Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Lite for Low-Cost, High-Throughput AI Image Generation

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | AI

Google has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite, a new image generation model in its Gemini lineup designed for high-volume, low-latency workflows. Announced on Tuesday, the model is now available through Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent...

Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Game Production Starting January 2028

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Gaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on the PlayStation Blog on Tuesday that it will cease physical game disc production for PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028. After that date, new PlayStation games will be available only in digital formats through the...

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Apple Appeal Over 27% External Payment Fee in Epic Contempt Case

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Apple, Big Tech, Gaming

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that found the company in contempt of a 2021 injunction related to the Epic Games case. The case is scheduled for the upcoming term starting in October. The justices have not...

Microsoft Releases Azure Linux 4 ISO Files on GitHub for Local Testing

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Linux

Microsoft has made available downloadable ISO files for Azure Linux 4, a Fedora-derived distribution. This allows users to install and test it outside of Azure for the first time. The ISO files can be found on the project’s GitHub page. Azure Linux 4 is still in...

Compromised jscrambler 8.14.0 npm Release Drops Rust Infostealer During Install

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

The jscrambler npm package was compromised, and simply installing its 8.14.0 release runs an infostealer on your machine. Published on July 11, 2026, the malicious version carries a preinstall hook that drops and executes a native binary, one build each for Windows,...