Pentagon data breach exposed data on more than 3 million people for nine months
Social Security numbers and job information were exposed before the flaw was patched
The cost of AI performance is falling so fast it could reshape the entire software market
The cost of reaching the same level of AI performance is dropping about 13-fold each year
AI image of crocodile in reservoir triggers search and leaves Singapore man facing 10 years in prison
Crocodile tears
WTF?! Some people love to generate AI slop images that spread false information, especially the kind that make people worry. That's not a good idea if you're in Singapore, where a man who used Gemini to make a fake image of a crocodile in a popular reservoir has been charged over the act and could face up to ten years in prison.
Microsoft Office is down to $32 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $32. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 85% off the regular price.
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub might finally arrive next month with a 6-inch display
Cupertino's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Nest
Bill Gates says robots should pay FICA taxes when they replace human workers
Gates says taxing robots could help replace lost revenue and fund a stronger safety net
Some Google Pixel owners say September update is locking them out of their phones
PINs and unlock patterns are being rejected before users can finish entering them
QR Codes Explained: How They Work and Why They're Everywhere
QR codes were built to track car parts, written off as a gimmick, then rescued by phone cameras. Now they're everywhere. Here's how they work, what's changed, and what to watch out for.
Melanin-inspired nanotechnology might help protect workers from deadly nerve agents
The engineered pigment, called allomelanin, can reduce nerve agent toxicity by 50% in just ten minutes
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The GPU Madness Has Come to This: 9070 XT vs. 5060 Ti 16GB
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AMD Radeon RX 9050 4GB: It's a Scam
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Meet Jev: A New Kind of AI Model From One of ChatGPT's Co-Creators
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Nokia 3310 & 5110: The Indestructible Phones Before the Internet
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Cost Per Frame: Nvidia Stops Offering Good Value GPUs to Gamers
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out, but it doesn't add anything new, it just turns on what was already there
Windows 11 26H2 extends Home and Pro support to October 2028, two years beyond 24H2
The takeaway: Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 26H2 to the stable channel, rolling it out to all eligible users. The update is described as an "enablement package" that simply switches on dormant features delivered with previous monthly updates. It's a tiny 174 KB download for devices that are already up to date with all cumulative updates.
SteelSeries brings ultra-wideband wireless to gaming mice, chasing lag-free tracking
The $180 Sensei Pro and Rival Pro also add an 8K polling rate and dual-battery power for up to 120 hours
We're losing the night sky as light pollution makes it 10% brighter every year
Darkness is becoming a luxury
WhatsApp adds new parental controls without giving access to teen's chats
WhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teen accounts, giving parents more control without access to private conversations. Parents can restrict who sees a teen's profile photo or adds them to groups, receive group activity alerts, and more. Messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
The iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production challenges with low yields and quality concerns
Bottom line: After years of rumors and speculation, Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to go on sale next month, but getting enough of them into customers' hands could prove the harder part. Foxconn, the contract manufacturer responsible for producing the device, is reportedly facing severe production constraints that could limit early output, raising the prospect of tight supply for what is now Apple's most expensive iPhone.
You can now play the original Halo in your browser, 128-player multiplayer included
The fan-made port includes the full single-player campaign
Amazon launches faster 4K Fire TV Stick with an all-new remote
Grab it for under $30 during Prime Big Deal Days
A new PS5 jailbreak works on almost every firmware version, and it already runs the latest games
A new wave of piracy is about to hit Sony right in the... discs
The US just approved its first small nuclear reactor built for the AI power crunch
The 300-megawatt small modular reactor delivers round-the-clock power with a simpler design
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After 40 years, Excel is breaking its one-cell, one-value rule
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Modders turn Android handhelds into "mini" Steam Decks
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This wireless eGPU promises RTX 5090-like performance
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Your loud exhaust could get you fined as more US cities pair noise detectors with license plate readers
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OpenAI pauses training after a model escaped containment, and its kill switch failed
G.Skill wins customer's lifetime loyalty after replacing a $150 open-box eBay RAM kit now worth $1,199
In a nutshell: There's been a depressing trend recently in which hardware companies refuse warranty claims for questionable reasons – or refund the customer's original purchase amount – as a result of their products' prices skyrocketing. But it seems not every firm is being greedy. One person has praised G.Skill for replacing a 64 GB DDR5 RAM kit bought from eBay for $150 with a brand-new kit worth $1,199.
Apple's new CEO wants to move faster, cut jobs, and squeeze more out of services
Breaking from Cook's playbook, Apple could shift away from the traditional spring and fall release cycle
AMD's new Zen 6 Epyc Venice lineup starts at $700 and scales all the way to 256 cores for $14,900
The Zen 6 Venice family spans 31 processors across SP7 and SP8 sockets
OpenAI takes on Meta Muse with always-on Dots agents, less than a day after delaying GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns
OpenAI is betting users will trust its agents with access to their accounts, apps, and even their laptops
A jury found Facebook guilty of 43 million privacy violations, and Meta could owe billions
Cambridge Analytica is long gone but the consequences are still landing on Meta
Trump unveils voluntary AI safety pact, backs more data centers, and officially renames AI "Super Intelligence"
The "morally binding" agreement relies largely on tech companies policing themselves
PlayStation 5 emulation is evolving rapidly, and a native PS5-to-PC compatibility layer is now in development
PS5 emulation has apparently gone from unthinkable to playable in just a few months
Ex-Nvidia advisor says the company owes him $1 billion in stock, but Nvidia disagrees
A reported 1996 paperwork error miscounted his vesting period as four years instead of four quarters
Control Resonant is Remedy's most successful Steam launch ever
Even pirates are saying they'll pay for Control Resonant, that's how good it is
ASML says AI's effect on chipmaking will unfold over the next 10 to 15 years, not overnight
ASML is betting bigger EUV mirrors and stacked transistors will keep chips advancing
Crystal ball: ASML is the only company that makes the EUV lithography machines needed to produce the world's most advanced chips. Its CEO, Christophe Fouquet, says the AI boom will play out over 10 to 15 years and that we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Meeting that demand will depend on better optics, vertical chip designs and a sprawling supplier network that can't be scaled up quickly. That makes ASML's roadmap a useful gauge of how far AI hardware can go, and how fast.
The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft
The Dutch government wants to replace US software with Linux and open-source alternatives
US drivers are finally getting the adaptive headlights Europe has had for years
Rivian, Tesla, Audi, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz are bringing smarter lighting to American roads
The Nintendo 64 turns 30 today, and we're feeling old
The N64 was the golden age of 3D gaming
You can now destroy your least favorite website, thanks to this free browser game
The chaotic Destroy Any Website turns text and images into destructible terrain, with more than a little Flash-era nostalgia
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