Nintendo redesigns Switch 2 for EU rules with a user-replaceable battery
A Europe-bound version of the console will let users swap batteries with standard tools
SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine and other non-Valve hardware
HDR, VRR, multi-monitor support, and better discrete GPU performance
Broadcom's VMware shake-up triggers EU antitrust complaint by cloud providers
CISPE accuses Broadcom of dismantling VMware's partner program, slashing competition, and forcing smaller European firms out of the market
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.
Scientists find all five genetic building blocks for life in asteroid Ryugu
Did life originate in space before seeding primordial Earth?
Intel may finally extend desktop CPU socket support to multiple generations
Intel's rumored LGA1954 socket could break the one-and-done cycle
Big quote: Intel's next desktop CPU platform could mark a turning point in how the company handles socket compatibility – a sore spot for many PC enthusiasts who have grown used to frequent motherboard replacements. Robert Hallock, Intel's vice president and general manager of its enthusiast channel, has suggested a shift in thinking about how long the company's sockets will support new chips.
Uber commits up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy 10,000 robotaxis
Rivian's upcoming R2 SUV will anchor the fleet
Nvidia "confirms" DLSS 5 relies on 2D frame data as testing reveals hallucinations
Developers at Capcom and Ubisoft found out about DLSS 5 when everyone else did
Connecting the dots: Early reactions to Nvidia's DLSS 5 were swift and skeptical, with some observers likening the technology to an Instagram-style filter applied over gameplay footage. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang refuted the allegations, but subsequent clarifications have helped outline how the system actually works – and where it can fall short.
Google isn't backing away from Pentagon AI work, it's doubling down
Executives say supporting national security work makes sense
Reworked Apple Watch avoids ban, but Masimo battle escalates
ITC ruling clears current models of infringement, even as earlier violations are upheld on appeal
AMD releases Adrenaline 26.3.1 driver, adding FSR 4.1 support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
FSR 4.1 is based on the same tech as PSSR for the PlayStation 5 Pro
Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder
Android sideloading remains, but Google introduces stricter "advanced flow" process
PSA: Chrome patches 26 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws
Google Chrome 146 fixes 26 security vulnerabilities but with no evidence of active exploitation so far. The update addresses three critical memory-related flaws, along with several high-risk issues impacting components like WebGL and the V8 JavaScript engine.
Quantum cryptography pioneers win Turing Award for unhackable encryption breakthrough
Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard's 1984 breakthrough now underpins efforts to secure data from future quantum attacks
Crimson Desert won't work on Intel Arc GPUs, developer suggests users ask for refunds
Pearl Abyss never disclosed the lack of Intel Arc support before launch
Sony to phase out "PlayStation Network" branding as early as this fall
PSN accounts will remain operational with all features intact, at least for now
Samsung could be developing a second-gen Galaxy Z TriFold and slidable handset
According to leak, engineers are refining the design while also exploring a 6.7-inch slideable handset
Counter-Strike 2 update overhauls ammo system, punishes early reloads
One of the biggest rule changes in the franchise's 25-year history
Watch this restaurant robot malfunction and scatter tableware during live performance
A viral mishap highlights the risks of putting humanoid robots too close to customers
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CONTROVERSY
Nvidia CEO says gamers calling DLSS 5 AI slop are "completely wrong"
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STORAGE
Startup proposes USB drives as a modern replacement for DVDs and Blu-rays
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THE WEB
All that Pokémon Go AR data now guides delivery robots
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THE FUTURE OF GRAPHICS?
I saw DLSS 5 running across multiple games. It's not a face filter.
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WEARABLES
London judge says a witness was being coached in real time through smart glasses
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BUT ARE THEY?
Microsoft backs away from putting Copilot everywhere in Windows
OpenAI is building a desktop superapp that combines ChatGPT, Atlas, and Codex
OpenAI wants to streamline its products and reduce fragmentation
Walmart secures two AI pricing patents, raising dynamic pricing concerns
The retailer says the tools are for markdowns and forecasting, not surge pricing
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
PlayStation 6 and Next Xbox still expected in 2027 despite memory crisis
DRAM and NAND shortages have increased prices and delayed other products
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
Fans are rebuilding Baldur's Gate 1 inside Baldur's Gate 3
A daunting development job
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
The 2027 BMW i3 is here, and it's nothing like the hatchback you remember
The beaver grille era is over
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
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
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
New iPhone spyware Darksword spread through hacked websites, putting millions at risk
New spyware signals how elite spyware is leaking into the criminal world
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
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
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