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Final Fantasy Tactics has long been beloved as one of the highest highs of the series, not just for its grand strategical depth but for its sharp and frank political themes, telling a sweeping tale of fantastical kingdoms, conspiracy, the nature of power, the truth in history, and class and political violence in equal measure. But revisiting the 1997 classic this week for its new remaster, The Ivalice Chronicles, its opening hours reminded me that it’s also really about the simple joy of beaning someone you really, really hate in the face with a stone, even when they’re ostensibly on…
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The AI boom has fueled hefty investments in software companies.Yet, not all software companies are seeing the same boost. Investors favor companies providing infrastructure for AI solutions.Billions of dollars are flowing into artificial intelligence companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, yet investors in software firms that should also be well-positioned to benefit from the AI boom have largely been left on the sidelines.Cloud-based company Salesforce is down 28% year to date, closing at $240.36. Adobe is down 21% ending at $346.74. And a Morgan Stanley basket of SaaS…
Excited by the fervor of new gaming handhelds hitting the market but don’t want to shell out the big bucks? The Legion Go S with SteamOS installed offers an easy entry into the space, is great for occasional travelers and couch gamers, and is marked down by $120 at Best Buy.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuLenovoLegion Go S (SteamOS)Having spent time with both the SteamOS and Windows models, I prefer the one running Valve’s custom handheld software. While Lenovo does a good job bridging the gap with extra buttons and control options, trying to use a desktop operating system with just a controller…
According to new polling data, nearly 80 percent of Americans support extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of this year—and are at the center of a funding dispute that led to a shutdown of the federal government this week. The poll, conducted by KFF and released Friday, found that 78 percent of Americans want the tax credits extended, including 92 percent of Democrats, 59 percent of Republicans—and even a majority (57 percent) of Republicans who identify as Donald Trump-aligned MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters. A separate analysis published…
OpenAI has acquired Roi, an AI-powered personal finance app. In keeping with a recent trend in the AI industry, only the CEO is making the jump. Chief executive and co-founder Sujith Vishwajith announced the acquisition on Friday, and a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch he is the only one of Roi’s four-person staff to join OpenAI. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The company will wind down operations and end its service to customers on October 15. The Roi deal marks the latest in a string of acqui-hires from OpenAI this year, including Context.ai, Crossing Minds, and Alex. While it’s not clear whether any of Roi’s technology…
A U.S. immigration judge in Baltimore denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s bid to reopen his 2019 asylum case; he has 30 days to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals [scmp.com#3][foxnews.com#4][pbs.org#1][cbsnews.com#5]. The Salvadoran national, who has an American wife and children and has lived in Maryland for years, remains under a final removal order while his lawyers weigh next steps [scmp.com#3][nypost.com#6].Highlights:Case status: The Baltimore immigration court denied an application to reopen Abrego Garcia’s 2019 asylum case, triggering a 30-day window to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals [scmp.com#3][foxnews.com#4][pbs.org#1][cbsnews.com#5].Family ties: Abrego Garcia has an American wife and children and has lived…
This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week.The billboard didn’t say “Listen Labs.” It didn’t say anything about hiring. It consisted of just a plain white background with “https://” and a single line of grouped numbers hanging over Nob Hill, San Francisco.Last month, Alfred Wahlforss, the startup’s CEO, posted on X that whoever cracked the code and completed a subsequent challenge would win a trip to Berlin and get on the guest list for the ultra-exclusive nightclub Berghain.One of the more elaborate…
The White House canceled $7.6 billion in funding for clean energy projects across 16 states, according to multiple reports and agency statements [pbs.org#1][abcnews.go.com#2]. OMB Director Russell Vought said the affected states are those that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, and he indicated more details would come from the Department of Energy [npr.org#3][reason.com#4]. Democrats criticized the move as political retribution targeting blue states [npr.org#3].Highlights:Scope and amount: The cancellation totals $7.6 billion for clean energy projects spanning 16 states [pbs.org#1][abcnews.go.com#2].States targeted: OMB’s Russell Vought listed CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, VT, and…
Morgan Stanley says early demand for Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is "modestly stronger" than expected, led by the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, while the ultra‑thin iPhone Air shows "relative weakness" nearly two weeks after launch [macrumors.com#2][techradar.com#1][9to5mac.com#6]. The bank expects an imminent build increase, with second‑half 2025 production likely rising from 84–86 million to the low 90 million units, and it raised its Apple price target to $298 [macrumors.com#2][appleinsider.com#5][techjuice.pk#3]. Analysts add that the current share price already reflects strong iPhone 17 demand and are looking ahead to momentum for iPhone 18 and beyond [macrumors.com#2][macobserver.com#4].Highlights:Model mix: Demand is…
The White House notified Congress that the United States is in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, labeling cartel members "unlawful combatants" in a notice circulated this week [nytimes.com#1][cbsnews.com#1][abcnews.go.com#1][elpais.com#1]. The notification follows three U.S. strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean in September that killed at least 17 people [chicagotribune.com#1][vox.com#1][salon.com#1]. Officials frame the move as self-defense under the law of armed conflict, while members of Congress and commentators question the scope of presidential war powers and the role of congressional authorization [nytimes.com#1][salon.com#1][chicagotribune.com#1][nationalreview.com#1].Highlights:Legal framing: The administration told Congress the U.S. is in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels…