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Hardware Electronics

The GeeFarce 5027 POS is a PC disguised as a graphics card

It lets you run a second PC from inside your main rig

By Rob Thubron, June 10, 2025, 6:15 AM 8 comments 395k

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YouTube shuts down ad-blocker loophole, tightens restrictions

More Firefox users have been impacted

By Rob Thubron, June 9, 2025, 6:15 AM 39 comments 205k

So... You Want to Become a Penetration Tester?

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FEATURE By David Matthews, June 14, 2025, 7:18 AM TechSpot Security 150k

Penetration testing is a key part of cybersecurity: finding and safely exploiting system flaws. Learn the skills, tools, and steps to start your career as an ethical hacker in this growing field.

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YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content

Videos are allowed if "freedom of expression value may outweigh harm risk"

By Rob Thubron, June 10, 2025, 8:56 AM 27 comments 129k

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ChatGPT gets crushed at chess by a 1 MHz Atari 2600

Editor's take: Despite being hailed as the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence, large language models are no smarter than a piece of rotten wood. Every now and then, some odd experiment or test reminds everyone that so-called "intelligent" AI doesn't actually exist if you're living outside a tech company's quarterly report.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, June 10, 2025, 12:50 PM 25 comments 108k

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Hardware Gaming

Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise

Sony is "exploring new and enhanced ways" to play games

By Rob Thubron, June 13, 2025, 7:02 AM 15 comments 100k

The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update

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FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, June 12, 2025, 5:02 AM TechSpot Electronics 99k

We're back with another OLED monitor burn-in update! After 15 months of heavy static use on our MSI 4K QD-OLED, it's time to check how the display is holding up under worst-case conditions.

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Tech Deals Microsoft

For a limited time, grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10

Unbeatable deal

By TechSpot Deals, June 12, 2025, 3:54 PM 86k

The Real Nvidia GPU Lineup: GeForce RTX 5060 is Actually a Mediocre 5050

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FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, June 10, 2025, 5:12 AM TechSpot Hardware 84k

or: Why Have GPUs Shrinkflated? Nvidia's RTX 50 series suffers from major shrinkflation. We break down how the RTX 5060 is really a 5050 in disguise - and why its VRAM, pricing, and specs fall short.

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Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, very, far away'

May the Schwartz be with you!

By Cal Jeffrey, June 13, 2025, 4:06 PM 14 comments 59k

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Security The Web

Think before you click: Experts warn email "Unsubscribe" links pose security risks

"If you don't trust the source, why would you trust their unsubscribe link?"

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 11, 2025, 12:10 PM 9 comments 47k

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How a little-known tax change sparked a tech layoff surge

New R&D tax rules upended the tech sector

By Skye Jacobs, June 10, 2025, 7:03 AM 50 comments 46k

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AI Tech Culture

Half of companies planning to replace customer service with AI are reversing course

The AI bubble is bursting for call centers and customer service

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 12, 2025, 12:06 PM 32 comments 43k

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Tech Deals Software

Microsoft Office is down to $45 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $45 for a limited time – an incredible deal and one of the lowest prices we've seen this year. This offer provides all the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 70% off the regular price.

Full story By TechSpot Deals, June 12, 2025, 1:28 PM 35k

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Microsoft trolls Apple's new Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista

Has iOS 26 actually gone back to 2007?

By Daniel Sims, June 14, 2025, 10:42 AM 13 comments 33k

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Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch

Somehow the buggiest launch since Cyberpunk 2077 is Rockstar's fault, according to studio head

By Cal Jeffrey, June 11, 2025, 6:24 PM 8 comments 27k

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Software The Web

Linux Foundation steps in with neutral solution to WordPress crisis

"Please stop fighting, you pesky WP children"

Editor's take: The fight between WordPress and WP Engine could bring the entire WP community to an unprecedented breakup. It's why the Linux Foundation is trying to avoid the worst-case scenario with an alternative platform for distributing and sharing WP-related content.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, June 9, 2025, 8:16 AM 23k

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Security The Web

OpenAI warns ChatGPT logs will be retained "indefinitely," blames court order

The Internet is forever

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 9, 2025, 1:27 PM 16 comments 21k

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Hardware Mobile

Nvidia Arm chip surfaces with strong Geekbench scores, could rival top Intel and AMD laptop CPUs

Performance could resemble Apple's M3 and AMD's Ryzen AI Max

By Daniel Sims, June 10, 2025, 7:01 PM 13 comments 21k

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AI flunks logic test: Multiple studies reveal illusion of reasoning

As logical tasks grow more complex, accuracy drops to as low as 4 to 24%

By Cal Jeffrey, June 12, 2025, 4:17 PM 17 comments 19k

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The Web Industry

Trump administration throws wrench into $42 billion broadband rollout

The program may scrap Biden's fiber preference, opening the door for Starlink and fixed wireless providers

By Skye Jacobs, June 13, 2025, 6:15 AM 15 comments 17k

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Microsoft Software

LibreOffice backs campaign to help users move from Windows 10 to Linux – and ditch Office, too

Replacing Windows and Microsoft Office is not as difficult as it seems

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 12, 2025, 1:31 PM 17 comments 16k

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Tech Culture Car Tech

Robotaxis are quietly recording everything, and police are using the footage

Smile, you're on robotaxi camera

By Cal Jeffrey, June 11, 2025, 6:13 AM 24 comments 16k

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Copilot Vision brings Microsoft's screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks

The AI that watches everything–and might do something useful

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 13, 2025, 2:12 PM 15 comments 15k

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Fujifilm announces retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless digital camera

40 megapixels, advanced image stabilization system, and more

By Shawn Knight, June 12, 2025, 2:16 PM 15k