Pope Leo XIV says humanity needs to disarm AI before it's too late
The pope, an Anthropic co-founder, and a warning about what's happening inside AI models nobody fully understands
Micron just made the most advanced DRAM ever produced in the US, and it's not for your PC
The 1-alpha node brings advanced DDR4 production to Virginia fab
Windows Secure Boot certificates set to expire in June – here's what it means for your PC
Secure Boot protects PCs by preventing malware from loading during the boot process
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.
007 First Light reviews call the spy thriller one of the best Bond games ever made
007 First Light is earning strong early reviews, with critics praising its mix of stealth, cinematic action, gadget-driven gameplay, and globe-trotting spy missions. Several outlets are already calling it one of the best James Bond games ever made, highlighting its replayability and authentic Bond atmosphere.
The quiet reinvention of search in the age of AI
How APIs and developer tools are quietly reshaping the way search works
TSMC workers threaten Samsung-style strike over rumored bonus cuts despite record profits
TSMC says bonuses have not been cut and promises faster growth next year, but workers are still angry
AMD targets TSMC's A14 node for Zen 7, pushing server chips into the angstrom era
Zen 7 also brings AVX10, matrix extensions for AI workloads, and next-gen chiplet packaging
Starbucks tried using AI to count syrup bottles – it kept hallucinating the inventory
The tool was apparently tested for years, but failed anyway
People without lawyers are using AI to flood courts with lawsuits
Judges say chatbot-generated filings are adding new strain to an already overloaded system
DriftGuard update lets Xbox gamers fix stick drift without replacing controllers
A new hardware-level calibration tool supports Xbox 360, Xbox One, Series X|S, and Elite controllers with fixes that survive firmware updates
Crewless warship concept pushes autonomous naval warfare closer to reality
The Royal Navy wants crewed ships, drones, and robotic escorts operating together
Linus Torvalds is fed up with AI-generated bug reports bloating the Linux kernel
Torvalds is fine with vibe coding, but only when it helps rather than hinders
Ferrari's first EV brings 1,000 horsepower, four motors, a $640,000 price tag, and Jony Ive design input
The Luce replaces traditional shifting with real-time torque control while adding a practical five-seat cabin and 350-kW charging
China's first credible gaming GPU sells 30,000 units in 48 hours, despite RTX 3060-level performance
The homegrown card is a poor value on paper, but Chinese buyers still rushed to secure one
Unreal Engine 6 is coming in 2028, aims to streamline live-service game development
Rocket League just became Unreal Engine 6's first test case
Star Citizen crosses $1 billion in crowdfunding as Chris Roberts eyes version 1.0
Space Vapour: Since his Wing Commander days, Chris Roberts has always been one of the most ambitious game designers in the industry. Thanks to Star Citizen's undeniable crowdfunding popularity, he may have created one of the most successful games in history – without spending a dime of his own money, or even delivering a finished product yet.
Microsoft's latest Copilot idea is a pinnable sidebar that steals your screen real estate
Copilot strategy relies on persistence over persuasion, even if it bothers some of the Windows user base
Drone speed record falls again as Blackbird hits 453 mph using custom carbon fiber propellers
The drone's two-way average topped the current official record, but Guinness has yet to certify the attempt
Huawei says it can build 1.4nm chips without ASML's most advanced machines
Cut off from advanced lithography tools, Huawei is betting on stacked chip architectures and new packaging methods
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"AI FIRST"
Tech layoffs have already passed 100,000 in 2026
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CULTURE
Woz told graduates they have "actual intelligence," and they loved it
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DRAM AND NAND
Memory prices tipped to fall as China starts flooding the market
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THE WEB
Google is remaking Search in ChatGPT's image
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FUTUROLOGY
Researchers hit 112Gbps over wireless in a breakthrough that could shape 6G
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AI BOOM
Jeff Bezos isn't worried about the AI bubble
99% of executives expect AI to trigger layoffs within two years, survey finds
Report also finds employee "thriving" has collapsed from 66% to 44% since 2024
Was Ray Tracing a Scam?
Eight years after Nvidia promised ray tracing would revolutionize gaming, most gamers still disable it. So what happened, and did RTX buyers get sold a fantasy instead of the future?
HP BIOS updates are bricking laptops through Windows Update
Users say recent firmware patches are causing boot failures, BSODs, and unusable ZBooks and EliteBooks
This $82 USB cable hides a Wi-Fi microcontroller inside its connector
Hacknect can emulate keystrokes, execute payloads remotely, and wipe itself clean on command
Tesla's Cybercab just became the most efficient EV ever built
The two-seater consumes 28% less energy than its nearest rival, but it's more robotaxi pod than traditional car
This wearable $2,000 AI exoskeleton wants to turn your legs into hybrid hardware
The Hypershell adds force to every step with dual motors and adaptive software
TDK and NHK Spring accused of fixing prices on components used in 97% of hard drives for over a decade
The class-action lawsuit covers hard drive purchases made between 2003 and 2016
Infinity Ward teases the next Call of Duty, calling it "the definitive Modern Warfare"
Fans are expecting an appearance at Sony's State of Play or the Summer Game Fest in just two weeks
Final Fantasy XI was supposed to decline, instead the 24-year-old MMO is growing again
The MMO's 24th anniversary includes an unlimited free trial and hints of future expansion content
Ripple effect: Final Fantasy XI is having an unlikely moment. The 24-year-old MMO is not just hanging on to a loyal niche, it is sustaining growth. Pushing up against technical limits dating back to the PlayStation 2 era, now Square Enix is looking for ways to open up new parts of its world to a much larger audience.
Canada is imposing a 15% tax on streaming services to support local content
"No one ever likes being regulated," especially in the US
Your Blu-ray drive can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox games – legally
OmniDrive firmware unlocks proprietary game disc formats on standard PC optical drives
Trdo is a modern internet radio player for Windows
Trdo is an internet radio player focused on simplicity. Despite its early beta status, Trdo already feels polished, offering a native experience for streaming radio stations from around the world.
Hackers breach GitHub and access 3,800 internal repositories now listed for sale
The breach is linked to TeamPCP, a group that has been poisoning trusted developer tools for months
A VPN built for criminals just got shut down by Europol and Eurojust
First VPN was marketed on underground forums and is linked to ransomware, fraud, and data theft
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