A Japanese startup built a speaker that's basically a sheet of fabric
New electrostatic design turns the entire textile surface into a sound emitter
Amazon's Kindle app now lets you ask questions about the book you're reading
The company vows to provide a "spoiler-free" reading experience
DoomScroll lets you play thousands of Doom levels right in your browser
Ripping and tearing through all these fan-made levels will take you years
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.
Microsoft shares their hardware recommendations for gaming PCs at any budget
Redmond also has thoughts on keyboards, mice, and headsets for gamers
AI-driven chip shortage could mean your next smartphone or laptop will have less RAM
Reducing memory capacity may be the next step to cope with chip shortage
Users report Microsoft Copilot appearing on LG Smart TVs after software update
Almost everyone hates Copilot, so Microsoft is putting Copilot everywhere
Which was the first breakthrough SSD available to consumers?
Storage would never be the same again
Reddit challenges Australia's age-verification law, says it's not social media
Reddit says it is a "collection of public fora"
Core Temp brings precise CPU monitoring with zero bloat
Core Temp is a small, free utility that monitors CPU temperatures by reading data directly from each processor core. It delivers accurate, real-time readings, supports a wide range of CPUs, and runs with minimal overhead. If you want precise temperature monitoring, Core Temp delivers.
Valve's long-awaited Half-Life 3 could be a Steam Machine launch title in 2026
2026 could be a massive year for gaming
In a nutshell: The long-awaited third installment in the iconic Half-Life series is reportedly nearing completion and fans might not have to wait too much longer to get their hands on it. According to Insider Gaming Weekly podcast co-host Mike Straw, the title is scheduled to arrive in spring 2026 as a Steam Machine launch title.
SpaceX says a near-collision with Chinese satellite shows how crowded orbit has become
The satellites passed within about 650 feet of each other
This 5D "memory crystal" glass storage could preserve data for 13.8 billion years
For archives designed to survive on cosmic timescales
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy after 35 years
iRobot's Chapter 11 filing includes a sale to a Chinese company
The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
One of last year's standout gaming stories was the rise of indie hits, proving that while game dev budgets balloon, spectacle matters less than how fun a game is to play.
Nearly half of the 19,000 games released on Steam this year went almost unnoticed
Bottom line: Steam's flood of new releases in 2025 underscores an ongoing tension in PC gaming: a thriving ecosystem that also risks overwhelming its own creators. Data aggregated by SteamDB shows that Valve's digital storefront saw 19,112 games launch over the year. Nearly half of them – 9,327 titles – received fewer than 10 user reviews, suggesting they never reached a meaningful audience. For 2,229 games, the review count never rose above zero.
Nvidia's new monitoring software shows where AI GPUs are running worldwide
The software can track physical GPU location and behavior, but offers no kill switch
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Over 70 languages supported on Android now, coming to iOS next year
Hollywood director received $11 million to finish a Netflix show - he spent it on crypto, a Ferrari, and five Rolls-Royces
Filmmaker Carl Rinsch found guilty of defrauding Netflix
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SCIENCE
Startup's fire-suppression system uses sound instead of water
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"CONSOLE-LIKE"
Microsoft says Windows 11 is getting faster for gaming
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WTF
Hollywood director received $11 million to finish a Netflix show - he spent it on crypto, a Ferrari, and five Rolls-Royces
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MODDING
Hobbyist 3D prints the Commodore 64 laptop we never got in the '80s
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THE GAME AWARDS
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominates with 9 wins
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AI
Arm CEO says physical AI will replace most factory workers within a decade
A nonprofit is paying hackers to unlock devices companies have abandoned
Repair advocates are paying people to disable restrictive firmware
Machine learning just helped researchers create the biggest 3D map of buildings around the world
Researchers publish GlobalBuildingAtlas, mapping 2.75 billion buildings in 3D
A Florida school went into lockdown after AI flagged a clarinet as a gun
A false alarm at a middle school renews questions over the accuracy of these systems
Hobbyist 3D prints the Commodore 64 laptop we never got in the '80s
Floppy drive and tape deck support included
Run Android games on a larger screen with MEmu
MEmu is a lightweight Android emulator that delivers smooth gaming on PC, with features like keymapping, multi-instance support, and high frame rates. Like other emulators, it offers the advantage of running mobile apps on a larger screen with improved performance and precise controls.
Rivian expands hands-free driving system, builds proprietary AI chip
Rivian bets on AI-driven autonomy, proprietary silicon
Hackers are pretending to be cops – and tech companies keep falling for it
A coordinated doxing group has repeatedly impersonated police officers to retrieve user data from tech firms
Android phones can now share live video with 911 during emergencies
Responders can see everything but users are always in control, Google says
Google's latest experimental browser turns tabs into custom mini-apps
The new project, powered by Gemini AI, reimagines how browsers interact with the web
Black Ops 7 markedly underperforms as sales and player count tumble
Activision acknowledges CoD disappointing sales and promises sweeping changes
Hogwarts Legacy is free to claim on the Epic Games Store until December 18
Epic Games Store is giving away Hogwarts Legacy for a limited time, letting players claim the open-world RPG at no cost until December 18. Once added to your library, the game is yours to keep permanently, offering PC players a chance to explore Hogwarts without spending a dime.
Intel's CEO is also a major startup investor, and it's starting to get messy
How Meta, Intel, and a venture capitalist-CEO collided over a $4 billion AI chip startup
Elon Musk confirms SpaceX IPO plans, could value company at over $1 trillion
Planning to raise $30 billion at a $1.5 trillion valuation
Trump's executive order seeks to centralize AI regulation at the federal level
Executive order gives attorney general power to challenge state AI regulations
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