South Korean games publisher Krafton recently announced its transformation into an "AI first" company, which typically means that human jobs are about to go on the chopping block. To that end, the company is now trying to slash its workforce by offering voluntary resignations, according to a report by Eurogamer.

Krafton is a giant company with tentacles in numerous development studios, including the folks that make PUBG and Subnautica. The organization says this isn't a plan to lay off its human workforce, but will "support members in proactively designing their growth direction and embarking on new challenges both inside and outside the company amid the era of AI transformation." Yep. Those are certainly words.

The company also says it will "support members in autonomously deciding whether to continue the direction of change internally or expand externally." That's corporate speak for "my way or the highway."

CFO Bae Dong-geun said during a recent earnings call that "individual productivity must increase at the company-wide level." Oh yeah. It's worth noting that Krafton recently noted record profits. It looks like these profits will not be going to the staff, but rather will be funnelled into large-scale investments in AI. It's a tale as old as time, or at least modern AI.

The company plans to "automate work centered on agentic AI" including the development of an "AI-centered management system." It's freezing all hiring except for those "developing original intellectual property and AI-related personnel."

Agentic AI systems have, so far, proven to be underwhelming when tasked with taking the reins. A recent MIT study noted that 95 percent of these efforts fail. Another study predicts that 40 percent of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027. In other words, good luck in your forthcoming endeavors, Krafton. You're gonna need it.

The most recent Switch 2 software update looks to have bricked many third-party docks and related accessories, according to users across the internet and a report by Kotaku. We don't know if this was an intentional move by Nintendo or simply an accident. Engadget has reached out to the company for clarification.

The Switch 2 update 21.0.0 brings some much-needed quality-of-life features, like the ability to turn off autoplaying videos in the eShop and new icons that indicate whether a game is digital or physical. However, it also brought along the aforementioned dock hiccup.

Switch 2 owners have reported that these docks either don't work at all or are now much more finicky, often requiring a restart. This doesn't seem to have impacted all third-party docks, but complaints are coming in pertaining to many different products. YouTuber AustinJohnPlays tested out two different Switch 2 dock dongles after the update and reported that both were borked.

Nintendo has responded to these allegations, suggesting that this was an accident that only impacted certain devices. The company wrote that it "does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility." Sometimes new console firmware impacts third-party accessories. At the very least, this was something that happened to the original Switch a couple of times. 

The companies that make these accessories will have to perform their own software updates to get things going again. In the meantime, exercise caution when buying a third-party dock. 

Update, November 14 2025, 12:55PM ET: This story has been updated to include Nintendo's response and a likely cause of the issue. 

Apple Arcade has a fairly stacked winter, as the platform is adding some standout titles on December 4. Arcade titles are playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.

First up, there's Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition. This is a port of the incredibly addictive roguelike/town sim hybrid thingamajig, with some new features exclusive to Arcade subscribers. This version includes new follower forms, decorations and outfits. It also includes all existing content updates, though Apple hasn't announced if it would be getting forthcoming content updates.

For the uninitiated, Cult of the Lamb is two games in one. There's a top-down action component and a base builder, with each mechanic interacting in unique and often hilarious ways. Yes, you can feed your cult members poop, if that's your bag.

The iconic PowerWash Simulator also releases for Apple Arcade next month. This game seems like a great fit for Apple's service, given the zen-like mechanic of washing down grime. The sequel came out last month for other platforms. If you're a clean freak, this is the game for you.

Apple is dropping a sequel to SpongeBob Patty Pursuit. The Arcade original SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2 casts players as both the titular SpongeBob and Plankton in a sidescrolling adventure. The first one was fairly well-reviewed.

Subway Surfers+ and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm+ will also be available on December 4. Finally, a new Apple Vision Pro game is coming to Arcade this week. Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss will be available on the platform from November 13. This is an AR-based tactics RPG.

Apple is rolling out a new feature that lets users store US passports in the official Wallet app. This will allow travelers to present this digital ID as a valid form of identification at TSA checkout lines at airports.

In other words, folks with a passport who have yet to upgrade a driver's license to a Real ID will be able to board a plane without bringing a physical copy of that passport to the airport. This whole Real ID thing has been a source of frustration to many, so I appreciate any effort to make traveling a bit easier.

This ID will be visible on both iPhones and the Apple Watch and Apple says the service is being implemented at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 US-based airports. It's only used for ID on domestic flights; if you're planning to travel internationally you'll still need a physical passport.

Also, not all TSA readers have been implemented with the technology to scan these digital IDs just yet, according to TechCrunch. You might want to bring along a paper passport for the time being to let the TSA and Apple get their ducks in a row.

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The company has plans to expand this feature beyond air travel. Apple says businesses will eventually be able to accept these IDs for the purposes of age verification. This Digital ID feature was first announced as part of iOS 26 and also adds passports to the list of existing government IDs supported in Apple Wallet.

Adding a passport seems simple enough. Just head to the Wallet app and follow the prompts. Users will have to pose for a selfie and complete a series of facial and head movements for security.

The wallet platform also accepts driver's licences and state IDs, but only in 12 states and Puerto Rico. These won't be valid for flying, however, as neither is a Real ID or passport.