Gamers aren't buying GTA VI for $100 – survey shows
The sweet spot to maximize sales and revenue is $70
TSMC pushes 2 nm manufacturing ahead of schedule, fast-tracks Arizona buildout
Something to look forward to: TSMC is moving faster than expected to bring its most advanced chip technology to market. The company confirmed that its N2 process node will enter volume production before the end of 2025, as it accelerates both its domestic rollout in Taiwan and a parallel push to deploy the same technology at its Arizona site.
PowerToys adds new "Light Switch" for automatic theme changes
The latest PowerToys update adds Light Switch, a new utility that automatically toggles between light and dark themes based on time or location. The release boosts Command Palette performance, adds spacebar activation for Peek, among other improvements.
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
New DDR5 overclocking record hits 13,010 MT/s with validated benchmark
DDR5 just broke another speed barrier thanks to liquid nitrogen and precision tuning
Battlefield 6 sets franchise record with biggest launch in series history
A much-needed win following Battlefield 2042
VMware Workstation 25H2 brings USB 3.2 support, new tools, and broader CPU compatibility
VMware Workstation 25H2 delivers a solid set of upgrades for power users and developers, adding USB 3.2 support, improved suspend behavior, UI tweaks, and a new dictTool for editing VM config files. The update also expands support for the latest CPUs and Linux distros, including RHEL 10, Debian 13, Fedora 42, and SUSE 16.
Sony slams Tencent's "nonsense" defense in Horizon clone lawsuit over Light of Motiram
Sony says Light of Motiram jeopardizes Horizon's expansion plans
Microsoft Office is down to $39 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without any subscription fees, Office 2021 is now available for just $39 for a limited time, an incredible deal. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Tesla brings back "Mad Max" full self-driving mode that ignores speed limits
"What a lovely day!"
WTF?! What do you do if your electric vehicle company is under constant scrutiny from regulators over its safety record and dealing with multiple wrongful death lawsuits? If you're Tesla, it's to bring back "Mad Max" mode for the Full Self Driving System that breaks speed limits and adds more frequent lane changes.
You can now say "Hey Copilot" to talk to the Windows AI assistant
Windows 11's Copilot gets vision mode, voice activation, and new automation tools
Teen sues ClothOff developer over fake nude images made with clothes removal tool
A classmate allegedly made the image when she was 14
Nvidia's RTX 5070 falls below $500, and now it's kind of irresistible
Price advantage against Radeon 9070 XT goes from from $50 to $200?
Winners & losers: Nvidia's RTX 5070 launched to a cold reception earlier this year, with TechSpot's review calling it "ultimately pointless." However, over the past few months, it has become one of the most valuable new graphics cards on the market. While its rivals struggle to reach MSRP, the 5070 continues to sink below it.
Windows 11 wrecks localhost functionality with latest cumulative update
Developers are reporting HTTP errors and connection failures after installing October's KB5066835 patch
YouTube modernizes video player with new layout, functionality and, wait for it, "liquid glass"
Early previews without the transparency effect were poorly received
The spam text you ignored might be part of a billion-dollar crime wave
How stolen cards, SIM farms, and gig workers power the text-scam economy
Commodore offers Windows 10 users an alternative with Linux-based Vision OS
The "new" Commodore is offering PC users a reset of sorts
Google and Yale's new AI just made a major cancer discovery
A 27-billion-parameter AI model just made a breakthrough in understanding how tumors hide
GOG opens up about the uphill battle of fighting DRM and preserving classic PC games
Maciej Gołębiewski tells weird stories about the popular PC game store
PC gaming boom: Steam sets new record with 41.6 million concurrent players
A growing user base, expanding regional access, and more affordable high-performance hardware are fueling the platform's expansion
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CAR TECH
Average new car price tops $50,000 for the first time
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INDUSTRY
AMD and Intel are working together to standardize the future of x86 processors
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APPLE SILICON
Apple M5 debuts on MacBook Pro 14, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro
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UNSOLD
Tesla offloads Cybertrucks to SpaceX as sales slump continues
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SECURITY
Two critical flaws put 7-Zip users at risk of remote code execution
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CONSOLES
Microsoft says it isn't giving up on Xbox despite Walmart and Target reports
Samsung drops plans for Galaxy S26 Edge following weak S25 Edge sales
The S25 Edge is also being discontinued
Memory and storage prices will only get worse, Adata CEO says
Rising AI demand pushes up prices for DRAM, NAND, SSDs, and HDDs
The big picture: Multiple manufacturers have recently frozen or hiked memory and storage prices as demand from AI data centers surges, and executives warn the situation may get worse before it gets better. Across the industry, AI and cloud giants are displacing traditional memory makers, while DDR4 RAM – once the backbone of PCs and servers – is slowly being phased out. The result is a perfect storm that's upending supply chains and reshaping the economics of the memory market.
The US is the country most worried about AI, Pew survey finds
Only two countries are more excited than concerned about AI
Nexperia caught in crossfire as China and Europe tighten control over semiconductor production
Beijing blocks Nexperia chip exports after Dutch takeover of Chinese-owned firm
Senators raise national security and foreign influence concerns over Saudi-led EA takeover
Democratic senators also question Jared Kushner's ties to the deal
Battlefield 6 Benchmark: 33 CPUs Tested in Multiplayer
We benchmarked 33 CPUs in Battlefield 6 to see what really drives performance. After testing 43 GPUs last week, it's time to find out which processors keep the action smooth when chaos begins.
Steve Jobs to appear on new commemorative $1 coin next year
Recap: The United States has been commemorating technological innovations from throughout the nation's history with special $1 coins since 2018, representing all states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Next year's batch of coins includes one representing California, which will depict the famous Apple co-founder.
Google is changing how ads appear in Search, slowly and carefully
The company's new "sponsored results" label is meant to improve clarity without disrupting billions in ad revenue
Asus's ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld powerhouse – and a wallet buster
Asus and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X blends Xbox comfort with PC power, offering superb performance, ergonomics, and a slick full-screen Xbox interface. For $1,000, reviewers agree it's the best Windows handheld yet, though it feels more like a mini-PC than a true console. Meanwhile, the (non-X) ROG Xbox Ally has received mixed reviews, with critics noting weaker battery life and performance.
Microsoft blocks one-click IE Mode launch in Edge after browser exploits emerge
Researchers have already tracked malicious usage in the wild
Apple M5 debuts on MacBook Pro 14, new iPad Pro, and Vision Pro refresh
M5 chip delivers Apple's biggest leap in AI and graphics performance yet
This $800 experiment caught unencrypted calls, texts, and military data from space
Study reveals that half of geostationary satellites transmit private data without encryption
Tim Cook risks Trump's wrath with new Apple investment pledge in China
Apple's new China commitment comes as US tensions hit new highs
Broadcom takes on Nvidia with Thor Ultra, an open 800G Ethernet chip for AI clusters
Betting on open Ethernet to break Nvidia's networking lock-in
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