Microsoft admits Game Pass may have gotten too expensive
New Xbox CEO is exploring cheaper tiers and ad-supported plans to improve value
Denuvo removed from Resident Evil Requiem, improving performance over hypervisor-based crack
Voices38 claims the Denuvo-free game code is faster and better at exploiting gaming hardware
What was the first ransomware attack to demand payment in Bitcoin?
Test your cyber history savvy in this week's trivia.
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.
Stop Killing Games backs California bill supporting clearer end-of-life rules for online games
The bill would include some strong guarantees for consumers and game enthusiasts alike
Australia's social media ban for kids mostly isn't working, research suggests
Most under-16 users reportedly still access restricted platforms
Linux 7.0 released with self-healing XFS and expanded support for AMD, Intel, and ARM64 hardware
Coming to a PC near you later this month with Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and Fedora Linux 44
OBS Studio revamps audio mixer, adds WebRTC simulcast support
OBS Studio 32.1 introduces a redesigned audio mixer with a new default vertical layout, improved controls, and the ability to pin sources for easier management. The update also adds WebRTC simulcast support, alongside enhancements to Studio Mode, source visibility, and plugin management.
NZXT to pay $3.45 million in class-action settlement over "predatory" Flex PC rental scheme
Nearly 20,000 class members have been identified
MicroProse's next game is flight simulator Legendary Pilots
A more accessible flight sim focused on managing an airline
After Fortnite stumbles and layoffs, Epic bets on a Disney extraction shooter
Internal plans center on a standalone game similar to Arc Raiders as the studio tries to restore growth
Valve engineer develops Linux VRAM fix that boosts gaming on 8GB GPUs
New Linux patch stops background apps from stealing VRAM from games
Study finds even the best AI models lose money betting on soccer
Soccer betting experiment shows AI still struggles with real world uncertainty
South Korea to give 7 million mobile users free unlimited data after hitting monthly caps
There's a small caveat, though
Iran's internet blackout passes 1,000 hours as connectivity drops to near zero
Internet blackout is now one of the longest ever recorded
Everything is becoming agentic, and we're not fully ready for it
The big picture: If you follow tech news, it's impossible to miss how quickly everything is becoming "agentic." AI agents are being folded into major platforms, operating systems, browsers, and just about every category of software. In many ways, the shift is already tangible.
Sam Altman's San Francisco home targeted by Molotov cocktail and gunfire in two separate attacks
Altman published a response acknowledging that "fear and anxiety about AI is justified"
We Tested Every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D CPU: From 5800X3D to 9800X3D
Nine X3D CPUs, two platforms, and 14 games tested. We compare every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D processor to find out how much performance has improved since the 5800X3D and where it actually matters.
Rockstar Games hit with ransom demand after third-party data breach
Shinyhunters warns Rockstar to pay up or face data leak
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ANDY JASSY
Amazon laid off 30,000 workers while CEO got a 30% pay bump
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SPACE
NASA just dropped new high-quality photos from Artemis II
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MILITARY
"Ghost Murmur" AI reportedly detects human heartbeats from miles away
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THE WEB
H.264 streaming fees jump to $4.5 million under new terms
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YES OR NO?
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
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AI
Anthropic says their latest bug-finding AI is too dangerous to release
Blu-ray lives on as Verbatim and I-O Data pledge support with new drives and discs
Japan's market sustains Blu-ray as major manufacturers exit worldwide
The software that landed Apollo 11 on the moon is now free online
The original code reveals how engineers worked within extreme hardware limits
Metal Gear Solid movie is back on track with new directors
A first-look deal signals a full restart for the long-planned adaptation of Hideo Kojima's series
Anti-data center vote in Wisconsin puts future AI projects on notice
Residents cite noise, water use, and rising electricity costs
Mozilla says Microsoft is using Copilot and Edge to tighten its grip on Windows
Editor's take: As Microsoft builds Copilot AI deeper into Windows, the move is rekindling debate over how much control any one company should exercise over the computing environment that so many people rely on. For Mozilla, that question has become a renewed challenge to Microsoft's dominance over the desktop and its implications for competition.
Gmail encryption goes mobile, but email itself remains the weak link
Despite Google's best efforts, encrypted emails can still be a pain in the neck to deal with
France starts moving government systems from Windows to Linux
The big picture: European governments have long sought to reduce their dependency on non-European (i.e., American) software. While individual municipalities and government sectors have recently begun switching to homegrown options, France's latest announcement signals a broader shift away from tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google Docs.
xAI sues Colorado over AI law, calling it a threat to free speech
Company argues the state's anti-bias law forces AI models to reflect government-approved views on sensitive issues
Florida launches probe into OpenAI as company eyes massive IPO
Attorney general raises concerns over data security, foreign access, and alleged links to harmful AI use
South Korea moves to curb the meteoritic rise of DRAM and PC hardware prices
The South Korean government wants to help users get PC hardware even if they cannot afford newer systems
Keychron shares 3D keyboard blueprints on GitHub, opening hardware to modders
Users can download and tweak case plates and keycaps while commercial use remains restricted
Nvidia's mythical N1 SoC surfaces on a real motherboard, and it's packing 128GB of LPDDR5X
In context: Arm-based laptops typically lag in the GPU department – after all, unlike x86, the platform isn't known for its gaming performance. But that may soon change. Nvidia has been working with MediaTek on an Arm-based SoC featuring a GPU that could rival the RTX 5070. The chip, reportedly called the N1, is impressive given that it integrates the CPU and GPU into a single package.
Tesla is working on a smaller, cheaper electric SUV
The early-stage project would aim to undercut Model 3 pricing with simplified hardware
DDR5 prices drop nearly 30%, but memory costs are still far from normal
DRAM prices have jumped 20x since February 2025
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