Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11
If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these popular free tools help strip out the bloat, disable telemetry, and give you more control over the OS.
Battlefield 6's biggest launch ever couldn't stop EA from cutting staff
Layoffs hit Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive as EA reshapes its live-service shooter
Satya Nadella denies Xbox death rumors, insists Microsoft is "long on gaming"
The next Xbox may still revolve around AI and PC-style hardware
YouTuber built a car powered by 500 discarded vapes, and drove it 18 miles
The takeaway: A small car parked in a rainy British driveway might seem an unlikely place for a battery revolution. Yet that's where engineer and YouTuber Chris Doel has built the world's first vape-powered vehicle – a working proof of concept that challenges both the limits of lithium-ion recycling and society's growing mountain of electronic waste.
How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing, including full playlists
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and more
iPad Air M4 gets reviewed: More RAM, faster chip, same price
The iPad Air M4 may still be the best tablet for most people. For the same price as before, you get bumped to the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 7, making Apple's mid-range tablet faster and more capable. Reviewers say the Air offers much of the power and capability of the iPad Pro at a more accessible price.
United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones
Inconsiderate behavior should not be tolerated
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.
iPhone 17e reviews: two key upgrades refine Apple's entry-level formula
Early reviews of the iPhone 17e describe it as a solid refinement of Apple's $599 phone. Powered by the A19 chip with 256GB of storage, and the long-awaited addition of MagSafe. While some reviewers say it's still a bit pricey, most agree the 17e delivers a no-frills entry point into the Apple ecosystem.
Prototype 3D printer uses throttled ASICs to mine Bitcoin and heat the printing bed
The prototype uses its print bed as a heatsink instead of wasting ASIC heat
Uber expands female driver preferences in the US following safety concerns
Giving women more control over who they ride with
Valve insists Steam Machine launch is still on track for this year
Company updates earlier post to confirm all three new devices will ship in 2026
This startup wants to build data centers inside floating offshore wind platforms
The design combines offshore wind, seawater cooling, and built-in space for servers
VPN downloads surge in Australia after age checks hit porn sites, online games, and social media
The new rules affect everything from GTA Online to Pornhub
Here are the 15 products Apple just discontinued as new iPhones, iPads, and Macs arrive
Out with the old, in with the new
Experimental lithium-metal battery delivers 700 Wh/kg and works in extreme cold
New electrolyte maintains high performance even at -50 °C
Nintendo sues the US government over "unlawful" Trump-era tariffs
Dozens of companies are suing for nearly $200 billion in tariff refunds, with interest
The MacBook Neo is a $500 Wake-Up Call for the Entire PC Industry
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo isn't for you. But it might be the most important laptop announcement in years - and the budget Windows market should be paying close attention.
Mozilla says Claude AI uncovered over 100 Firefox bugs in just two weeks, including 14 high-severity flaws
Apparently AI can accelerate both attacks and defenses in computer security
Modder turns a PS5 into a Linux Steam Machine, runs GTA V with ray tracing
Full exploit chain lets the console boot a custom Linux kernel
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APPLE SILICON
Apple M5 chips introduce a new "super core" tier
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EPIC V GOOGLE
Tim Sweeney can't criticize Google Play policies until 2032
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SOFTWARE
Google will start shipping a new Chrome version every 2 weeks
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PROJECT HELIX
Next-gen Xbox will run both Xbox and PC games
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(LACK OF) PRIVACY
Meta's smart glasses raise alarms as data labelers review intimate recordings
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CALL OF DUTY
The White House used CoD "nuke" killstreak footage in a video showing real US strikes
At MWC 2026, the telecom industry pivoted from 5G to AI-powered 6G
Qualcomm, Nvidia, Nokia, and Ericsson are already mapping the infrastructure for the AI-native wireless era
Arc Raiders bug was saving Discord private chats and login tokens in plaintext files
Embark issues hotfix after Discord integration logged more user data than intended
BYD showcases Blade EV battery with ultra-fast 9-minute recharging
Range anxiety is officially a thing of the past
Call of Duty co-founder claims Activision pushed to make a game about Iran invading Israel
When video games foretell reality by twisting it
Tinder settles age discrimination lawsuit for $60 million, see if you qualify for a payout
Each class action member could get between $100 and $150
Seagate is now shipping HAMR disk drives holding up to 44TB of data
A hyperscaler's dream for cheap and plentiful storage technology, with some caveats
London doctor carries out remote robot surgery on cancer patient 1,500 miles away
The operation linked London and Gibraltar with just 60 milliseconds of latency
TCL unveils 4K 240Hz OLED dual-mode monitor that's just 6.4mm thick
The company also announced the world's first 1,040Hz Mini-LED monitor
GTA Online players in Australia will soon face age checks under new R18+ gaming rules
New rules could require Aussie players to verify their age before logging in
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Anthropic says it will sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
The AI giant says the move is legally unsound and sets a dangerous precedent
The OLED Burn-In Test: Two Years Later
After 6,500 hours of heavy productivity use, we revisit our intentionally abused 4K QD-OLED monitor to see how burn-in has progressed under one of the worst-case scenarios for OLED panels.
Nvidia says its investments in OpenAI and Anthropic are likely its last
The chipmaker signals a strategic "retreat" from circular investments shaping the AI boom
Microsoft confirms "Project Helix," a next-gen Xbox that runs both Xbox and PC games
Early rumors point to an AMD Zen 6 and RDNA 5 chip powering the new console
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