AV1 codec now powers 30% of Netflix streaming as company looks forward to AV2
License-free codec improves bandwidth for cellular connections, HDR content, and more
LocalSend is a private and cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
LocalSend is an open-source app that enables fast, private file transfers between nearby devices without relying on an internet connection. It works across all major operating systems, using a REST API and HTTPS encryption to communicate over your local network.
Fallout creator Tim Cain is back at Obsidian full-time, but his new game isn't what fans expect
Cain couldn't tease any details thanks to an NDA
Microsoft Office is down to $35 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying any subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $35. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
JavaScript turns 30: From 10-day prototype to the backbone of the modern web
From browser toy to global standard: JavaScript survived chaos, outlived Java applets, and became unstoppable
The best tech discounts that somehow aren't gone yet
Final call, post-Cyber Monday deals
AMD and IBM's CEO doesn't see an AI bubble, just $8 trillion in data centers
Lisa Su shrugs off the bubble talk while signing a deal with OpenAI
Editor's take: Normal people are now shelling out hundreds of dollars for modest RAM upgrades, while the companies powering the AI boom are looking forward to even more market hysteria. And despite record spending, spiraling hardware costs, and mounting skepticism from analysts, the CEOs of IBM and AMD insist there is no AI bubble – or at least not one that threatens their business.
Blockbuster merger: Netflix acquires Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion
TL;DR: Netflix has agreed to purchase Warner Bros. as part of a colossal deal valued at $82.7 billion. The purchase, which includes HBO and HBO Max, works out to $27.75 per share of Warner Bros. Discovery – a modest premium over the $24.57 the stock closed at on Thursday afternoon. The deal isn't expected to close until late next year – that is, if regulators don't step in first.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits he doesn't know if AI will eventually destroy humanity
Huang also praised Trump's handling of the US economy
Zuckerberg's metaverse dream is collapsing after billions in losses
With about $75 billion burned, Meta will redirect spending to AI
Samsung vs. Samsung: Confusion swirls over alleged RAM supply dispute
The end of the AI bubble cannot come soon enough
Apple announces more senior execs are leaving, including its general counsel and DEI chief
Companies have been scaling back their DEI programs since Trump took office again
Fans are bringing Unreal Tournament 2004 back to life with Epic's blessing
UT2004 revamp will support modern Windows, Macs, Raspberry Pi, and other Linux hardware
Kohler's $600 AI toilet camera sparks major privacy concerns
Dekoda's "end-to-end encryption" is really just standard HTTPS
Someone swapped 192GB of DDR5 for a 5070 Ti, but the price difference is stunning
A terrible deal, or a stand against scalpers?
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance Revisited
With DDR5 prices still rising, DDR4 vs. DDR5 is back in focus as we test whether pairing DDR4 with a budget Intel Core i5 CPU can offset the cost of DDR5 and challenge the Ryzen competition.
AMD to slightly raise Radeon GPU prices, but Ryzen CPUs remain safe for now
Expect a $10 per 8GB VRAM bump, with another hike possibly coming next month
Winners & losers: Memory price hikes stemming from the AI craze have triggered domino effects across the tech industry: pushing up hardware costs, restricting availability, and even reshaping business strategies. New reports confirm earlier concerns that graphics cards will become more expensive in 2026 – even if slightly for now – though CPUs appear unaffected.
Windows updates keep breaking, and Microsoft's "agentic OS" isn't helping
Microsoft's latest patches risk turning the full Windows 11 shell into a non-functional disaster for enterprise customers
TechSpot wasn't always called TechSpot. What was its original 1990s name?
#ThrowBackThursday Trivia goes meta: how long have you been visiting TechSpot? Let's find out.
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EX-WINDOWS DEV
Task Manager creator says Windows 11 needs an XP Service Pack 2 moment
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WTF?
Online shoppers in NY are seeing a new warning: "This price was set by an algorithm"
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LOGITECH CEO SAYS...
AI devices are just "solutions looking for a problem"
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AI
We found 8 Nano Banana Pro images that show Google is the new benchmark in AI art
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Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, 50% are too old to upgrade
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A supervolcano caldera in the US could host the world's largest lithium deposit to date
Critical vulnerability in React JS framework has a near 100% chance to be exploited
A "perfect ten" security flaw that requires immediate patching on web servers
Text Grab is a lightweight OCR utility for instant text capture
Text Grab is a small app from the same developer behind PowerToys' Text Extractor. If you just need fast OCR without the rest of the suite, Text Grab gets it done with zero fuss.
Popular Chrome and Edge extensions go rogue, infecting over 4 million devices with spyware
A hot potato: Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that infected millions of computers via browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge add-ons website. The extensions used to be legitimate apps but were updated with malicious code last year.
Amazon poised to drop USPS reliance and take full control of last-mile deliveries
Nearly 8% of US Postal Service revenue came from Amazon last year
After nearly 30 years, Micron is shutting down Crucial and leaving the consumer RAM market
The memory goes to AI now, not your gaming rig
Nvidia's new Game Ready driver boosts Battlefield 6, restores PhysX support
Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready driver prepares systems for Battlefield 6's Winter Offensive update, delivering optimizations and DLSS 4 features. Nvidia is also restoring GPU-accelerated PhysX support for several beloved 32-bit classics, including Borderlands 2, Arkham City, Metro 2033, and more.
Dell Pro Precision leak reveals early Panther Lake CPU and Xe3 iGPU performance
Panther Lake laptop iGPU outperforms Radeon 840M
Russia bans Roblox over claims it spreads extremist and LGBTQ "propaganda"
Roblox has been downloaded 70 million times in Russia on mobile alone
Ex-Windows developer, Task Manager creator says Windows 11 needs an XP Service Pack 2 moment
Dave Plummer believes Microsoft should focus on security and performance over AI features
AI devices are just "solutions looking for a problem," says Logitech CEO
Even AI fans quesiton the point of AI gadgets
Sundar Pichai says Google will deploy solar-powered data centers in space by 2027
Could be cheaper than running power-hungry data centers on Earth
Valve is developing an Android-Linux bridge for Steam called "Lepton"
Steam Frame is likely the main reason behind Lepton
CD Projekt Red still plans three Witcher games in six years, but the clock hasn't started yet
The absolute earliest we can expect The Witcher 6 is 2033
SmartTube has been compromised, Android TV users need to switch to the new build now
Popular app was flagged after its developer's computer was hit with malware
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