NOAA's new AI weather system promises faster forecasts with less computing power
It marks a shift from physics-based models to data-trained AI systems
Honda briefly shut downs factories as Nexperia chip feud isn't over yet
Even basic car chips are caught in a growing international tech dispute
Court dismisses lawsuit over Disney's recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One
The 1970s B-movie horror studio that brought the suit walks away empty-handed
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.
Instacart says it doesn't manipulate prices using AI, but the FTC isn't convinced
Instacart's pricing manipulation is raising fresh questions about fairness online
These popular browser extensions protecting your AI chats were actually copying them
Chrome and Edge add-ons found quietly recording your chats
Samsung reveals Exynos 2600: world's first 2nm smartphone chip could supercharge Galaxy S26
Big CPU gains come with 320MP camera support and AI upgrades
Scientists discover an amphibian gut bacterium 100% effective in destroying cancer cells in rats
Natural cancer treatment with no ill effects on healthy tissue
What we know so far: Scientists have uncovered a naturally occurring gut bacterium from common tree frogs that can completely eradicate cancerous tumors in lab animals. The organism even outperforms some existing therapies. The discovery has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment, but the research needs more work.
Most CEOs are ready to spend even more on AI in 2026 despite no clear path to ROI
Economic uncertainty fails to slow AI investments
Most Americans misjudge how many users share toxic content on social media
Maybe the web ain't so bad after all?
Global DRAM shortage squeezes OEMs, but PC retail prices remain stable for now
Acer and Asus warn that higher costs will eventually reach consumers
ASML's most advanced EUV machine is now central to Intel's comeback strategy
Etching CPUs and other advanced chips with sub-1nm accuracy
China may have reverse-engineered an EUV machine, a big step toward chip self-sufficiency
Secretive project could bring Beijing closer to semiconductor independence, once thought a decade away
More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be "relevant"
Apple is "expanding opportunities" for advertisers
LG FlexConnect modular soundbar system promises true wireless Dolby Atmos
LG will showcase its new Sound Suite at CES
Smartphone prices expected to rise in 2026 as shipments fall
The result of soaring memory and chip prices driven by AI demand
Epic Games Store's holiday free games keep on coming – could Red Dead Redemption 2 be included?
Epic might celebrate Commander Keen's 35th anniversary on Christmas Day
Micron predicts the memory crisis will last beyond 2026, says it can't meet full demand
DDR5 prices aren't coming down anytime soon
California threatens to halt Tesla sales over Autopilot marketing
Regulators say Tesla sold a vision of self-driving that doesn't exist
Tencent's Horizon clone Light of Motiram pulled from Steam and Epic after Sony lawsuit ends
The lawsuit has been settled
Nvidia RTX 5050 vs Intel Arc B580: Budget GPU Battle
Which $250 GPU is the better buy: Nvidia's RTX 5050 or Intel's Arc B580? We compare performance, upscaling quality, and VRAM limits to find out.
Nvidia could slash GeForce RTX 50 production by up to 40% next year
Rumor mill: Analysts and other sources anticipate that memory shortages stemming from the AI boom could disrupt supplies of numerous hardware products beginning next year. AMD is expected to introduce modest GPU price hikes, while Nvidia may significantly reduce production of certain graphics card models.
Meta knowingly took in billions from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, says Reuters
Another day, another Meta controversy
In a nutshell: Meta has faced several controversies over the years, including the misuse of private data for political profiling, failing to stop the spread of fake news and hate speech, and ignoring the impact of Facebook and Instagram on the mental well-being of young people. A new report now claims the company has also knowingly accepted fraudulent and scam ads originating in China.
MicroProse and Geoff Crammond are bringing back the Grand Prix simulation series in 2026
A very peculiar kind of "fun"
Video game console spending hit a two-decade low in November, dropping 27%
Consoles are more expensive now than ever
Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "slop"
All the worthless stuff dumped on our screens, in just four letters
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount hostile bid, backs Netflix deal
Paramount's backers are already backing out
OnePlus 15R launches to mixed reviews: big battery, bigger price
The OnePlus 15R lands in an awkward middle ground, pairing strong hardware with notable compromises. It's powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and features a massive 7,400 mAh battery, but carries a $699 price tag. Reviewers praise its performance, but criticize the mediocre camera system.
The ten worst games of 2025, according to Metacritic
Users rate Black Ops 7 even lower, but critics were far harsher on MindsEye
Senators probe whether AI data centers are driving up electricity costs
Warren, Van Hollen, and Blumenthal question whether tech companies are shifting grid costs to local communities
Uber sued by FTC and states over deceptive billing and cancellation practices
FTC and 21 states accuse the company of violating federal and state consumer protection laws
Bernie Sanders calls for a pause on new AI data centers in the US
The senator says AI gains favor billionaires, not workers
A German startup is turning cockroaches into cyborg spies
Strapping electronics to insects and calling it robotics, but will it work?