HP's ink-blocking firmware may violate new global sustainability rules
The latest firmware broadens Dynamic Security as new EPEAT rules ban cartridge blocking
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
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
How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing, including full playlists
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and more
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 months ahead of launch, warns of $15.7 billion hit
The 0 SUV, 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX are gone before production begins
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.
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
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"
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XBOX MODE
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
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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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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
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CULTURE
United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones
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RESEARCH
Experimental lithium-metal battery delivers 700 Wh/kg and works in extreme cold
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.
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a "shock" to the Windows PC industry
Could the Neo be one of Apple's smartest hardware plays yet?
Tech hiring evolves as candidates ask for AI compute alongside pay and perks
Engineers want to know how much GPU and inference capacity they will get on the job
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the needle without raising the price.
Oracle is spending billions on AI data centers as cash flow turns negative
Meanwhile, Wall Street is happy thanks to the company's latest quarterly results on cloud revenue
A foreign hacker unknowingly breached FBI servers tied to the Epstein investigation
The intruder reportedly believed the files were illegal content and warned the server owner
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