Pornhub parent company Aylo sent letters to Apple, Google, and Microsoft urging the adoption of device-based age verification across their app stores and OSes (Jason Parham/Wired)

Microsoft has announced the open sourcing of the Zork trilogy, a collection of classic text-based adventure games. This initiative allows developers and enthusiasts to access and modify the games under the MIT License, promoting community engagement and innovation.

Google is offering voluntary buyouts to employees in its UK offices, following similar offers made to staff in several US divisions earlier this year. The company confirmed that this initiative aims to support its important work ahead.

Google's Nano Banana Pro combines advanced reasoning with real-time data to redefine AI image generation capabilities. This new model is expected to significantly enhance the realism and intentionality of AI-generated images, marking a pivotal moment in the field.

Anthropic is following a similar investment strategy as OpenAI, raising concerns about the implications of circular AI deals. Meanwhile, Google has made significant strides with the release of its new AI model, Gemini 3, which is expected to enhance user interactions and search capabilities.

Microsoft has announced that it is making the classic text-based adventure games Zork I, II, and III open source under the MIT License. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with Jason Scott from the company's Open Source Programs Office.

Google DeepMind has launched the Nano Banana Pro, also known as Gemini 3 Pro Image, which has impressed developers and enterprise AI engineers with its ability to generate high-quality, accurate images from text prompts. This model integrates seamlessly with Google's AI ecosystem, enhancing applications across various platforms. Unlike previous models aimed at casual users, this version targets structured workflows, offering advanced features such as multilingual support and real-time knowledge integration.

The European Union has influenced Apple to adopt new Wi-Fi standards, enabling Android devices to support AirDrop. Google's Pixel 10 is the first Android phone to utilize this feature, allowing seamless file sharing between Android and iOS users.

Google has announced that its latest Pixel smartphones can now exchange files with iPhones using Apple's AirDrop protocol. This development aims to challenge the exclusivity of Apple's ecosystem by allowing seamless file sharing between Android and iOS devices.