach anymore. While some staff members work at their offices, others work from home, and many teams operate by using a hybrid approach. In addition, companies must react promptly to the change in priorities, client needs, and deadlines of projects. Working with this variety of data using…

Inside the Indie Game NFT Launchpad

Inside the Indie Game NFT Launchpad

English日本語한국어繁體中文ไทยPortuguêsItalianoDeutschFrançaisEspañol KEY TAKEAWAYS Gamestarter has launched 55 blockchain gaming projects since 2021, raising approximately $9.09 million per CoinCarp data. The GAME token runs on Binance Smart Chain with a total supply of 100 million tokens and roughly 70.98 million tokens currently in circulation. Developers on Gamestarter raise funds by selling in-game assets as NFTs, retaining…

UNESCO Honours AI Projects That Keep Students Thinking

UNESCO Honours AI Projects That Keep Students Thinking

Artificial intelligence can draft essays, answer questions and analyse information within seconds, creating a growing temptation for students to hand over the difficult work of reasoning, judging and imagining. UNESCO is recognising two education initiatives that take a different path, using digital tools to strengthen human thinking rather than allowing technology to become a substitute…

Open-Source VVC Decoder Set to Accelerate Adoption

Open-Source VVC Decoder Set to Accelerate Adoption

The Media Coding Industry Forum (MC-IF) has announced a new open-source software decoder development initiative for Versatile Video Coding (VVC / H.266), with Ittiam Systems serving as the development partner for the initial implementation. The initiative is intended to accelerate practical VVC adoption by delivering a highly optimised, openly available software decoder that complements emerging…

Sega explains why its Super Game project was canceled after years of investment

Sega explains why its Super Game project was canceled after years of investment

The Sega Super Game project canceled search reflects a decision about investment risk, not the end of every live-service project at the company. Sega’s president has explained that the much-hyped program was stopped after the company reassessed the money and operating risk attached to its original plan. Sega announced the Super Game idea in 2021…

AGDAs 2026: Finalists for the annual Australian Game Developer Awards announced

AGDAs 2026: Finalists for the annual Australian Game Developer Awards announced

The finalists of the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards have been announced, with a host of critically-acclaimed and well-loved Australian-made games amongst the nominees. Games including Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Don’t Stop, Girlypop!, Malys, Mixtape, Go-Go Town! and more have been nominated in categories celebrating excellence in art, gameplay, music, sound design, accessibility and beyond, with…