EU is considering new rules for cloud and AI under the Digital Markets Act
US innovates, China replicates... Europe regulates?
Early tests show minimal performance impact from new budget HUDIMM DDR5 memory
The new memory standard should be "good enough" for gaming workloads
Solar-powered cars are impractical at scale but this tiny build finds a sweet spot
This DIY solar car ditches traditional design and leans on e-bike tech
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.
Google Photos feature uses AI to scan your pictures and help pick your clothes
Let's hope Google makes this one opt-in
YouTube has quietly become the backbone of US classrooms
School-issued devices and Google accounts have turned the video platform into a default teaching tool
Take-Two CEO says GTA 6 price will be "very reasonable" amid $100+ speculation
Launching in November on PS5 and Xbox Series
AI data centers are delaying Texas housing projects by hiring away electricians
Homes now take up to two months longer to complete
Google's AI bet is paying off: Alphabet posts $94.7 billion Q1 revenue, AI demand outpaces supply
Alphabet rides AI surge as revenue and profit crush expectations
Meta's AI bill keeps growing as spending forecast jumps to $145 billion
Shares fell after the company raised its capex outlook, despite reporting its fastest revenue growth since 2021
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The Handheld Gaming "Holy Grail": FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review: Twice the 3D V-Cache
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Flagship Rematch: Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Core i9-12900K
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How Intel Got Into Trouble: We Test the Last Decade of Intel Flagship CPUs
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We Tested Every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D CPU: From 5800X3D to 9800X3D
Apple is giving up on the Vision Pro after weak sales and high return rates
Apple's spatial computing experiment is over
Xbox revenue falls again as hardware sales suffer another massive decline
CEO Asha Sharma has responded
GM is pushing Google Gemini AI to 4 million vehicles via OTA updates
Your Chevy, Buick, or Cadillac will see their existing assistant replaced by a system that improves over time and handles open-ended requests
This $199 upscaler wants to make your retro consoles look great on modern TVs
Pixel FX's Morph 2K brings 1080p upscaling with composite, S-Video, and component inputs
Palit confirms Galax brand will continue after takeover confusion, promises support for existing products
Reports of Galax's death may have been greatly exaggerated
PowerToys 0.99.1 boosts multi-monitor management
The latest PowerToys update brings new tools like Power Display for multi-monitor brightness control and Grab and Move for simpler window handling, along with refinements to modules like Command Palette and Keyboard Manager.
Former Google and Meta engineers build memory-first AI server to challenge Nvidia's GPU dominance
Majestic Labs claims 1,000x the memory capacity of GPU systems with its new Prometheus AIU server
New ransomware is so badly coded it destroys your files instead of holding them hostage
Is this a vibe-coded experiment or sheer incompetence? Either way, victims' data is gone for good
Musk vs. OpenAI trial begins with internal emails, AGI governance, and billions in potential damages at stake
Musk and Altman poised to clash in court over who should control advanced AI
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Which big tech company invented work-from-home,
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SOFTWARE
"Windows K2" plan promises faster UX, fewer botched updates
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TOKENS
At Nvidia, compute already costs more than employees
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TRANSPORTATION
An electric air taxi just flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes
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INPUT
Early Steam Controller reviews praise the hardware, but question the price
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CHIP MAKING
ASML plans to build at least 60 EUV machines this year
Sony's latest PlayStation DRM policy is causing widespread confusion (updated)
Facepalm: Console enthusiasts recently discovered another form of DRM policy reportedly implemented by Sony in games purchased on PlayStation systems. However, users are still debating how serious the policy is for long-term game ownership. AI-generated support messages and Sony's reluctance to directly address the issue have only added to the confusion.
A federal agent said WhatsApp's encryption is a lie. Then the investigation was shut down
A 10-month Commerce Department probe concluded Meta could view all WhatsApp messages in unencrypted form
The Google Pixel 11 will reportedly feature a 5-year-old GPU
The Tensor G6 will apparently use a PowerVR graphics chip from 2021
OpenAI is reportedly building a smartphone where AI agents replace apps
The device aims to let agents handle multi-step tasks in the background using a more proactive interface
Notepad++ lands on macOS as a native app
Notepad++ is now available on macOS as a free open-source app. It uses the same core editing engine, bringing familiar features like syntax highlighting, plugins, and macros, while integrating with macOS for better performance.
EU says Meta is breaking the law by failing to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
Regulators warn the company could face fines of up to 6% of global revenue
Texas Instruments refreshes its iconic calculator with the faster TI-84 Evo
The TI-84 is back, faster and with USB-C, and it still won't connect to the internet
Logitech's G512 X modular keyboard lets you mix analog and mechanical switches
New sensing technology enables multiple pressure-based inputs per key
Consumer tech lobby warns FCC that blocking router updates creates botnet risk for devices already in US homes
A temporary FCC waiver allows updates only until March 2027
A Supreme Court case could decide whether your phone can be used to find you first and suspect you later
A robbery case tied to Google data could set nationwide rules for how investigators use reverse searches to identify suspects
Nvidia quietly launches 12GB RTX 5070 Laptop GPU as Framework lists it for $1,199
4GB more VRAM, same memory bandwidth, 71% more expensive
A Decade of AMD Ryzen: 10 Years of CPUs Tested
From near collapse to CPU dominance, we revisit 10 years of AMD Ryzen, benchmarking every flagship generation to see how performance, value, and architecture evolved.
Witcher 3 director's Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3 with steep system requirements
What if The Witcher 3 was also Blade?
Something to look forward to: Development studio Rebel Wolves, largely comprised of CD Projekt Red veterans, has spent the past year showcasing its upcoming open-world RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. This week, the company outlined the game's unique structure and release details, including the full system requirements.
Intel says software, not more cache, is key to beating AMD in gaming
The company is still preparing a 3D V-Cache rival and hinting at Arc G3 handheld silicon
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