SpaceX acquires AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion, days after record IPO
The deal gives xAI what it couldn't build on its own: a coding tool developers actually use
Google Earth just turned your browser into a flight simulator
Google Earth has brought its flight simulator to the web, originally an Easter egg in the desktop app. No download required anymore: just open Google Earth, hit Explore Earth, then Tools > Flight Simulator. You get two aircraft: the F-16 for speed or the Cirrus SR22 for sightseeing. The experience works best at slower speeds, as the app needs time to stream terrain and satellite imagery in real time.
Files app brings smarter folder size scanning to its already capable Windows file manager
Files is an open-source File Explorer replacement for Windows. It supports tabbed browsing, dual-pane layouts, file tagging and preview, cloud integration, and deep customization. The latest version adds on-demand folder size calculation to avoid unnecessary background scans, and preserves file selections when changing layouts.
A $200 ChatGPT subscription could cost OpenAI $14,000 if you actually used it to its full potential
OpenAI starts losing money on ChatGPT Plus once usage tops 11%, Anthropic's Claude is no different
Bottom line: The math behind AI subscriptions is starting to look uncomfortable. Flat monthly pricing helped fuel the rapid adoption of tools like ChatGPT and Claude, but new analysis suggests those fees may not come close to covering the actual cost of heavy use. As users push these systems harder and more demanding AI workflows take hold, the gap between revenue and compute costs is becoming difficult to ignore.
Microsoft's shader stutter fix is now available for all AMD Radeon GPUs, Nvidia users have to wait
Radeon support now extends back to RDNA 1, but only for games played through the Xbox app
Windows Server is getting new network safety capabilities with DNS over HTTPS
The feature has been available on client Windows editions for quite some time
AMD changes rules, denies researcher $10,000 bounty after taking 124 days to patch security flaw
The researcher says AMD dismissed his report, later asked him to stay quiet
ChatGPT becomes the fastest app to reach 1 billion monthly active users
Claude and Meta AI are growing faster, but OpenAI's chatbot remains far ahead
Editor's take: Much like the Call of Duty series and pornography, generative AI is one of those things that's incredibly popular despite a lot of people claiming to dislike it. ChatGPT, for example, has just reached one billion monthly app users, just 3.5 years after it launched in November 2022.
Microsoft is now letting Nvidia GPUs run local AI features that were locked to Copilot+ PCs
You don't need an NPU for Windows AI anymore, just an RTX 30 series GPU with 6GB of VRAM
Display Driver Uninstaller completely wipes your GPU drivers for a fresh start
Display Driver Uninstaller is a trusted utility for fully removing AMD, Nvidia, and Intel graphics drivers when a regular uninstall is not enough. It's especially useful when swapping GPUs, fixing driver conflicts, or troubleshooting crashes or odd performance issues.
The end of uBlock Origin in Chrome is now weeks away, not months
Ad-Verse: Google announced the transition from Manifest V2 browser add-ons a few years ago, but kept a few well-known "secrets" available to support legacy extensions. Now, Chromium developers have explained that MV2-based extensions are completely going away in just a few weeks.
Windows Ready Print is Microsoft's biggest overhaul of Windows printing in years
The framework becomes the default for newly installed printers as soon as July
GPU-Z remains the go-to tool for detailed graphics card info
GPU-Z delivers a clean, no-install snapshot at key GPU information, including clocks, memory, sensors, BIOS, and driver data. It supports Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs, making it a handy tool for verifying specs, monitoring behavior, or troubleshooting a system without extra bloat.
A Florida hospital is using Palantir to catch sepsis earlier, it's saved 866 lives so far
The system is identifying warning signs that clinicians might otherwise miss
Windows 11 will soon have an option for removing web results from local search queries
Microsoft appears to answer users' complaints
OpenAI is going public and overhauling ChatGPT at the same time
"Chat is dead." OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT as a superapp – and filing for a $1 trillion IPO
CPU-Z adds support for Panther Lake, Ryzen AI Max, and new memory form factors
CPU-Z 2.20.2 expands compatibility with upcoming Intel and AMD processors, including Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, Bartlett Lake, Ryzen AI Max, and Ryzen Pro. The release also adds support for Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs and new HUDIMM and HSODIMM memory.
007 First Light sold 3 million copies in two weeks but hasn't broken even – it cost $200 million to make
Amazon now owns the Bond IP and it's already in talks about future games
The big picture: IO Interactive's recently released 007 game is off to a healthy start, but it hasn't turned a profit yet. While 007 First Light is the studio's fastest-selling title ever, it's also by far the most expensive entertainment product in Denmark's history. A sequel has not been confirmed, but Amazon Games and IOI have already hinted at where the franchise might go from here.
Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul, with daily usage limits unless you pay for iCloud+
Several iPad and Apple Watch models won't receive the latest OS updates, but no iPhones left out
AV2 promises 30% better compression than AV1 and costs nothing to use
The open video codec that big tech built to kill licensing fees just got its first major release
elementary OS 8.1 focuses on polish, security, and a smoother Linux desktop
elementary OS is a polished Linux distribution built on Ubuntu LTS that emphasizes thoughtful design, simplicity, and a distraction-free desktop experience. Version 8.1 makes the Wayland-based Secure Session the default, improving security, touchpad gestures, and display handling. The update also introduces multitasking enhancements, refinements to the software store, improved hardware compatibility, and more.
In Hindsight: Tech Quotes That Got the Future Right and Wrong
Tech leaders love predicting the future. Sometimes they nail it, sometimes they miss spectacularly, and sometimes they leave behind quotes that only get better with age.
Google tests making AI Mode the default in Search, then says it was an error
Google's "accidental" AI Mode test gives users a glimpse of a possible Search future most don't want
Brave is charging $60 for a version of its browser that removes the features you probably never wanted
Brave Origin strips out AI, crypto, and ads
Browser makers are calling out Microsoft for using Windows to push Edge on users
A coalition of browser developers just sent Microsoft's CEO a letter demanding it stop burying rival browsers