Wyoming could become the first state to supply more electricity to AI than to residents
And that's just the beginning – the project is designed to grow into one of the biggest energy consumers on Earth
This is the world's smallest fanless mini PC powered by Intel Core Ultra CPUs
Aaeon's PICO-MTU4-SEMI is built for industrial edge computing
Elgato's Facecam 4K is the first to support interchangeable lens filters
4K video capture at up to 60 frames per second
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 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
That viral lifetime Starlink offer on Facebook is a total scam
If it's too good to be true, it probably is
Before Nvidia, founder and CEO Jensen Huang designed microprocessors for...
On his 30th birthday in 1993, Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia.
Battlefield 6 will cost $70 as EA avoids $80 game pricing – for now
"No dramatic changes planned yet"
Adobe Photoshop new "Harmonize" tool uses AI to blend images with pro-level realism
Next-level blend, upscale, and edit photos with fewer skills (at a cost)
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Another Pixel 6a catches fire, despite Google's battery restrictions
Is Google using low-quality components for the entire Pixel line?
Google says it never received a UK demand for encryption backdoor, unlike Apple
The UK doesn't want Google user's encrypted data, at least not yet
NBA quietly trials smart basketballs with embedded sensors and AI tracking
The rise of sensor-driven sports tech
YouTube is using AI to verify user age based on viewing habits
When YouTube's AI makes an error, the responsibility to correct it falls on the user
ChatGPT's new study mode aims to curb student cheating and encourage critical thinking
Learning with AI instead of relying on it
US fertility rate fell to a record low in 2024, mirroring a global trend
More babies were born in the US, but fewer women are having them
Think you can tell a fake image from a real one? Microsoft's quiz will test you
In a test of 287,000 images, humans got it right only 63% of the time
Sony officially unveils FlexStrike wireless fight stick for PlayStation and PC
PS Link dongle adds flexibility but comes with caveats
Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets
Adapting 3D modeling to tablets and mobile
SkyRover X1 may be a DJI drone in disguise, amid US soft ban on Chinese drones
Clues suggest we are looking at a rebranded DJI drone
PayPal to let US merchants accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum
"Pay with Crypto" feature could cost foreign users up to 10% in fees, however
Valorant patch 11.02 introduces Unreal Engine 5 upgrade
Riot has now released released Valorant 11.02 introducing a major engine upgrade, moving from Unreal Engine 4.27 to Unreal Engine 5.3. While visible gameplay changes are minimal, players may notice small FPS improvements and smoother rendering. Additionally, this patch includes bug fixes focused on UI and agent clarity.
Our favorite work mouse, the MX Master 3S hits record low at $79
The Logitech MX Master 3S is our top pick for productivity, now at its lowest price ever, just $79 for the white model (down from $120). It features 8K DPI, silent clicks, multi-device Bluetooth, a thumb scroll wheel, and a 70-day battery life.
Waymo expands robotaxi operations to Dallas with help from Avis
Second market in Texas after Austin
Startup aims to beam sunlight from space using mirrors
Bringing sunlight to Earth at night, a bold new step in renewable energy
Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act
Microsoft restricts Xbox social features in Britain as new law takes effect
Meta, YouTube, TikTok fight back as Australia's social media restrictions for teens draw closer
Platforms launch ad campaigns and legal threats to avoid inclusion
In brief: After approving plans to ban those aged under 16 from using social media last year, the Australian government is now considering which of the platforms should be included in the new law. In response, the companies are looking for ways to avoid being added to the ban list, with methods ranging from pleas and security promises to thinly veiled legal threats.
Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge browser, brings AI chat and voice control
Uses AI to compare tabs, summarize pages, and book tasks
What just happened? Microsoft is taking a bigger swing at everyday AI integration with the launch of Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. Now available on Windows and Mac, the update marks a significant step in Microsoft's push to embed AI directly into the browsing experience, making tasks like research, comparison shopping, and online navigation faster (to be seen), and voice-enabled.
Sony sues Tencent over blatant Horizon Zero Dawn clone, Light of Motiram
Sony is demanding damages and destruction of the game
Can a bird store and reproduce data? A starling may have proven it's possible
Starlings can mimick an impressive array of sounds
Domino's deploys Boston Dynamics' robot dog to deliver pizza and fend off seagulls on beaches
Spot has a Homer Simpson-like résumé of former jobs
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti vs AMD Radeon 9060 XT with DLSS and FSR Enabled
Comparing the RTX 5060 Ti and RX 9060 XT 16GB, we benchmark performance with DLSS 4 and FSR 4 across multiple upscaling modes to see which GPU delivers the best real-world gaming experience.
Zalman's jet engine-inspired CPU cooler is now available
WTF?! Electronics with loud fans are often compared to jet engines, but Zalman deliberately designed its newest CPU cooler to resemble one. The Zet 5 is the latest in a series of flamboyant designs introduced this year. For some PC builders, fluorescent lighting is no longer enough.
MSI expects to top 10 million motherboard sales for the first time as market rebounds
MSI treads carefully as rivals race into AI servers
Crytek finally explains why the jump from Far Cry to Crysis changed everything
And why it set a bar too high for most PCs to handle