Seagate says its next-gen HAMR tech could push HDDs to 10TB per platter
Data density has already reached 6.9TB per platter, and can theoretically go even higher
Congress is rethinking car safety rules, starting with automatic emergency braking
Republicans say safety tech is too costly, and they're dragging GM, Ford, and Tesla in to prove it
Bazzite is a Linux gaming distro built for PCs and handhelds
Bazzite is a Fedora-based Linux distribution tuned for gaming on both desktop PCs and handheld devices. It offers a preconfigured, ready-to-play environment with Steam pre-installed, but also handles non-Steam titles through Lutris and other launchers, integrating games from Epic, GOG, EA App, and more.
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.
BlackSky captures high-quality photos of Earth less than a day after launching its new satellite
BlackSky says its new Gen-3 satellite can spot cars, ships – even people and their shadows
Only the best Black Friday tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff
Hundreds of tech deals reviewed, only the best make it onto this list
Cyberpunk 2077 hits 35 million sales as CD Projekt ramps up work on Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2
Cyberpunk hits 35 million units sold faster than The Witcher 3
The MP3 is almost 30, and it still sounds like the early internet
Through the looking glass: Nearly three decades after its US patent date, the MP3 is no longer the cutting edge of audio compression. Yet support for it remains ubiquitous in media players, browsers, automotive systems, and embedded devices. For many people, it also evokes a particular moment in internet culture, when ripping, cataloging, and sharing files felt like core digital rituals rather than background processes handled by cloud services.
These wearable SNES-inspired Nike sneakers can play games from the classic console
Thanks to a hidden Raspberry Pi Zero W
A new study claims to have found the strongest evidence yet for dark matter annihilation
Gamma-ray emissions from annihilation might confirm WIMPs theory
What we know so far: Scientists believe that dark matter comprises most of the material in the observable universe, but the mysterious substance has not been identified or directly detected after nearly a century of investigation. But a recent study claims to provide direct evidence supporting one of the leading dark matter theories.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs. Intel Core i5-12400F: What's the Best Budget CPU?
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Nvidia's RTX 70 Series, Ranked: From the 2070 to the 5070
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The Best Gaming Laptops - Late 2025 Update
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AI Is Eating All the DRAM. DDR5 Prices Just Doubled. GPUs Could Be Next.
Watch: Amazon drone cuts internet cable in Texas, triggering FAA investigation
Soon after two Amazon MK30 drones collided with a crane
Epic's Tim Sweeney says AI labels on Steam are meaningless as generative tools become universal
Sweeney pushes back on AI disclosure rules
OpenAI blames teen's suicide on his "misuse" of ChatGPT
OpenAI's response has been called "disturbing"
Steam holds first-ever Black Friday sale, open through December 1
The autumn sale is gone, and for some reason that's fueling Half-Life 3 speculation (again)
In context: Valve usually holds its autumn sale on Steam around this time of year, but in 2025 the company has instead launched a slightly shorter Black Friday sale, echoing other storefronts. The move has sparked speculation about a minor gap in Steam's event schedule next week. Read on for highlights on various hefty game discounts.
Elon Musk admits other automakers don't want Tesla's over-hyped FSD software
Autopilot and FSD have been nothing but trouble for Tesla
MIT study says agentic AI can already replace 11% of the US workforce
A reliable prediction about the future of work, or just a speculative sandbox toy?
New CISA alert: encryption isn't what's failing on Signal and WhatsApp
State-backed hackers aren't cracking Signal. They're cracking your phone.
Why it matters: Hackers are bypassing encryption used in messenger apps by compromising the phones and convenience features like QR-based sign-ins. The latest campaign targets high-value targets. The attacks have scraped device data, text messages, and even audio recordings. Their techniques require no user interaction and can remain hidden for years.
Windows Notepad will soon support tables because why leave well enough alone
Microsoft cannot stop messing around with the venerable note-taking tool
BMW, GM, and startups are rethinking EV motors to reduce rare-earth dependence
Redesigning EVs and inventing new materials in a long, uncertain push to curb dependence on China
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The economy is pushing users to cling to outdated hardware
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Steam is now a billion-dollar side business for PlayStation
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UK's DragonFire laser proves combat readiness with high-speed drone kills
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64GB DDR5 now costs more than a PS5
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Meta shut down an internal study that linked Facebook use to worse mental health
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Valve confirms the Steam Machine will be priced like a PC, not a console
Timesplitters Rewind is finally available (for free), after 13 years in development hell
Better late than never
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing
Qualcomm trims clocks and storage support, but keeps Oryon CPU, AI features, and 5G-Advanced networking
Apple set to reclaim title as world's biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge
Apple hasn't led global phone sales since 2011
Campbell's denies using 3D-printed or lab-grown meat after executive's alleged comments
An exec allegedly called Campbell's food "sh*t for f**king poor people"
WTF?! Campbell's has been forced to confirm that its soups are not made with 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or any form of artificial or bioengineered meat. The company's statement comes after an executive was allegedly caught on tape saying its meat "came from a 3D printer" and its food was "sh*t for f**king poor people."
Far Cry is getting a TV adaptation from FX, Hulu, and Ubisoft
Alien: Earth's Noah Hawley set to produce and star
HP to lay off up to 6,000 workers as it goes all-in on AI and automation
HP wants to embed AI in everything it does
Amazon's new Leo Ultra terminal promises 1Gbps satellite broadband
The new low Earth orbit terminal is rolling out in preview with support for up to 1 Gbps downstream and 400 Mbps upstream
The Best GPUs - Late 2025 Update
The GPU market finally feels manageable, with prices stabilizing and a few standout deals emerging, even as AI demand and rising DRAM costs threaten to shake things up again.
TSMC sues former VP for allegedly taking trade secrets to Intel
TSMC says Wei-Jen Lo never revealed he was joining Intel
Indie games on Steam are getting cheaper, and the $10 hit is taking over
"Middle-priced" games are disappearing, squeezed between $70 AAA and $10 indies
Cyberduck offers reliable file transfers across servers and cloud storage
Cyberduck is an open-source file-transfer client for Windows and macOS. It supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and popular cloud services like Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. The interface works much like a standard file browser, making it easy to manage files across servers and cloud accounts.
Amazon is building a massive $50 billion AI cloud for the US government
The new infrastructure will exclusively serve the needs of thousands of federal agencies
Google is working on Android-based "Aluminium OS" to replace ChromeOS on laptops
An AI-first Android platform for PCs
The Tor project is rebuilding one of the oldest cryptographic algorithms powering the dark web
TL;DR: Although often labeled a "dark web" associated with criminal activity and illicit marketplaces, Tor is an invaluable tool for protecting online privacy. Developers are now working to make the network even more effective at shielding users from cyberattacks.
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