Fake Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are becoming harder to detect as storage prices soar
Counterfeit drive fooled Windows until Samsung's own tool caught it
Who coined the term "cloud computing" and when?
Everyone uses "cloud computing"… but almost nobody knows who actually coined the term. Take a guess.
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 expands hardware and OS support
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 focuses on platform updates, adding USB 3.2 support, newer virtual hardware, improved Hyper-V detection, and compatibility with recent Linux releases like Debian 13, Fedora 42, and RHEL 10, plus a new dictTool utility for working with configuration files.
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.
Intel's 80286 CPU celebrates 44 years of x86 history
The processor that changed personal computing - again
After decades at HP, CEO Enrique Lores leaves for PayPal in surprising shift
Alex Chriss is out at PayPal
AMD's Zen 6 will adopt Intel's FRED to modernize x86 interrupt handling
The shift replaces an interrupt system that has defined PCs since the early 1980s
Intel unveils Xeon 600 "Granite Rapids" workstation CPUs with up to 86 cores, 128 PCIe 5 lanes
Worthy competition for Threadripper 9000?
Tesla expands the Model Y lineup with a lower-priced AWD option
The fifth configuration aims to fill the gap between affordability and performance
xAI launches Grok Imagine 1.0 with 10-second 720p video generation – here's what it looks like
xAI also released its image generating API and merged with SpaceX
Apple hits record US smartphone market share, widening the gap with Samsung
Even a flat US smartphone market couldn't stop Apple's rise
Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H2 with major fixes and Copilot changes
Windows 11's latest build brings File Explorer and Search into the AI era
The Switch overtakes the DS to become Nintendo's best-selling console ever
The Switch is now the second best-selling console of all time
Homebrew demo shows real-time ray tracing on 1994 Sega Saturn console
The ray tracing tech runs at a surprisingly playable 15-20 FPS on real hardware
Ubisoft fires developer who publicly opposed its return-to-office mandate
Ubisoft claims feedback is welcome - then fires employee who gave it
Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX with plans for space-based AI infrastructure
Rocket company wants to turn low Earth orbit into a global data center layer
The new corporate alibi: AI is the go-to excuse for mass layoffs
"AI washing" is reshaping how companies explain job cuts
Europe's answer to Starlink is officially starting to come online
Satellite internet is becoming the next battleground for digital independence
Raspberry Pi prices soar amid AI memory shortage, 16GB models jump $60
The second price hike in two months
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TECH TRIVIA
Who coined the term
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SECURITY
Google dismantles massive proxy that turned 9 million Android phones into data relays
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FUTUROLOGY
After 70 years of false starts, fusion energy is finally gaining momentum
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SUSTAINABILITY
Los Angeles votes to ban single-use printer cartridges
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HUMANOID
These robots can only work half as fast as humans, but factories are buying them anyway
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"WTF DO I DO?"
Streamer's RTX 4090 catches fire while live on Twitch
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini embraces authentic retro play with 4:3 display
Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform
The Large Hadron Collider will now heat homes as well as smash particles
The new heating system has been online since mid-January, warming thousands of French homes
PSA: Update Notepad++ to version 8.9.1 after security incident
Notepad++ reports that attackers compromised its former ISP in 2025 and redirected app update traffic to malicious servers without exploiting the editor's code itself – an incident we reported last month. The project has since migrated to a new host and strengthened update verification. Users must manually update to Notepad++ 8.9.1 to receive the latest security fixes.
Calibre 9.1 adds a virtual bookshelf and smarter editing tools
Calibre 9.1 introduces a new virtual bookshelf view that displays book spines on digital shelves, along with an Edit Book button that lets users jump directly into editing supported ebook formats from their current reading position. The update also brings refinements such as adjustable chat font sizes and updated Kobo compatibility.
The most reliable PC hardware of 2025, according to Puget Systems
Intel and AMD tied in the CPU category, newest Xeon chips had zero failures
After 12 years with TSMC, Apple explores new partners for chip manufacturing
Intel and other manufacturers may get a role as Nvidia's AI appetite strains capacity
Sony is exploring a buttonless, touchscreen-only PlayStation controller
So... it's basically a phone?
Apple could follow iPhone Fold with a flip-style model
A larger book-style foldable is also reportedly in the works
LG joins Sony and TCL in abandoning 8K TV market
The company halts OLED and LCD 8K production, leaving Samsung as the lone holdout
Former Google engineer convicted of trade secret theft and China-linked economic espionage
Linwei "Leon" Ding faces decades behind bars
The NFL is testing a tactile device that lets blind fans feel the Super Bowl in real time
It's the Super Bowl's most advanced assistive tech yet
First look: For ten fans this year, the Super Bowl's biggest innovation won't unfold on the field. Instead, blind and low-vision spectators will follow the game in real time through a tactile device that transforms live tracking data into motion they can feel.
Latest Steam survey: RDNA 4 enters GPU chart, Intel CPUs make rare gains
AMD lost CPU share in January
Apple's hidden AI partner: the company heavily relies on Anthropic's Claude internally
Anthropic wanted several billion per year, so Apple went with Google for Siri
Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.2 Pro TMR Keyboard Review
Cherry's MX 8.2 Pro TMR is its first magnetic keyboard using tunnel magnetoresistance tech instead of Hall Effect, promising ultra-fast wireless performance and rare hot-swap support for mechanical switches.
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