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Six months before Nvidia’s spy scandal broke, short‑seller firm Culper Research flagged CEO Jensen Huang’s close ties to Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore‑based Megaspeed that purchases Nvidia chips. Huang is now suspected of being a Chinese spy. Nvidia has opened an internal probe into the relationship, which the company denies is familial. U.S. intelligence believes Huang was recruited to influence Nvidia’s stance on U.S. export controls. Culper’s May 13 report highlighted the connection while examining Megaspeed’s [...]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hired crisis‑communications firm Heller Inc. over a year ago, a firm known for managing high‑profile sex scandals. The firm’s founder, Risa Heller, has advised figures such as Anthony Weiner, Mario Batali, and Jeffrey Toobin. Wired reports that Nvidia’s internal team copied Heller Inc. on press inquiries after a 2025 New York Times article linked Nvidia to a Singaporean data‑center company tied to China. Huang later admitted an affair with a former Megaspeed executive, [...]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced yesterday that he had been the target of a honey‑trap operation allegedly orchestrated by a Chinese intelligence agent. The revelation, which upended his long‑standing public image as a stable, family‑oriented tech icon, quickly ignited a wave of online memes and commentary across social platforms. Huang, who co‑founded Nvidia in the 1990s and whose chips power the majority of AI startups, has no publicly disclosed succession plan, leaving investors and partners uncertain about [...]

Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, echoing the 1998 original’s acclaim. Shigeru Miyamoto, reflecting on past titles, noted Nintendo’s struggle to balance innovation with polish, distinguishing “well‑made” from “interesting” games. He argued that the company had shifted focus toward technical excellence, risking the creative edge that defined earlier releases. The remake’s reception raises questions about whether a modern re‑launch can match the original’s pioneering spirit.

Nvidia’s board has launched an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after a New York Times report alleged he engaged in an affair with a woman linked to Chinese intelligence. Huang issued a company‑wide apology, admitting infidelity and pledging cooperation. Independent investigators are examining whether he was targeted by foreign intelligence. The board states no evidence that national‑security or proprietary information was compromised. Huang will remain CEO during the probe. Nvidia’s market value fell from $162 billion to $150 billion following the [...]

Take‑Two reported that its NBA 2K27 sold 4 million units, falling short of forecasts amid a crowded September release window. Company CEO Strauss Zelnick attributed the dip to the launch of GTA 6, which he said diverted consumer attention and forced other titles to shift dates. GTA 6’s November 19 debut is projected to be the largest entertainment launch ever, reshaping release schedules across the industry. Take‑Two’s quarterly revenue hit $1.6 billion, slightly below guidance, while it projects $8–$8.2 billion for fiscal 2027. [...]

Samsung‑owned Harman launched Drops Monday, a U.S.–only music discovery app that mimics TikTok’s vertical swipe but plays 10‑ to 30‑second song clips instead of videos. The platform shows lyrics, artwork and captions, letting users like, comment, repost, save to “Droplists” and message friends. Integrated with Apple Music, Qobuz and TIDAL, Drops routes listeners to full tracks on their existing subscriptions and reports plays to rights holders, including Universal Music Group and UnitedMasters. The invite‑only service positions itself [...]

Jez Corden, a veteran content creator and internet personality, has built a reputation for exclusive reporting on the Xbox ecosystem and Microsoft‑adjacent platforms. He maintains a substantial following on X, where he posts at X.com/JezCorden, and co‑hosts a prominent gaming podcast distributed through TheXB2.com, Spotify, and iTunes. In addition to his on‑air work, Corden serves as Executive Editor at Windows Central, a role he earned after a decade of breaking exclusive stories and producing analytical pieces on Xbox, [...]