$1,000-a-month basic income program launches for workers displaced by AI
Organizers hope AI firms will help fund the program
Kali Linux 2026.1 adds Linux 6.18 and a nostalgic BackTrack mode
Kali Linux 2026.1 lands with a fresh look, a Linux 6.18 kernel, and a batch of new pentesting tools – but the standout is a nostalgic BackTrack mode that recreates the classic desktop for longtime users. It's a relatively light release, yet one that blends practical updates with a throwback twist security pros seem to appreciate.
Prototype mod brings native 1080P output to the Super Nintendo
New SNES mod extracts video directly from digital bus
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.
PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaler proves AMD FSR 4 can work on older Radeon GPUs
Mark Cerny confirms that PSSR uses leaked FSR INT8 technology
Minecraft "Tiny Takeover" overhauls baby mobs with new looks and mechanics
Minecraft's latest "Tiny Takeover" update gives baby mobs a full glow-up, with new models, sounds, and even a Golden Dandelion item that lets you keep them small a little longer. It's a lighter, charm-focused drop, but one players are already embracing for how much personality it adds to everyday gameplay.
AMD repurposes RDNA 3 for next-gen Medusa APUs with FSR 4 and AI features
AMD's RDNA 4m strategy reflects a shift toward iterative GPU design
Microsoft and Nvidia announce AI partnership to fast-track nuclear power plants
Because who wouldn't want AI involved in the nuclear planning process?
LG's new 1Hz display tech promises up to 48% better battery life in laptops
The panel dynamically shifts from 1Hz to 120Hz based on usage, with Dell already adopting the tech in XPS laptops
Xbox's new CEO is exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers to boost growth
The shift comes after missed targets... and years of price hikes
Ayaneo Next 2 handheld gaming PC canceled after soaring memory costs kill launch
Ayaneo says soaring memory costs nearly doubled the handheld's price
Firefox 149 brings split view, free VPN, and faster PDFs
Mozilla has released Firefox 149, bringing a new mode for side-by-side browsing, a built-in free VPN with limited rollout, and improved PDF performance thanks to hardware acceleration. The update also adds a share button and enhances security by blocking notifications and known malicious sites by default.
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, ending $1 billion Disney deal in sudden pivot
OpenAI axes Sora as compute costs and IPO plans force a reset
Winners & losers: OpenAI is scrapping its Sora video-creation app and, in the process, abruptly ending its high-profile $1 billion partnership with Walt Disney Co. Announced Tuesday, the decision signals a sharp pivot as the ChatGPT maker refocuses on enterprise products, coding tools, and its broader push toward artificial general intelligence.
Jury reaches verdict in social media addiction trial, finds Meta liable for harm to children
Jurors say the company misled users and violated state law, with penalties totaling $375 million
Arm just changed the rules, building its first-ever CPU and betting big on agentic AI
The AI boom made GPUs king. Arm thinks CPUs are next
"Silicon" is a new coffee table book about the chip industry's origins and impact
Essays span everything from crystal growth to Nvidia's role in the AI boom
Epic cuts 1,000+ jobs amid financial struggles, seeks half-billion-dollar cost savings
Epic was spending more than it brought in
This startup will pay you $800 to yell at AI all day
A real AI memory problem – or just a clever marketing stunt?
Microsoft signals potential end to Windows 11 online account requirement
Microsoft is "working on" removing the controverisal element
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$8 MILLION FRAUD
Man who used 1,000 bots to stream AI songs pleads guilty
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SPACE
Scientists find all five genetic building blocks for life in asteroid Ryugu
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RRRRRAMMMM
Micron says driverless cars and robots will need 300GB of RAM
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BLU-RAY
Sony releases new PS3 update 20 years after launch
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CONTROVERSY
Nvidia "confirms" DLSS 5 relies on 2D frame data as testing reveals hallucinations
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UP AND DOWN
SK Hynix boss says the memory chip shortage is going to last until 2030
The US moves to block most new routers made overseas
FCC rules force router makers to seek approval or move production to the US
There were 1,000 Internet devices in 1984, 1 million in 1992, by 2025 that figure reached...
Can you guess how many devices are online these days?
Broadcom sounds the alarm as chip demand is pushing TSMC to its limits
From wafers to lasers and PCBs, Broadcom highlights a widening shortage across the semiconductor ecosystem
Nintendo slashes Switch 2 production by 30% following weak holiday sales
Metroid Prime 4 took some of the blame
PowerVR GPUs gain DirectX support as Imagination eyes PC market comeback
After years focused on mobile GPUs, Imagination is bringing PowerVR back to the PC
ESRB won't adopt Europe's stricter loot box rating changes in the US
PEGI moves to re-rate loot box games while ESRB keeps warnings separate from age classifications
Crimson Desert dev apologizes for AI art slop, promises to add Intel Arc GPU support
Pearl Abyss claims AI generated art was meant to be temporary
Steve Wozniak says he's "disappointed a lot" by AI and rarely uses it
Apple's co-founder has yet to see signs AI can truly replace humans
In brief: While it's fair to say that most people are skeptical at best when it comes to AI and its abilities, the opposite is often true for those in tech. But Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is one of the exceptions. In a recent interview, Woz said he doesn't use AI very much, and when he does, he's "disappointed a lot."
High school student develops membrane-free filter that removes most microplastics from water
Magnetic filtration could offer a low-cost alternative to traditional water filters
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: They Did It
Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus fixes what the 200 series got wrong, delivering blistering productivity performance and competitive gaming at $200, making it one of Intel's most compelling budget CPUs yet.
"We've achieved AGI," says Nvidia CEO, but his own examples suggest otherwise
Huang's remarks highlight the gap between AI hype and real-world capability
How BYD engineered breakthrough five-minute EV charging
A rethink of cells, chargers, and infrastructure pushed EV refueling into gas-station territory
Connecting the dots: Chinese automaker BYD has pulled ahead of global rivals in a race many in the industry consider pivotal to mainstream electric vehicle adoption: charging speed. Through tight vertical integration, new battery chemistries, and aggressive infrastructure expansion, the company has shown that refueling an EV can now take minutes rather than half an hour.
Operation Alice: The dark web isn't as hidden as it seems, as global crackdown shows
A single operator ran hundreds of thousands of dark websites – now he's wanted
Windows 11 users are still fixing the Start menu with third-party tools
While Microsoft rethinks where they've failed with Windows 11, many users rely on tools like Open Shell, Start11, StartAllBack, and ExplorerPatcher to take back control of the UI. Open Shell remains a free favorite with a customizable Windows 7-style menu, while Start11 and StartAllBack offer more polished tweaks for modern systems. ExplorerPatcher rounds things out as another powerful free option.
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