Seagate says its next-gen HAMR tech could push HDDs to 10TB per platter

Congress is rethinking car safety rules, starting with automatic emergency braking

Bazzite is a Linux gaming distro built for PCs and handhelds

BlackSky captures high-quality photos of Earth less than a day after launching its new satellite

Cyberpunk 2077 hits 35 million sales as CD Projekt ramps up work on Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2

The MP3 is almost 30, and it still sounds like the early internet

Through the looking glass: Nearly three decades after its US patent date, the MP3 is no longer the cutting edge of audio compression. Yet support for it remains ubiquitous in media players, browsers, automotive systems, and embedded devices. For many people, it also evokes a particular moment in internet culture, when ripping, cataloging, and sharing files felt like core digital rituals rather than background processes handled by cloud services.

These wearable SNES-inspired Nike sneakers can play games from the classic console

A new study claims to have found the strongest evidence yet for dark matter annihilation

What we know so far: Scientists believe that dark matter comprises most of the material in the observable universe, but the mysterious substance has not been identified or directly detected after nearly a century of investigation. But a recent study claims to provide direct evidence supporting one of the leading dark matter theories.

Watch: Amazon drone cuts internet cable in Texas, triggering FAA investigation

Epic's Tim Sweeney says AI labels on Steam are meaningless as generative tools become universal

OpenAI blames teen's suicide on his "misuse" of ChatGPT

Steam holds first-ever Black Friday sale, open through December 1

In context: Valve usually holds its autumn sale on Steam around this time of year, but in 2025 the company has instead launched a slightly shorter Black Friday sale, echoing other storefronts. The move has sparked speculation about a minor gap in Steam's event schedule next week. Read on for highlights on various hefty game discounts.

Elon Musk admits other automakers don't want Tesla's over-hyped FSD software

MIT study says agentic AI can already replace 11% of the US workforce

New CISA alert: encryption isn't what's failing on Signal and WhatsApp

Why it matters: Hackers are bypassing encryption used in messenger apps by compromising the phones and convenience features like QR-based sign-ins. The latest campaign targets high-value targets. The attacks have scraped device data, text messages, and even audio recordings. Their techniques require no user interaction and can remain hidden for years.

Windows Notepad will soon support tables because why leave well enough alone

BMW, GM, and startups are rethinking EV motors to reduce rare-earth dependence

Timesplitters Rewind is finally available (for free), after 13 years in development hell

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing

Apple set to reclaim title as world's biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge

Campbell's denies using 3D-printed or lab-grown meat after executive's alleged comments

WTF?! Campbell's has been forced to confirm that its soups are not made with 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or any form of artificial or bioengineered meat. The company's statement comes after an executive was allegedly caught on tape saying its meat "came from a 3D printer" and its food was "sh*t for f**king poor people."

Far Cry is getting a TV adaptation from FX, Hulu, and Ubisoft

HP to lay off up to 6,000 workers as it goes all-in on AI and automation