Ransomware recovery firm claimed it could decrypt files, but may have just paid hackers and pocketed the difference
Prosecutors say MonsterCloud collected more than $19 million from victims while paying just over $8 million to ransomware gangs.
"Software is over": Developer uses AI to build free Adobe clones after frustration with cancellation fees
The open-source apps aim to replace Photoshop, Premiere, and five other Adobe products, though early users have reported problems
The OLED Burn-In Test: 30-Month Update
After 30 months and 8,000 hours of deliberate abuse, our 4K QD-OLED monitor has measurable burn-in, lower peak brightness, and visible wear. Here's how bad it looks in daily use.
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.
AMD says FSR 4 is coming to handhelds and laptops by the end of 2026
The Steam Deck, and possibly the Xbox Series consoles, would likely wait for FSR 4 on RDNA 2 next year
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,600, running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip
The 15-inch 4K touchscreen goes up to 120Hz, with up to 128GB of unified memory and a magnetic 140W USB-C charging port
Something to look forward to: Microsoft has just revealed the starting price and release date for its new ultra-tier Surface laptop, along with other notebooks powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark SoC. The company's flagship model is expensive, even next to the MacBook Pro it's meant to rival, but it remains to be seen how RTX Spark stacks up against Apple's M5 Pro.
Seagate and Toshiba are reportedly fighting to acquire TDK's HDD magnetic-head technology
The AI boom has given the HDD industry a second wind, and drive makers want to lock in their supply
OpenAI publishes 722 AI-generated math papers as researchers challenge its closed model
The company tested its internal model on about 4,000 problems, but the findings remain under review
Denuvo DRM removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and everyone is wondering why
Another major win for PC gamers or just a developer's oversight?
Paramount now owns Warner Bros, HBO, CBS, and CNN, and Netflix is out
New entity, Skydance, now controls Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Top Gun, and Star Trek, and plans to merge its streaming services
Jaguar's Type 01 brings its bold concept design to a $130,500 production EV
The car can hit 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds
ChatGPT keeps signing fake New Yorker cartoons with real artists' names
When AI imitates an artist, the signature is the final step
FCC approves 15,000 SpaceX Starlink satellites that could compete directly with cellular carriers
The new constellation will support native calls, streaming, browsing, and other mobile services from orbit
Apple is teaming up with LG on smart locks, cameras, and thermostats
LG will manufacture and support the devices while Apple helps shape their design and features
Banjo-Kazooie port developer blasts AI vibe coding as retro gaming fills with low-quality ports
Vibe coding has split the retro gaming community
A hot potato: Over the past few months, it seems as if fan-made PC ports of console-exclusive retro games have been emerging almost daily. This is because most of them are built either partially or entirely with AI coding tools such as Claude. Amid the wave, the debate over vibe coding has divided retro gaming enthusiasts.
Honda wants to turn highways into giant wireless chargers for electric trucks while they drive
Buried charging coils could deliver up to 150 kW without forcing trucks to stop.
VMware customers want out from under Broadcom's pricing, but few are ready to leave
Higher licensing costs drove 90% of survey respondents to explore alternatives
Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark
Expect details on the Surface Laptop Ultra, RTX Spark hardware, Windows AI features, and release dates
Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs are on sale at Amazon, 1TB drive is back near its launch price
In a NAND price spike, a discount on a latest-gen SSD is rare relief
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HEALTHCARE + AI
Utah will be first in letting AI examine patients, prescribe medication without human oversight
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POWER-HUNGRY PCS
German utility launches dedicated electricity tariff for gamers
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THE WEB
Woman used Claude as a diary, then Anthropic reported an entry to police
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DON'T BE EVIL
Google cleared 300 hectares of Finnish forest for a data center, and regulators want answers
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HARDWARE
Steam survey shows 32GB RAM overtaking 16GB despite the massive price surge
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THIS WEEK IN FLOCK
Federal judge calls license plate readers unconstitutional
Norway wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools
The pause is meant to buy time for an informed debate and a permanent law
The Worst Spectacle: Smart glasses are becoming an increasingly popular wearable for use in public, and privacy is paying the price. Authorities are looking for new regulatory frameworks to curb abuse, and Norway may already be ahead of the pack.
PSA: Google Chrome 155 update patches 247 security flaws, some critical
Chrome 155.0.8059.40 fixes 247 security vulnerabilities, including four rated Critical and dozens rated High. The most serious are use-after-free flaws affecting Chromecast, Browser, Navigation, and Track, with additional fixes across V8, WebRTC, PDF, WebGL, Media, and ANGLE. Given their severity, users should update Chrome as soon as possible.
Sam Altman says the world should accept some "bad things" happening because of AI
OpenAI's CEO argues the technology will ultimately do "orders of magnitude" more good than bad
AMD vows to massively increase chip supply in 2027 as AI demand keeps growing
AI demand continues to outpace supply, driving prices through the roof
Tech deals on Prime Day 2026: the deals are here, but the bargains are thin
We filtered out the recycled prices and weak discounts to find the deals worth your time
GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pros for $1,399, as if that were a deal
A used PS5 Pro now costs 55% more than a new one at MSRP
Utah will become first state to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight
The pilot could offer an early glimpse of how AI might take over some routine medical care
This script removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 and frees up 12 GB of storage
RemoveMacAI disables built-in AI features, deletes the models, and blocks redownloads
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $429 with a free $70 MSI AIO cooler and Onimusha game
That's $140 worth of extras on top of the gaming CPU king
Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings
Only 36% of surveyed retailers plan to invest in the technology this year
Google analyzed 5 years of Flights data, says buying on a specific weekday won't save you money
To save on holiday flights, book Thanksgiving about 34 days out and Christmas about 56 days out
Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested
We tested 44 GPUs in Gears of War: E-Day at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K to see what it takes to run the game well, how 8GB cards hold up, and whether upscaling makes Ultra settings practical.
Which AMD CPUs were famously unlocked for overclocking using the "pencil trick"?
Fun fact: The "pencil trick" involved drawing over tiny laser-cut L1 bridges with graphite to re-enable locked multipliers on certain CPUs.
Google pauses bug bounties for open source because AI slop reports are drowning its reviewers
Microsoft Edge and Linux face the same problem, and smaller projects have banned AI-generated contributions altogether
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