AMD moves closer to open-source firmware with openSIL test, set to replace AGESA
Zen 6 firmware concepts see early testing on the MSI B850-P Pro
Minecraft clone Allumeria was kicked off Steam after an AI bot filed a copyright claim
An automated copyright system nearly erased an indie game
PowerFox brings modern, secure web browsing to classic PowerPC Macs
PowerFox is one of the few actively maintained browsers still supporting macOS 10.5 Leopard and 10.6 Snow Leopard. Built for both PowerPC and early Intel Macs, it delivers features long thought impossible on these systems, including TLS 1.3 support, up-to-date certificate handling, and regular security fixes.
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.
Hidden license plate readers in California are feeding a federal surveillance system
The cameras may feed data into a federal predictive surveillance network
Stoat wins traction as users look beyond Discord
Discord's new age-verification requirements have pushed some users to explore alternative chat platforms, and Stoat is emerging as a popular option. The open-source app emphasizes privacy and strong user control. Stoat (formerly Revolt) is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux, with an Android beta now rolling out.
Apple delays Siri AI upgrades again as technical challenges mount
Some functions are likely to be delayed past iOS 26.4 as engineers work through reliability issues
The memory boom is back: Global revenue to reach $551 billion in 2026 as prices skyrocket
The memory market is expected to generate 2.5x the revenue of the wafer foundry industry
UCLA scientists modernize Edison's nickel-iron battery, use it to store solar power
Nature-inspired nanoclusters point to longer-lasting, faster-charging energy storage
The Steam Deck is out of stock as the RAM crunch hits gaming hardware
Is Valve choosing to stock up on memory for its upcoming Steam Machine offering?
AI could wipe out most white-collar jobs within 12 months, Microsoft AI chief warns
Suleyman says lawyers, accountants, and marketers could be at risk
A hot potato: Another big name in the AI industry has given an ominous warning about the technology replacing white-collar jobs. This time, the timeline for the automation apocalypse is a lot closer: Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, thinks AI will replace most white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.
Wikipedia may remove nearly 700,000 links after Archive.today DDoS fallout
Dispute erupts between popular web archive and independent blogger
John Carmack proposes fiber-optic loops as high-speed AI cache
The legendary developer's tweet sparks renewed interest in delay-line memory ideas for AI
Samsung announces QD-OLED Penta-Tandem branding for its latest five-layer panel tech
Five-layer QD-OLED tech aims to push peak brightness to 4,500 nits
This browser-based tool can fool facial age checks using 3D avatars
No install required: it runs in any modern web browser
Windows Secure Boot certificates are expiring after more than 15 years
Windows 11 and supported Windows 10 PCs will get updates automatically
Ryzen revenue share jumps 14.6% as AMD takes 42.6% of the desktop market
AMD closes out the year with record Ryzen sales
Russian soldiers criticize Telegram slowdown as Moscow blocks WhatsApp
The Kremlin is pushing users toward the state-backed Max app
Legends of Tech: Nintendo Entertainment System
Before the NES, home consoles were a burned market in the US. Nintendo reversed that narrative with games that turned consoles into a global industry again.
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PRIVACY
Discord's age-check is pushing users elsewhere
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CHIPMAKERS
Intel's 18A process works, now it has to convince the industry
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WTF
Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad creates serious security flaw
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OOPS
Windows update woes continue, this time slowing down Nvidia GPUs
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NOT DONE YET
WD is pushing hard drive performance to SSD territory
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
Plasma engines are emerging as the next frontier in deep-space propulsion
Dangerous new spyware can take full control of iPhone and Android devices
A new mobile RAT can read messages, track location, and watch your screen
Google is expanding tools to remove personal data from search results
Recent upgrades target more forms of personal data and non-consensual AI-generated images
Maryland is betting billions that quantum computing is closer than we think
IonQ, Microsoft, and the governor are all-in on a technology many say is years away
Ford's hands-free BlueCruise under federal safety review following fatal crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking a closer look at Ford's driving system
Minecraft: Java Edition 26.0 is not out yet, but should be soon debuting year-based versioning
Starting with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 26.0, Mojang is switching to a year-based versioning scheme. The update also refreshes several baby mob models and textures, fixes a Nether Portal lava ignition bug, and includes smaller gameplay polish under the hood.
Windows 11's next security push borrows heavily from smartphones
User Account Control is back with a vengeance: cancel or allow?
Disney is considering movie premieres inside Fortnite
The entertainment giant's $1.5 billion stake in Epic could lead to a bold test of interactive cinema
Elon Musk wants to launch AI satellites from the Moon using a giant catapult
Moon-based mass driver could hurl AI satellites into orbit
Fortnite escalates anti-cheat by mandating Secure Boot, TPM, and IOMMU
Tournaments will require BIOS-level anti-cheat protections on PC
Discord's age-check crackdown is already pushing users elsewhere
Users rebel as global verification rules demand facial scans and ID uploads
Sony to exit the recordable Blu-ray market this month in another blow to physical media
Sony confirms there will be no successor models
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