The ad-tracking industry is exposing US soldiers on the battlefield
The Pentagon knew phone tracking could expose troops, now it says enemies are doing it
New 7-Zip security flaw could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk
The situation is bad, but a software update is already available
PSA: The widely used 7-Zip utility is once again affected by a potentially dangerous security vulnerability. The open-source file archiver can be exploited to execute malicious code by tricking users into opening specially crafted archives. End users and system administrators are advised to install the latest version of the software as soon as possible.
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.
Windows BitLocker exploit sparks messy feud between Microsoft and the researcher who exposed it
Researcher says Microsoft ignored BitLocker flaw before banning his GitHub account
The quiet reinvention of search in the age of AI
How APIs and developer tools are quietly reshaping the way search works
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 confirmed for October 23, brings the series to Korea
Something to look forward to: Activision has finally pulled back the curtain on Infinity Ward's latest Call of Duty game, confirming prior reports regarding its setting and platform availability. As the franchise takes ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling to a new level, Modern Warfare 4 promises higher technical specifications, a revamped movement system, the return of DMZ mode, and more.
Google engineer arrested for using internal search data to win $1.2 million on Polymarket
He had access to Google's most-searched list before anyone else. He placed $2.7 million in bets. The blockchain remembered everything.
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router is coming, if the FCC allows it
The Archer 8 is targeting an October 2026 launch, but TP-Link still needs approval to sell new routers in the US
Steam Deck sells out again despite $300 price hike, meanwhile Intel unveils new handheld chip to counter AMD's dominance
New handhelds with Intel Arc G3 are coming next month
Wix lays off 1,000 workers as the AI jobs apocalypse keeps looking very real
Sam Altman said the AI jobs apocalypse had not arrived (yet?)
Apple's on-device AI dream is running into the hard limits of what a phone can do
A hybrid Siri will route more complex requests to Google's servers – Apple hopes you won't notice
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during testing in Florida
No injuries were reported, but the explosion could delay Blue Origin's plans for Amazon satellite launches and NASA missions
YouTube is cracking down on undisclosed AI videos, but won't penalize creators for making them
YouTube wants you to know when you're watching AI slop
Researchers found a way to spy on your browsing by watching your SSD's activity
The FROST side-channel attack turns storage requests into a tool for detecting background apps, open tabs, and user behavior
Uber burned through its entire 2026 AI budget in four months and has little to show for it
Vibe coding can feel like it's free, but it is not
Redmagic 11S Pro gaming phone gets cooling and CPU upgrades, but drops to 16GB RAM as price climbs to $849
The refreshed gaming phone focuses on sustained frame rates and thermal control
Windows can now share audio to two Bluetooth headphones at once, sort of
Shared audio is live, but only on Copilot+ PCs with Bluetooth LE audio for now
Paper Mario just got a native PC port, no emulator required
By requiring users to provide their own ROM, Paper Mario ReCut follows the legal playbook that's kept similar fan projects alive
Ultima Underworld returns as a fan-made Unity remake after 10 years of work
The 1992 game that inspired Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls, and Half-Life just got a modern remake
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Ferrari bet its legacy on an EV designed by Jony Ive, then backlash ensued
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DriftGuard lets Xbox gamers fix stick drift, no new controller
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Smartphone shipments face worst decline ever
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Micron just made the most advanced DRAM ever, and it's not for your PC
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The Witcher 3 is getting a third expansion, minimum specs are increasing
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Tesla's Cybercab just became the most efficient EV ever built
This startup has raised $12 million to make liquid-metal circuit boards rewritable
Itera's electrowetting platform redraws circuits to eliminate repeated fabrication and assembly cycles
Valve's Steam Machine may cost more than today's Steam Deck OLED
The Steam Machine could land near $1,000 if rising RAM and SSD prices keep squeezing Valve
Rumor mill: It's the most debated question in the gaming community right now: how much is Valve going to charge for the Steam Machine when it finally arrives? The answer, according to a reliable leaker, is probably a lot more than you'd think.
Philips and AOC join the 1,000 Hz monitor race with new 1080p models
Meet the AOC Agon AGP257FT and Philips Evnia 25M4P5200T
MSI celebrates 40th anniversary with dragon-themed Titan laptop and MEG Ace motherboard
Dragons, constellations, RTX 50 graphics, and AM5 hardware
Elizabeth Warren wants to tax AI data centers as power bills climb
The senator wants AI's biggest winners to cover the energy costs ordinary Americans are absorbing
Tech executives are suffering from "AI psychosis," says Box CEO
Your CEO is vibe-coding prototypes and calling it an AI strategy
TL;DR: A growing backlash against the forced adoption of AI is building across the industry, but enterprise executives remain as bullish as ever on the LLM-driven future. According to at least one prominent tech leader, that enthusiasm may signal how out of touch those at the top have become.
Microsoft is rolling out its Windows 11 CPU-boosting update – here's how to enable it
The update can make Windows 11 feel more responsive by briefly pushing CPU clocks higher
The Nvidia App Settings You Should Actually Be Using
The Nvidia App has evolved far beyond basic driver updates. From monitor tweaks, to DLSS overrides and recording tools, these are the settings PC gamers should actually be using.
Steam Deck OLED is back in stock with a $300 price hike
512GB model now $789, 1TB jumps to $949
The Netherlands just blocked a US company from buying the app Dutch citizens use for everything
Europe is building walls around its digital infrastructure
Gigabyte bundles 1 gram of pure gold with every RTX 5090 Infinity to celebrate 40th anniversary
Offer limited only to Taiwanese residents
Taiwan just busted an alleged Nvidia GPU smuggling ring using Japan as a cover
Taiwan investigators are examining whether AI servers were quietly rerouted to China through a key US ally
This startup wants to destroy cancer tumors using ultrasound instead of surgery
The FDA-approved treatment uses focused sound waves to mechanically break down tumors
TCL is selling a 300Hz 1080p gaming monitor for $88
TCL's latest costs less than most gaming mice
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