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Sequoia Capital announced significant internal changes, including closing its London office, merging early‑stage and growth teams, and ending its Scouts program. The Financial Times reports these moves aim to reverse the legacy of former steward Roelof Botha, who stepped down last year. Sources say Botha favored process and hierarchy, a stance at odds with the rest of the firm. Botha’s recent appointment to SpaceX’s board, without partner approval, reportedly blindsided Sequoia partners and raised concerns about potential [...]

Speedrunners discovered multiple glitches in the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including a physics exploit that launches Link skyward, a chest‑based ceiling jump, and roll‑cancelling techniques that outpace the new sprint feature. Within days of launch, community members posted footage of these tricks, revealing ways to skip sections and potentially shave hours off completion times. The findings demonstrate the game’s unexpected mechanical quirks and the rapid evolution of speedrunning strategies. [...]

Researchers identified that synchronized minute‑by‑minute state‑of‑charge checks by battery energy storage systems and data‑center UPS units cause regular frequency sags on power grids worldwide. By deploying over 80 smart meters at Forschungszentrum Jülich, the team observed identical 60‑second drops on a local transformer, mirroring global grid data. Analysis of Irish grid records showed a fourfold increase in these sags as data‑center UPS usage rose, confirming the phenomenon’s link to synchronized battery monitoring. The findings highlight a preventable, [...]

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden criticized Sony’s plan to launch a pricey PS6, arguing that true innovation would come from producing a cheaper PS5 variant. He highlighted the steep price hikes for current PS5 models—$649 for the base, $599 digital, and $899 Pro—and urged Sony to reduce costs instead of iterating hardware. Layden cited past console pricing trends and the need to keep silicon and software unchanged while cutting size and price. Sony’s next console launch remains [...]

Snap Inc. unveiled its AR glasses, Specs, at a San Francisco event after a rough prototype demo at CES. The new model weighs 132 g (4.6 oz), half the original, and features spring hinges and two size options to improve comfort and reduce heat. Despite these hardware gains, the device lacks a clear use case, with Snap describing its purpose as “fun and games or productivity” in vague terms. Pre‑orders are already underway, but the $2,200 price tag raises [...]

Tesla announced significant updates for its Cybercab, including a new 40 kWh battery pack and a liquid silver color. CEO Elon Musk explained that eliminating Cybertruck production lines at Giga Texas will free capacity for Cybercab manufacturing. The updated model will feature engineering efficiencies that reduce cell count while maintaining performance, aiming to improve profitability and support Tesla’s autonomous ride‑hailing strategy. The move underscores Tesla’s shift toward dedicated commercial vehicle production over consumer pickups.

Actor Jesse Eisenberg revealed in a Variety interview that he occasionally tests artificial‑intelligence tools to confirm they still lack writing quality. He described his approach as a paranoid check, noting that AI remains inadequate for creative tasks. Eisenberg highlighted the enduring value of human creativity and traditional storytelling, citing ancient Greek plays and live theater as enduring forms. He expressed concern about future livelihoods for artists as AI advances, while his next film, The Debut, releases December 11, 2026. [...]

In Godzilla Minus Zero, released November 6, the iconic kaiju King Ghidorah returns to challenge Godzilla, reaffirming its extraterrestrial origins. The film revisits Ghidorah’s storied history—from its 1964 debut as a meteor‑borne monster to its repeated subjugation by alien forces—while showcasing the creature’s three‑headed, twin‑tailed design. Parallel to the cinematic saga, astronomers named a vast 1.3‑billion‑light‑year supercluster after the beast, the King Ghidorah Supercluster, discovered in 2022 by the Subaru Telescope.