OpenAI says China-linked accounts used ChatGPT to turn Americans against data centers
It's not like people needed much convincing
Xbox is planning major layoffs and hinting at "radically different" business models for consoles
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
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.
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
The quiet reinvention of search in the age of AI
How APIs and developer tools are quietly reshaping the way search works
Canada introduces social media ban for under-16s, but platforms could avoid it
Platforms could 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
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
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BUT WITH REQUIREMENTS
Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul
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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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LASER BEAM
Engineer builds AI laser defense system that wiped out every mosquito in his home
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BUILD A PC
This Thermaltake PSU splits in two so you never have to redo cable management again
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THE WEB
Signal, DuckDuckGo, and NordVPN threaten to exit Canada if metadata surveillance law passes
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THE TOKEN BILL
GitHub switched Copilot to metered billing, and devs are watching months of credits vanish in a single day
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.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake announced for Switch 2, due out later this year
Additional details are pending
Windows 11 will soon have an option for removing web results from local search queries
Microsoft appears to answer users' complaints
iOS 27's most advanced on-device AI needs 12GB of RAM – and most iPhones don't have it
The memory requirement cuts deeper than Apple's existing AI compatibility list
Facepalm: Apple released the first public beta for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this week, bringing several new generative AI features, many of which utilize on-device AI models running locally on devices supporting Apple Intelligence. However, it has now been confirmed that the most sought-after on-device AI features will only run on a handful of devices with compatible hardware.
PSA: Scammers are getting their fake shopping sites into ChatGPT's results
Convincing copycats use near-identical domain names and layouts while dangling discounts of up to 80%
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT drops to $649 in early Prime Day deal
Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9070 XT is available for $649 ahead of Prime Day, matching AMD's launch MSRP. Equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, a factory overclock, and a triple-fan cooling design, it offers an appealing entry point into high-end 1440p and 4K gaming without a huge premium.
Amazon just got a reprieve: it only has 331 Leo satellites instead of the 1,616 it needed by July
Amazon's satellite internet project was months away from losing its FCC authorization
OpenAI is going public and overhauling ChatGPT at the same time
"Chat is dead." OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT as a superapp – and filing for a $1 trillion IPO
CPU-Z adds support for Panther Lake, Ryzen AI Max, and new memory form factors
CPU-Z 2.20.2 expands compatibility with upcoming Intel and AMD processors, including Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, Bartlett Lake, Ryzen AI Max, and Ryzen Pro. The release also adds support for Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs and new HUDIMM and HSODIMM memory.
Sam Altman's other startup is laying off workers
Adoption, privacy concerns, and revenue questions hang over World's iris-scanning platform
Intel stock jumps after report claims Google ordered 3 million AI chips
Google, Nvidia and Tesla are all exploring or committing to Intel
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