Aftermath just posted:

SXSW Responds To Hasan Piker UK Ban With Nothing Statement, Speakers Pull Out In Protest

“There's an obvious irony in hosting a conference about the future of media, democracy, dissent, and political power while responding so cautiously to the banning of one of the most influential political commentators from even entering the country"

https://aftermath.site/hasan-piker-uk-ban-sxsw-speakers-withdraw/

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AI costs how much? GitHub Copilot users react to new usage-based pricing system

Some report burning through their whole monthly "AI credit" allotment in a single day.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/ai-costs-how-much-github-copilot-users-react-to-new-usage-based-pricing-system/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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PC Gamer just posted:

Gabe Newell on Steam monopoly accusations: Gamers have 'enormous choice' about where to buy games

Newell also said in 2023 testimony that Steam's 'unwritten rule' against charging lower prices on other storefronts does not exist.

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/gabe-newell-on-steam-monopoly-accusations-gamers-have-enormous-choice-about-where-to-buy-games/

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TheGamer just posted:

Marathon Reportedly "Not Near" Making Back Development Budget

After a few months, Marathon is reportedly still nowhere nearing making back its development costs.

https://www.thegamer.com/marathon-is-currently-not-near-breaking-even-almost-3-months-after-launch/

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Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman after multiple ChatGPT-linked murders

Altman has an "utter disregard" for human lives, Florida AG says.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/florida-sues-openai-sam-altman-after-multiple-chatgpt-linked-murders/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social