Valve says its loot boxes are more like trading cards than gambling
Valve prepares legal fight as New York calls Counter-Strike loot boxes illegal gambling
Need a fresh start? This Windows 11 ISO download makes clean installs easy
The Windows 11 ISO gives you full control over clean installs, repairs, and offline upgrades
It's come to this: V-Color to launch 1+1 DDR5 value pack with one RAM stick and one filler module
This is the world we now live in
Valve details performance targets for Steam Machine and Steam Frame
Steam Machine-verified games must maintain 30fps at 1080p
How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing, including full playlists
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and more
Fortnite "Save the World" mode will return as a free-to-play game in 2026
Epic is resurrecting Fortnite's original vision
Cybertruck owner sues Tesla over FSD crash, claims keeping Elon Musk as CEO was negligent
The case argues Musk's leadership helped create the conditions for the crash
Microsoft Office is down to $35 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 $35. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Hisense TVs caught showing non-skippable ads when changing inputs or channels
Reports suggest a hidden global rollout despite the company claiming a "limited test"
Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April
New features coming to DirectX, and DirectStorage is back
These Wall-E-like robots are making Texas sidewalks safer
The robots check sidewalks for ADA compliance
OS/2 isn't dead: ArcaOS update brings the 1980s-era OS to modern UEFI PCs
The spirit of OS/2 lives on with support for both vintage and modern PCs
YouTube expands unskippable 30-second ads to TVs after $40 billion revenue year
Connected TVs become YouTube's next major ad battleground
Google brings new PC-focused features to the Play Store, including "play anywhere"
Cross-buy, PC game sales, and trials headline the update
DLSS vs FSR vs XeSS: Game Support Across 650+ Titles
We analyze over 650 PC games to compare DLSS, FSR, and XeSS support to reveal how far Nvidia, AMD, and Intel really are from each other in upscaling and frame generation adoption.
Intel launches Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus to revive its desktop gaming push
Intel bets on efficiency cores and software tricks with Arrow Lake Refresh
The big picture: Intel is looking to repair its desktop reputation not with another halo chip, but with two aggressively priced Arrow Lake Refresh parts that lean on extra efficiency cores, faster memory, and a new optimization layer that means to squeeze more gaming and productivity performance out of essentially familiar silicon.
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
Microsoft and AMD outline AI-driven graphics tech, including FSR Diamond and major ray tracing gains
A microscope reveals the ghost of analog video hidden inside a LaserDisc
A YouTuber's optical experiment turns forgotten media into a lesson in photonic engineering
The big picture: When retro tech obsessive Shelby Jueden pointed a low-cost digital microscope at a decades-old LaserDisc, he didn't just see reflections of light – he uncovered the physical trace of analog video itself. His experiment shows how the LaserDisc's 1970s-era analog encoding can still reveal faint traces of recorded video, illustrating how optical media once stored motion pictures before digital formats arrived.
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a "shock" to the Windows PC industry
Could the Neo be one of Apple's smartest hardware plays yet?
Tech hiring evolves as candidates ask for AI compute alongside pay and perks
Engineers want to know how much GPU and inference capacity they will get on the job
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XBOX MODE
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
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GDC 2026
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
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THE WEB
VPNs surge in Australia after age checks hit porn, online games, and social
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GDC 2026
Nvidia shows more path-traced games, DLSS 4.5 titles, and RTX mega foliage
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CULTURE
United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones
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RESEARCH
Experimental lithium-metal battery delivers 700 Wh/kg and works in extreme cold
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the needle without raising the price.
Oracle is spending billions on AI data centers as cash flow turns negative
Meanwhile, Wall Street is happy thanks to the company's latest quarterly results on cloud revenue
A foreign hacker unknowingly breached FBI servers tied to the Epstein investigation
The intruder reportedly believed the files were illegal content and warned the server owner
This gaming mouse splits in two and becomes a Joy-Con-style controller
The Pixelpaw Phase comes with a hefty price tag though
Inspector general investigates claim DOGE engineer copied Social Security databases to thumb drive
Complaint centers on two tightly restricted SSA databases covering more than 500 million records
DIY chip lab turns backyard shed into Class 100 cleanroom with custom lithography system
The lab uses laminar airflow and positive pressure to control contamination
Nexperia China begins making its own chips after split with Dutch parent
Small-batch production of power and protection chips begins using 12-inch wafers
Crimson Desert hits 4K 60fps with ultra settings, ray tracing, and no upscaling on a Radeon 9070 XT or GeForce 5070 Ti
Mac, console, and handheld PC performance specs also revealed
Something to look forward to: Developer Pearl Abyss has spent six years showcasing screenshots and videos from its upcoming open-world fantasy game, Crimson Desert, which many suspect are too good to be true. With the game's launch just over a week away following repeated delays, newly published full technical spec sheets indicate performance metrics just as ambitious as the game.
Intel rolls out XeSS 3.0 with multi-frame generation, but it's still locked to Windows
Smoother motion and sharper visuals, but native Linux support remains off the table
That Doom-running, human brain cell-powered computer is headed for data centers
What just happened? Following news that its human brain cell-powered computer can run Doom, Australian biotech startup Cortical Labs has announced it is working on two small data centers running on the same technology.
Court says continued use of tracking app counts as consent, even if users never read the new TOS
Even though the TOS amendment wound up in a spam-folder, it is still valid in Tile stalking suit
Tech worker confidence falls faster than any other industry, survey finds
Fears over layoffs and automation are dragging confidence down
Nvidia GDC 2026 roundup: More path-traced games, DLSS 4.5 debut titles, and RTX mega foliage
Path tracing comes to 007 First Light, Control Resonant, Quake III... and Mirror's Edge
In brief: Nvidia is using this year's Game Developers Conference to outline the full launch of DLSS 4.5, add five upcoming games to its list of titles supporting path tracing, and offer an early glimpse at RTX Mega Geometry foliage. The company also provided an update on RTX Remix, highlighting this week's launch of a path-traced version of Quake III Arena.
Laptops could soon cost 40% more, and you already know why
CPUs can now be added to the growing list of components affected by the AI frenzy
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