Tesla's "cheaper" Cybertruck arrives at $59,990, still far from the $40K promise
And only for 10 days
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
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.
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
Project Silica breakthrough lets Microsoft store digital data in glass for 10,000 years
The system can work with common materials and faster I/O operations
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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
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(LACK OF) SECURITY
Firmware backdoor uncovered on several Android tablet brands
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ENGINEERING
Kawasaki unveils world's first gas engine fueled by a 30% hydrogen blend
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FUTUROLOGY
Holographic 3D printing breakthrough produces objects in less than a second
The Trump administration wants Silicon Valley to fix federal tech
Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others are supporting a federal tech overhaul
The Elder Scrolls VI will feel more like Elder Scrolls than Starfield
While new Starfield updates are coming, Todd Howard says there is no "Starfield 2.0"
Robots run up walls and perform martial arts in China's most-watched TV event
Industrial strategy meets stagecraft as Beijing's robot makers perform their way into policy favor and investor attention
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
Have you heard of the Quantum Cable Untangling Contest, or the VR Headset Balance Race? How about the World Server Throwing Championship?
Suddenly Toto's most valuable business isn't toilets, but chipmaking ceramics
Japanese toilet maker's advanced ceramics have become a key piece of cryogenic etch in AI memory fabs
The rise of delivery robots is sparking vandalism, protests, and debate
Tech firms say robots lower emissions; critics see them as intruding metal nuisances
AI-generated passwords are surprisingly easy to crack, researchers find
What looks strong may actually be easy to guess
Windows 11 keeps adding small conveniences, including speed tests
The latest mandatory public update also fixes Nvidia GPU performance problems
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Lords of the Fallen 2 PC requirements unveiled: RTX 3080 recommended for UE5-powered sequel
It's currently an Epic Games Store exclusive
Harmful chemicals found in dozens of popular headphones
Study flags BPA and other toxins in models from Bose, Samsung, Sennheiser, and more
Judge warns smart glasses wearers of contempt charges as Zuckerberg testifies in Meta trial
"If you have done that, you must delete that"
AI agents push battlefield autonomy closer to reality in military tests
Scout AI integrates large models to plan, target, and execute autonomous strikes
Etching the world's smallest QR code in ceramic pushes data storage to the nanoscale
Guinness certifies the smallest QR code ever made
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