March Steam survey: Intel Arc finally breaks into the charts as AMD and Linux reach record shares
There's also a new top graphics card
Apple turns 50 with a legacy of reinventing the personal computer
Through the looking glass: Apple turned 50 this week as a multi-trillion-dollar platform company built around the iPhone, the most successful product ever made, along with laptops, tablets, smartwatches, audio gear, and a multitude of digital services. But it all began as a bare circuit board passed around a hobbyist club in Silicon Valley. Across those five decades, Apple has repeatedly redefined what a personal computer looks like, from beige boxes and Bondi Blue CRTs to fanless ultraportables and super powerful handhelds.
Sony's upcoming handheld could outperform Xbox Series S with next-gen upscaling
Meanwhile, Steam Deck 2 may not arrive until 2028 or later
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.
Google offers researchers early access to Willow quantum processor
Google is inviting proposals for hands-on experiments to push Willow beyond simulations
US government hires BlackSky to build next-gen AI surveillance satellites for Earth and beyond
The "world's most advanced space-based intelligence system" is going to become even better now
Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests
Proton-powered Linux setup delivers higher FPS in several demanding games, though results vary
Looking ahead: For years, Linux gaming has lived in the shadow of Windows. But recent benchmarks suggest that balance may be shifting. In a comparison spanning more than 10 blockbuster titles, the Arch-based Linux distribution CachyOS frequently outperformed Windows, even in games without native Linux support.
AirPods Max 2 reviewed: premium sound, top-tier ANC, same high price
Early reviews of the AirPods Max 2 highlight improved sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and deeper Apple ecosystem integration, powered by the new H2 chip and added smart features.
Google Drive can now detect ransomware and roll back your files
New AI model detects threats and restores clean files automatically for Workspace users
A paralyzed musician is using a brain implant to create music
Caltech experiment converts motor cortex signals into tones used in a live band setting
Anthropic accidentally exposed Claude Code source, raising security concerns
A packaging error exposed 500,000 lines of code
Crimson Desert hits 4 million sales despite rocky launch
Mixed reviews and launch controversies failed to slow Pearl Abyss' latest hit
Oracle layoffs could reach 30,000 as company doubles down on AI
Job cuts follow massive investment in AI data centers and automation initiatives
Tesla admits that remote humans can sometimes take control of its robotaxis
Tesla says remote control is only used as a last-resort measure
You can finally change your Gmail address without losing everything
TL;DR: Many Gmail users stuck with outdated or embarrassing usernames have spent years or decades hoping Google would add the ability to change them without losing past emails or other data. The company quietly teased the functionality late last year and has now enabled it for all US users.
Hypervisor-based cracks are breaking Denuvo protections in hours
The PC game piracy world will never be the same...
Iran threatens attacks on Nvidia, Microsoft, Intel, and other US tech firms in the Middle East
Iran warns workers to evacuate sites tied to named US firms
AI can clone open-source software in minutes, and that's a problem
By simulating "independent" code creation, AI may commercialize community projects without giving back
What Ever Happened to Napster? From MP3 Rebellion to Streaming Blueprint
Napster made digital music feel limitless for the first time, then vanished in lawsuits, rebrands, and sales. Its name faded, but its ideas still shape how the world listens.
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SYSTEM ON A CHIP
Apple M5 MacBooks are getting surprisingly close to real gaming PCs
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FUTUROLOGY
Robots just installed 100 MW of solar panels in the desert
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"EDUCATION"
Students in China are renting smart glasses to cheat on exams
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GAMING CULTURE
Doom now runs over DNS text records, and where else?
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HUMAN LEARNING MACHINES
AI has mastered chess, so humans are changing the rules
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WINDOWS VS MAC
Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says
AMD says it will buy Intel, completing the strangest reversal in chip history
The one-time challenger is now worth more than its old rival, but swallowing Intel would take the industry's power shift to absurd new heights
The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern
Insider preview brings Terminal features, inline graphics, 10x faster scrolling, and improved clipboard reliability
Disney's gaming push could one day include buying Epic Games
Some executives are waiting for the right moment, but others think it's a bad idea
RTX 60 series leaks are everywhere, but Nvidia hasn't finalized the GPUs yet
Don't buy into RTX 6090 rumors just yet
Nvidia App beta enables DLSS 4.5 with dynamic frame-gen, automatic shader compilation
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 with dynamic frame generation is now available for RTX 50 GPUs using the Nvidia App (enable beta updates). The feature adjusts frame-gen in real time to balance performance and image quality. The update also adds MFG modes of up to 6x, along with beta automatic shader compilation to reduce in-game stutter.
Microsoft halts Windows 11 update after users report installation errors
The number of issues with Windows 11 keeps growing despite Redmond's early promises
Delta is bringing free Wi-Fi to flights using Amazon's satellites
Amazon is taking on Starlink with Delta's Wi-Fi deal, but it won't arrive until 2028
GitHub pulls Copilot "feature" after it added advertising to more than 11,000 pull requests
Controversy highlights the risks of AI altering user content
PDFsam 6.0 adds compression tools and PDF 2.0 support
PDFsam Basic is a free, open-source tool for splitting, merging, and organizing PDFs. Version 6.0 adds three compression modes, better support for PDF 2.0 and UTF-8 text, stronger handling for malformed files, and more quality-of-life improvements.
A Supermicro co-founder is accused of smuggling $2.5B in AI servers to China
The AI chip trade is proving harder to police than policymakers expected
Instagram is testing a new paid tier that allows users to watch Stories anonymously
Pay up, and your Story views will stay hidden
Students in China are renting smart glasses to cheat on exams
The newest academic shortcut involves using real-time AI answers during exams
Samsung wants $400 for a tablet keyboard, even more than Apple
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard aims for a laptop-like feel, but that price
New RCS standard could enable cross-platform video calls, if Apple and Google play along
Turning texts into a full-fledged video platform
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