Sony files notice for layoffs at Bellevue-based video game company - KOMO
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reducing the workforce at Bungie, with layoffs affecting a significant number of employees, including most of the Destiny team, some members of the Marathon team, and employees across Sony Interactive Entertainment teams that support the studio's operations. A WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice filed with the Washington State Department of Employment said the reduction in force affects approximately 292 employees at Bungie's Bellevue facility.
Google opens the Play Store to external billing in the US, UK, and Europe next week - 9to5Google
Google today announced that it will open up the Play Store to external payments starting on June 30 in the US, UK, and Europe. In a post on the Android Developers Blog, Google details changes being made to Play Store billing rules on Android, changes made in the aftermath of a years-long legal dispute with Epic Games that (mostly) wrapped up earlier this year.
Malicious JetBrains Marketplace plugins steal AI API keys from developers - BleepingComputer
At least 15 malicious plugins found on the JetBrains Marketplace were designed to steal AI API keys from developers. The campaign, discovered by Aikido Security, includes plugins that act as AI coding assistants, code-review tools, and Git utilities powered by popular AI services such as OpenAI, DeepSeek, and SiliconFlow.
Google rolling out Wear OS 7 to Pixel Watch - 9to5Google
Alongside Android 17, Google is rolling out Wear OS 7 to the Pixel Watch today. Your smartwatch is truly an indispensable all-day wearable.