New "Zombie ZIP" attack can evade most antivirus scanners
However some experts argue the technique is not a true security flaw
iPhone Fold leaks reveal key specs and a surprisingly competitive price tag
Will foldables finally go mainstream?
Google's Genie 3 AI can generate playable worlds, but they still fall apart after a minute
AI-generated game worlds are still highly experimental
Gaming Slop: Google recently showcased updates to its Genie 3 platform, offering another glimpse at how AI might one day generate interactive worlds on the fly. The technology is advancing, but a key challenge remains: maintaining world consistency. For now, the model can only sustain coherent environments for short bursts before scenes begin to unravel, keeping the technology far from reliable enough for use in a professional game development workflow.
Meta's massive undersea cable project delayed in Persian Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Contractor ASN says it can no longer operate safely in the region
How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing, including full playlists
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and more
Adobe CEO to step down after 18 years as investors question the company's next act
The departure plan for Shantanu Narayen comes amid the shift toward AI-powered creative tools
HP's ink-blocking firmware may violate new global sustainability rules
The latest firmware broadens Dynamic Security as new EPEAT rules ban cartridge blocking
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.
Europe's PEGI will raise age ratings for games with loot boxes and microtransactions
EA Sports FC is about to lose its PEGI-3 rating
In context: Regulators and lawmakers have scrutinized loot boxes in popular video games for years, most recently accusing Valve of illegal gambling in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. The latest move by European age rating boards has been to assign higher, more informative ratings for games that feature loot boxes and other controversial live-service gameplay elements.
MacBook Neo teardown reveals Apple's most repair-friendly laptop in years
Apple's new budget laptop replaces glued batteries and bundled components with screws, modular parts, and lower repair pricing
Downloaded a malware-infected Steam game? The FBI wants to hear from you
The investigation covers compromised Steam games downloaded between 2024 and 2026
Firefox 115 ESR is keeping Windows 7 support alive a little longer
Mozilla is once again extending support for the ancient OS
Honda scraps three US-built EVs only months ahead of launch, takes $15.7 billion hit
The 0 SUV, 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX are gone before production begins
Google Maps gets conversational with Gemini-powered "Ask Maps"
Maps overhaul can interpret user queries about timing, preferences, and location - introduces immersive 3D navigation
DR-DOS is coming back from the dead, rebuilt from scratch in pure assembly
No legacy or open source code was hurt to honor the legacy of Gary Kildall
Oracle prepares new round of layoffs while doubling down on AI infrastructure
A $2.1 billion restructuring budget signals deeper workforce cuts
Game devs cash in: Nearly 6,000 Steam games earned over $100,000 last year
Steam also hit a record 42 million peak "concurrent users" this year
Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor is getting more games
Eye-tracking and view-mapping tech deliver no-glasses 3D effect in up to 60 games now
Valve says its loot boxes are more like trading cards than gambling
Valve prepares legal fight as New York calls Counter-Strike loot boxes illegal gambling
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
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OLD SCHOOL
Both OS/2 and DR-DOS are coming back from the dead
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FUTUROLOGY
That Doom-running, human brain cell-powered computer is headed for data centers
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GDC 2026
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Crimson Desert hits 4K 60fps at ultra settings, RT, and no upscaling on a 9070 XT or 5070 Ti
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THE WEB
VPNs surge in Australia after age checks hit porn, online games, and social
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GDC 2026
Nvidia shows more path-traced games, DLSS 4.5 titles, and RTX mega foliage
It's come to this: V-Color to launch 1+1 DDR5 value pack with one RAM stick and one filler module
This is the world we now live in
Valve details performance targets for Steam Machine and Steam Frame
Steam Machine-verified games must maintain 30fps at 1080p
Fortnite "Save the World" mode will return as a free-to-play game in 2026
Epic is resurrecting Fortnite's original vision
Cybertruck owner sues Tesla over FSD crash, claims keeping Elon Musk as CEO was negligent
The case argues Musk's leadership helped create the conditions for the crash
Hisense TVs caught showing non-skippable ads when changing inputs or channels
Reports suggest a hidden global rollout despite the company claiming a "limited test"
Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April
New features coming to DirectX, and DirectStorage is back
These Wall-E-like robots are making Texas sidewalks safer
The robots check sidewalks for ADA compliance
OS/2 isn't dead: ArcaOS update brings the 1980s-era OS to modern UEFI PCs
The spirit of OS/2 lives on with support for both vintage and modern PCs
YouTube expands unskippable 30-second ads to TVs after $40 billion revenue year
Connected TVs become YouTube's next major ad battleground
Google brings new PC-focused features to the Play Store, including "play anywhere"
Cross-buy, PC game sales, and trials headline the update
DLSS vs FSR vs XeSS: Game Support Across 650+ Titles
We analyze over 650 PC games to compare DLSS, FSR, and XeSS support to reveal how far Nvidia, AMD, and Intel really are from each other in upscaling and frame generation adoption.
Intel launches Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus to revive its desktop gaming push
Intel bets on efficiency cores and software tricks with Arrow Lake Refresh
The big picture: Intel is looking to repair its desktop reputation not with another halo chip, but with two aggressively priced Arrow Lake Refresh parts that lean on extra efficiency cores, faster memory, and a new optimization layer that means to squeeze more gaming and productivity performance out of essentially familiar silicon.
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
Microsoft and AMD outline AI-driven graphics tech, including FSR Diamond and major ray tracing gains
A microscope reveals the ghost of analog video hidden inside a LaserDisc
A YouTuber's optical experiment turns forgotten media into a lesson in photonic engineering
The big picture: When retro tech obsessive Shelby Jueden pointed a low-cost digital microscope at a decades-old LaserDisc, he didn't just see reflections of light – he uncovered the physical trace of analog video itself. His experiment shows how the LaserDisc's 1970s-era analog encoding can still reveal faint traces of recorded video, illustrating how optical media once stored motion pictures before digital formats arrived.
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