The first microprocessor was not Intel's 4004, it was a secret 8x faster chip inside the F-14 Tomcat
But what is a microprocessor, really?
Intel Granite Rapids-WS coming for Threadripper 9000WX with up to 86 cores and 336 MB L3 cache
Will it be enough to regain the lead in the high-end desktop market?
Apple puts Mac Pro "on the back burner" as it focuses on faster, cheaper Mac Studio
It may see an upgrade in 2027, but don't hold your breath
Microsoft Office is down to $39 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 $39. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
A new capture method relies on water and pressure to efficiently trap carbon emissions
Can fizzy water help solve the CO2 emission problem for good?
SilverStone expands retro-inspired PC case line with compact FLP03 design
A mini throwback case
Fans attempt to resurrect Sony's shooter Concord, but lawyers are already shooting off takedowns
Reverse engineering server code is hard, fighting Sony lawyers is likely impossible
This 2TB Crucial T710 Gen 5 SSD is down to $170
The Crucial T710 offers solid performance, a roomy 2TB capacity, and AES-256 encryption enabled by default. It uses a DRAM-less design with HMB support. The 4TB model is also discounted to $364.
Tesla is quietly trying to build US cars with zero China-made parts
Its accelerating its supply chain shift to Mexico and Southeast Asia as tariffs and chip disputes bite
The Huge Plus packs a massive 52mm trackball, 10 buttons, and months of battery life
A compelling option for trackball lovers
Guess who said this in 2004: "Two years from now, (email) spam will be solved"
Who was the tech exec that made this overconfident claim 20 years ago?
Apple could split iPhone releases into premium and budget events
More events = more iPhones
Visual Studio 2026 is now available for download
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2026, bringing a refreshed Fluent UI, faster performance, and integrated GitHub Copilot AI for assisted coding. The IDE adds full support for .NET 10, C# 14, and C++ 23/26, along with improved diagnostics through the new Profiler Agent.
Survey reveals more players in the US and UK prefer single-player games over multiplayer
There's a major generation gap in preferences
Apple fast-tracks CEO succession plans as Tim Cook could step down next year
The board has identified John Ternus as the likely successor
This $24 lifetime AI deal unlocks ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and more
From text to images to voice, everything AI in one dashboard
Russia is cutting mobile data for travelers for up to 24 hours to fight drone attacks
Officials cite national security, but digital rights groups question the technical logic behind the move
Valve insists the Steam Machine outperforms 70% of gaming PCs despite 8GB GPU
Will RX 7600-level performance still be enough in 2026?
The Best Gaming Laptops: Gaming on the Go
Gaming laptops keep leveling up, with new CPUs and GPUs boosting power and efficiency. With so many configs and form factors, let us help in choosing the right one for your needs.
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BUBBLE TALK
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" shutters fund, says the market makes no sense to him
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WTF
Microsoft says Windows is becoming an agentic OS, but users simply hate the idea
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GAMING GEAR
Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame push SteamOS beyond the handheld
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SOFTWARE
Your pirated copy of Windows might have just stopped working
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SECURITY
Hackers found a way to weaponize CAPTCHA pages
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FACEPLANT
Russia's first humanoid robot debuts – and immediately eats the floor
Studios behind Black Ops 7, Anno 117, and Arc Raiders push back on AI criticism
Activision, Ubisoft, and Arrowhead react in contrasting ways
Netflix doubles down on TV gaming and social play in a bid to keep subscribers
From Pictionary to Red Dead, Netflix aims to make social gaming as seamless as watching a show
Ryzen keeps winning: AMD reaches 33.6% desktop share as Intel slips again
AMD's console wins and Ryzen sales push its x86 share to new highs
Verizon to slash 15,000 jobs in its biggest shake-up ever
New CEO is pushing a sweeping cost-cutting overhaul amid shrinking growth
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign can't be paused, has no checkpoints, and kicks idle players
Story mode also includes Warzone elements like maps, XP, enemy armor, and health bars
Your pirated copy of Windows might have just stopped working
Microsoft shuts down popular KMS38 activation workaround for Windows and Office
A German court just hit Google with €572 million in damages for juicing its own shopping results
Mountain View vows to appeal, saying it has been compliant with regulators since 2017
Geopolitical tensions around Nexperia's chip supply chain could soon halt Europe's auto industry
Major industry players are just a few weeks away from a disastrous chip shortage, insiders say
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shoots high, but its campaign can't keep up
Reviewers praise Black Ops 7 for its ambitious scope, polished multiplayer, and inventive Endgame mode. Its co-op options, Zombies, and nostalgic callbacks help it stand out, with some outlets calling it one of the franchise's strongest entries in years. However, despite the high notes, an uneven campaign and inconsistent storytelling keep it from reaching its full potential.
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" shutters hedge fund, says the market makes no sense to him anymore
Investor says equities have diverged from intrinsic value amid AI mania
Video sharing platform Vine is being rebooted with a strict "no AI" policy
The new platform will build on Vine's original archive
Google is stitching its fragmented enterprise world into something real
Google's Chrome Summit felt weirdly... Microsoft-y
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to $139, their lowest price ever
Walmart is kicking off early Black Friday with a standout deal. Even as last year's model, the AirPods Pro 2 remain one of the best values in Apple's audio lineup. With excellent active noise cancellation, USB-C charging, and built-in hearing-aid features, the Pro 2 give up surprisingly little compared to the newer Pro 3 – making this discount hard to ignore.
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