Ford unveils $30,000 electric pickup and new platform to counter Chinese EVs
"I can't tell you with 100% certainty that this will all go right... This is a risk"
SK Hynix says AI boom will fuel strong HBM chip demand through 2030
Massive investments in AI data centers expected to lift HBM market by 30% each year
Starbucks to South Korean customers: Please leave your desktop PCs and printers at home
Leave the home office at home
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.
Intel Nova Lake could feature up to 28 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 Celestial GPU cores
Nova Lake will succeed the upcoming Panther Lake APUs
CapCut combines simplicity and function in a free video editor
When it comes to video editing, DaVinci Resolve is widely regarded as the best free pro-grade suite available. However, if you're looking for faster editing, CapCut offers mobile-like simplicity in a desktop app. It's ideal for quick edits and social media videos, making it perfect for creating engaging content with minimal effort.
China urges domestic tech companies to avoid Nvidia H20 chips
Nvidia has responded
In a nutshell: Just days after Nvidia stuck a deal with the US government allowing it to export AI chips to China, Beijing is urging local tech companies to avoid using Team Green's H20 GPU. Regulators want firms to justify their orders of these chips and explain why they are preferable over domestic alternatives.
Cornell researchers develop invisible light-based watermark to detect deepfakes
Invisible codes in light patterns offer a new way to authenticate video content
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Trump reverses course on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following White House meeting, boosting Intel stock
Trump called Tan's success and rise "amazing"
Video game sales shift to older, high-income consumers as young adults cut back
Older gamers represent a larger portion of spending, while young adults focus on groceries
Elon Musk says he will sue Apple over anticompetitive ChatGPT favoritism in App Store
"Apple behaves like it's owned by OpenAI - why?"
Best SSD for Gaming: PCIe 5.0 vs 4.0 vs 3.0 vs SATA vs HDD Comparison
We tested everything from PCIe 5.0 to SATA, and even hard drives, to see what really matters for gaming performance, and whether ultra-fast storage offers a tangible edge over older options.
Study uncovers dark market making millions from video game cheats
Cheats can cost between $10 and $240 a month
The big picture: Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick in the United Kingdom estimate that roughly 80 websites selling cheats for online video games generate between $12 million and $73 million annually. Although some cheats can bypass robust (and often unpopular) anti-cheating software, these tend to be more expensive.
Apple's new MacBook may start at $599 with 12.9 inch display and iPhone 16 Pro chip
Low cost MacBook could target (and kill) Dell and HP's budget offerings
Why it matters: Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its most affordable MacBook yet – potentially starting at just $599 – in a move aimed squarely at the budget Windows laptop market. If true, it would mark Apple's most aggressive pricing play in the notebook space since the original MacBook Air redefined ultra-portable design in 2008, and could open macOS to a much broader audience than before.
Smartwatches are useless for measuring actual stress levels, study says
"Be careful and don't live by your smartwatch"
Upscale your images for free with Upscayl
If you're looking to upscale low-res images, Upscayl is a powerful and free tool for enlarging and enhancing images. It's cross-platform and in our tests, performs as well as other paid apps like Topaz.
User sues Microsoft over planned end of Windows 10 support
What just happened? Official support for most Windows 10 editions is set to end on October 14, 2025, causing growing unease among users. One individual has asked a legal team to attempt to compel Microsoft to extend support beyond this date, citing concerns over data integrity and security that could justify several additional years of support for Windows 10 devices.
Which modern OS was the first to add system-wide dark mode?
Was it Android 10, macOS, iOS, or Windows Phone?
Linus Torvalds calls Google engineer's RISC-V code "garbage" in Linux 6.17 dispute
The engineer took the criticism well
Mozilla angers Firefox users with latest AI browser gimmick
The browser's inference process makes people's CPUs go "nuts"
Cities roll out noise cameras to crack down on loud streets
They not only measure noise but also pinpoint which vehicle is responsible, even in heavy traffic
US strikes unprecedented deal: Nvidia and AMD to give 15% of China AI chip sales to Washington
AI chipmakers accept revenue-sharing condition for China export licenses
Microsoft, Meta, and startups are battling for AI talent with more than just money
Startups like Anthropic are outpacing Big Tech in keeping AI talent with promises of agility and autonomy
Man develops rare 19th-century psychiatric disorder after following ChatGPT's diet advice
He thought his neighbor was trying to poison him
Antivirus bloatware may be killing your (not so old) Windows PC
Plus, a list of tools to fully uninstall AV software
Facepalm: Security software is supposed to be the good guy. But when it's outdated, bloated, or running in duplicate, it can cripple performance as effectively as the threats it's meant to stop. On a machine that's only a few years old, a bad slowdown might look like a hardware problem, but knowing your software can mean the difference between a system you can patch and one you abandon entirely.
Security flaw in WinRAR allows malware to install at Windows startup
The bug has been fixed but users must update manually
Google Maps faces roadblocks in South Korea as detailed navigation remains restricted
Government officials have again postponed a decision on Google's map export request
Thermal Grizzly and der8auer unveil open-air test bench for hardware enthusiasts
The modular test bench makes swapping components easier by integrating cooling, storage, and control
NASA and Google developed an AI medical assistant to keep astronauts healthy on deep-space missions
The system could have wider healthcare uses
Hackers are hiding malware in SVG images via fake Facebook posts
The growth of age verification requirements is fueling the trend