Microsoft apologizes for upselling Copilot bundles, offers refunds to millions of users
Microsoft 365 subscribers can keep their current plan or switch to a Copilot-free option
Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk
The landmark package strengthens Musk's control over Tesla but faces ongoing scrutiny from proxy advisors and the courts
The big picture: For Tesla shareholders, the vote represents both a consolidation of Musk's authority and a long-term bet on his ability to sustain dramatic growth across markets – from electric vehicles to autonomous systems and humanoid robotics – over the next decade. It also underscores how closely investors continue to tie Tesla's valuation to Musk's leadership, even as questions about governance, execution risk, and market saturation become increasingly pronounced.
Apple is gearing up for an M5 Ultra chip, and the Mac Studio might get it first
An touchscreen MacBook M6 is rumored for mid 2027
Microsoft Office is down to $39 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 $39. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
AMD's Lisa Su confirms 2026 arrival of 2nm Venice Epyc CPUs and Instinct MI400 accelerators
Next-gen server chips promise major performance gains and wider scalability for data center workloads
RAM shortages could derail Nvidia's RTX 50 Super series launch plans
AI data center demands may impact future GPUs
Star Trek TNG fans, make it build: Lego reveals the $400 USS Enterprise-D with nine minifigures
Lego boldly goes where it's never gone before: Star Trek, not Wars
AI boom drives record 172% surge in DRAM prices as shortages hit memory market
A bigger yearly jump than gold
It's nearly 2026 and most people still use '123456' as a password
Check out the top 100 horrors
Google's AI weather model is outperforming US supercomputer forecasts this hurricane season
AI-driven predictions show striking gains in accuracy and speed over physics-based hurricane models
Elon Musk says Tesla could build a gigantic chip fab and work with Intel to meet demand
"I can't see any other way to get to the volume of chips that we're looking for"
Mega AMD B850 Motherboard Roundup: 47 Boards Tested
Our year-long AMD B850 motherboard roundup is complete. We have tested 47 boards in total, and this second part covers the final models across all price ranges. Let's jump in.
Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, now scheduled for November 2026
Labor group organizes protests following recent Rockstar Games firings
PC modder turns GPU into a miniature rail yard complete with working locomotive
All aboard the Gigabyte Express!
A Neuralink patient with ALS is using his brain implant to control a camera and look around again
Engineers adapt video-conferencing camera and interface to meet patient's mobility needs
This $24 lifetime AI deal unlocks ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and more
From text to images to voice, everything AI in one dashboard
A new bipartisan bill would force companies to reveal how AI is impacting jobs
Is AI really having a massive impact on the US workforce?
Bluetooth Core 6.2 brings new enhancements to the ubiquitous wireless standard
The standard is now experiencing gradual improvement rather than a complete overhaul
AI is taking over Google Maps to plan routes, find parking, and answer questions
Gemini will help you find cafes, report accidents, and navigate using your voice
Rockstar says employees were fired for leaking secrets, not for trying to unionize
"One of the most shameless instances of union-busting"
Tinder will use AI to analyze your photos and personality to improve matches
Tinder is losing subscribers, so it's asking AI to fix dating
This ultimate portable CD player brings back everything we love, and more
A portable CD player this good should be illegal
SK hynix expects to launch DDR6 and GDDR7 successor after 2028
GDDR8 is likely on the horizon
The takeaway: Memory manufacturers have been teasing DDR6 system memory for several years, but a new roadmap from SK hynix suggests the technology may not arrive until the end of this decade. Alongside related technologies such as LPDDR6, 3D DRAM, and the successor to GDDR7, DDR6 is expected to deliver substantial improvements in memory speed and efficiency over current standards.
Louvre heist exposes museum's history of security failings: used 'LOUVRE' as a password, still ran Windows 2000
Merde!
Facepalm: One would imagine that the Louvre, home of a collection of works worth an estimated $30-50 billion, has one of the best security systems in the world. But following a recent heist at the museum, it's been revealed that its video surveillance system had used the hard-to-guess password 'LOUVRE,' while its automation network used computers running Windows 2000.
Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery
Affected users can find recovery keys by logging into Microsoft's website
What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot enter the key, they might lose all the data on the affected device.
Sam Altman says he wants an AI to replace him as OpenAI CEO
It's not like Altman has to worry about money
New data shows companies are rehiring former employees as AI falls short of expectations
A rebounding "layoff boomerang" despite corporate AI investments
China bans Nvidia, AMD, and Intel AI chips from state-funded data centers
China steps up its drive for tech self-reliance
What just happened? China's push for companies to use home-grown AI chips has taken a surprising turn. According to reports, Beijing now mandates that any new data center projects that receive government funds cannot use foreign AI accelerators. The new rules also apply to current builds less than 30% complete, so Nvidia, AMD, and Intel chips already installed will have to be removed.
What is HDR? High Dynamic Range, Explained
You've found the right resolution and refresh rate, but that HDR badge keeps popping up. What is High Dynamic Range, how does it work, and is it worth it? Let's break it down.
MPA tells Meta to stop using the term "PG-13" to describe its new moderation policy or else
"Instagram's system misrepresents the film industry's rating framework"
Apple MacBook Air M4 drops to $749, its lowest price yet
The MacBook Air M4 just hit a new all-time low of $749, beating its previous best of $799. The base model includes Apple's M4 chip, 16 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, making it one of the best early Black Friday deals you can get right now. If you prefer a larger screen, the 15" version is also discounted to $949.
Samsung Internet browser for Windows is now available to download
Samsung has released a desktop beta of its Internet browser for Windows, now available to download and try. Built on Chromium, it features cross-device syncing, enhanced privacy with anti-tracking tools, and a "Browsing Assist" AI that can summarize pages and translate text in real time.
BlizzCon returns: 2026 tickets go on sale this week after two-year hiatus
BlizzCon is coming back to Anaheim
US "vibe coding" startups soar in value, but their AI may be powered by Chinese models
Cognition and Cursor lead a billion-dollar boom