Google faces class-action suit over alleged app-store price fixing
Google could face paying almost $5 billion in damages
Four-day work week pilot was a resounding success
Most participant companies plan to continue their four-day work week
VLC media player adds support for new formats, improves streaming support, and more
Why it matters: VLC is universally regarded as one of the best (if not the best) media players available today. A new version released a couple of days ago brings further improvements for the program's compatibility, stability, security and format support.
Microsoft Office deal is down to $29 for a lifetime license
Over 90% off the regular price for Office, available for Windows and Mac
EU warns Elon Musk that lack of Twitter moderation could help Vladimir Putin
Russian propaganda could spread if unchecked
A hot potato: As Elon Musk reduces Twitter's content moderation to make the platform a bastion of free speech while also cutting its workforce, one of the European Union's top officials has warned the billionaire could be inadvertently helping Vladimir Putin by not removing Russian propaganda relating to the war in Ukraine.
Download Opera GX: The browser for gamers
Opera GX includes unique features like CPU, RAM and network limiters to help you get the most out of both gaming and browsing.
Keep tabs on your storage with TreeSize
TreeSize brings visual, Explorer-like reporting for your storage drives and its usage, so you can better manage your disk space. It also offers file search for old files, growth tracking, and more.
Quantum entanglement will make quantum internet "unhackable" thanks to quantum steering
Forward-looking: Quantum entanglement would virtually eliminate all the security issues the modern internet is facing. That's the theory, at least. According to new research, there's a (theoretical) way to "steer" the entangled photons to avoid information loss.
Valve will give away a Steam Deck every minute of the Game Awards
To those who meet these requirements
Google reports on a company selling spyware for Chrome, Firefox, and Windows Defender
Another company similar to RCS Labs and NSO Group
Top US YouTube videos of 2022 led by Technoblade farewell clip
Followed by Will Smith's slap
LastPass user information exposed in data breach
These incidents aren't filling customers with confidence
The History of the Modern Graphics Processor
3D graphics turned a dull PC industry into a light and magic show after generations of innovative endeavor. Here's our extensive look at the history of the GPU, from the early days of 3D, to game-changing hardware and the industry's consolidation.
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti emerges through Gigabyte listings and GPU die shot
More leaks and listings before an early January launch
TechSpot is hiring news reporters, how-to, and feature writers. Join the team!
We're looking for tech enthusiasts with excellent writing skills
Epson will stop selling laser printers by 2026, but why?
Epson says it's all about sustainability
San Francisco green lights SFPD rule allowing robotic lethal-force
"This is not [like] Robocop." Not yet, anyway
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MONEY
Only two states are opposed to the idea of a cashless society
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CRYPTO
Bitcoin is on "road to irrelevance" says European Central Bank
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FAKE NEWS
Dev: Arma 3 still being used to create fake news, offers tips for identifying game footage
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THE WEB
Musk: free speech-hating Apple has stopped ads on Twitter
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GPU
Nvidia might have killed off the RTX 2060 and GTX 1060
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THE WEB
Amazon shopping has gotten worse 'thanks' to ads
Palm and PalmPilot applications live on thanks to the Internet Archive
Recap: The Internet Archive is promoting a new trip down (tech) memory lane by bringing hundreds of Palm OS applications to the web for your emulation pleasure. Reliving the past of mobile computing forerunners has never been easier.
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is designed to better survive drops on rough surfaces like concrete
Look for Victus 2 to show up in new smartphones in the coming months
F.lux adjusts your screen temperature to reduce eye strain
F.lux adjusts lighting and screen temperature to better suit your room and time of day. This allows for less strain to your eyes specially during the night and early morning by reducing blue light.
European Central Bank says "cumbersome, slow and expensive" Bitcoin is on "road to irrelevance"
Not the first time the ECB has rallied against crypto
Rolls-Royce demonstrates hydrogen-powered jet engine
Hoping to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
New Kindle Scribe e-reader doubles as a note-taking device
If you're looking for a simple e-reader with writing and drawing capabilities, the Amazon's new Kindle Scribe will be good enough, although it is a little bit pricey.
Disengaging from China manufacturing is hard, but it's happening slowly
A hot potato: Like a train leaving the station, it now seems inevitable that US companies are moving to reduce, or entirely eliminate, their reliance on China. It took a long time to get started, companies had been complaining about changing conditions in China for a decade. The 2018 trade war was the spark that really got them moving, and their progress has only been gaining momentum since then. This process will take years, maybe decades, but at this point is probably unstoppable.
TechSpot Video Great Games to Play on Laptops and Low-end PCs
We often talk about the latest and greatest graphics cards and playing games at the highest settings, but there are times when that's not an option. In times like these, it's nice to have a library of fun games that won't melt our processors. Here's our list of great (but less demanding) games we can wholeheartedly recommend.
Microsoft releases fix for game performance issues caused by Windows 11 22H2 update
The optional KB5020044 preview cumulative update is available now
Mastering Multiple Monitors in Windows
Using additional monitors is a great way to help improve your productivity when using your computer. Here's our simple guide to setting up multi-monitor displays in Windows.
Super Mario Bros. second trailer reveals Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, and more of Chris Pratt's voice
Will it be as successful as Sonic or poop like The Emoji Movie?
Comcast is rolling out nationwide price hikes starting in December
Don't be surprised if your cable bill goes up next month
Apple eyes Sony's advanced image sensor for iPhone 15
State-of-the-art Sony image sensor is reportedly destined for the next iPhone
Firefox avoids the cloud for its privacy-friendly translation service
Firefox Translations is a promising alternative to Google Translate
Portal for RTX arrives as a free DLC on December 8
Ray tracing comes to Portal next month
In brief: A remaster of Valve's 2007 puzzle-platform game Portal is nearly complete. Nvidia has announced that Portal with RTX will drop as a free DLC for all Portal owners on December 8. It's available to wish list now over on Steam if you want to set a reminder for yourself.
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