LLMs tried to run a robot in the real world – it didn't go well
Today's AI models have major gaps in real-world decision-making, with humans far outpacing automated systems on practical tasks
They got Doom running on a satellite orbiting Earth, because of course they did
A game that is set off-planet can now run off-planet
After a decade of frustration, Microsoft finally fixes "Update and shut down" Windows bug
Microsoft is addressing a Windows update bug that's been irritating end-users for more than a decade
Microsoft Office is down to $49 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 $49, an incredible deal. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Nvidia and Samsung team up to build an AI megafactory with 50,000 GPUs
The two chip companies are strengthening their business and manufacturing partnership
The next version of Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini
ChatGPT or Claude appear to be off the table
Italy jumps on the age verification bandwagon, requiring adults to prove they are adults
Increasing censorship is fueling a VPN boom
Smart homes are out, "dumb" homes are the new luxury
The $100 billion smart home industry meets resistance
Bluesky rolls out dislike feature as user base reaches 40 million
Dislikes, social neighborhoods, and a smarter feed
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
AOC's 2026 Agon lineup could feature a 1,000 Hz monitor and a 5K 165Hz display
When 720Hz just isn't fast enough
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AMD X3D Turbo vs. Intel 200S Boost One-Click Overclocking
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A Musical Journey Through PC Gaming's Most Unforgettable Soundtracks
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 in DLSS 4 vs FSR 4
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Aiming for Atoms: The Art of Making Chips Smaller
User backlash spurs AMD to clarify "maintenance mode" driver updates for Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 GPUs
The company is promising ongoing day-one game support and security patches, for now
Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of stealing a nonprofit after Tesla Roadster refund dispute
"Can't we all just move on?"
OpenAI is booming, but some say it's becoming "too big to fail"
OpenAI's surge tests tech's tipping point
AMD CPUs and Linux hit record highs in latest Steam hardware survey
There's a new top graphics card, too
Astronomers warn of "catastrophic" consequences as startup pushes plan to launch giant space mirrors
Satellites that would redirect sunlight to Earth's night side
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs AMD Radeon 9070 XT with DLSS and FSR Enabled
Upscaling on? Wondering whether to go RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT? We break down performance, pricing, and DLSS vs FSR to see which mid-range GPU upgrade makes the most sense.
Nexperia's chip exports are back on, easing one of the weirdest global supply chain standoffs
Exports of mature-node chips will resume, vital to automakers and electronics manufacturers
What was the first consumer CPU to feature a truly on-die GPU?
Integrated graphics existed long before they lived on the CPU – which chip finally merged the two?
Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
Company bets on space vacuum, not microgravity, to revolutionize chip fabrication
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Nvidia, one of the few companies profiting from AI, claims there is no AI bubble
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Meet the robots cleaning parks, fighting fires, and mowing lawns in the US
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YouTube videos about bypassing Windows 11 hardware restrictions are now "illegal"
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Meta denies torrenting 2,400 porn movies for AI training – says they were for "personal use"
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Google pulls the plug on 1st and 2nd-gen Nest Thermostats
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Ads are coming for your lock screen
Canva merges Affinity suite into a single free desktop app
Canva has launched a new unified Affinity application that combines the previously separate Designer, Photo, and Publisher tools into one platform. The app offers a complete suite of professional features for vector design, image editing, and desktop publishing, now available free of charge.
Elon Musk says Tesla's next Roadster could hover or even fly
The Tesla CEO promised an "unforgettable" product demo
Automakers scale back EV production as incentives end, but new deals hint at rebound
GM and Rivian cut jobs amid EV market uncertainty
The big picture: With federal incentives ended, EV automakers are monitoring demand, recalibrating production, and weighing further adjustments amid shifting policies and renewed global competition. At the same time, newly forged trade agreements and planned industry investment suggest that some of the current downsizing may be reversed as markets adjust and manufacturers launch new models.
Meet the robots cleaning parks, fighting fires, and mowing lawns in US cities
Robots are replacing humans for dirty, dangerous, and dull jobs
MacBook Air M4 hits record low at $799 (again)
This is the lowest price on record for what we consider the best ultraportable laptop. The base model 13" MacBook Air features Apple's M4 chip, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and AI hardware (software is not there yet).
YouTube videos about bypassing Windows 11 hardware restrictions are now "illegal"
Explaining how to install Windows 11 on unsupported systems can apparently cause "harm or death"
Samsung is bringing its Internet browser to desktop with AI and cross-device syncing
Yet another web browser, Samsung joins the fray on the desktop
The International Criminal Court is replacing Microsoft Office with "sovereign" EU suite OpenDesk
ICC personnel doesn't trust Microsoft or other US-made software products anymore
Utah and California are starting to require businesses to tell you when you're talking to AI
States are cracking down on hidden AI, but the tech industry is pushing back
Apple expects record holiday iPhone sales fueled by strong China market
CEO Tim Cook says overall revenue could climb as much as 12% this quarter
14+ Thrilling Games Guaranteed to Spike Your Adrenaline
What do you play when you crave an adrenaline rush? We can think of dozens of games that fit this description, but we narrowed it down to 14 pulse-spikers (plus a few shout-outs) that are scary, gory, or frustratingly hard, in a good way.
Supersonic travel could return – without the boom – as NASA tests X-59 jet
NASA completes first test flight, aims to make quiet supersonic travel possible
Windows Remote Desktop goes immersive as Meta Quest 3 adds mixed-reality workspaces
New XR update brings immersive multi-monitor workspaces to Quest 3
Intel and BOE want your next laptop screen to drop to 1Hz – and save a ton of battery
The next big laptop upgrade isn't the chip, it's the screen
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