TechLinked Discord exposes govt IDs, New Xbox consoles coming, OpenAI x AMD + more!
Oct 8, 2025
A recent breach has put Discord users' IDs at risk due to a third-party vendor's mishap. Exciting news for gamers: new Xbox consoles are on the way as Microsoft reassures ongoing investments. OpenAI's major deal with AMD could shake up the GPU market, while the upcoming Switch 2 boasts innovative DLSS technology for better performance. Plus, the Ricochet anti-cheat system for Call of Duty is proving effective, and Japan's laser-equipped drones are taking an unusual approach to protect chickens from disease.
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Centralized ID Checks Create Big Targets
- Discord leaked government ID images after a third-party support provider was compromised.
- Centralizing sensitive verification data creates high-value targets for attackers.
Xbox Hardware Isn't Dead Yet
- Microsoft insists it's still investing in Xbox hardware despite Game Pass revenue focus.
- Game Pass economics and service experiments complicate decisions around future consoles.
OpenAI Bets Big On AMD GPUs
- OpenAI will deploy gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs starting with MI450 in 2026.
- The deal boosts AMD's AI credibility and pressures NVIDIA's dominance in AI accelerators.