GOG opens up about the uphill battle of fighting DRM and preserving classic PC games
Maciej Gołębiewski tells weird stories about the popular PC game store
PC gaming boom: Steam sets new record with 41.6 million concurrent players
A growing user base, expanding regional access, and more affordable high-performance hardware are fueling the platform's expansion
Samsung drops plans for Galaxy S26 Edge following weak S25 Edge sales
The S25 Edge is also being discontinued
Microsoft Office is down to $39 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without any subscription fees, Office 2021 is now available for just $39 for a limited time, an incredible deal. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Memory and storage prices will only get worse, Adata CEO says
Rising AI demand pushes up prices for DRAM, NAND, SSDs, and HDDs
The big picture: Multiple manufacturers have recently frozen or hiked memory and storage prices as demand from AI data centers surges, and executives warn the situation may get worse before it gets better. Across the industry, AI and cloud giants are displacing traditional memory makers, while DDR4 RAM – once the backbone of PCs and servers – is slowly being phased out. The result is a perfect storm that's upending supply chains and reshaping the economics of the memory market.
The US is the country most worried about AI, Pew survey finds
Only two countries are more excited than concerned about AI
Nexperia caught in crossfire as China and Europe tighten control over semiconductor production
Beijing blocks Nexperia chip exports after Dutch takeover of Chinese-owned firm
Senators raise national security and foreign influence concerns over Saudi-led EA takeover
Democratic senators also question Jared Kushner's ties to the deal
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Battlefield 6 Benchmark: 33 CPUs Tested in Multiplayer
We benchmarked 33 CPUs in Battlefield 6 to see what really drives performance. After testing 43 GPUs last week, it's time to find out which processors keep the action smooth when chaos begins.
Steve Jobs to appear on new commemorative $1 coin next year
Recap: The United States has been commemorating technological innovations from throughout the nation's history with special $1 coins since 2018, representing all states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Next year's batch of coins includes one representing California, which will depict the famous Apple co-founder.
Google is changing how ads appear in Search, slowly and carefully
The company's new "sponsored results" label is meant to improve clarity without disrupting billions in ad revenue
Asus's ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld powerhouse – and a wallet buster
Asus and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X blends Xbox comfort with PC power, offering superb performance, ergonomics, and a slick full-screen Xbox interface. For $1,000, reviewers agree it's the best Windows handheld yet, though it feels more like a mini-PC than a true console. Meanwhile, the (non-X) ROG Xbox Ally has received mixed reviews, with critics noting weaker battery life and performance.
Microsoft blocks one-click IE Mode launch in Edge after browser exploits emerge
Researchers have already tracked malicious usage in the wild
Apple M5 debuts on MacBook Pro 14, new iPad Pro, and Vision Pro refresh
M5 chip delivers Apple's biggest leap in AI and graphics performance yet
This $800 experiment caught unencrypted calls, texts, and military data from space
Study reveals that half of geostationary satellites transmit private data without encryption
Tim Cook risks Trump's wrath with new Apple investment pledge in China
Apple's new China commitment comes as US tensions hit new highs
Broadcom takes on Nvidia with Thor Ultra, an open 800G Ethernet chip for AI clusters
Betting on open Ethernet to break Nvidia's networking lock-in
AMD and Intel are working together to standardize the future of x86 processors
The chipmakers are rolling out unified improvements for performance, safety, and compatibility
Apple Pro Display XDR 2 could feature a built-in camera, 7K resolution, and Apple silicon
Expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026
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UNSOLD
Tesla offloads Cybertrucks to SpaceX as sales slump continues
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SECURITY
Two critical flaws put 7-Zip users at risk of remote code execution
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CONSOLES
Microsoft says it isn't giving up on Xbox despite Walmart and Target reports
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CAR TECH
Toyota targets 2027 launch for first EV with all-solid-state battery
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BUILD A PC
AMD Zen 6 CPUs confirmed to work on existing AM5 mobos
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WTF
Microsoft will help your boss see how much you're using AI
Authorities seize $15 billion in Bitcoin after investigation into worldwide investment fraud
Trafficked workers ran crypto scams from compounds disguised as legitimate businesses
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Toshiba's 12-disk hard drive breakthrough could lead to 40TB models by 2027
The company's new glass-based design packs more platters into the same 3.5-inch form factor
Superwood has arrived – wood up to ten times stronger than steel and six times lighter
Could Superwood replace steel in construction?
GZDoom developers split from creator amid AI controversy, launch new fork UZDoom
Disagreements over AI-generated code lead to mass exodus
MSI says pallets of RTX 5090 cards seen in China came from gray market imports
"We strictly comply with international regulations"
AI-generated screensaver ads coming to DirecTV in 2026
Because more ads on idle TV screens is what consumers want
Tesla offloads Cybertrucks to SpaceX and xAI as sales slump continues
Musk aimed for 250,000 Cybertrucks a year by 2025 – reality is closer to 20,000
Facepalm: Elon Musk appears to be improving Cybertruck sales figures by selling large numbers to his own companies. Truckloads of the eight-times-recalled electric pickups have been arriving at SpaceX and xAI, boosting sales of a vehicle that sold just over 5,000 units in Q3 2025.
Samsung ties employee payouts to stock price in first company-wide incentive program
The three-year plan lets staff choose cash or shares for bonuses
Pixnapping attack lets malicious apps steal sensitive data from Android devices
The attack works, but requires a lot of "ifs" to properly achieve its goal
You'll soon be able to shop at Walmart directly through ChatGPT
AI could predict what you need even before you realize it
Microsoft's new image generator shows it's ready to go its own way on AI
MAI-Image-1 model can turn text into realistic images – and it was built without outside help
MetaGraph is like Google for DNA, just more compressed and jam-packed with genomic data
Swiss researchers develop search engine for genetic code sequences
Windows 10 support ends today, but security updates are still available for one more year
Millions of devices still run Windows 10
The big picture: Microsoft is officially ending mainstream support for Windows 10 today, which means millions of devices still running the older OS will no longer receive new features, security updates, or technical assistance. However, all Windows 10 PCs will remain fully functional for now, and most apps and services are expected to continue supporting the legacy OS for at least a while longer.
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