Performance and design complaints mount after iOS 26's Liquid Glass launch
Among other gripes, users say animations are sluggish and text is difficult to read
Meta AR glasses coming September 30 for $799, muscle-sensing wristband included
Handle messages, pedestrian navigation, music, and more without looking at a phone
The rise of mega botnets weaponizing hacked devices for internet-scale attacks
Next generation botnets are capable of disrupting entire countries
Microsoft Office is down to $49 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $49 for a limited time – an incredible deal.
PC sales now account for nearly a third of Sony's first-party game revenue
Helldivers 2 likely a significant contributor
Intel and Nvidia team up on Intel x86 RTX SoCs for future gaming PCs
Nvidia is also investing $5 billion into Intel
What just happened? Intel has received another massive investment from an unlikely source: Nvidia. Team Green is purchasing $5 billion in Intel common stock at $23.28 per share, part of a collaboration that will see the two companies jointly develop x86 system-on-chips – called Intel x86 RTX SoCs – that integrate Intel CPUs and Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for a wide range of PCs. Intel will also be building custom x86 data center CPUs for Nvidia to integrate into its AI infrastructure platforms.
Tencent's Light of Motiram lawsuit response: Horizon Zero Dawn isn't original, Sony seeks game genre monopoly
Unsurprisingly, Light of Motiram's Steam page has changed
Microsoft and Nvidia bet big on UK with historic $45 billion AI infrastructure plan
UK faces balancing act as $45B data center boom raises questions from environmental advocates and political leaders
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $13
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Valve, Discord, Reddit, and Twitch CEOs called to testify before Congress on online radicalization
A response to the Charlie Kirk assassination
Verizon agrees to offer $20 broadband in California to win Frontier merger approval
75,000 new fiber connections planned for California's underserved areas
Cooler Master launches new Hyper 212 with "3D heatpipe" technology
A total of six pipes run up the sides and the middle of the fin stack
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max reviews are in: longer battery life
Reviews are in for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, with critics praising their bold new design, best-in-class cameras, fast performance, and Apple's longest battery life yet. While the upgrades are more refinements than revolutionary, and the high price may give some buyers pause, these remain polished and well-rounded flagship smartphones.
This DIY "briefcase" PS5 is 60% smaller than the original, even with its built-in 15-inch display
Modder ditched Sony's oversized cooler for a server-grade heatsink and 3D-printed fan
AMD launches Ryzen 7 9700F and expands CPU lineup with new Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 chips
Most of them won't reach US shores
China orders local tech giants to stop smuggling Nvidia GPUs into the country
Beijing is seeking technology self-reliance amid Trump tariff chaos
Waymo teams up with Lyft to expand self-driving services to Nashville
Autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are coming to the Music City
Doom experiment proves the game can run non-stop for 2.5 years before crashing
Retro games often hid overflow bugs that only appear after years of play
First iPhone Air reviews are in: stunning design, falls short on battery life
The iPhone Air is debuting to mixed reviews. Undoubtedly the most interesting of the new iPhones, reviewers are loving the sleek design, smooth 120Hz display, and strong performance, but note its weak battery life, high price, and reports of it running hot.
iPhone 17 wins over critics with ProMotion display and more storage
The iPhone 17 is earning praise for its balance of performance and value, bringing the 120Hz ProMotion display at a more affordable price. Now starting at 256 GB of storage with improved cameras and the same base price, it's easily the best iPhone for most users.
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TECH TRIVIA
Which browser first introduced private/incognito mode?
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APPLE CLAIMS...
There has never been a successful, widespread malware attack against iPhone
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AI BUBBLE
AI could increase SSD and HDD prices by up to 30%
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PERFORMANCE WOES
Gearbox CEO tells Borderlands critics to "code your own engine"
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CAR TECH
New EV battery could last 600,000 miles, recharge in minutes
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NEXT-GEN
Kioxia-Nvidia project aims for 33x faster SSDs
AV2 codec to succeed AV1 with improved compression, enhanced streaming capabilities
The next generation of the royalty-free video codec will be here soon
Michigan bill seeks total ban on porn – and VPNs along with it
WTF?! An increasing number of states and even countries are introducing age-verification systems to prevent minors from accessing adult websites. For adults unwilling to hand over personal details such as facial scans, VPNs have offered a workaround. But six Michigan Republican representatives have introduced a bill that would completely ban not only porn for everyone in the state but also VPNs. It also proposes placing porn distributors on the sex offenders registry and banning depictions of transgender people.
Files 4.0 updated with a new Omnibar and smarter search
Files 4.0 introduces a redesigned Omnibar that combines path navigation with search, now featuring a powerful Command Palette. There's also a improved dual pane mode, sidebar, revamped actions settings, and other refinements.
Microsoft turns to gas generators to keep Mexico data center running
Company says grid connection won't be ready until 2027
Looking Glass debuts high-resolution 3D holographic displays, no glasses required
Available in 16, 27, and 86-inch sizes with resolutions up to 4K
Fiverr lays off 30% of its staff as it pivots to an "AI-first" company
CEO Micha Kaufman called the layoffs a "painful reset" but couldn't stop praising AI
AMD's FSR 4 leak lets modders unlock the upscaling tech on almost any GPU - but is it worth it?
RX 7000 GPUs might benefit the most
The Best Graphics Cards in Late 2025: Nvidia is Winning the GPU Price War
Nvidia and AMD are locked in a fierce fight to lower GPU prices. In this late 2025 guide, we analyze real-world costs across 10 regions to reveal the best value graphics cards for your budget.
Sony outlines AI strategy, says it's focused on supporting, not replacing, human creativity
Sony pushes ahead with AI tools as industry debates creativity and ethics
Microsoft turns to Anthropic's AI for Visual Studio Code, raising eyebrows about OpenAI ties
Why is Microsoft shelling out to OpenAI if Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 is better than GPT-5?
Intel Core Ultra 3 205 outperforms previous-gen Core CPUs in early testing
Something to look forward to: After a long stretch of disappointing news and underwhelming products, Intel may finally have something to get excited about. The upcoming entry-level Core Ultra 3 205 is expected to launch soon, and some reviewers have already begun testing the chip under stress.
Apple iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are now available with new Liquid Glass UI
Major UI revamp comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Ransomware gangs including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$ claim to retire, but experts warn of possible rebrand
More than a dozen hacking groups are named in the exit announcement
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