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Scientists can now build a cyborg cockroach that can pull miniature rigs through pipelines to find leaks

Researchers in Singapore are turning disaster-response insects into infrastructure monitors, steering them through tight spaces robots can't reach

By Skye Jacobs, March 19, 2026, 7:56 PM

Gaming Industry

PlayStation 6 and next-gen Xbox still expected in late 2027 despite memory crisis

DRAM and NAND shortages have increased prices and delayed other products

By Daniel Sims, March 19, 2026, 7:05 PM

Industry AI

SK Hynix boss says the memory chip shortage is going to last until 2030

Things are going to get much worse, before they start improving

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 19, 2026, 2:50 PM 17 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Fans are rebuilding Baldur's Gate 1 inside Baldur's Gate 3

A daunting development job

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 19, 2026, 1:12 PM

Software The Web

How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing, including full playlists

Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and more

Samsung and AMD deepen AI memory pact with potential foundry deal on the table

The partnership expands beyond HBM4 supply, signaling AMD may tap Samsung to manufacture future AI chips

By Skye Jacobs, March 19, 2026, 12:28 PM

Car Tech Tech Culture

The 2027 BMW i3 is here, and it's nothing like the hatchback you remember

The beaver grille era is over

By Zo Ahmed, March 19, 2026, 11:47 AM 18 comments

Tech Deals Software

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.

Full story By TechSpot Deals

Gaming AI

This indie game idea went viral – then AI-built clones showed up within hours

"Vibecoding" strikes again: developer watches her concept get replicated in hours

By Skye Jacobs, March 19, 2026, 11:03 AM

AI Tech Culture

Val Kilmer will appear in a new movie as an AI recreation approved by his family

Kilmer never filmed a scene, but will still appear

By Rob Thubron, March 19, 2026, 10:20 AM 18 comments

The Web Security

North Korea deployed 100,000 fake IT workers to infiltrate Western companies, making $500M a year for Kim Jong Un

With a little help from collaborators in the US

By Kishalaya Kundu, March 19, 2026, 9:41 AM

Security Apple

New iPhone spyware Darksword spread through hacked websites, putting millions at risk

New spyware signals how elite spyware is leaking into the criminal world

By Skye Jacobs, March 19, 2026, 9:04 AM

Hardware Electronics

AMD could answer the Intel Core Ultra 200K Plus with faster Ryzen refresh

As soon as Intel announces a Core Ultra 200 refresh, an AMD Ryzen 9000 refresh leaks

By Daniel Sims, March 19, 2026, 8:22 AM

Industry The Web

Amazon says USPS 'walked away at the eleventh hour' from delivery deal talks

The fallout could not come at a worse time for a cash-strapped Postal Service

By Rob Thubron, March 19, 2026, 7:46 AM 15 comments

Science Electronics

Scientists build first working quantum battery prototype, uses lasers to charge in femtoseconds

The prototype stores energy far longer than it takes to charge

By Skye Jacobs, March 19, 2026, 7:03 AM

Gaming The Web

Crimson Desert reviews fail to meet the hype as Pearl Abyss shares tumble 29%

Will gamers feel the same when Crimson Desert launches later today?

In a nutshell: For years now, Crimson Desert trailers and teasers have looked so good that many thought the game couldn't possibly live up to the previews, much like when No Man's Sky launched. The RPG arrives later today, and the early reviews are… pretty underwhelming. The failure to meet expectations has resulted in developer Pearl Abyss' shares falling almost 29%.

Full story By Rob Thubron, March 19, 2026, 6:15 AM 10 comments

Security Industry

FBI admits buying Americans' location data and says it won't stop

Director Kash Patel defends the practice as legal, even as senators warn it skirts Fourth Amendment protections

By Skye Jacobs, March 19, 2026, 5:18 AM 42 comments

Security The Web

Popular Chrome extension "Save Image as Type" was hijacked, impacting over 1 million users

Hackers acquired the popular WebP conversion extension last November

By Daniel Sims, March 18, 2026, 10:57 PM

Crimson Desert Benchmark: 40 GPUs Tested

FEATURE By Steven Walton, March 18, 2026, 5:00 PM TechSpot Gaming

We benchmarked Crimson Desert across 40 GPUs to see how it performs at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Here's what to expect from your system - and how well it's optimized for modern hardware.

AI Microsoft

Microsoft is threatening to sue Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion cloud hosting deal

Redmond believes the deal violates its exclusive Azure agreements with OpenAI

By Kishalaya Kundu, March 18, 2026, 3:43 PM 7 comments

Gaming The Web

Death Stranding 2 leaks early as unencrypted Steam build spreads online

An effort to rebuild civilization Down Under seemingly starts with piracy

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 18, 2026, 2:51 PM

Drivers Gaming

New Intel Arc drivers promise faster game loads with shader distribution

Intel's latest Arc GPU drivers introduce the Graphics Shader Distribution Service, which can improve first-time game load times by up to 2x on supported Arc GPUs. The update also adds day-one support for Death Stranding 2 and Everwind.

By Ivan Franco, March 18, 2026, 2:32 PM