"Why make game art at all?" New Blood publisher fears DLSS 5 is replacing artistry with AI
DLSS 5 divides developers as backlash grows over AI-driven visuals
Chinese universities with military ties bought Supermicro servers with restricted Nvidia A100 chips
The revelations add to mounting scrutiny around Supermicro
Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says
Study finds Windows PCs lag behind Macs in security and lifespan, too
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.
Using a VPN to hide your location could expose you to government surveillance
"Unknown" origin traffic may default to foreign status and open the door to broader intelligence collection
A hot potato: The growing popularity of commercial VPN services – long promoted as essential privacy tools – has prompted a new warning from Capitol Hill: the same technology that hides Americans' online footprints could be placing them under surveillance as if they were foreign nationals.
Netflix hikes prices for all its plans, pushing Premium to $26.99
The cheapest tier is now $8.99
Google's TurboQuant compression tech cuts LLM memory use by 6x with no accuracy loss
Breakthrough AI technique could end the global memory shortage
Reddit cracks down on bots with new labels and human verification
The system tags "good bots" while requiring high-risk accounts to prove they're human
HP wants your next work PC to be an AI assistant
HP refreshes enterprise PC lineup with AI features, new EliteBooks, and workstations
Apple takes on Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with new business platform
It bundles email, calendars, and device management
UK warns 2G shutdown could leave older devices offline by 2033
Faster, more efficient mobile at the expense of compatibility with older devices
Ring's new doorbells bring 2K and 4K video to battery models
Sharper footage, smarter alerts, and a deeper reliance on cloud-based AI processing
Apple could answer Samsung Galaxy challenge with a 200MP iPhone camera
A major camera shift for Apple and a direct challenge to Samsung's Galaxy Ultra line
Sony and Honda pull the plug on $90,000 Afeela EV as electric dreams stall
The cancellation dismantles a rare Silicon Valley-meets-Detroit-style partnership
It's not just memory anymore: AI data centers are taking all the CPUs, too
Expect prices to increase further this year
Ripple effect: Ongoing AI datacenter construction has created shortages of DRAM and NAND that manufacturers say will impact prices for years, but memory isn't the only component that datacenters require. Recent reports indicate that manufacturers are also facing shortages of CPUs that might further increase prices.
Trump names Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sergey Brin for tech advisory council
The new council signals a closer alignment between Washington and Big Tech
GitHub Copilot will use your data for AI training by default, but you can opt out
Individual users are opted in automatically, while Business and Enterprise accounts are excluded
Playing Forza Horizon 6 with ray tracing won't require high-end GPUs
Handheld gaming PCs and Steam cross-save also supported
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BIG QUOTE
"We've achieved AGI," says Nvidia CEO, but his own examples suggest otherwise
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NEXT-GEN
LG's new 1Hz display promises up to 48% better laptop battery life
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TECH CULTURE
Steve Wozniak says he's "disappointed a lot" by AI and rarely uses it
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FAILING OS
Microsoft is rethinking Windows after months of complaints
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$8 MILLION FRAUD
Man who used 1,000 bots to stream AI songs pleads guilty
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SPACE
Scientists find all five genetic building blocks for life in asteroid Ryugu
Elon Musk wants judge recused for liking LinkedIn post mocking $2 billion verdict
Musk says the judge's LinkedIn activity shows bias in a Tesla lawsuit
Supreme Court rules ISPs aren't liable for user piracy without intent
The decision overturns a $1B verdict against Cox, reinforces that liability requires inducement
Which iPad Model Should You Get? Updated With the Latest 2026 Models
Thanks to its class-leading hardware and software, the Apple iPad lineup has long been the go-to tablet recommendation for most people, but now let us guide you on which model is the best for you.
Spotify's SongDNA maps the creative lineage of your favorite music
Rolling out now to premium subscribers
Researchers build experimental drone that flies without moving parts
Aerospace engineers demonstrate how electricity alone can drive flapping flight
The legendary 3dfx Voodoo is back in FPGA form
Voodoo cards are conceptually simple. The silicon implementation, not so much.
OnePlus may close operations in the US and Europe as early as April
China and India operations will continue, at least for now
Meet the 91-year-old gamer who beat Resident Evil Requiem the old-fashioned way
Streamer Yang Binglin is going viral for his analog approach to one of 2025's toughest horror games
$1,000-a-month basic income program launches for workers displaced by AI
Organizers hope AI firms will help fund the program
Recap: One suggestion for helping the many thousands of people laid off or unable to find a job because of AI has long been a basic income program. That plan is no longer a theoretical proposition: it started running this week, though recipient numbers are currently low.
Kali Linux 2026.1 adds Linux 6.18 and a nostalgic BackTrack mode
Kali Linux 2026.1 lands with a fresh look, a Linux 6.18 kernel, and a batch of new pentesting tools – but the standout is a nostalgic BackTrack mode that recreates the classic desktop for longtime users. It's a relatively light release, yet one that blends practical updates with a throwback twist security pros seem to appreciate.
Prototype mod brings native 1080P output to the Super Nintendo
New SNES mod extracts video directly from digital bus
PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaler proves AMD FSR 4 can work on older Radeon GPUs
Mark Cerny confirms that PSSR uses leaked FSR INT8 technology
Minecraft "Tiny Takeover" overhauls baby mobs with new looks and mechanics
Minecraft's latest "Tiny Takeover" update gives baby mobs a full glow-up, with new models, sounds, and even a Golden Dandelion item that lets you keep them small a little longer. It's a lighter, charm-focused drop, but one players are already embracing for how much personality it adds to everyday gameplay.
AMD repurposes RDNA 3 for next-gen Medusa APUs with FSR 4 and AI features
AMD's RDNA 4m strategy reflects a shift toward iterative GPU design
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