Amazon says restricting Fire TV sideloading is about safety. It's also about piracy
The restriction arrives with Vega OS, Amazon's new Linux-based replacement for Fire OS
OCCT 17 introduces a redesigned modular Memory Test
Popular PC stress-testing tool OCCT has been updated with a fully redesigned modular Memory Test with 16 configurable testing blocks. The release also improves memory usage and adds built-in memory test presets.
Former PlayStation exec says PC ports were about marketing, not money – and Sony's new leadership disagrees
PC gamers were never going to buy a new PlayStation console anyway
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.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs surface, Z Flip discontinuation rumors, Galaxy rollables may arrive in 2028
The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra will be unveiled on July 22
Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast, low-cost AI image generation
It creates visuals in about four seconds and costs just $0.034 per 1,000 images
Sony will stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028
The end of an era is upon us
Google Chrome 150 rolls out with 382 security fixes
Chrome 150 is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with 382 security fixes, plus a number of bug fixes and stability improvements. Given the sheer volume of vulnerabilities addressed, this is an update users shouldn't put off.
SpaceX offers half-price Starlink to Memphis residents while facing a lawsuit over data center's pollution
Cheaper internet, same emissions concerns
WinRAR 7.23 fixes bugs, jokes that users are finally paying for it
WinRAR 7.23 fixes two security vulnerabilities, updates its bundled 7-Zip extraction library, and makes a few command-line tweaks. The release notes also include a playful nod to the archiver's legendary "infinite" trial, thanking users who supposedly finally bought the software. It's mostly a joke-but the security patches alone make this update worth installing.
Steam Machine benchmarks show single RAM stick setup can cost up to 20% performance
Adding a second DDR5 module delivers higher performance
AMD Zen 6 leak reveals third core type, corroborating rumored Sony handheld SoC codenamed Canis
Linux patch reveals AMD Zen 6 "Low Power core type"
Apple's fight with Epic over App Store fees reaches the Supreme Court
The justices will decide whether Apple's 27% external-payment fee amounted to compliance or contempt
Anthropic's Fable 5 shutdown ends with tougher safeguards and federal approval
The company says new safeguards block nearly all known exploits
The latest Microsoft Office 2024 Pro suite is now $55 in this limited-time deal
Unlock your productivity with the latest versions of Word, Excel, and Outlook
More companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI after automation fails to deliver
Ford, IBM, and Commonwealth Bank are among the firms discovering that AI cannot always replace human
Intel Arc Pro B70 Tested: The Gaming GPU Intel Never Released
Intel never released the Arc B770, but the Arc Pro B70 may show us exactly what it would have looked like. We test Intel's workstation Battlemage GPU in 12 modern games.
The video game industry just told lawmakers Minecraft and Call of Duty private servers are illegal piracy
A California Act which would have required refunds or offline modes for shuttered games, fell three votes short in the state Senate
This retro enthusiast forced Windows 11 to run on a Core 2 Quad Q6600 and AGP graphics
The modded system ran "rock stable" despite the aging hardware dating back to 2003
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FUTUROLOGY
PlayStation 6 bill of materials nears $1,000 as RAM shortages worsen
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SECURITY
Windows Secure Boot certificates just expired, here's what you need to do
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BOUGHT IT?
Sony deleting movies reminds us you don’t own your digital purchases
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OPEN FORUM
Which game made you a gamer & what tech made you an enthusiast?
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NEXT-GEN
IBM's sub-1nm chip stacks 100 billion transistors onto a fingernail-sized processor
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QUAKE TURNS 30
Game designer recalls how Quake's development "broke" id Software
Cargo thieves are now stealing millions in data center hardware, not just GPUs and consoles
Illinois cops just recovered $2.3 million worth of AI data center equipment
Ripple effect: The AI boom may be hurting consumers, white-collar workers, and rural residents living near data centers, but it's opened up "new opportunities" for cargo thieves. Criminals are reportedly cashing in on the data center construction boom by stealing millions of dollars' worth of server hardware, cables, and other high-value tech equipment.
License plate cameras are scanning 20 billion vehicles a month, cities are starting to push back
Several communities have canceled contracts over government overreach fears
In a nutshell: Cities are collecting vast amounts of vehicle data through AI-powered camera networks, giving police the ability to track a car's movements across jurisdictions in seconds. The same systems are also fueling a growing debate over how much surveillance is too much.
Samsung's blazing-fast 9100 Pro 1TB SSD "drops" to $206
With unusually high SSD prices, Samsung's flagship PCIe 5.0 9100 Pro 1TB stands out at $206 on Amazon – its lowest price in months. Delivering up to 14.7 GB/s read speeds, it's a rare chance to grab a cutting-edge Gen5 SSD at a meaningful discount.
Call of Duty's latest ad loudly reminds everyone it's not coming to Game Pass
Microsoft is now advertising the fact that players will need to buy Modern Warfare 4 at launch
WhatsApp finally gets usernames, letting users hide their phone numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out unique usernames, letting users connect without sharing their phone number. To claim yours, update to the latest version of WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Username, and pick an available handle. The feature is rolling out gradually, with broader availability expected later this year.
Microsoft's own Azure CTO is still annoyed by Windows' "file in use" error
Mark Russinovich is still explaining why Windows blocks file deletion
The Comcast-NBCUniversal split is about betting on data centers over cable, and gaming over TV
Executives see gaming as a potential growth engine
PlayStation 6 bill of materials nears $1,000 as RAM shortages worsen
Sony says it's done subsidizing consoles to win customers
Amazon sued in Australia after Prime subscribers were made to pay more to remove ads
The ACCC says more than 850,000 annual Prime subscribers had already paid upfront when Amazon introduced ads
A startup taught humanoid robots to retrieve packages, climb stairs, and unpack boxes – no human steering needed
The robot isn't the breakthrough, the AI deciding what it does next is
Dbrand kills its Portal-inspired Companion Cube case after admitting it never asked Valve for permission
"Unfortunately, being proud of the thing we made did not give us the right to make it"
RAM prices expected to rise another 40-50% in Q3 2026, and then 30% more in Q4 as AI demand outpaces supply
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have been sued for price-fixing before. Now it's happening again
Winners & losers: The memory shortages pushing consumer electronics prices higher are expected to worsen through the rest of this year and into 2027, with possible relief not arriving until 2028. While manufacturers and industry analysts largely attribute the spike to AI infrastructure demand, a new California lawsuit accuses the three companies that dominate DRAM and NAND production of conspiring to exploit those conditions and artificially inflate prices.
Apple pulled VK's apps in Russia without warning, so the Kremlin is telling users to switch to Android
Russia filed more app takedown requests than any other country in 2025. Apple just turned the tables
Microsoft's Windows Secure Boot certificates just expired – here's what you need to do
Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Acer have all published guides and are pushing BIOS updates
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