Mozilla is betting Europe's digital sovereignty push can help fund Firefox
Firefox Enterprise adds a self-hosted management console and AI controls for organizations, with Thunderbird Enterprise to follow
Sony shut down Overdrive, the fake PlayStation Store for pirated PS5 games, but clones appeared within hours
The GitHub project went up on October 9 and listed more than 1,600 free games for jailbroken PS5s
ESA calls Anbernic-style handhelds "superfakes" and wants the US to treat them as piracy hubs
Retro handhelds loaded with ROMs are now a US trade policy target
Microsoft Office is down to $29 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $29. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 85% off the regular price.
Super Mario Galaxy's PC port arrives without Nintendo's blessing
A Wii classic goes native on PC, with help from Claude
HP's keyboard PC is back with AMD's Ryzen AI 400 chip, a 32Wh battery option, and a $3,000-plus price
A full PC in a 14-inch keyboard, at nearly twice the original's price
One of the world's worst passwords, 123456, helped a hacker steal 8.8 million people's data in Denmark
The hacker claims at least three company accounts, including an admin account, used the same password
Intel's Nova Lake lineup leaks with a cache-heavy Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC at the top
BFC: Intel's answer to AMD's X3D chips may finally have a name
Epic Games' new "vibe-coded" launcher promises 30x faster loading and native Linux support
Epic's redesigned launcher is now available in Preview. The company openly describes the new client as "vibe coded," claiming it loads game libraries 30x faster and starts up 46% faster than Steam. The overhaul also brings a cleaner interface, improved game management, and native Linux support for the first time.
Netflix slashes 1,000 jobs in largest workforce reduction in four years
Netflix is struggling with consumer engagement, axes 6% of its workforce
Steam adds new Big Picture features, faster startup, and better Linux compatibility
Valve continues to bring Steam closer to a console-like experience across TVs, handhelds, and Linux PCs. The latest update introduces Big Art Mode, customizable screensavers, faster startup, and improvements to Remote Play and Steam Input. Linux users gain Proton support for non-Steam Windows games.
Your Android phone could double as a Steam Deck with this free app that runs PC games locally
DroidDeck brings Steam to Android, with Cyberpunk 2077 reaching around 60fps
Apple unveils HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and a $50 price hike
Pre-orders now open for $149
OpenAI employee arrested for hiding recording device in executive meeting room
The Saudi engineer allegedly concealed a tiny recording device in toilet paper and plugged it into a TV's USB port
What we know so far: In a prime example of the cloak-and-dagger world of tech espionage, a Saudi national has been arrested for allegedly planting a recording device in OpenAI's executive conference room. It's claimed that Abdulrahman Alfozan wrapped the device in toilet paper and inserted it into a USB port on the back of a TV.
Scientists create super ice that's almost as tough as concrete
It absorbs 70 times more energy before breaking and could eventually be used for construction in the Arctic
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT Really Faster Than the RTX 5090?
Can a Radeon RX 9070 XT really beat Nvidia's flagship RTX 5090? We tested 11 games at 1440p and 4K to see when driver overhead matters, and when an ordinary CPU bottleneck is actually to blame.
New Apple Home Collection includes smart cameras, door lock, and thermostats made by LG and Schneider Electric
Apple also launched the HomeView hub, starting at $299
Nintendo confirms it has no plans to abandon physical Switch 2 games
Nintendo stands by physical games
Nvidia says DLSS 5 is now twice as fast and uses 20% less VRAM
DLSS frame generation also receives a lighter, faster preset
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BUILD A PC
The traditional PC layout might not be the best: unusual GPU placement cuts temperatures by 17°C
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ELECTRONICS
Apple refreshes Apple TV 4K with Siri AI upgrade, faster A19 chip
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BUT IT WORKS, RIGHT?
"Software is over": Developer uses AI to build free Adobe clones
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NO PS5 FOR YOU
Consoles are more expensive than ever, and fewer people are buying them
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WTF
Being mean to AI could get you banned from using Claude
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GAMING CULTURE
Richard Garriott says he's getting the Ultima rights back from EA in 2027
The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude
WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft are free, open-source Rust apps, but still early in development
First look: Though vibe-coded apps are often slammed as "AI slop" by users and developers alike, generative AI can now produce complex productivity apps that rival market leaders. After building free, open-source alternatives to Adobe's Creative Cloud apps using Claude AI, developer Brandon Thomas is now turning to replicas of Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Acer Googlebook 14 reviewed: Premium hardware, unfinished software?
The first reviews of Acer's $899 Googlebook 14 praise its sleek 2-in-1 design, vibrant 3K OLED touchscreen, and snappy performance. The Android-based OS brings Gemini AI and tighter phone integration, but inconsistent app support, software quirks, and middling battery life make it a tough sell against established Windows and Mac alternatives.
Epic Games' Disney shooter is going "AI first," whether developers like it or not
A game director reportedly told staff to avoid writing new code by hand and use Claude or other chatbots instead
Apple finally enters the smart home hub market with $299 HomeView
Connects to new LG and Schneider smart home accessories, coming in December
GTA 6 is reportedly coming to PC in Q1 2027, just months after consoles
Given Rockstar's track record, PC players may want to keep expectations in check
Apple refreshes Apple TV 4K with Siri AI upgrade, faster A19 chip, and smart remote
The long-awaited Apple TV 4K refresh has arrived
Flock faces lawsuit after deputies allegedly used its cameras to retaliate against man who sued sheriff
The man claims his vehicle was monitored over a 197-day period after he filed a civil rights lawsuit
The traditional PC layout might not be the best: unusual GPU placement cuts temperatures by 17°C
Moving an RTX 3080 next to the case's side-intake fans delivered some impressive cooling improvements
Tiny11 Builder gets a GUI, making it easier to debloat Windows 11
Tiny11 Builder now offers a graphical interface, making it easier to create stripped-down Windows 11 ISOs without the need for PowerShell scripts. Users can choose between Tiny11, the more aggressive Tiny11 Core, or custom removal of specific components. The latest release adds 26H2 compatibility, while retaining Turbo mode and support for resuming interrupted builds.
What was the first mainstream computer to use USB as the only port for connecting peripherals?
Before USB was everywhere, one computer bet everything on it. Can you name it?
Some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they believe artificial intelligence will cure cancer
"I'm showing you my chips are all in"
AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards tipped to arrive in late 2027
AMD could get a head start on Nvidia, whose next-generation RTX 6000 GPUs aren't expected until 2028
The Atari 800XL is back as a $220 retro machine with a real keyboard, HDMI, and a working cartridge slot
Is everything truly better in 8-bit?
Open-source project moves one step closer to letting you run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC
AnyPS5 reaches 100% GPU shader instruction coverage for running PS5 games on PC
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