Former Google engineers charged with stealing Tensor chip trade secrets
The Justice Department says proprietary research for Google's Tensor processor was compromised
AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs may deliver 24 cores, 7 GHz targets, and AM5 support
Ryzen 10000 could push core counts and cache as AMD readies for Nova Lake
Microsoft tests new Windows AI in the taskbar and File Explorer
Latest preview hints that the AI everywhere retreat may only be temporary
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.
Google Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Drive saves
Chrome has received a trio of new productivity upgrades on the desktop. The browser's new built-in split view lets you run two tabs side by side without juggling windows, while its PDF viewer can now handle highlights, notes, and even signatures. There's also a new 'Save to Google Drive' option that sends docs to the cloud into a dedicated folder.
A new US government site could help users worldwide access blocked content
US State Department reportedly building freedom.gov to promote online free speech
Project Silica breakthrough lets Microsoft store digital data in glass for 10,000 years
The system can work with common materials and faster I/O operations
The Trump administration wants Silicon Valley to fix federal tech
Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others are supporting a federal tech overhaul
The Elder Scrolls VI will feel more like Elder Scrolls than Starfield
While new Starfield updates are coming, Todd Howard says there is no "Starfield 2.0"
Robots run up walls and perform martial arts in China's most-watched TV event
Industrial strategy meets stagecraft as Beijing's robot makers perform their way into policy favor and investor attention
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
Have you heard of the Quantum Cable Untangling Contest, or the VR Headset Balance Race? How about the World Server Throwing Championship?
Suddenly Toto's most valuable business isn't toilets, but chipmaking ceramics
Japanese toilet maker's advanced ceramics have become a key piece of cryogenic etch in AI memory fabs
The rise of delivery robots is sparking vandalism, protests, and debate
Tech firms say robots lower emissions; critics see them as intruding metal nuisances
AI-generated passwords are surprisingly easy to crack, researchers find
What looks strong may actually be easy to guess
Windows 11 keeps adding small conveniences, including speed tests
The latest mandatory public update also fixes Nvidia GPU performance problems
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Lords of the Fallen 2 PC requirements unveiled: RTX 3080 recommended for UE5-powered sequel
It's currently an Epic Games Store exclusive
Harmful chemicals found in dozens of popular headphones
Study flags BPA and other toxins in models from Bose, Samsung, Sennheiser, and more
Judge warns smart glasses wearers of contempt charges as Zuckerberg testifies in Meta trial
"If you have done that, you must delete that"
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CULTURE
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
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BYPASS USA
Dutch defense chief says F-35 could be "jailbroken like an iPhone"
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SIGN OF THE TIMES
Western Digital's HDD production for 2026 is already sold out
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(LACK OF) SECURITY
Firmware backdoor uncovered on several Android tablet brands
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ENGINEERING
Kawasaki unveils world's first gas engine fueled by a 30% hydrogen blend
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FUTUROLOGY
Holographic 3D printing breakthrough produces objects in less than a second
AI agents push battlefield autonomy closer to reality in military tests
Scout AI integrates large models to plan, target, and execute autonomous strikes
Etching the world's smallest QR code in ceramic pushes data storage to the nanoscale
Guinness certifies the smallest QR code ever made
The hidden risk of driving a car that runs on someone else's code
The fragility of cars built on software subscriptions
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
Mozilla Firefox is ending support for Windows 7, this time for real
Mozilla encourages users to upgrade to a newer Windows release, or switch to Linux
Perplexity walks away from ads to differentiate from OpenAI and Google
Executives say user confidence outweighs short-term earnings from sponsored content
Dutch defense chief claims F-35 could be "jailbroken like an iPhone" to bypass US approval
Europe examines reliance on US systems in the event of alliance fractures
Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck leans on efficiency instead of a massive battery pack
New EV platform uses structural LFP cells, zonal electronics, and F1-grade aero
Meta signs major Nvidia deal to power AI data centers with Blackwell and Rubin GPUs
WhatsApp will feature "privacy-enhanced AI" with Nvidia's Confidential Computing platform
Enterprise software experiments with task-based pricing in the AI era
The per-seat era of software pricing may be coming to an end
New ISO standard enables battery-free RFID sensors to stream continuous data
A novel approach for building a sustainable and reliable "ambient IoT"
Billionaire VC Vinod Khosla proposes scrapping taxes for 125 million Americans amid AI job fears
Khosla wants to raise capital gains tax to offset the losses
Winners & losers: As AI becomes increasingly capable of performing human jobs, fears of mass unemployment keep growing. Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla suggests one way to deal with the problem is to scrap taxes for up to 125 million people in the coming decades, and that the government offsets the lost revenue by increasing capital gains taxes and eliminating certain tax breaks.
Amazon quietly cancels Blue Jay warehouse robot months after debut
The company is redirecting its most advanced AI robotics project into a next-generation logistics system
TP-Link sued by Texas over alleged China-linked hacking access
Texas AG alleges deceptive marketing and risks to American consumers
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