Lab-grown brain tissue successfully solves a classic AI training problem
Unfortunately, it has no functional memory to "remember" the solution–"We're working on it"
Sam Altman compares AI energy use to the cost of "training" humans, says water-usage concerns are "fake"
"It also takes a lot of energy to train a human"
WTF?! It seems OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has grown tired of defending AI's consumption of our planet's rapidly depleting natural resources. In a recent interview, he said water-usage concerns over data centers were "fake," before highlighting the shocking amount of energy it takes to "train a human."
11 Need-To-Know Tools in Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys packs more than 30 utilities into a single toolbox, but not all of them are worth using. These 11 stand out as genuinely useful, and a few others you can safely ignore.
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.
Rocket reentries are leaving measurable lithium pollution in the upper atmosphere
Lidar data links Falcon 9 debris to measurable metal pollution at high altitude
Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan
After 16 years, the Vulkan upgrade could reshape Java Edition modding
New discovery lets sodium-ion batteries store more energy while purifying water
Researchers find that hydration, not heat-treatment, is more efficient
Asus and Acer block German users from drivers and BIOS updates after patent fallout
German PC users are collateral damage in an HEVC patent fight
Just for Fun: We Tested MSI's "RTX 5090 Ti" You Probably Can't Buy
MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning Z is a limited-run halo product built without practical constraints. We test its thermals, power draw, and performance to see what's possible at the extreme end of GPU design.
A $300 Radeon RX 9060 XT just smashed the world GPU overclocking record
A record 4.77 GHz under liquid nitrogen
The US just got an AI layer for immigration. The rules are still loading.
Palantir's ImmigrationOS is quietly rewiring US immigration enforcement
Microsoft replaces Xbox heads Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond with AI exec
Former AI exec promises not to fill ecosystem with AI slop
ATMs are getting hacked the old-fashioned way: with keys and USB drives
FBI warns of surge in "jackpotting" attacks, ATMs are spitting out cash by physically loading malware
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is built PC-first, then scaled down to consoles
Director says high-end PCs set the visual bar, with consoles treated as mid-range
Bill Gates-backed fusion startup begins licensing for futuristic reactor in Tennessee
Type One Energy's Infinity One project marks a shift from fossil power to fusion ambition
The Windows XP Bliss wallpaper still exists, and it briefly looks the same again
Clouds must be different because Windows is now going through its darkest times?
Fake faces generated by AI are now "too good to be true," researchers warn
Also: People tend to overestimate their face recognition ability
The takeaway: The ability of AI models to produce convincing, human-like images has gone too far. A new study suggests that detecting AI-generated faces is now too difficult for most people. Even more concerning, so-called "super recognizers" perform only marginally better. The visual clues that once exposed AI-generated images are becoming increasingly difficult to spot, though they have not disappeared entirely.
Real-world data shows plug-in hybrids use far more fuel than advertised
Plug-in hybrids fail efficiency test in large-scale analysis
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ELECTRONICS
Harmful chemicals found in dozens of popular headphones
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SPACE
Astronomers identify a galaxy made almost entirely of dark matter
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LOOK MA, SAME MOTHERBOARDS
AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs may deliver 24 cores, 7 GHz targets
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BYPASS USA
Dutch defense chief says F-35 could be "jailbroken like an iPhone"
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SIGN OF THE TIMES
Western Digital's HDD production for 2026 is already sold out
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FACEPALM
IT worker tried to destroy an SSD with a drill and failed spectacularly
AI-powered defenses help Google shield Android users from malicious apps
AI stopped 1.75M malicious Android apps from reaching the Play Store in 2025
Low-noise microwave amplifiers bring quantum computers closer to scale
Cleaner signals need not come at the expense of accessibility
Razer unveils $500 Huntsman Signature keyboard with CNC aluminum and mirror finish
Luxury materials, analog switches, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate
Amazon says AWS AI tools were involved in two outages, but calls it "coincidence"
Engineers question the wisdom of granting autonomy to coding agents
Astronomers identify a galaxy made almost entirely of dark matter
The galaxy is almost invisible, but its gravity gives it away
Tesla says its US-based robotaxi support is better than Waymo's Philippines team
Both companies admit humans still step in when AI struggles
How a 16-year-old intern helped Netgear shut down a global scam network
When fake support sites drained customers, the router maker turned to an unexpected ally
SignalRGB update improves UI and adds support for dozens of new devices
SignalRGB is a free app that makes RGB chaos manageable, letting you sync lighting effects across keyboards, mice, RAM, fans, and other PC gear – even when it's all from different brands. This update polishes the UI, fixes bugs, and expands compatibility with dozens of new devices.
Google Maps is hiding reviews, photos, and more unless you sign in
Signed-out users report a new "limited view"
Former Google engineers charged with stealing Tensor chip trade secrets
The Justice Department says proprietary research for Google's Tensor processor was compromised
AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs may deliver 24 cores, 7 GHz targets, and AM5 support
Ryzen 10000 could push core counts and cache as AMD readies for Nova Lake
Microsoft tests new Windows AI in the taskbar and File Explorer
Latest preview hints that the AI everywhere retreat may only be temporary
Google Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Drive saves
Chrome has received a trio of new productivity upgrades on the desktop. The browser's new built-in split view lets you run two tabs side by side without juggling windows, while its PDF viewer can now handle highlights, notes, and even signatures. There's also a new 'Save to Google Drive' option that sends docs to the cloud into a dedicated folder.
A new US government site could help users worldwide access blocked content
US State Department reportedly building freedom.gov to promote online free speech
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