ChatGPT becomes the fastest app to reach 1 billion monthly active users, just as AI sentiment worsens
Claude and Meta AI are growing faster, but OpenAI's chatbot remains far ahead
Microsoft is now letting Nvidia GPUs run local AI features that were locked to Copilot+ PCs
You don't need an NPU for Windows AI anymore, just an RTX 30 series GPU with 6GB of VRAM
Ubisoft to cut 380 jobs and shut down studios in Canada and Serbia, report claims
The company also moved more than 100 developers from Rainbow Six Siege to other projects
Microsoft Office is down to $29 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $29. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 80% off the regular price.
Anthropic launches powerful Fable 5 model publicly, while keeping Mythos restricted over cybersecurity concerns
Same underlying model, two very different leashes
The quiet reinvention of search in the age of AI
How APIs and developer tools are quietly reshaping the way search works
Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday fixes a record 200 vulnerabilities, including five being actively exploited
Five zero-days, 55 remote code execution bugs, and a disputed BitLocker backdoor fix
Display Driver Uninstaller completely wipes your GPU drivers for a fresh start
Display Driver Uninstaller is a trusted utility for fully removing AMD, Nvidia, and Intel graphics drivers when a regular uninstall is not enough. It's especially useful when swapping GPUs, fixing driver conflicts, or troubleshooting crashes or odd performance issues.
Solar generation beats coal in the US for the first time ever
Record solar generation pushed the energy source ahead of coal in May
The PCIe 5.0 tax: Intel's Z990 chipset for Nova Lake runs hotter and uses more power despite shrinking
The motherboard designs can handle faster I/O and more demanding hardware
Gaming PC saves owner from bullet fired by neighbor's dog
In the age of RAMageddon, a $200 RAM stick just proved its worth in an unexpected way
The end of uBlock Origin in Chrome is now weeks away, not months
Ad-Verse: Google announced the transition from Manifest V2 browser add-ons a few years ago, but kept a few well-known "secrets" available to support legacy extensions. Now, Chromium developers have explained that MV2-based extensions are completely going away in just a few weeks.
OpenAI says China ran a covert campaign to turn Americans against data centers, but used facts that happen to be true
It's not like people needed much convincing
Xbox is planning major layoffs and hinting at "radically different" console business model
Microsoft's gaming division spent $20 billion in five years and lost $500 million in revenue
California tests smart freeway that could make drivers wait four minutes to merge
Officials say longer waits at on-ramps could reduce stop-and-go congestion and shorten overall trips
GM just updated 250,000 EVs to sell power back to the grid
Your GM electric car can now act as a tiny power plant, the catch is the $20,000 setup fee
Canada introduces social media ban for under 16s
But platforms can apply for an exemption if they convince regulators their child protection measures are strong enough
The Best Laptops of 2026: A Disruptive Mac, a Windows Comeback, and an Nvidia Wildcard
The first half of 2026 has been defined by a memory shortage that pushed laptop prices sharply higher – and by a $599 Apple laptop that somehow defied all of it.
AMD claims next-gen Zen 6 server CPU will deliver 330% of Nvidia Vera's performance per rack
AMD counters Nvidia-controlled benchmark with internal performance calculations
Windows Ready Print is Microsoft's biggest overhaul of Windows printing in years
The framework becomes the default for newly installed printers as soon as July
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BUT WITH REQUIREMENTS
Apple iOS 27 finally brings Siri AI overhaul
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DRIVERS
"Ready Print" is Microsoft's biggest overhaul of Windows printing in years
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NO NEW GPUS
AMD RDNA 5 and Nvidia Rubin could both slip to late 2027 or 2028
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WTF?
YouTuber says he will sue Samsung for dodging 990 Pro SSD warranty replacement
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WORKPLACE
The AI boomerang effect: data suggests employers are reversing AI layoffs
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FUTUROLOGY
SpaceX reveals 230-foot-wide orbital data center ahead of IPO
Logitech's new Mobi Fold mouse folds flat for travel
The Mobi Fold is a compact wireless mouse designed to fold flat when not in use. Early impressions are positive for its surprisingly comfortable shape, quiet clicks, and multi-device Bluetooth support.
A developer ported Half-Life to a Nokia N95, and it runs at 30fps with Bluetooth keyboard support
Follow the Freeman... on an ancient Symbian-based smartphone
This soundbar can be hijacked over Bluetooth to control your computer, no pairing required
A flaw in the Sound Blaster Katana V2X lets nearby attackers flash custom firmware and type on your computer
A one-of-a-kind AMD PC signed by Lisa Su was sitting unopened in a basement for a decade
Powered by a Bulldozer CPU and Tonga GPU
GPU-Z remains the go-to tool for detailed graphics card info
GPU-Z delivers a clean, no-install snapshot at key GPU information, including clocks, memory, sensors, BIOS, and driver data. It supports Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs, making it a handy tool for verifying specs, monitoring behavior, or troubleshooting a system without extra bloat.
Experts say Donut Lab's "breakthrough" solid-state battery is just ordinary lithium-ion
Test data contradicts the company's claims of a sodium-ion solid-state battery
YouTuber says he will sue Samsung for dodging 990 Pro SSD warranty replacement amid memory crisis
A refund based on the original $330 purchase price would not cover today's roughly $950 cost of the same drive
Crazy Taxi is back, but Sega's use of generative AI steals the spotlight
Sega reveals AI was used on Crazy Taxi and the backlash starts immediately
SanDisk's massive 8TB SD cards are finally close to launch
A faster 4TB SD card with V30 A2 rating is also coming
Signal attacks UK plan to scan devices for nude images as "mass surveillance"
The UK says tech firms could face fines if they fail to adopt stronger protections for children
A Florida hospital is using Palantir to catch sepsis earlier, it's saved 866 lives so far
The system is identifying warning signs that clinicians might otherwise miss
Valve says physical Steam Gift Cards are being discontinued after years of scams
Retailers are expected to run out of physical Steam Gift Cards by the end of 2026
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's 230-foot-wide orbital AI data center satellite ahead of IPO
The first-generation AI1 craft is wider than a Boeing 747 and built around a 120 kW sustained compute payload
The AI boomerang effect: more data suggests employers are reversing AI layoffs
Studies find up to 50% of companies that replaced workers with AI are rehiring or expressing regret
Connecting the dots: Generative AI has been blamed for hundreds of thousands of layoffs over the past year, but evidence that companies moved too quickly to automate white-collar jobs is steadily mounting. Multiple recent studies suggest that many employers are refilling recently eliminated positions after overestimating AI's productivity gains and cost savings.
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