External GPUs were always second best. CopprLink may change that
Benchmarks suggest PCI-SIG's enterprise interconnect can deliver nearly native RTX 5090 performance outside the chassis
Google will demote websites that hijack your browser's back button
Offending websites have until June 15 to comply
Japan finds a way to recover 90% of lithium from old EV batteries
A step in the way of self-sustenance
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.
Man who vandalized Sam Altman's home claimed AI would end humanity, charged with attempted murder
His manifesto listed names and addresses of AI CEOs and investors
New terahertz technique lets engineers see inside running processors in real time
Modified lab equipment can map transistor activity inside a live processor without touching it
Microsoft just made its Surface laptops a lot more expensive
Surface Pro 13 and Surface Laptop now cost $500 more than in 2024
Shipping records suggest Valve will launch the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine
The new Steam Controller could be here soon
This 3D-printed 15-fan side panel drops CPU temps by 20 degrees
The custom Superdome swaps tempered glass for 15 Noctua fans
Microsoft admits Game Pass may have gotten too expensive
New Xbox CEO is exploring cheaper tiers and ad-supported plans to improve value
Denuvo removed from Resident Evil Requiem, improving performance over hypervisor-based crack
Voices38 claims the Denuvo-free game code is faster and better at exploiting gaming hardware
What was the first ransomware attack to demand payment in Bitcoin?
Test your cyber history savvy in this week's trivia.
Stop Killing Games backs California bill supporting clearer EOL rules for online games
The bill would include some strong guarantees for consumers and game enthusiasts alike
Australia's social media ban for kids mostly isn't working, research suggests
Most under-16 users reportedly still access restricted platforms
Linux 7.0 released with self-healing XFS and expanded support for AMD, Intel, and ARM64 hardware
Coming to a PC near you later this month with Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and Fedora Linux 44
OBS Studio revamps audio mixer, adds WebRTC simulcast support
OBS Studio 32.1 introduces a redesigned audio mixer with a new default vertical layout, improved controls, and the ability to pin sources for easier management. The update also adds WebRTC simulcast support, alongside enhancements to Studio Mode, source visibility, and plugin management.
NZXT to pay $3.45 million in class-action settlement over "predatory" Flex PC rental scheme
Nearly 20,000 class members have been identified
MicroProse's next game is flight simulator Legendary Pilots
A more accessible flight sim focused on managing an airline
After Fortnite stumbles and layoffs, Epic bets on a Disney extraction shooter
Internal plans center on a standalone game similar to Arc Raiders as the studio tries to restore growth
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CHIPZILLA?
Intel tops $300 billion market cap for the first time since the dot-com boom
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SUPPLY CHAIN
DDR5 prices drop nearly 30%, but still far from normal
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OOPS
Rockstar hit with ransom demand after hacker breach
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TECH + POLITICS
France starts moving government systems from Windows to Linux
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TECH CULTURE
The software that landed Apollo 11 on the moon is now free online
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ANDY JASSY
Amazon laid off 30,000 workers while CEO got a 30% pay bump
Valve engineer develops Linux VRAM fix that boosts gaming on 8GB GPUs
New Linux patch stops background apps from stealing VRAM from games
Study finds even the best AI models lose money betting on soccer
Soccer betting experiment shows AI still struggles with real world uncertainty
South Korea to give 7 million mobile users free unlimited data after hitting monthly caps
There's a small caveat, though
Iran's internet blackout passes 1,000 hours as connectivity drops to near zero
Internet blackout is now one of the longest ever recorded
Everything is becoming agentic, and we're not fully ready for it
The big picture: If you follow tech news, it's impossible to miss how quickly everything is becoming "agentic." AI agents are being folded into major platforms, operating systems, browsers, and just about every category of software. In many ways, the shift is already tangible.
Sam Altman's San Francisco home targeted by Molotov cocktail and gunfire in two separate attacks
Altman published a response acknowledging that "fear and anxiety about AI is justified"
We Tested Every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D CPU: From 5800X3D to 9800X3D
Nine X3D CPUs, two platforms, and 14 games tested. We compare every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D processor to find out how much performance has improved since the 5800X3D and where it actually matters.
Rockstar Games hit with ransom demand after third-party data breach
Shinyhunters warns Rockstar to pay up or face data leak
Blu-ray lives on as Verbatim and I-O Data pledge support with new drives and discs
Japan's market sustains Blu-ray as major manufacturers exit worldwide
The software that landed Apollo 11 on the moon is now free online
The original code reveals how engineers worked within extreme hardware limits
Metal Gear Solid movie is back on track with new directors
A first-look deal signals a full restart for the long-planned adaptation of Hideo Kojima's series
Anti-data center vote in Wisconsin puts future AI projects on notice
Residents cite noise, water use, and rising electricity costs
Mozilla says Microsoft is using Copilot and Edge to tighten its grip on Windows
Editor's take: As Microsoft builds Copilot AI deeper into Windows, the move is rekindling debate over how much control any one company should exercise over the computing environment that so many people rely on. For Mozilla, that question has become a renewed challenge to Microsoft's dominance over the desktop and its implications for competition.
Gmail encryption goes mobile, but email itself remains the weak link
Despite Google's best efforts, encrypted emails can still be a pain in the neck to deal with
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