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
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.
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
Jury struggles to reach verdict in social media addiction trial against Meta and YouTube
Jurors may force a partial retrial
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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$8 MILLION FRAUD
Man who used 1,000 bots to stream AI songs pleads guilty
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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
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TECH CULTURE
Quantum cryptographers win Turing Award for unhackable encryption breakthrough
Sony confirms AI frame generation is coming to PlayStation, just not this year
Sony and AMD are building ML frame generation, but PS5 and PS6 support is still undecided
California bill targeting Big Tech self-preferencing gains industry support as Apple faces scrutiny
Tech executives are backing a new antitrust bill that could reshape Big Tech
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus refine Arrow Lake with better value
Our full reviews of the new Intel CPUs are coming this week, but early ones already point to a meaningful refinement of the Arrow Lake lineup, with improved efficiency, higher core counts, and stronger overall value. Most agree the chips are capable all-rounders, particularly at their aggressive $199 and $299 price points.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D hits record low price, remains the go-to gaming CPU
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has dropped to its lowest price yet, now around the $420 mark, making one of the fastest gaming CPUs even more compelling. Built around AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, it continues to deliver exceptional gaming performance and strong efficiency, standing out in a crowded market.
Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints
Microsoft outlines a Windows overhaul focused on speed, stability, and user control
Highly anticipated: Microsoft is taking a closer look at Windows 11 after months of criticism over the operating system's uneven performance and intrusive AI features. The company has begun outlining a series of engineering fixes and user experience overhauls aimed at rebuilding confidence in its flagship product, with the first phase arriving in preview builds this spring and broader improvements planned throughout 2026.
Samsung brings AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, more devices to follow
Quick Share can now send files directly to nearby Apple devices
OpenAI plans to double its workforce as it pivots to enterprise AI
The company aims to double headcount to 8,000
Apple store external SSD prices skyrocket as some SanDisk drives jump 200%
No prizes for guessing why
AI startups are filling San Francisco with cryptic billboards aimed at insiders
Instead of mass appeal, companies are embracing niche messaging that only engineers fully understand
Man who used 1,000 bots to stream AI songs pleads guilty in $8 million fraud case
He faces up to five years in prison
Elon Musk outlines Tesla-SpaceX "Terafab" to build advanced chips in Austin
The proposed facility would produce cutting-edge chips for AI, robotaxis, robotics, and space systems
Micron says driverless cars and robots will need 300GB of RAM
Likely worsening the memory crisis
Modder packs a full Windows gaming PC inside Xbox Series X chassis
Core i7 NUC and RTX 5060 inside a build that mirrors Project Helix's hybrid vision
MSI targets Apple's MacBook Neo with new budget Modern laptops
Modern series now spans Core Ultra and budget Wildcat Lake models
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