Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs
Users will sacrifice full performance for improved security
Popular Chrome extensions were quietly weaponized to steal crypto from 80,000 users
Some extensions worked as advertised for months before hackers slipped in malicious code
GoPro just avoided bankruptcy with a $285 million rescue deal
The buyer, Starman Optical, builds high-speed transceivers for AI data centers and was founded in 2024
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 85% off the regular price.
Zed is a fast, lightweight alternative to VS Code and Cursor
Built in Rust, Zed is a modern code editor focused on speed and collaboration. It supports Git, debugging, remote development, AI agents, and extensions, with native versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Zed is also part of our Essential Apps for Windows and Mac.
The FTC says Amazon secretly overcharged sellers by $20 billion in ad fees
Amazon allegedly used a "soft reserve" tool to raise prices after auctions had already ended
Mario Kart 8 now supports 8-player split-screen on Switch 2
Meanwhile, Mario Kart World has yet to receive a major update
SteamDB is acquired by Nexus Mods' owner after its founder says burnout made the site unsustainable
The hugely popular Steam database will remain free and ad-free, though some monetization is planned
Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life
The budget notebook offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
Anthropic explains how its AI models escaped their sandbox and hacked real systems
The AI agents stole credentials, published malware, and scanned thousands of targets after a test mistake left the door to the internet open
Crimson Desert's free 20-minute playable game demo streams through Twitch, no download required
Cloud gaming might have found one of its most practical use cases
Arm faces shareholder backlash over CEO Rene Haas' "excessive" $800 million pay package
He must turn the chip designer into a $2 trillion company to receive the full amount
California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install
Systems up to 1,200 watts could use standard outlets
Apple joins Google in changing Lake Ontario to Lake America following Trump's push
MapQuest says it won't follow suit and has since climbed to the top of the App Store
I Vibecoded Morrowind, Duke Nukem, and Serious Sam Onto an iPhone
I can't code, but with AI agents I built native iPhone ports of Duke Nukem, Serious Sam, and Morrowind, learning where vibecoding works, where it fails, and why human direction still matters.
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1, cuts cached token pricing by 75%
New models are built for tasks that "take hours, not seconds"
California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law
Lawmakers amended the original age-check law
This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years
The crowdfunded mission aims to launch in just three years for under $15 million
What was the first widely used web browser?
The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?
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SOFTWARE
California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law
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TRIVIA
What was the first widely used web browser?
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FUTUROLOGY
Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch
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GAMING
This is Grand Theft Auto 6
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1.1.1.1
Cloudflare rewrote some code and got 100TB of RAM back
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Nvidia DLSS 5 is now getting modded into just about every game
This Is How DLSS 5 Actually Performs (According to Nvidia)
Nvidia's first official DLSS 5 benchmarks promise enormous frame rates, but the underlying render performance tells a very different story, with Neural Rendering looking exceptionally demanding.
A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate
A card that launched with a $1,999 MSRP is now routinely selling for around $5,000
This popular open-source split keyboard just got a Hall-effect upgrade
The Silakka54-HE is currently DIY-only, requiring off-the-shelf components to build
John Ternus starts his first day as Apple CEO with a foldable iPhone on deck and a long list of problems to solve
Apple faces rising component costs, App Store disruption, AI setbacks and talent competition
Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people
Unlabeled AI profiles could also have their reach restricted
Sony just added free, ad-supported live TV to every PS5
Over 100 channels, including Fox, NBC, and UFC now available from the main menu
Amazon seller sends $1,400 RTX 5080 customer a cheap "gift" and fake instructions claiming the GPU is still coming
The buyer received a cheap mug, a suspicious leaflet, and a fake Amazon customer service address
Insurance companies keep pushing AI, but 98% of their adjusters' reviews on it are negative
Glassdoor finds claims-adjuster AI reviews are overly negative, highest of any role
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain
The Archer 8 Ultra promises stronger coverage and more reliable connections
OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app
The big release is also a test of whether anyone still cares
YouTubers "fix" melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering cables directly to PCB
Nvidia can't do what a couple of YouTubers can
Chip manufacturer CXMT asks Pentagon to remove it from list of Chinese military-linked companies
The US government is not basing their decisions on factual records, CXMT said
Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis
People are already planning to disappear for a week when GTA 6 launches
A massive Valve leak just exposed 12TB of old Steam data, no hacking required
No Half-Life 3 in sight, but data hoarders are celebrating nonetheless
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