Google pulls the plug on Privacy Sandbox, leaving cookies in place
Google's post-cookie vision for the web has collapsed
Microsoft breaks, then quickly fixes Windows Recovery Environment bug that bricked USB input devices
In the age of AI-written patches, we highly suggest turning off automatic Windows updates
X tests new way to keep users engaged when clicking links
iOS app will keeps like, reply, and repost buttons visible while viewing external pages
Microsoft Office is down to $49 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 $49, an incredible deal. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Hackers compile personal data on 22,000 US officials using stolen Salesforce records
Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters linked government dossiers to corporate cloud breaches
Leaked documents reveal Amazon aims to replace 600,000 US workers with robots
A hot potato: Amazon has spent years introducing new and more sophisticated robots to its warehouses, all while insisting that they won't replace employees or take jobs meant for humans. But a new report citing leaked company documents reveals the tech giant hopes the robots will fill more than 600,000 US positions it would have had to hire for by 2033.
iPad Pro M5 debuts to positive reviews, but at $999, you might just buy a MacBook instead
The iPad Pro M5 is an incredibly fast, ultralight tablet aimed at professionals. Reviewers praise its stunning Ultra Retina XDR display and call iPadOS 26 a major step forward. However, its $999 starting price is steep, and adding accessories quickly pushes the total cost even higher.
Home experiment demonstrates how light can carry sound, no wires required
Teacher turns light into sound with DIY laser audio experiment
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Kohler's $600 AI toilet camera analyzes your waste for health insights
A camera that gives a crap about your health
Data shows Steam wishlists have weak correlation with actual sales
Hype and positive reception matter far more... except maybe for adult games
The Boox Palma 2 Pro is an Android 15-powered color e-reader with 5G and Google Play
Compact like a phone, capable like one too
The great EV markdown is here: resale prices plunge, squeezing fleets and early adopters
Batteries were the selling point – now they're the liability
In context: Industry analysts expect 2026 to mark a year of recalibration for the electric vehicle market as both supply and demand adjust. For now, however, it remains in flux – its promise of cleaner transportation tempered by the hard economics of depreciation.
China claims NSA hacked its national timing systems using 42 "special cyber weapons"
The United States is the "real Matrix," according to China
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 in DLSS 4 vs FSR 4
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 are going head to head at the same price. We benchmark both with DLSS 4 and FSR 4 to see which mid-range GPU delivers the stronger gaming experience.
Asus debuts first 8K HDR monitor with Dolby Vision for professional workflows
A Mini-LED ProArt display built for color-critical editing and grading
The big picture: Displays that support 8K remain uncommon due to the limited availability of true 8K content. However, the additional pixel density is valuable for certain professional workflows, which is the main selling point behind the Asus ProArt line and its newest entry into the 8K market
US and Australia sign $8.5 billion critical minerals deal, including a gallium refinery in the Outback
The move aims to loosen China's stranglehold on rare earth
While Microsoft retires Windows 10, optical drives are selling like hot cakes in Japan for some reason
Japanese PC users still have a thing for optical media and offline storage
Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox hardware is in the works, teases first-party handhelds
Reports of Xbox's death were greatly exaggerated
8BitDo introduces NES-themed collection to mark 40 years of the iconic console
Nintendo took a chance on gaming at a very risky time
What was the first consumer CPU to feature a truly on-die GPU?
Integrated graphics existed long before they lived on the CPU – which chip finally merged the two?
Intel has secured Microsoft as a major foundry client for its 18A process, sources say
Chipzilla's manufacturing issues could have been blow out of proportion, after all
SpaceX's classified Starshield satellites are broadcasting on restricted frequencies
Signals from SpaceX's Starshield network raise questions over spectrum misuse
How ultralight eVTOLs are bringing personal flight closer than ever
Software and electric power redefine what a flying car can be
Bottom line: For now, eVTOLs remain niche products – technological curiosities that combine drone automation, recreational aviation, and the promise of personal air mobility. Their development illustrates how digital flight control has simplified piloting, while underscoring how far regulations must evolve before such aircraft can become a practical alternative to driving.
Is AI really behind layoffs, or just a convenient excuse for companies?
Are companies using the technology as a scapegoat?
Inside Mississippi's new virtual teaching experiment to fix its teacher shortage
A new program uses interactive lightboard technology to beam certified teachers into understaffed schools
OceanGate Titan sub's camera found mostly intact with SanDisk SD card still holding images and videos
12 images and 9 videos were recovered from the card
This silicon chip creates dozens of laser beams from one source – and could reshape data centers
The compact chip merges laser precision and power to enhance data and sensing systems
Meta is giving parents a kill-switch for its AI chatbots
After safety missteps, the company plans new tools to limit teen exposure to explicit or romantic AI conversations
China is testing restroom machines that make you watch ads in exchange for toilet paper
Officials say the system curbs waste
Atari brings back Intellivision with HDMI, wireless controllers, and 45 games
The new Intellivision Sprint is fusing 1980s design with current gaming tech
3D-printed concrete could help buildings absorb carbon instead of releasing it
At Penn, engineers use bone-inspired geometry to make smarter, cleaner concrete