Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade
Windows 11 adoption hasn't been as swift as Microsoft would have liked
EU strikes deal on new payment rules that force providers to refund fraud losses and reveal hidden fees
Online platforms could be liable to payment providers if they don't remove fraudulent ads
Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM
Microsoft can't figure out how to fix what it broke
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.
Android's latest enterprise update shows encrypted work texts aren't as private as they look
Google's update allows employers to read messages on company-owned Android devices
Lara Croft and Tomb Raider earn two new entries in Guinness World Records
Croft has appeared on nearly twice as many magazine covers as the leading real-life cover girl
File Converter lets you do quick file conversions in Windows, with two clicks
File Converter is a simple utility that integrates directly into the Windows context menu, letting you convert files with a single right-click. It supports a wide range of audio, video, image, and document formats, offering outputs like MP3, MP4, GIF, WebP, PNG, and PDF.
IPv4 scarcity triggers dispute over who controls African internet address space
An entrepreneur scooped up millions of African IPv4 addresses, and now the internet is fighting over them
Samsung Magician 9.0 launches with a redesigned UI, usability improvements
Samsung Magician is a management suite for Samsung SSDs and storage devices, offering firmware updates, performance tuning, benchmarking, secure erase tools, and drive health monitoring. This latest version refreshes the UI and improves overall ease of use.
Netflix no longer lets you cast content from your phone
There are some exceptions for older Chromecast and Google Cast devices
Code reveals OpenAI could be preparing to introduce ads to ChatGPT
TL;DR: With around 800 million weekly users, 95% of whom are on the free tier, it's somewhat surprising that OpenAI has never introduced ads to its incredibly popular chatbot. But based on some newly discovered code, it appears that will soon change.
Oracle's credit risk is spiking as Wall Street asks how it's going to pay for all that AI
Oracle debt becomes a pressure point in AI spending race
Only the best Cyber Monday tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff
Hundreds of tech deals reviewed, only the best make it onto this list
Soaring DDR5 prices lead to falling motherboard sales and calls for gamers to boycott RAM
A boycott is unlikely to work
Nexperia and Wingtech feud escalates, raising new fears of global chip disruptions
Supply chain stability in doubt as Dutch and Chinese sides clash over control
Amazon data center linked to rare cancers and miscarriages in Oregon, report warns
Echoes of Flint as Oregon nitrate crisis worsens
When Batman rides the subway, we act nicer
Researchers tested a weird idea on the Milan metro: add Batman. It worked.
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards Right Now
GPU prices are finally at or below MSRP, but rising memory costs could push them back up fast. With hikes expected soon, now's the moment to buy. So which cards deliver the best value globally?
New nanotech generator could replace batteries in tiny devices
Forward-looking: A European research team involving scientists from DESY and Hamburg University of Technology have unveiled a newly demonstrated triboelectric nanogenerator that produces electricity by pushing water in and out of nanoporous silicon. Their work marks a significant step toward battery-free power for sensors and other low-power devices.
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AI Is Eating All the DRAM. DDR5 Prices Just Doubled. GPUs Could Be Next.
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A new study claims to have found the strongest evidence yet for dark matter annihilation
Alibaba and ByteDance are moving AI training offshore to bypass China chip bans
Nvidia-powered data centers in Singapore and Malaysia now fuel China's top AI models
Bazzite is a Linux gaming distro built for PCs and handhelds
Bazzite is a Fedora-based Linux distribution tuned for gaming on both desktop PCs and handheld devices. It offers a preconfigured, ready-to-play environment with Steam pre-installed, but also handles non-Steam titles through Lutris and other launchers, integrating games from Epic, GOG, EA App, and more.
Google's CEO says "vibe coding" is reshaping who gets to write code
Sundar Pichai likens AI-assisted coding to the rise of blogging and YouTube, while warning it shouldn't touch critical systems
This Black Friday belonged to the internet (and your phone)
Online sales hit up to $11.9 billion as mobile drives nearly 60% of spending
The original 1976 contract that founded Apple is heading to auction
Apple's founding contract signed by Jobs, Wozniak, and Wayne will be auctioned at Christie's in 2026
President Macron accuses US of undermining EU investigations into Big Tech
The French president says EU officials fear retaliation as they weigh action against US platforms
What was the first RGB-lit PC component that wasn't a case?
Who flipped the switch on RGB for PC gamers (besides fans and cases... of course)
Intel could return to Macs and iPads by 2027, but this time as Apple's contract chipmaker
Apple tests Intel's 18AP node as US fabs chase M-series work
Nvidia's Jensen Huang urges employees to automate every task possible with AI
He insists automation will not eliminate jobs as the company grows to 36,000 workers
Cherry's iconic MX switches aren't enough to save the company from steep losses
Cherry outsources MX switch production as financial troubles deepen
AMD quietly debuts new Radeon Pro W7900D and lists two unannounced AI GPUs
New workstation models are exclusive to China
The iPhone Fold may debut with a crease-free display, and a sky-high price
Insiders say Apple cracked the crease
A physical copy of Fortnite just sold for $42,500 at auction
A 70,733% increase over its original price
Former TSMC exec who left for Intel has homes raided, devices seized
Intel stands by its employee
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