Trump administration launches program to fast-track electric air taxis
Joby and Archer have already signed on
Utah governor blames "cancer" social media for assassinations, including Charlie Kirk shooting
"The conflict entrepreneurs are taking advantage of us"
Over half of UK school hacks are carried out by their own students
Watchdog warns students are the biggest insider threat to education systems
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 for a limited time – an incredible deal.
Microsoft adds Bing internet speed test to Windows 11 preview
More a shortcut than a feature
Borderlands 4 GPU Benchmark: Over 40 GPUs Tested
Borderlands 4 is here, and performance is rough. Even the mighty RTX 5090 struggles to hit 60 fps at 4K. We tested GPU performance across presets to see just how brutal this game really is.
Used electric vehicle prices now lower than comparable gas cars
Sales of used EVs jumped 40% in July compared with a year earlier
Elon Musk's xAI lays off 500 in overnight restructuring of Grok training workforce
Overhaul is emphasizing niche expertise over generalist work
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $13
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Education report promoting AI ethics under fire for fake sources, possible AI misuse
After 18 months of work, Canadian report questioned over fabricated references
MSI upgrades its magnetic pocket-sized portable SSD to 40Gbps USB4
Available with up to 4TB with 4 GB/s read speed
OLED display brings new twist to DDR5 memory kits, because why not
OLED screens on RAM? Seriously?
Kioxia-Nvidia project aims for SSD performance 33 times higher than today's top drives
Breakthrough storage speed for AI servers by 2027
Super Mario Galaxy movie revealed, coming in April 2026
The entire original cast returns
Microsoft agrees to unbundle Teams from Office in landmark EU settlement
Redmond has also agreed to cut prices for Office packages without Teams
OpenAI projects sales of $100 billion by 2028, but Sam Altman says profits won't come until 2029
Billions in losses test OpenAI's ambitious AI growth strategy
This incredible DIY flight sim cockpit features flaming afterburners, a pneumatic cannon, and firework rockets
Also, check out the 'World of Tanks' simulator he built before this
Roku plans massive rollout of AI-generated ads on its streaming platform
Selling uncanny ad space to hundreds of thousands of new advertisers
Preliminary Microsoft-OpenAI deal clears way for OpenAI's for-profit conversion
The nonprofit could hold a stake worth over $100 billion if OpenAI reaches a $500 billion valuation in private markets
What just happened? Microsoft and OpenAI have reached an agreement to extend their high-profile partnership, resolving months of strained negotiations and clearing the way for the artificial intelligence startup to move forward with its plan to form a for-profit corporation. The non-binding deal represents a potential turning point in one of the most closely watched relationships in the AI sector, though many of the terms have yet to be finalized.
Game Bub brings open-source FPGA power to classic Game Boy games
Classic system compatibility, modern hardware specs
Visual Studio Code brings AI model switching alongside UX upgrades
Visual Studio Code 1.104 brings major AI and safety improvements. GitHub Copilot now automatically selects the best AI model for each task, supporting GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4, and Gemini Pro 2.5.
Modder adds over an hour of Switch 2 runtime by dropping in a bigger battery pack
Kiss your warranty goodbye
FTC investigates OpenAI, Meta, Google over potential chatbot harm
Federal inquiry targets AI bots amid teen suicide lawsuits, mental health concerns
Kickstarter laptop packs dual touchscreen, modular GPU, and hot-swappable mechanical keys
Specs include Core i9-12900H, RTX 4060, and a 2K 240Hz monitor
PsiQuantum raises $1 billion, hits $7 billion valuation in quantum race
Startup aims to deliver fault-tolerant quantum system in two years
MSI Afterburner update to unlock additional voltage controls, but only on newer MSI RTX 5000 cards
The new controls will likely not work on GPUs that are already on the market
SK hynix edges out rivals with first-to-market HBM4 chips for Nvidia and others
The new chips double the bandwidth with 2,048 input/output terminals
What just happened? SK hynix is preparing to begin mass production of its HBM4 chips, marking a major step forward in memory technology tailored for AI data centers. The South Korean company has completed its internal review and developed faster, more energy-efficient memory that meets rising industry demand. As global AI adoption accelerates, the need for high-speed, power-efficient components to support the expanding data center market continues to grow.
Senator urges FTC to probe Microsoft for "gross cybersecurity negligence"
"Microsoft has become like an arsonist selling firefighting services to their victims"
A hot potato: Microsoft has long said that security is a top priority at the company, but a US senator is far from convinced. Democrat Ron Wyden requested that the FTC investigate the Redmond firm for its alleged negligent role in several cyberattacks over the last few years, including the ransomware incident against Ascension in 2024.
Microsoft releases Windows 11 25H2 ISO ahead of October rollout
Update lets admins remove pre-installed apps, drops legacy tools
Borderlands 4 launches to 'Mixed' Steam rating due to performance issues and bugs
DLSS Balanced and 4x Frame Generation at 1440p is recommended -- for an RTX 5080!
Gabe Newell still plays Dota 2 every day, despite the regular trash talk
The International runs from September 11 to 14
American funding catapults spyware industry beyond Israel's lead
US money now fuels more spyware firms than Europe, giving new life to surveillance tech
Kodak's retro $30 Charmera keychain digital camera is a sellout hit thanks to a clever stunt
It's a camera and a collectible
The OLED Burn-In Test: 18-Month Update
We've been stress-testing our 4K OLED for over a year with nonstop productivity use. Here's how 18 months of static content has affected the panel, and whether burn-in is finally becoming a problem.
