PlayStation doubles down on slow, "thoughtful" PC porting strategy
We've been seeing newer titles, but Sony still wants to maintain an exclusivity window
New Anubis ransomware can encrypt and destroy data, making file recovery impossible
The RaaS operation poses a double threat to corporate data thanks to its wiper feature
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F could launch under $300 as budget Zen 5 chip without integrated graphics
Entry-level Granite Ridge CPU for gamers on a budget
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone get first dibs on TSMC's 2nm process, A20 chip
Arriving in late 2026, the A20 chip promises better performance without added power
Character.AI and Meta "therapy" chatbots spark FTC complaint over unlicensed mental health advice
Mental health and digital rights groups call bots misleading and unsafe
A solid free alternative to WinRAR and 7-Zip, PeaZip launches version 10.5.0
PeaZip is a free file archiver for Windows, Linux, and macOS that supports over 200 formats, including ZIP, 7z, RAR, ISO, and TAR. Built on 7-Zip and Zstandard, it features AES encryption, secure deletion, file hashing, and a built-in file manager.
Quantum upgrade makes random number generation fully traceable
Quantum entanglement and blockchains are working together for the greater good
Microsoft Office is down to $45 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 $45 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
The subject of who invented the USB flash drive is contested, but we do know how much storage it offered
From Hello Barbie to ChatGPT: Mattel is bringing OpenAI's tech to children's toys
Mattel's last AI toy raised privacy alarms – will this time be different?
German government moves closer to ditching Microsoft: "We're done with Teams!"
Auf Wiedersehen, Microsoft
AMD unveils 2nm Epyc Venice with 256 cores for next-gen AI and cloud workloads
AMD is raising the bar for server chips
Repair technician finds three of four RTX 4090s were fakes packing RTX 3000-series GPUs
Not the first time we've seen this scam
Nintendo Switch 2 survives over 50 hammer blows in brutal durability test
Drop it, sit on it, smash it–the Switch 2 still powers on
The Witcher 4's console-first development could hit roadblocks with the Xbox Series S
Reaching 60 fps on the machine will be "extremely challenging"
Cost Per Frame Analysis: The Best Graphics Cards in Mid 2025
If you're buying a new graphics card, our comparison of real-world cost per frame will help you in that pursuit. We have gathered data across 10 countries to see how global pricing stacks up.
Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting
California has ramped up penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Jensen Huang hits back at Anthropic CEO's warning that AI will eliminate half of white-collar jobs
Huang "pretty much disagrees" with everything Amodei says
What just happened? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent warning that AI could wipe out about half of all entry-level white-collar jobs in the next five years has been disputed by Nvidia boss Jensen Huang. It's not the first time the two companies have clashed, and Anthropic has hit back with claims that Huang is putting words into Amodei's mouth.
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SOFTWARE
Microsoft trolls Apple's Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista
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STREAMING
YouTube restricts ad blocking, relaxes moderation rules
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TECH CULTURE
Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, far away'
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NEXT-GEN
Sony teases PlayStation 6,
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RESEARCH
AI flunks logic test: Multiple studies reveal illusion of reasoning
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AI BUBBLE
Half of companies planning to replace customer service with AI are reversing course
Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage
The ASIF format delivers near-native SSD speeds for Disk images on Apple silicon
A shortage of high-voltage power cables could stall the clean energy transition
A cable crunch is coming, warns NKT CEO Claes Westerlind
Microsoft trolls Apple's new Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista
Has iOS 26 actually gone back to 2007?
Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires
Affected customers are advised to stop using the product and contact Anker for a free replacement
Steam adds Apple Silicon support and new accessibility filters
Color blindness, text size, control options, and other accessibility filters are now available
So... You Want to Become a Penetration Tester?
Penetration testing is a key part of cybersecurity: finding and safely exploiting system flaws. Learn the skills, tools, and steps to start your career as an ethical hacker in this growing field.
Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, very, far away'
May the Schwartz be with you!
Copilot Vision brings Microsoft's screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks
The AI that watches everything–and might do something useful
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
The haptic wearable shows promise for broader medical applications
Rufus 4.8 speeds up Windows ISO handling and To Go drive creation
Rufus 4.8 now uses wimlib for all WIM image operations, significantly accelerating tasks such as image analysis when opening Windows ISOs and creating Windows To Go drives. The update also addresses FAT32 file size limitations by automatically splitting files larger than 4 GB.
Epic Games sues Fortnite cheat developer for selling wallhack and auto-aim tools
Cutting cheats off at the source
Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"
The next-gen Xbox is still in the works
Solar Orbiter sends back first live observations from the Sun's south pole
The Sun's south pole is a messy place, as far as magnetism is concerned
Pirelli's new sensor-equipped tires to monitor road conditions in real time
The smart road project protects privacy with dedicated sensor fleet
Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way
Google's OS has a 72.72% share of all mobile traffic
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