Hate calling businesses? Google's AI can do it for you through Search
Yet another way for AI to erode human connections
Linux surpasses 5% market share on US desktops for the first time
Linux's momentum is largely driven by user dissatisfaction with Microsoft's ecosystem
FCC moves to ban Chinese tech from undersea cables
New rules target Chinese firms over national security fears
Microsoft Office is down to $39 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $39 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
Perplexity CEO's warning to startups: big tech will "copy anything that's good"
Perplexity CEO points to industry imitation amid growing AI browser rivalry
Razer introduces new Thunderbolt 5 dock and eGPU enclosure
4K triple monitor support at 144Hz and charging at up to 140W
Which two tech IPOs warned investors they might "never achieve profitability," but became wildly successful?
They warned investors they might fail – then crushed the market.
Firmware flaws in over 200 Gigabyte motherboards could lead to undetectable malware
Nearly half of the affected motherboards are no longer supported
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $10
Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time
Apple's first foldable iPhone tipped to feature 7.8-inch display, A20 Pro chip, and 48MP cameras
iPhone Fold expected in 2026 at a near-$2,000 price
Candy Crush studio hit by layoffs as AI takes over design and writing work
King staff laid off after building the AI tools that replaced them
Free adventure game DogWalk is winning hearts on Steam
DogWalk is a free, heartwarming winter adventure by Blender Studio where you play as Chocomel the dog, helping a child build a snowman in a papercraft-inspired forest. Made as a showcase of open-source tools Blender and Godot, the game is cross-platform and already a hit on Steam with very favorable reviews.
Tesla sold just 4,306 Cybertrucks in Q2, down 50% from last year
Musk expected 250,000 Cybertrucks a year by 2025
Seagate brings HAMR to market with new 30TB Exos and IronWolf Pro drives
HAMR roadmap begins with 30TB drives, 100TB expected by 2030
Xbox Insiders can now stream console games directly to PC, including titles not on Game Pass
The selection has expanded to over 250 games
Microsoft slammed for awful AI-generated Xbox job post, weeks after laying off 9,000 workers
At least a human knows which way a monitor screen faces
Elon Musk's xAI lands $200 million Pentagon contract amid Grok controversy
The Defense Department is seeking an edge in security with these next-gen partnerships
Reddit now requires UK users to upload a selfie or ID to access adult content
"UK users can no longer use the internet without having to provide their papers"
The Best Gaming Monitors - Mid 2025
Looking for the best gaming monitor? We've tested and reviewed dozens to bring you top picks by price tier – from budget to flagship – covering 4K, 1440p, ultrawide, high refresh, and more.
Nvidia's Arm CPU dream hits a hardware wall, debut pushed to 2026
Fresh setback delays Nvidia's long-awaited N1x Arm chip
Robot umpires to debut at today's MLB All-Star game, regular season use planned for 2026
Cameras determine strike zone differently from human umpires
US rail industry still exposed to decade-old hacking threat, experts warn
"The railway industry treats cybersecurity issues with the same playbook as the insurance industry's 'delay, deny, defend' mantra"
T-Mobile is sharing your data by default, here's how to opt out
The carrier wants you to believe the changes are for your own protection
8BitDo's Pro 3 wireless gamepad features swappable ABXY buttons
Buyers also get TMR joysticks and a tactile D-pad
Google Gemini vulnerable to a stupidly easy prompt injection attack in Gmail AI summaries
Artificial idiocy keeps on improving things... for cybercriminals
AI first, security later: As GenAI tools make their way into mainstream apps and workflows, serious concerns are mounting about their real-world safety. Far from boosting productivity, these systems are increasingly being exploited – benefiting cybercriminals and cost-cutting executives far more than end users. Researchers this week uncovered how Google's Gemini model used in Gmail can be subverted in an incredibly simple way, making phishing campaigns easier than ever.
Blender 4.5 launches with major performance improvements
Blender 4.5 introduces GPU-accelerated shader compilation, faster simulations, and full Vulkan support. Key updates include expanded Geometry Nodes tools, enhanced GPU compositor performance, improved UV editing, and broader import/export compatibility.
Microsoft tests adaptive energy saver to extend battery life on Windows laptops
Power savings without dimming
Scientists develop blood test that reveals how fast your organs are aging
The scientists found that an organ's biological age strongly predicts the risk of related diseases
Tired of slow speeds, two Michigan residents are building their own fiber ISP
Meanwhile, Comcast is reaching out to former customers with discounted rates to win them back
How a few online users make the internet – and humanity – look worse than they are
The loudest voices aren't the most common
Meta to invest over $60B in AI data centers, starting with 'Prometheus' in Ohio
Massive AI expansion includes new data centers and elite talent hires
Keeping Score: Has AMD Stopped Screwing Up?
A year after calling out AMD's product launch failures, we're revisiting the same 12 mistakes to see if 2025 AMD has finally learned how to get pricing, performance, and features right.
Belkin ends support for Wemo devices, many will become e-waste come January
Only HomeKit-compatible plugs and light switches will continue functioning
Google is merging ChromeOS and Android into a single platform
The great ChromeOS-Android merger is happening, now comes the hard part