Massive leak details Intel's 900-series Nova Lake chipset
Core Ultra 400S processors for high-end desktops
Taiwan says shifting 40% of chip production to the US is "impossible"
Taiwan is still open to expanding operations into the US, however
Torvalds kicks off Linux 7.0 after 6.19 lands with key tech gains
The latest kernel focuses on live updates, encrypted device communication, and accelerated networking
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.
Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time
Warnings about the incoming "printocalyplse" have been greatly exaggerated
The takeaway: Microsoft quietly signaled a major shift in how printer drivers would work on Windows nearly three years ago. That plan is now becoming reality, though most older third-party printers won't suddenly stop working anytime soon.
Which search engine almost bought Google in the 1990s?
Did you know, Google co-founder Larry Page attempted to sell the search engine for $1.6 million?
Discord will gate full access behind ID or face verification starting next month
Discord is rolling out age verification worldwide, requiring a face scan or ID for full access starting next month. New and unverified accounts will move to a "teen" setting by default. That means tighter content filters, and safer DM handling with warnings and separate inboxes for messages from unfamiliar users.
Hiroshima scientists crack the code for 3D printing tungsten carbide
Novel "softening" method reshapes one of the world's hardest materials without melting it
EV batteries age twice as fast with ultra-fast charging
Geotab's analysis of more than 22,000 vehicles reveals how charging habits shape long-term performance
At $70 million, AI.com is now the most expensive domain name ever sold
Beats previous record by $20 million, another $8 million spent on Super Bowl ad, website went down
Switchable topological light could redefine wireless data transmission
The device points toward compact, programmable terahertz circuits
This Xbox One S mod crams an entire Ryzen desktop PC inside
With no external power brick and a dedicated GPU
MIT scientists build terahertz microscope that reveals hidden superconducting motion
The device focuses trillion-cycle radiation into atomic-scale detail never seen before
YouTube reaction videos could face lawsuits over ripped footage
The way the footage was obtained is important
Why it matters: Love them or hate them, there's little escaping YouTube reaction videos. Clips of people reacting to other content are incredibly popular, but a federal court ruling could have massive legal ramifications for those making a living from this trend.
Global chip sales are on track to hit $1 trillion thanks to AI
Chipmakers are optimistic, but unsure how long the AI build-out will last
PlayStation 6 could feature 30GB of GDDR7 memory with massive bandwidth boost
The PlayStation 6 handheld may feature 24GB
Rumor mill: The memory crisis is expected to last for several years, but Sony hopes things will have improved by the time the PlayStation 6 arrives. According to a new rumor, the next-gen console will pack a hefty 30GB of GDDR7 with 640 GB/s bandwidth, marking a 42% increase over the PlayStation 5.
CISA is ordering US federal agencies to remove outdated routers and firewalls
Obsolete edge gear is now seen as a primary intrusion path for state-backed hackers
TL;DR: When attackers probe government systems, they often begin not with stolen credentials or phishing emails but with aging routers and firewalls left running long past their expiration dates. Those neglected edge devices have become a top federal concern, and US agencies are now being told to remove them before attackers take advantage.
Harvard engineers 3D-print soft robots that bend, twist, grasp, and move on command
A rotating nozzle technique embeds motion into the material itself, replacing molds and manual assembly
Who coined the term "cloud computing" and when?
Everyone uses "cloud computing"… but almost nobody knows who actually coined the term. Take a guess.
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OOPS
Windows update woes continue, this time slowing down Nvidia GPUs
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NOT DONE YET
WD is pushing hard drive performance to SSD territory
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
Plasma engines are emerging as the next frontier in deep-space propulsion
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CAR TECH
US bans Chinese software from connected cars, triggering an industry overhaul
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FUTUROLOGY
Warm skin, eye contact, and microexpressions: world's first "biomimetic AI robot"
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GAME OVER
LG joins Sony and TCL in abandoning 8K TV market
KPMG asked its own auditor for a discount, citing AI efficiencies
The Big Four giant argued that automation should make its own audit cheaper
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 expands hardware and OS support
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 focuses on platform updates, adding USB 3.2 support, newer virtual hardware, improved Hyper-V detection, and compatibility with recent Linux releases like Debian 13, Fedora 42, and RHEL 10, plus a new dictTool utility for working with configuration files.
Qualcomm may borrow Samsung's cooling tech for its next Snapdragon flagship
The heat transfer tech could offset the thermal strain of 5GHz clock speeds
This industrial cooling setup keeps AMD's $12,000 96-core Threadripper Pro 9995WX cool at 5.3 GHz
Geekerwan's direct-die cooling project sets new benchmarks without the need for liquid nitrogen
AMD Just Made Another Radeon Mistake
AMD has an easy win sitting right in front of it, yet it's choosing not to take it. FSR 4 already works on older Radeon GPUs, so why is AMD still holding it back?
Skyrim and Fallout 4 designer warns raising game prices beyond $70 could backfire
"Special breed" of gamers may decide where AAA pricing goes next
Waymo admits that its autopilot is often just guys from the Philippines
Remote drivers intervene in unusual situations
3D-printed batteries aim to reshape energy storage in small devices
Material Hybrid Manufacturing sees a path that goes past cylindrical cells and into curved, complex surfaces
iPhone 17e could arrive as soon as this month with MagSafe
A19 processor and Dynamic Island are also rumored
In brief: Apple updated its entry-level iPhone last February for the first time in three years, marking a brand shift and a new annual release schedule. Rumors suggest that the next model, the iPhone 17e, is set for an imminent launch with several new features previously exclusive to higher-priced models.
Google Play Store 50.0.23 arrives with under-the-hood improvements
Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind, you can download the latest build right here.
Apple may soon open CarPlay to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI assistants
Apple loosens CarPlay's rules to let AI apps plug in
This fusion energy startup thinks it can cut lasers out of the equation
A small engineering tweak could remove one of fusion's costliest hurdles
Raspberry Pi 4 variant gains second DRAM chip as memory shortage persists
In a nutshell: Raspberry Pi is one of many companies affected by the ongoing memory shortage fueled by the AI boom. As the DRAM industry shifts focus toward higher margin products for Big Tech's ambitious data center projects, the UK-based foundation has had to adjust chip configurations on its PCBs to prevent further supply issues.
GPT 5.3 Codex, OpenAI's new agentic coding model, helped create itself
Anthropic's Claude Cowork tool is also built by Claude Code itself
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