"You wouldn't steal a car" anti-piracy ads may have used a stolen font
The anti-piracy campaign that failed its own background check
Microsoft's latest Windows security update creates an empty folder you should not delete
It's unclear how an empty folder helps prevent security flaws
Shopify CEO: justify new hires by proving AI can't do the job better
AI use will also become part of Shopify's performance and peer reviews
A hot potato: In another example of the impact AI is having on jobs, Shopify's CEO has issued a warning to the company's managers: show that AI can't do the job better than a human before hiring new workers. Shopify previously laid off staff after it started using generative AI to complete some customer support tasks.
Shenmue named most influential video game ever, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II lands in seventh place
Kingdom Come Deliverance II was released two months ago
Microsoft Office apps will soon preload on Windows boot for faster launch
Startup Boost quietly runs after login to make Word and Excel open faster
Microsoft is slowing down OneNote on Windows 10 to force users to upgrade
Is Redmond playing dirty because people love their Windows 10 system a bit too much?
Man files complaint against ChatGPT after it falsely claimed he murdered his children
And spent 21 years in prison for the crime
Argentina's president retracts memecoin endorsement after insider cash-out triggers 95% crash
President's post boosted $LIBRA to $4.5 billion before the alleged rug pull
Nvidia's RTX 5080 is Actually an RTX 5070 - Wait, What?
Take a hard look at the specs, and you'll soon realize the RTX 5080 is just an RTX 5070 in disguise. Nvidia's greed may be at play, and we'll prove it by analyzing historical GPU configurations.
San Francisco AI startup founder and wife indicted in $60 million fraud scheme
Couple faces decades in prison if convicted
Teen enraged by TikTok ban sets fire to Wisconsin congressman's office
The 19-year-old has admitted to the crime
OpenAI's newest AI model is switching languages to Chinese and others while reasoning, puzzling users and experts
This is why transparency in AI development is so important, says one expert
Tech workers can earn thousands recommending strangers for jobs
Underground referral market emerges as job hunters seek edge
AT&T customer hit with $6,223 bill after being on pay-per-use plan for one day
Paying $2 per MB quickly adds up
The ongoing feud between Wordpress and WP Engine is threatening open-source principles and good name
Matt Mullenweg cannot "own" the WordPress project, or the FOSS movement is done for
Chechen warlord claims Elon Musk remotely disabled Cybertrucks he "gifted"
Musk has, of course, denied gifting the leader a truck in the first place
Ford's advertising patent suggests listening to in-car conversations for personalized ads
It's not the first controversial patent Ford (or many large companies) has pursued
Techno fashion: You can now buy a plastic handbag with an embedded GPU for $1,024
"GPU Purse" also sells a a H100 version for $65,536
This Indian CEO champions the 70-hour grind, dismisses work-life balance as "Western" concept
Bhavish Aggarwal has also been urging Indians to ditch what he calls "Western" products
Online gaming dispute turns into real-world hammer attack
20-year-old flew from New Jersey to Florida to attack an online foe
From the WTF dept: Cooler Master's "AI" thermal paste comes in six different colors
What does AI thermal paste even mean?
Larian is walking away from Baldur's Gate 3, no DLC, no expansions, no sequel
Wow! Larian Studios stunned the crowd during a panel discussion at the Game Developers Conference. Founder and CEO Swen Vincke revealed that the studio has no interest in expanding upon its massively popular Baldur's Gate 3 RPG. He clarified that fans shouldn't get their hopes up for any DLC, expansions, or a Baldur's Gate 4.
Formula 1 chief retires "impossible to navigate" Excel spreadsheet used to manage car parts
WTF?! When James Vowles took over as team principal for the Williams F1 crew in early 2023, he knew they lagged behind the competition in several key areas. Pat Fry joined the team later that year as chief technical officer, and the two quickly determined that Williams' use of Microsoft Excel to manage its car build workbook was a problem.
