OpenAI confirms its first consumer AI device is coming this year, and it may be earbuds
The rumored "Sweetpea" earbuds may use a 2nm Samsung chip and involve Jony Ive's team
Kioxia warns NAND flash chip supply will remain tight amid AI surge
The days of cheap 1TB SSDs are over
Snap settles landmark lawsuit over claims its app harmed teen mental health
Lawsuit targeting infinite scroll and algorithmic engagement features raises stakes for other offenders like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube
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.
Satya Nadella warns AI must go mainstream to avoid becoming a bubble
For the first time, Nadella acknowledges LLMs and chatbots could indeed be a bubble
Netflix to redesign its mobile app as it pushes further into vertical video
Netflix is borrowing a page from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
iPhone 18 Pro rumors point to corner camera cutout and Face ID under the screen
Jon Prosser believes the iPhone 18 Pro will break from Apple's center-aligned design
AMD adds one-click AI tool installer to its Adrenalin GPU drivers
AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition drivers introduce an optional AI Bundle that enables one-click installation of local AI tools such as PyTorch on Windows, ComfyUI, and Ollama. The bundle aims to simplify AI workflows on supported Radeon and Ryzen AI chips while reducing setup time and cloud dependence.
Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar Tested: A Massive Leap in LCD Clarity
Nvidia's new G-Sync Pulsar takes gaming motion clarity to a new level. After hands-on testing, we break down how its advanced strobing, VRR support, and rolling scan work together to deliver elite results.
Lasers could soon keep military drones flying indefinitely
Wireless laser system delivers kilowatt-class power to drones at kilometer range
Netflix closes 2025 with record growth, all-cash Warner deal, and AI push
Netflix's surge to 325 million subscribers comes as it bets on artificial intelligence and a bold cash acquisition strategy
Global app spending overtakes mobile games for the first time as AI assistants fuel growth
Games lose top spot as AI apps surge
Tesla restarts Dojo AI project after shutdown, pivots to "space-based AI compute"
Tesla's AI chips are back - and aiming higher
New benchmarks show Linux gaming nearly matching Windows on AMD GPUs
For some PC gamers, Linux might finally make sense
The Swiss suicide pod now uses AI to decide who can end their life
Because it wasn't controversial enough
Slow-Mo footage reveals how Nintendo's Virtual Boy actually worked
The mechanical illusion that powered Nintendo's Virtual Boy
Nvidia RTX 5080 Amazon scam sees RTX 5060 Ti passed off as the $1,400 card
The fake card was identified by its single 8-pin power connector
Nvidia's long-rumored N1X Arm chip pairs a 20-core CPU with RTX graphics
N1-powered laptops could arrive very soon, next-gen N2 SoC planned for 2027
Bungie's Marathon launches March 5 with modest system requirements
Emerging from development limbo to play well on entry-level hardware
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GAMING
Call of Duty's chart-topping run
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CAR TECH
Most plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their cars, undermining the benefits
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MODDING
Modder turns the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 into one console
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OLD SCHOOL
Windows 95 had a secret restart trick most people never knew
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FLUID DYNAMICS
Liquid gears could challenge 5,000 years of mechanical engineering
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AI MONEY
Wikipedia is now getting paid by Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity
Free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads could arrive in the coming weeks
Microsoft is seemingly shifting toward a hardware agnostic model
Windows 95 had a secret restart trick most people never knew
An oft forgotten "feature" in the ancient OS
Why Silicon Valley is losing faith in the American dream
The same forces driving record valuations are fueling doubts about middle-class survival
TCL will take over Sony's home entertainment division, including Bravia TV line
TCL will control 51% of the new joint venture
New chips, new designs, and bold prototypes defined PCs at CES 2026
The takeaway: If you've ever been to a CES in Las Vegas, you know how easy it is to get lost – not only amongst the convention halls, hotels, and meeting rooms, but also in the noise of all the announcements made at the event. Breaking through the nearly overwhelming tsunami of show news is no easy task, but with the benefit of a week to reflect on it all, it's clear that the PC category was unquestionably a big and successful part of the news story from the event.
TSMC struggles to meet surging AI chip demand amid data center boom
Ripple effect: While critics and PC enthusiasts are cheering for the AI bubble to burst, Big Tech and enterprise ventures cannot buy AI accelerators fast enough. In fact, even one of the world's most important chip manufacturers is now facing significant issues with its ability to meet customer demand.
NYSE is testing a new blockchain platform for 24/7 trading
Wall Street is inching toward a tokenized, always-on stock market
PowerToys adds new CursorWrap utility, upgrades Command Palette
PowerToys 0.97.0 focuses on expanding the Command Palette with deeper customization and new built-in extensions. The release also introduces CursorWrap, a new mouse utility aimed at improving navigation on multi-monitor setups.
Acer's Predator X27U gaming OLED sees significant price drop to $429
The Acer Predator X27U OLED is a 27" 1440p gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. It delivers excellent motion clarity, deep contrast, and fast response times. When we reviewed it two years ago, its $1,000 MSRP limited its value, but at $429, the X27U is far easier to recommend.
Most plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their cars, undermining the benefits
The biggest problem with plug-in hybrids isn't the technology
Pepper spray drones are Japan's newest tool against bear attacks
A response to rising encounters and record fatalities
Scientists infected bacteria in space, and evolution took a new path
The absence of gravity changed infection, mutation, and survival strategies
Realme says its 10,001mAh P4 Power phone can last nearly four days
It's not a brick, either
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