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.
Spotify plans US subscription price hike for early 2026
Spotify Premium currently goes for $11.99 a month
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.
Qualcomm rewrote Arduino's TOS, and the community is not taking it well
Arduino makers are revolting against Qualcomm's new corporate-style ownership
OpenAI just confirmed its first hardware prototype, built with Jony Ive
A screenless AI gadget built around sensors, memory and context
Japan wants back into the chip race, is betting big on a 2nm comeback
A 2nm fab in Hokkaido sounds great on paper, execution is the hard part
Nvidia denies Enron-style accounting accusations amid AI bubble fears
Nvidia isn't committing fraud, but one of its strategies might resemble Enron's
AMD continues to crush Intel in CPU sales, dominating Amazon and Mindfactory
AMD is on track to overtake Intel in the Steam survey next year, too
The economy is pushing US consumers and corporations to cling to outdated hardware
Americans want to upgrade their phones every 16 months. They're doing it every 29
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says AI is a long way from replacing real creativity in game development
Houser warns that AI's game-changing hype leaves much undelivered
Memory prices are so bad stores won't even list them – 64GB DDR5 now costs more than a PS5
DRAM volatility echoes the Covid-era GPU crisis
The Best Gaming Monitors - Late 2025 Update
We've tested tons of gaming monitors and organized the best picks by price and performance – covering 4K, 1440p, ultrawide, and more – so you can quickly find the right display for your setup.
A cable-cutting device engineered for 13,000 feet? China's got one.
New deep-sea cutting devices spark concerns over internet backbone security
Meta shut down an internal study that linked Facebook use to worse mental health
A hot potato: In 2020, Meta launched an internal research effort called Project Mercury to examine the psychological effects of Facebook use. Working with market research firm Nielsen, the company ran a survey-based experiment that asked selected users to deactivate their Facebook accounts for a week. Newly unsealed discovery documents reveal that those who stepped away reported noticeably lower levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and negative social comparison.
New PUBG spin-off game is a tactical extraction shooter, and you can try it next month
The December alpha will drop players onto a supernatural island
Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix
Has the enshittification of Windows Explorer gone too far?
Pornhub calls on Apple and Google to build device-based age verification APIs
An anonymized age token offers stronger verification than online platforms that users can easily trick
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PC GAMING
Valve confirms the Steam Machine will be priced like a PC, not a console
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TECH CULTURE
This couple heats their home using a garden shed data center - saving a fortune
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SNAKE PLAYER
Microsoft AI exec lashes out at skeptics, calls criticism "mind-blowing"
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THE WEB
And so this is how a tiny Cloudflare update broke huge chunks of the internet
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FOR REAL THIS TIME
Europe wants to kill the cookie pop-ups they created
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WHO ASKED?
Microsoft explains how Windows will become an agentic OS
UK's DragonFire laser proves combat readiness with high-speed drone kills
Laser weapon can hit a £1 coin from a kilometer away
Deadly lasers: Laser and power-based weapons are a staple of most science-fiction literature. According to the latest data provided by the Royal Navy, they may soon become part of the equipment that European allied forces can readily deploy in naval warfare.
Roblox Studio turns drag-and-drop creativity into full-blown games
Roblox Studio lets anyone build games using its intuitive editor, drag-and-drop tools, and Lua scripting. With a huge library of built-in assets, templates, and real-time testing make it accessible for creators of all skill levels.
Solo Bitcoin miner defies astronomical odds to claim block worth $270K
A 1-in-180 million shot
Windows just turned 40: What was the original project name of Windows 1.0?
The graphical user interface for MS-DOS circa 1985
Infosys co-founder hikes 70-hour workweek call to 72 hours, praises China's 996 model
Who needs a life when you can work?
Blender 5.0 lands with HDR upgrades and improved rendering features
Blender 5.0 introduces a fully overhauled color-management system with native wide-gamut and HDR support, updated ACES 1.3/2.0 views, and Rec.2100 display options for accurate HDR grading. A new Working Color Space and improved OCIO integration streamline pro pipelines, while rendering and texture quality also see notable upgrades.
FCC rolls back plan to make cybersecurity a legal duty for telecom carriers
The commission is betting on voluntary industry measures instead of enforceable standards
UK announces world's first international esports competition for military personnel, aiming to "sharpen cyber skills"
Over 40 nations will take part in the new Defence Esports Games
Valve confirms the Steam Machine will be priced like a PC, not a console
How much do you think Valve will charge?
The US is throwing big money at rare-earth tech, taking on China's dominance with new chemistry
The rare-earth bottleneck isn't mining, it's everything after
Steam is now a billion-dollar side business for PlayStation
Sony's biggest hit on Steam isn't God of War or Spider-Man – it's Helldivers 2
X launches paid marketplace for dormant usernames with complex access rules
Perhaps Elon thinks too highly of X
Intern quits after employer demands he hand over RTX 5060 won at Nvidia event
Would you do the same?
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