Studios behind Black Ops 7, Anno 117, and Arc Raiders push back on AI criticism
Activision, Ubisoft, and Arrowhead react in contrasting ways
Netflix doubles down on TV gaming and social play in a bid to keep subscribers
From Pictionary to Red Dead, Netflix aims to make social gaming as seamless as watching a show
Microsoft Office is down to $39 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 $39. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Ryzen keeps winning: AMD reaches 33.6% desktop share as Intel slips again
AMD's console wins and Ryzen sales push its x86 share to new highs
Verizon to slash 15,000 jobs in its biggest shake-up ever
New CEO is pushing a sweeping cost-cutting overhaul amid shrinking growth
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign can't be paused, has no checkpoints, and kicks idle players
Story mode also includes Warzone elements like maps, XP, enemy armor, and health bars
Your pirated copy of Windows might have just stopped working
Microsoft shuts down popular KMS38 activation workaround for Windows and Office
A German court just hit Google with €572 million in damages for juicing its own shopping results
Mountain View vows to appeal, saying it has been compliant with regulators since 2017
Geopolitical tensions around Nexperia's chip supply chain could soon halt Europe's auto industry
Major industry players are just a few weeks away from a disastrous chip shortage, insiders say
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shoots high, but its campaign can't keep up
Reviewers praise Black Ops 7 for its ambitious scope, polished multiplayer, and inventive Endgame mode. Its co-op options, Zombies, and nostalgic callbacks help it stand out, with some outlets calling it one of the franchise's strongest entries in years. However, despite the high notes, an uneven campaign and inconsistent storytelling keep it from reaching its full potential.
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" shutters hedge fund, says the market makes no sense to him anymore
Investor says equities have diverged from intrinsic value amid AI mania
Video sharing platform Vine is being rebooted with a strict "no AI" policy
The new platform will build on Vine's original archive
Google is stitching its fragmented enterprise world into something real
Google's Chrome Summit felt weirdly... Microsoft-y
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to $139, their lowest price ever
Walmart is kicking off early Black Friday with a standout deal. Even as last year's model, the AirPods Pro 2 remain one of the best values in Apple's audio lineup. With excellent active noise cancellation, USB-C charging, and built-in hearing-aid features, the Pro 2 give up surprisingly little compared to the newer Pro 3 – making this discount hard to ignore.
This $24 lifetime AI deal unlocks ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and more
From text to images to voice, everything AI in one dashboard
Blue Origin lands New Glenn booster for the first time, marking a major step toward reusable heavy-lift rockets
Real competition for SpaceX's dominance
Waymo expands robotaxi service to freeways across San Francisco, LA, and Phoenix
The Alphabet unit becomes the first to offer fully driverless rides on US freeways as competition intensifies
You may be owed up to $7,500 from the AT&T data breach settlement
Submit a claim before December 18
AMD drivers may be writing to your SSD hundreds of times, but users (probably) shouldn't worry
AMD has yet to respond to the concerns
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Russia's first humanoid robot debuts – and immediately eats the floor
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Analogue Nintendo 64 4K remake finally ships this month
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Transhumanism "bullshit" is hindering legit neurotech research
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This AI country singer just became Billboard's number one hit
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Data centers are now hoarding SSDs as hard drive supplies dry up
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AMD roadmap: Zen 6 launch window, Zen 7 teaser
Don't expect a Steam Deck 2 until silicon breakthroughs arrive, says Valve
Valve wants more than a 50% gain in performance-per-watt
Streamflation intensifies as Netflix, Disney+, and others continue raising prices
Streaming costs keep climbing as platforms chase profit
Some Rabbit employees say they haven't been paid in months, but R1 maker insists new AI hardware is coming
It's still doing better than Humane
AI Is Eating All the DRAM. DDR5 Prices Just Doubled. GPUs Could Be Next.
Rising DRAM prices are shaking up PC gaming, pushing DDR5 costs higher and threatening GPU pricing next. Here's what this surge means, and whether you should buy a graphics card before prices climb.
Ubisoft pushes its earnings report at the last minute – its stock is already down 47% this year
It could be nothing, or it could be the end of Ubisoft as we know it
Crystal ball: Ubisoft has had a rough few years, which is why the sudden delay of an upcoming fiscal statement has sparked concern about the company's future. It might just be a minor accounting issue, but many are speculating that Tencent may be preparing to finally acquire Ubisoft.
Microsoft releases critical update to fix Windows 10 enrollment issues for extended security updates
Facepalm: Mainstream support for Windows 10 has officially ended, but users can still receive free security updates for one more year. However, some installations will now require a critical servicing update before they can enroll in the extended update plan.
Red Dead Redemption bound for PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series, mobile port coming courtesy of Netflix
Revisit an old classic or explore it for the first time
Horizon Steel Frontiers confirmed for PC, Android, and iOS, but no PS5 version planned
Set to release in 2026 or early 2027
OnePlus 15 launches with a massive 7,300 mAh battery
The OnePlus 15 has debuted to strong first reviews, driven largely by the big battery that offers reliable two-day endurance. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (what a name) delivers flagship performance, too, but reviewers note that the cameras are a downgrade compared to last year's model.
Windows 11 now works with 1Password and Bitwarden passkeys, with more to come
Windows is finally letting you use whatever passkey manager you want
Hackers found a way to weaponize CAPTCHA pages, and it's incredibly effective
ClickFix is the terrifyingly simple hack spreading through fake booking links
Enterprise AI shifts toward a balanced cloud, edge, and on-prem mix
The world of enterprise AI is turning hybrid
Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder
Google reworks Android developer verification after backlash from open-source communities
DJI Neo 2 drone skips the US as a December nationwide ban looks increasingly likely
A looming audit deadline threatens DJI's US presence
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