Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul, with daily usage limits unless you pay for iCloud+
Several iPad and Apple Watch models won't receive the latest OS updates, but no iPhones left out
AV2 promises 30% better compression than AV1 and costs nothing to use
The open video codec that big tech built to kill licensing fees just got its first major release
elementary OS 8.1 focuses on polish, security, and a smoother Linux desktop
elementary OS is a polished Linux distribution built on Ubuntu LTS that emphasizes thoughtful design, simplicity, and a distraction-free desktop experience. Version 8.1 makes the Wayland-based Secure Session the default, improving security, touchpad gestures, and display handling. The update also introduces multitasking enhancements, refinements to the software store, improved hardware compatibility, and more.
In Hindsight: Tech Quotes That Got the Future Right and Wrong
Tech leaders love predicting the future. Sometimes they nail it, sometimes they miss spectacularly, and sometimes they leave behind quotes that only get better with age.
Microsoft Office is down to $33 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $33 for a limited time, an incredible deal. This offer provides all the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Google tests making AI Mode the default in Search, then says it was an error
Google's "accidental" AI Mode test gives users a glimpse of a possible Search future most don't want
Microsoft Office 2024 is on sale for $129, and it's a one-time purchase
Unlock your productivity with the latest versions of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Brave is charging $60 for a version of its browser that removes the features you probably never wanted
Brave Origin strips out AI, crypto, and ads
Browser makers are calling out Microsoft for using Windows to push Edge on users
A coalition of browser developers just sent Microsoft's CEO a letter demanding it stop burying rival browsers
ESA report finds 212 million Americans now play video games weekly
Gaming has gone full mainstream, and everyone is joining the fun
Game on: People might get the feeling that gaming is more popular than ever – and according to a new report from ESA, that instinct is backed by hard numbers. In the US at least, a large majority of citizens across nearly every age group now qualifies as a gamer.
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will no longer edit documents after July 13
Users can only view and print files unless they upgrade or subscribe to Microsoft 365
AMD CPUs hit another Steam survey record as Intel gap shrinks to all-time low
Team Red closes the Steam CPU gap again while Nvidia's RTX 3060 remains the most-used GPU
FanControl is a powerful Windows utility for advanced cooling management
FanControl lets you create detailed fan curves, monitor temperatures, and fine-tune cooling behavior across a wide range of supported PC hardware. The latest release issues various fixes and limits the app to a single service client connection for improved stability.
Google is offering Android developers cash in exchange for code to train AI
Going after Claude Code and GitHub Copilot
Gabe Newell says Steam doesn't pressure developers on pricing, emails suggest otherwise
Valve threatened to pull Rainbow Six Siege from Steam because Ubisoft offered a cheaper starter pack on its own store
Former Tesla employees say full self-driving is nowhere near as capable as Elon Musk claims
The data labelers who trained Tesla's FSD say they wouldn't ride in a Tesla robotaxi
Zig project leader says AI-generated code contributions are "invariably garbage" and will be rejected
Contributor poker has a negative value and makes real developers waste their time
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction arrives this August to make ray tracing look cleaner and more stable
The update launches with support for 27 games and promises better image quality without a major performance penalty
California passes bill requiring gun-blocking software in 3D printers
Manufacturers would need to certify compliant models before selling them in California
A Java library just tried to trick AI coding agents into deleting your tests, and it almost worked
Hidden code ignites fierce debate about where anti-AI protest ends and sabotage begins
Someone got 26 years of Windows running on a classic IBM ThinkPad T43 without a virtual machine
A bare-metal tour through Windows history
Are you actually using AI on your PC?
Beyond the hype, what does AI actually do for you?
New 7-Zip security flaw could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk
The situation is bad, but a software update is already available
PSA: The widely used 7-Zip utility is once again affected by a potentially dangerous security vulnerability. The open-source file archiver can be exploited to execute malicious code by tricking users into opening specially crafted archives. End users and system administrators are advised to install the latest version of the software as soon as possible.
Uber burned through its entire 2026 AI budget in four months and has little to show for it
Vibe coding can feel like it's free, but it is not
Windows can now share audio to two Bluetooth headphones at once, sort of
Shared audio is live, but only on Copilot+ PCs with Bluetooth LE audio for now