Bolt Graphics claims 10x RTX 5090 path tracing performance, but proof is still pending
Gamers, unfortunately, may not have a lot to look forward to
Big Tech's AI boom is reviving America's nuclear power debate
Federal money and deregulation are accelerating nuclear restarts
Epic Games Store keeps growing, but third-party game revenue tells another story
Epic gave away games and users came – their wallets didn't
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.
These paper batteries made from plants want to replace AA and AAA cells
Moving from tech demo to real production
Forward-looking: What started as a curiosity at CES 2025 has quietly matured into one of the show's most convincing sustainability narratives a year later. Flint, the Singapore-based startup developing a fully cellulose-based paper battery, is now in production and gearing up to supply its renewable power cells to major electronics partners, including Logitech, Amazon, and Apple accessory maker Nimble.
Astronomers watch a star being torn to pieces by a supermassive black hole
The cosmic release was equivalent to 400 billion times the energy of the Sun
Samsung and SK Hynix are jacking up DRAM prices by as much as 70 percent
Hyperscalers and Big Tech are buying every memory chip they can
Intel and AMD clash over who will power the next wave of handheld gaming PCs
Intel calls AMD's handheld gaming chips "ancient silicon"
Dell admits customers are not buying PCs just because they "have AI"
Crystal ball: Nearly every major tech company is now trying to oversell this inflated "AI-powered" narrative, and the PC market is no exception. Dell, who happens to be shipping a lot of PCs to every corner of the world, is apparently taking a more skeptical stance moving forward, arguing that the push is misguided because customers are not lining up to buy new "AI PCs" at all.
Ocenaudio is an easy cross-platform editor for everyday audio tasks
Ocenaudio is a fast and lightweight audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux, designed for quick edits without a learning curve. It offers real-time effects preview and reliable support for all common audio formats. Recent updates have brought improved visual tools and smoother performance.
Elon Musk's AI startup is losing billions – and building something huge
xAI's sprawling data center empire is the backbone of an audacious plan for intelligent machines
Grok image generation is now paywalled on X amid AI "undressing" controversy (update: not paywalled)
No changes to the standalone app, though
FCC proposal could bring outdoor, higher-power Wi-Fi to 6 GHz band
Upcoming vote could unlock faster wireless for immersive tech, robotics, and short-range hotspots
Nvidia could delay the RTX 5000 Super series indefinitely as AMD offers no 2026 competition
The ongoing memory crisis is a major factor in the delay, too
That time when an AI police report hallucinated an officer turning into a frog
AI transcription software overheard a Disney movie
YouTube's updated filters are good news for anyone sick of Shorts
New filters may reduce exposure to AI-generated slop
Jensen Huang is calling it: Human-like robots arrive in 2026
Nvidia's CEO says humanoid robots are nearly ready for prime time, even as technical hurdles remain
This website plays the lottery every second to show why you'll (almost certainly) never win big
292.2 million to one? I like those odds!
Logitech's Mac apps broke because their own security certificate expired
LogiBrick: Encryption certificates are an essential component in today's digital infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive data exchanges and software interactions. When one of these certificates fails or expires unexpectedly, widespread disruptions can follow – and users are bound to notice pretty quickly.
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NVIDIA @ CES 2026
No RTX 60 series until 2027?
Vera Rubin launches, DLSS 4.5 arrives, and more -
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Hubble observes Cloud-9,
a failed galaxy dominated by dark matter -
X SOCIAL
Grok is generating 1,000s of AI "undressing" deepfakes every hour
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WIRELESS
Wi-Fi 8 is already peeking out, even though it won't be finished until 2028
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AMD CEO
Lisa Su says AI isn't a bubble, predicts 5 billion users by 2031
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SCIENCE
World's most powerful hypergravity machine generates 1,900x Earth's gravity
HWiNFO delivers deep hardware insights and sensor monitoring
HWiNFO is designed to report detailed hardware information alongside real-time monitoring of system sensors. It reports granular data for CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and motherboards, including temperatures, clock speeds, voltages, power draw, and throttling behavior.
MSI's GPU Safeguard actively monitors power cables for potential problems
Added peace of mind when gaming with high-powered GPUs
Bose is ending SoundTouch's cloud features, but not entirely killing the speakers
Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect will keep working without the cloud
Dell's new 52-inch 6K display is a Thunderbolt-powered behemoth
A viable alternative to multi-monitor setups
Windows users keep losing files to OneDrive, and many don't know why
Files can be permanently deleted if you aren't careful
Google is putting even more AI into Gmail, and some of it is on by default
The takeaway: Here's a piece of news that not everyone will welcome: Google thinks there simply isn't enough generative AI in Gmail, so it's adding even more Gemini features. Some are free, others are subscription-only, and a few will be enabled by default – meaning you'll have to opt out if you don't want them.
Roborock's Rover takes robot vacuums where none have gone before: up the stairs
The Saros Rover unveiled at CES 2026 brings articulated legs, slope control, and early glimpses of multi-floor autonomy
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to jury trial after judge rejects dismissal
Musk alleges OpenAI broke its founding promises
Asus' latest OLED gaming monitor combines RGB stripe tech and Tandem OLED
New monitors debut at CES with sharper text, richer color, and cutting-edge OLED tech
Google's parent Alphabet surpasses Apple in market cap for the first time since 2019
Google's AI momentum leaves Apple trailing
Nvidia RTX 60 GPUs might not arrive until 2027, Jensen says neural rendering is the future
Server-first strategy could leave gamers waiting years
Winners & losers: The absence of new GeForce RTX graphics cards at CES is an unusual break from tradition, fueling speculation that memory shortages driven by AI demand are disrupting Nvidia's usual launch cadence (well, that and an obvious shift in priorities). As the company rolls out its next architecture, a prominent leaker says consumers could be facing one of the longest generation gaps in the history of GeForce.
Grok is generating thousands of AI "undressing" deepfakes every hour on X
"X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter"
Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics are bringing Gemini-powered robots to the factory floor
Atlas and Spot will test Gemini AI in Hyundai's auto plants to see if they can handle real factory work
How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 8GB vs. 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB
As modern games push memory harder, choosing the right amount of RAM matters more than ever. With DRAM pricing in flux, we revisit the big question: is 16GB still enough for gaming?
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