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Forced to vibe code at work, programmers say their skills are deteriorating

Coders from various companies recently told 404 Media that their initial curiosity about vibe coding has soured as they feel their skills deteriorating while technical debt mounts. Many developers who aren't being forced to use AI are returning to coding by hand.Read Entire Article

Microsoft is baking even more Copilot functionality into the Edge browser

The newly announced changes focus on expanding Copilot's ability to make web browsing more seamless for users. Microsoft has recently indicated it is scaling back broader Copilot integration in Windows 11, but Edge remains the primary platform for deeper AI-powered browser features.Read Entire Article

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the anti-flagship flagship: headphone jack, microSD, and thick bezels in 2026

The Xperia 1 VIII features a 6.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 2,340 × 1,080 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It retains Sony's trademark thick top and bottom bezels, which house the selfie camera, sensors, and front-firing stereo speakers. Other nostalgic features include...Read Entire Article

A security researcher says Microsoft secretly built a backdoor into BitLocker, releases an exploit to prove it

According to the researcher, YellowKey appears unusual for a previously unknown security bug. Nightmare-Eclipse explained that the flaw can be reproduced by copying an attached "FsTx" folder to a USB drive formatted with a Windows-compatible file system such as NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT.Read Entire Article

Motorola Razr Fold takes on Samsung and Google with a strong first-gen debut

Motorola's first book-style foldable is earning strong early reviews for its sleek design, excellent battery life, fast charging, and stylus support. Reviewers note it still lacks some of the polish of the Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but most agree the Razr Fold is a legitimate foldable contender.

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70% of Americans don't want AI data centers near their home, that's more opposition than nuclear plants get

Given the huge number of negative stories about AI data centers, it's little wonder that people are against any being built near them.Read Entire Article

The Steam Controller's hidden Wilhelm scream Easter Egg is pure Valve genius

The second-gen Steam Controller launched to much fanfare on May 4 priced at $99. The high-end gamepad sold out within half an hour thanks in large part to scalpers scooping them up in bundles and reselling them for massive profits. A newly implemented reservation system looks to address the issue...Read Entire Article

FSR 4 upscaling is finally coming to older Radeon GPUs, and the image quality gains are real

AMD's gaming and graphics VP, Jack Huynh, recently confirmed that Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards will begin supporting FSR 4.1 this summer, with support for RX 6000 arriving in early 2027. The company's presentation confirms what recent leaks indicated: the older GPUs will rely on INT8 processing, a slower alternative...Read Entire Article

What was Nintendo's first ever product (back in 1889)?

Nintendo's origins are stranger than many gamers realize. Take a guess.

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Forza Horizon 6 GPU Benchmark: 8GB vs. 16GB VRAM

Forza Horizon 6 looks stunning, but our testing shows modern visuals come at a steep VRAM cost. Here's how 8GB and 16GB GPUs compare across a range of settings and resolutions.

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GoPro explores sale after falling from $11 billion giant to $187 million company

According to Reuters, GoPro said it will review a range of strategic options that could include selling the company or merging with another business. The announcement sent shares up more than 27% in after-hours trading, though that rally says more about investor desperation than a sudden return to the glory days.Read Entire Article

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update's habit of downgrading your GPU drivers without asking

Microsoft is changing its policy to try to fix one of the longest-running issues Windows users have experienced with Windows Update (WU). In a few months, Redmond's servers should avoid pushing older graphics drivers when customers have already installed a newer software kit provided by their hardware's OEM manufacturer.Read Entire Article

Anthropic says more than 90% of its code is now written by AI

Speaking on an episode of Patrick O'Shaughnessy's Invest Like the Best podcast, Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao mentioned the shockingly high figure.Read Entire Article

Two brothers deleted 96 federal databases after being fired – one googled how to hide the evidence afterward

A federal jury recently convicted 34-year-old Sohaib Akhter of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and trafficking in passwords with assistance from his brother, Muneeb, after federal contractor Opexus fired the twins. Notably, this is not the brothers' first federal cybercrime conviction.Read Entire Article

Nvidia adds GeForce RTX 5060 Ti to 007 First Light game bundle

Nvidia's latest game bundle includes one of our most anticipated PC titles of 2026: 007 First Light, which tells an original origin story charting James Bond's early days.Read Entire Article

Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents have one year to find new power as their utility pivots to data centers

A Nevada energy company recently informed a nearby California utility provider that it will no longer supply electricity to 49,000 Lake Tahoe customers after May 2027. Although the decision is not tied to a specific AI data center, data centers have grown their footprint in Nevada significantly in recent years.Read Entire Article

Android Auto's biggest update in years delivers edge-to-edge Maps, Gemini, and HD video streaming

The updated Android Auto brings a complete Material 3 Expressive design overhaul, including expressive typography, smooth animations, and vibrant wallpapers. It is the biggest update to the platform since the 2023 "Coolwalk" redesign, which introduced a dynamic interface, split-screen multitasking, a revamped dock, and enhanced safety features.Read Entire Article

The EU is going after TikTok and Meta over addictive algorithms and child safety failures

Von der Leyen stated that the EC – one of the European Union's highest governing bodies – is taking action against TikTok and Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The video-sharing platform and Meta's services are said to rely on engagement-driven features such as endless scrolling, auto-play, and...Read Entire Article

NAND contract prices surge over 600% since September 2025, DRAM up ~400%

You've no doubt heard the short version of this story time and again: AI startups are gobbling up all of the memory that manufacturers can produce, leaving traditional electronics firms to fight for the remaining scraps. In all situations, that means heavily inflated prices and for some near the bottom...Read Entire Article

ForkLift 4.6.2 refines one of macOS' favorite SFTP file managers

ForkLift is one our favorite SFTP/SSH file manager for macOS, alongside WinSCP on Windows. ForkLift 4.6.2 improves Finder integration, checksum tool with CSV export support, and fixes for icon preview glitches on macOS Sequoia.

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Google Nest Wifi Pro three-pack hits new $229 record low

Google's Nest Wifi Pro three-pack has dropped to a new low of $229 at Woot, undercutting its usual $299 price while still offering one of the easiest mesh setups around. The Wi-Fi 6E system adds access to the cleaner 6 GHz band, recent software updates have improved mesh stability and roaming. It also doubles as a Matter and Thread hub for modern smart home devices.

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The humble desktop monitor is quietly having its best years, and gamers are fully responsible

Research firm Omdia reports that desktop monitor manufacturers shipped 133.4 million units in 2025. The market grew by a solid 4.3% year over year, recovering from the "disruption" that followed the Covid-19 pandemic. Omdia said that classic desktop monitors are evolving into more versatile, high-end visual devices in a laptop-dominated world.Read Entire Article

Googlebooks will feature Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek chips, and follow Google's strict hardware guidelines

In an interview with Chrome Unboxed, Google VP John Maletis claimed that, unlike Chromebooks, Googlebook will be positioned as a premium brand offering a high-end user experience. He added that although the devices will be manufactured by third-party OEMs, Google will enforce strict hardware guidelines to ensure a consistent experience...Read Entire Article

Unitree reveals $650,000 production-ready mecha that punches through walls and crawls like a spider

Chinese firm Unitree Robotics – maker of several robot models, including "budget" models – revealed the GD01 in a video with a suitably pounding rock soundtrack.Read Entire Article

Windows is getting a cloud feature that fixes bad drivers before they wreck your PC

According to an official Microsoft blog post, the cloud-based recovery process will be initiated if a driver is identified as problematic during uation. In such cases, the company will reject publishing requests for said driver before replacing it with the next best available version. The process will not be initiated...Read Entire Article

Subnautica 2 playable build leaks online days before early access launch

Subnautica 2, one of our most anticipated PC games of 2026, arrives in early access on Thursday, May 14. But a clip of PC gameplay and screenshots appeared on Reddit yesterday. As reported by IGN, fans say an unknown person somehow got ahold of a copy and streamed the game last night.Read Entire Article

Google "Gemini Intelligence" shows off agentic Android 17 features that Apple has yet to deliver with Siri

The latest Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones will begin receiving new automation features from Gemini this summer. The updates will come to other devices, such as smartwatches, vehicles, glasses, and laptops, later this year.Read Entire Article

Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus brings the personal cooling device to the US

Sony started development of the Reon back in 2017. A crowdfunding campaign ran in 2019 for the Reon Pocket ahead of its launch in Japan, and it eventually expanded to the West.Read Entire Article

UCF graduates boo commencement speaker for calling AI "the next industrial revolution"

The crowd did not take the comments quietly. What began as scattered murmurs quickly built into loud, sustained boos.Read Entire Article

OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly advised teen before fatal overdose

Leila Turner-Scott and her husband, Angus Scott, say their son Sam started using ChatGPT during his senior year of high school in 2023 for help with homework and troubleshooting computer issues.Read Entire Article

Forza Horizon 6 GPU Benchmark: 8GB vs. 16GB VRAM

Forza Horizon 6 GPU Benchmark: 8GB vs. 16GB VRAM Forza Horizon 6 looks stunning, but our testing shows modern visuals come at a steep VRAM cost. Here's how 8GB and 16GB GPUs compare across a range of settings and resolutions.Read Entire Article

Gamers Are Wrong About 1440p vs 1080p CPU Benchmarking

Gamers Are Wrong About 1440p vs 1080p CPU Benchmarking Gamers keep demanding 1440p CPU benchmarks, but higher resolutions often hide the very performance differences CPU testing is supposed to reveal. Here's why 1080p still matters most.Read Entire Article

How Apple Pay Works

How Apple Pay Works Apple Pay makes contactless payments feel effortless, but behind that two-second tap is a surprisingly sophisticated chain of cryptography, tokenization, and real-time authorization.Read Entire Article

The Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitors 2026

From affordable 34-inch LCDs to flagship 45-inch OLEDs, these are the best ultrawide gaming monitors you can buy right now, tested and recommended by us.Read Entire Article

Frame Generation Doesn't Fix Bad Performance!

Frame Generation Doesn't Fix Bad Performance! Frame generation is supposed to make good performance better, not hide the fact that a game is running at 15 FPS. Lego Batman's spec sheet just crossed that line.Read Entire Article

The Best CPUs - Mid 2026 Update

The Best CPUs - Mid 2026 Update The CPU market looks very different from six months ago. Intel's back in the conversation, AMD's X3D chips still rule gaming, and there's genuine value at every price point.Read Entire Article

This is Why You Won't Buy a Steam Machine in 2026

This is Why You Won't Buy a Steam Machine in 2026 Valve's Steam Machine was supposed to be an affordable gaming PC for the living room. Rising memory and storage prices have turned that dream into a pricing nightmare.Read Entire Article

A Decade of AMD Ryzen: 10 Years of CPUs Tested

A Decade of AMD Ryzen: 10 Years of CPUs Tested From near collapse to CPU dominance, we revisit 10 years of AMD Ryzen, benchmarking every flagship generation to see how performance, value, and architecture evolved.Read Entire Article

GPU Pricing Remains Broken, Even if It Has Stopped Getting Worse

GPU Pricing Remains Broken, Even if It Has Stopped Getting Worse GPU prices have stopped getting worse, but they have not gotten much better either. Demand has fallen, prices remain elevated, and most graphics cards still sell well above MSRP worldwide.Read Entire Article

The Handheld Gaming "Holy Grail": FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL

The Handheld Gaming "Holy Grail": FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL Windows handhelds may have found a breakthrough. FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL can turn compromised 30 FPS gaming into smooth 60 FPS play, making devices like the Legion Go far more capable than expected.Read Entire Article

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review: Twice the 3D V-Cache

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review: Twice the 3D V-Cache AMD finally delivers dual 3D V-Cache on Zen 5 with the 9950X3D2, but does twice the cache translate into real gains? We test performance, power, and value to see if this flagship makes sense.Read Entire Article

Flagship Rematch: Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Core i9-12900K

Flagship Rematch: Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Core i9-12900K Four years on, we revisit the Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Core i9-12900K with modern games and DDR4 vs DDR5 configs. The result: still neck and neck, but memory choice now makes a real difference.Read Entire Article

How Intel Got Into Trouble: We Test the Last Decade of Intel Flagship CPUs

How Intel Got Into Trouble: We Test the Last Decade of Intel Flagship CPUs From Kaby Lake to Core Ultra, we revisit Intel's flagship CPUs to see how a decade of design choices shaped performance, power, and ultimately, how the company lost its lead.Read Entire Article

We Tested Every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D CPU: From 5800X3D to 9800X3D

We Tested Every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D CPU: From 5800X3D to 9800X3D Nine X3D CPUs, two platforms, and 14 games tested. We compare every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D processor to find out how much performance has improved since the 5800X3D and where it actually matters.Read Entire Article

After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability

After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability Wi-Fi 8 is already taking shape, and while it won't raise peak speeds beyond Wi-Fi 7, it promises something just as important: more reliable, lower-latency wireless performance where it actually matters.Read Entire Article

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Review: AM4 Keeps on Giving

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Review: AM4 Keeps on Giving AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D extends AM4's life once again, but is it worth it? We tested 14 games to see how this cut-down 3D V-Cache chip stacks up against Zen 3, older Ryzen parts, and newer CPUs.Read Entire Article

Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Roundup: 9 Graphics Cards Tested

Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Roundup: 9 Graphics Cards Tested We tested nine RTX 5070 Ti cards and found consistent performance throughout. The problem isn't which model to buy - it's whether any of them make sense at today's prices.Read Entire Article

What Ever Happened to Napster?

What Ever Happened to Napster? Napster made digital music feel limitless for the first time, then vanished in lawsuits, rebrands, and sales. Its name faded, but its ideas still shape how the world listens.Read Entire Article

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: AMD Needs to Respond

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: AMD Needs to Respond Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus pushes beyond the 250K Plus with more cores and cache for $300. It costs more, but could be a strong value for high-end productivity workloads.Read Entire Article

Which iPad Model Should You Get?

Which iPad Model Should You Get? Thanks to its class-leading hardware and software, the Apple iPad lineup has long been the go-to tablet recommendation for most people, but now let us guide you on which model is the best for you.Read Entire Article

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A security researcher says Microsoft secretly built a backdoor into BitLocker, releases an exploit to prove it

The Epitome of WTF: A researcher known as "Nightmare-Eclipse" recently released YellowKey, a security vulnerability that allegedly enables a full bypass of BitLocker's full-volume encryption. The researcher described YellowKey as one of the most "insane" flaws they have ever encountered and has also accused Microsoft of potentially embedding a legitimate backdoor in... Read more

Gamers Are Wrong About 1440p vs 1080p CPU Benchmarking

Here We Go Again, or: Why GPU Bottlenecks Hide True CPU Performance. Gamers keep demanding 1440p CPU benchmarks, but higher resolutions often hide the very performance differences CPU testing is supposed to reveal. Here's why 1080p still matters most.

A hot potato: It's no secret that people don't want data centers built near their homes, but the sheer magnitude of these feelings has been revealed in a survey. Seven out of ten Americans say they oppose the construction of these facilities in their communities, with the sites proving even less popular than local nuclear power plants.

A hot potato: Residents in many US states have reacted angrily as AI data centers spring up across the country, citing environmental impacts and rising utility bills. In one particularly egregious case, around 49,000 people now have one year to find a new power source while their current supplier pivots to data centers.

Recap: Modders have known since last year that AMD was developing a version of FSR 4 that supports older Radeon graphics cards. Still, despite growing outcry from RX 7000 and RX 6000 owners, the GPU manufacturer remained silent about its plans to release the AI upscaling model until this week. Early testing indicates that, while performance savings are significantly... Read more

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update's habit of downgrading your GPU drivers without asking

Driver Slop: Windows users have known for some time that Windows Update can break quite a few things, including the performance and reliability of modern GPU hardware. Microsoft is trying to mitigate this particular problem with a new policy designed to avoid conflicting driver issues.

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A data center used 29 million gallons of water without a bill, while residents complained about low water pressure

Ripple effect: A lapse in Fayette County's water metering system drew scrutiny after a large data center campus used tens of millions of gallons of water that initially went unbilled. The issue came to light after residents in Annelise Park, an upscale subdivision in Fayetteville, Georgia, reported a drop in water pressure last year.

Oops: The sixth game in the popular Forza Horizon racing series has leaked online more than a week before its official launch date. The racer is due out on May 19 for the general public and May 15 for buyers of the premium edition but according to reports, the game has been cracked and is readily available online for PC if you know where to look.

Accidental discovery: Valve baked a clever Easter Egg into its new Steam Controller and it only took roughly a week for gamers to accidentally discover it. The gag is easy to replicate although the exact criteria to make it work every time haven't been fully hashed out yet.

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NAND contract prices surge over 600% since September 2025, DRAM up ~400%

TL;DR: The ongoing AI-driven memory squeeze is showing no signs of leveling. Translation: manufacturers are going to have to contend with component headaches for a while longer and consumers shouldn't expect any relief at checkout anytime soon.

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Two brothers deleted 96 federal databases after being fired – one googled how to hide the evidence afterward

Facepalm: The case of the Akhter brothers will likely go down as a textbook example of why companies handling sensitive materials should conduct thorough background checks on new hires – and revoke computer access immediately upon termination. One government contractor has learned that oversights in these policies can rapidly lead to serious cybersecurity incidents... Read more

Googlebooks will feature Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek chips, and follow Google's strict hardware guidelines

What we know so far: Following years of leaks and speculation surrounding Google's rumored ChromeOS replacement, the company this week finally unveiled its Googlebook product line. The search giant has struck deals with several established PC OEMs to design, manufacture, and market Googlebook devices.

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Anthropic says more than 90% of its code is now written by AI

A hot potato: It feels like we're in the middle of a bragging-rights fight over which company has the most AI-written code. Google, Microsoft, Snap, and others have all talked about how much of their code is now AI-generated, but Anthropic appears to be leading the pack: its CFO said "90%-plus" of its code is written by Claude.

Forza Horizon 6 looks stunning, but our testing shows modern visuals come at a steep VRAM cost. Here's how 8GB and 16GB GPUs compare across a range of settings and resolutions.

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GoPro explores sale after falling from $11 billion giant to $187 million company

In a nutshell: GoPro, a company so renowned for its action cameras that its name became a verb (GoPro-ing), is in trouble. The firm has lost a massive 98% of its value over the last decade and is now considering a sale.

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The Best CPUs: Gaming, Productivity, and the Best Bang for Your Buck

The CPU market looks very different from six months ago. Intel's back in the conversation, AMD's X3D chips still rule gaming, and there's genuine value at every price point.

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OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly advised teen before fatal overdose

In brief: There are lots of things we shouldn't use AI for, especially when it comes to medical advice. OpenAI is being sued by the family of a 19-year-old college student who died after ChatGPT allegedly generated recommendations about drug use. His parents say this led to his fatal overdose in 2025.

In a nutshell: Amazon is putting the brakes on sales of some of the fastest electric bikes in California. The move comes after a local investigation found that models exceeding the state's legal speed limits were still being offered to residents.

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Europe is moving to block Microsoft, Amazon, and Google from handling government health, financial, and legal data

Connecting the dots: Despite all being US-based ventures, cloud corporations now control the overwhelming majority of the world's sensitive data. However, Europe would very much like to change the status quo with a soon-to-be-approved regulatory package.

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The EU is going after TikTok and Meta over addictive algorithms and child safety failures

The big picture: Ursula von der Leyen recently confirmed that the European Union will take a more active role in addressing social media addiction driven by algorithmic design. The German politician, currently serving as President of the European Commission, outlined the new plans during a recent European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children held in Denmark... Read more

Unitree reveals $650,000 production-ready mecha that punches through walls and crawls like a spider

WTF?! The dream of being able to buy your own gigantic mecha is becoming a reality with the first "production-ready" suit. Created by Unitree Robotics, you can purchase the almost 9-foot-tall, 1,100-pound (with pilot) GD01 for a mere $650,000.

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Amazon employees are inflating AI usage to top leaderboards and impress managers

Editor's take: Like many major technology companies attempting to turn "dumb" AI models into profitable tools, Amazon is reportedly engaging in questionable accounting practices. According to internal sources, the company is now actively encouraging employees to inflate usage metrics to sustain momentum in its AI business efforts.

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The Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitors 2026

From affordable 34-inch LCDs to flagship 45-inch OLEDs, these are the best ultrawide gaming monitors you can buy right now, tested and recommended by us.

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Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame warns of inflated tech stock valuations amid fears of an AI bubble

Sounding off: Amid growing fears of a potential AI bubble, renowned Wall Street investor and former hedge fund manager Michael Burry has claimed that tech companies have been manipulating their financial reports and inflating earnings by as much as 42% over the past decade. Burry's comments have unsettled many investors who were already concerned about the unprecedented... Read more

Windows is getting a cloud feature that fixes bad drivers before they wreck your PC

Forward-looking: Microsoft has announced a new Windows feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery that will automatically roll back problematic drivers distributed via Windows Update. The automated process will replace the buggy driver with either the previous version installed on the system or the latest stable version available on Windows Update.

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Last summer, Peter Degen's postdoctoral supervisor came to him with an unusual problem: One of his papers was being cited too much. Citations are the currency of academia, but there was something unusual about these. Published in 2017, the paper had assessed the accuracy of a particular type of statistical analysis on epidemiological data and […]

Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes

Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid […]

Closing time

Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg Altman. He erroneously claimed that Musk wasn't asking for money and […]

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got its first big discount

The most graphically-impressive first-person shooter made for the Nintendo Switch is $20 off at Best Buy. Right now, you can buy the physical version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for $39.99 ($20 off). The game looks surprisingly good on the 2017 hardware, but runs way better on the Switch 2 with the additional $10 upgrade […]

Meta brings virtual writing to everyone with Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses

Meta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including bringing the ability to write messages just with hand gestures to all users. You'll be able to use the feature in WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and with "native Android and iOS messaging," Meta says. The feature, which relies on the Meta Ray-Ban […]

Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy

Yesterday, in Musk v. Altman, before the jurors came in, Sam Altman's team passed up what looked - from a distance - like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press: "Never stop being a jackass." It's a commemoration OpenAI employees bought for […]

Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with mysterious new buttons

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OpenAI’s Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app

OpenAI is going to let users access Codex, its desktop AI tool that can write code and use apps on your computer, from the ChatGPT app on your phone. Following the surge in popularity for Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI has been working quickly to try and catch up, including by cutting back on "side quests," […]

Meta’s summer sale drops Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses to record-low prices

If you’ve been curious about Ray-Ban’s Meta smart glasses, right now they’re on sale in Meta’s biggest deal event outside Black Friday. As part of the company’s Summer Sale event, which runs through May 26th, the original model is on sale starting at $224.25 ($74 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Meta, matching […]

Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses

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Here’s why everyone is mad at Bambu Lab (again)

The Nintendo of 3D printing.

Dutton Ranch brings Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone chaos to Paramount+, but there's a catch

Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler headline this Yellowstone spin-off.

4 hot new Netflix shows worth binging this weekend (May 15-17)

Four fresh Netflix drops for your weekend—an adult animated demon fest, an L.A. crime saga, Nordic noir at its eeriest, and reality villa chaos.

Google is hiding one of Gemini's best features behind a paywall

Hidden automation that Google knows you need.

This Mazda SUV feels shockingly close to a BMW X5 for less

This Mazda SUV is giving BMW X5 buyers a lot to think about for way less money.

5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Paramount+, and more (May 15-17)

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Whole-home wired networks are a scam—here's the one Ethernet run that actually matters

Skip whole-home Ethernet: One cable run gives you 90% of the benefits

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Indian Uber rival Rapido raises $240M at $3B valuation

Rapido has driven its growth by enabling ride-hailing for lower-cost and more flexible modes of transport such as motorbikes and autorickshaws.

What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

Here's what the biggest tech court case of the year is all about.

Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger

More than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes, talent poaching, and whether liquidity events weakened retention incentives.

OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone

The update gives users enhanced flexibility over how they can manage their workflows.

Lovable just backed a company that’s looking to bring vibe coding to hardware

Hardware company Atech raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding, including from a16z’s scout fund, Sequoia Scout Fund, and Nordic Makers.

Cerebras IPO makes billions for Benchmark but VC Eric Vishria almost didn’t take the meeting

Benchmark almost never backs hardware startups. So Eric Vishria dragged his feet 10 years ago before agreeing to hear Cerebras' pitch.

What happens when AI starts building itself?

Richard Socher's new $650 million startup wants to build an AI that can research and improve itself indefinitely — and he insists it will actually ship products.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned

OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over a ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver the subscribers and prominence it expected that the company is now actively exploring legal action against the iPhone maker.

Clawdmeter turns your Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard

A new open source gadget called Clawdmeter turns Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard for AI coding power users.

YouTube viewers watch 2 billion hours of Shorts on TVs each month

Short-form video is built for mobile, so it may seem counterintuitive, but it's true: YouTube Shorts are becoming quite popular on the big screen.

Cerebras raises $5.5B, then stock pops $108%, in the first huge tech IPO of 2026

A year ago, it looked like this day would never happen for Cerebras.

OpenAI says hackers stole some data after latest code security issue

OpenAI said the damage was limited to the employees’ devices and did not affect user data nor its production systems, and none of its intellectual property was stolen.

Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution

Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Apple’s HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.

Khosla Ventures is betting $10M on Ian Crosby, whose first startup, Bench, imploded

Crosby is building Synthetic, a fully autonomous AI bookkeeping service for other startups.

How to turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared

While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they’re happening, many users are looking for a way to turn off the feature, especially those who have accidentally sent images to others, not fully understanding how the feature works.

A spyware investigator exposed Russian government hackers trying to hijack Signal accounts

A group of likely Russian government hackers tried to hack a security researcher who investigates spyware attacks. He was then able to turn the tables on the hackers and reveal details of their espionage campaign.

Cisco cuts nearly 4,000 jobs to spend more on AI, reports ‘record quarterly revenue’

This is Cisco's latest layoff in recent years, while the company's chief executive touts record revenue and growth.

Wirestock raises $23M to supply creative multimodal data to AI labs

The company pivoted to being a data provider in 2023 and now supplies datasets of images, videos, design assets, and gaming and 3D content to AI labs.

Two weeks left: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27

Your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K equity-free funding is running out. Deadline to apply is May 27. Apply now.

Uber to open 2 campuses in India to support product development, operations

The expansion comes as Uber seeks new growth areas beyond ride-hailing and invests more heavily in AI, automation, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Centris 2 Folding Ebike Review: Compact, Sturdy, Budget-Friendly

The budget-friendly Centris 2 ebike can fit the back seat of a car and has narrow handlebars for miles of easy riding—until it needs a recharge, that is.

Build a Radio Wave Detector With Balls of Aluminum Foil!

Here’s how you can hack together a radio transmitter and receiver out of stuff you have at home—and explore the weirdness of wireless.

The 5 Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat Top Grills (2026)

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Trump's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Isn't Likely to Bring Down Prices

Reducing the fee will only have a marginal impact on prices while depriving the government of revenue to maintain roads.

A Woman Was in the US Legally. She Was Deported Anyway

María de Jesús Estrada Juárez was applying for her green card and thought she was doing everything right. Instead, she was arrested and deported to Mexico.

The US Is Using AI to Hunt Down Insider Trading on Polymarket

CFTC chairman Michael Selig sat down with WIRED to discuss how the agency scours Polymarket and other prediction markets for illegal activity.

Mira Murati Wants Her AI to ‘Keep Humans in the Loop’

The Thinking Machines Lab founder and former CTO of OpenAI tells WIRED she isn’t interested in automating people out of jobs. Instead, she’s building AI that can collaborate.

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The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial

A federal jury is now deciding whether Elon Musk will win his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman—but the trial has made everyone look bad.

We Now Know How Many People the CDC Is Monitoring for Hantavirus

There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.

An Engineer’s Post Protesting Laptop Surveillance Is Going Viral Inside Meta

Meta employees in the US and UK are organizing against corporate software that tracks workers’ keystrokes and mouse activity.

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Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories

Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.

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AI Promised the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Wristwatch. China Will Deliver It

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InstaFarm Automated Indoor Microgreens Garden Review: Easy Being Green

The InstaFarm makes growing your own microgreens practical at home.

Gen Z Is Pioneering a New Understanding of Truth

The first generation to truly grow up online, Generation Z and their cohort live in a social media ecosystem that blends facts and feelings. It’s significantly shifting how they understand what’s true.

Klipsch the Fives II Speakers Review for Music, Movies, More (2026)

These bookshelf speakers are excellent for music playback, but you'll want to stick with a soundbar for theater-shaking surround sound.

HelloFresh Meal Kit Review (2026): Vast Options, Good Execution

The HelloFresh meal kit has harnessed AI and modern logistics to field the most impressively gigantic menu I have ever seen. Recipe times are still lies, though.

Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins

A bustling underground ecosystem is providing criminals with the tools to unlock iPhones—and wage phishing attacks against their contacts to access bank accounts and more.

These Instagram Ads Sure Seem to Be Selling Cocaine Accessories

From designer straws to magnet-sealed leather pouches, the platform is awash in products seemingly built for coke—despite Meta’s policies on drug paraphernalia.

Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale

Next week, Meta is cutting about 10 percent of its staff. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen current and former employees about what it's like inside a company where “everyone is unhappy.”

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Social Media Is Getting Smaller—and More Treacherous

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A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.

AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You

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A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety

The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.

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The old playbook for power and control won’t work to retain Gen Z talent. Instead, employers need to take a cue from Roblox.

Inequality Is a Health Risk—and It’s Getting Worse

If not addressed by governments, racism, classism, austerity, and more will continue to drive mortality and illness among minorities.

Big Tech Won’t Let You Leave. Here's a Way Out

The year 2023 saw the “enshittification” of platforms from Facebook to Google Search. A new exit strategy means platforms will have to play nicely with your data, even if you leave for a rival.

Global Emissions Could Peak Sooner Than You Think

Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope.

A Key to Detecting Brain Disease Earlier Than Ever

Treatment of Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, ALS, and other brain diseases depends on reliable detection—especially in those who don’t even know they’re at risk. An innovative scratch-and-sniff test can help.

The Danger of Digitizing Everything

The creep of conducting our day-to-day interactions over screens has reached a breaking point—and it threatens to push out everyone but those with the “right” access.

Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech

The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.

The VC Funding Party Is Over

The glory days of venture capital are winding down, leaving in their wake a host of overstuffed tech firms and a bear market ready to maul.

The Ocean’s Mysteries—and Marvels—Are About to Reach New Depths

Advancements in science will bring unprecedented lens into the complexities of the ocean, and a renewed call for humans to protect it.

Get Ready for the Great AI Disappointment

Rose-tinted predictions for artificial intelligence’s grand achievements will be swept aside by underwhelming performance and dangerous results.

Gen Z and the Art of Incentivized Self-Actualization

Stepping off the hedonistic treadmill, younger workers are demanding a more authentic employment experience.

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AI chatbots can be friendly and responsive—even sexy. It’s time to take these fundamentally human behaviors more seriously.

Gene Editing Needs to Be for Everyone

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Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins

A bustling underground ecosystem is providing criminals with the tools to unlock iPhones—and wage phishing attacks against their contacts to access bank accounts and more.

DHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border

Autonomous drones and ground vehicles will stream “battlefield intelligence” over 5G along the US-Canada border in a bilateral DHS experiment this fall.

WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations.

Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever

Famous for helping build Apple’s iPhones, Foxconn just suffered another cyberattack, highlighting the perils of warehousing some of the world’s most valuable data.

Iran Is Using Tiny ‘Mosquito’ Boats to Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s traditional naval fleet has been almost completely destroyed by US-Israeli raids. But Iran’s military has put a fleet of small vessels on the water that is crippling every passageway.

Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare

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Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink

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The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome

Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

Thousands of Vibe-Coded Apps Expose Corporate and Personal Data on the Open Web

Companies like Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify use AI to let anyone build a web app in seconds—and in thousands of cases, spill highly sensitive data onto the public internet.

A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool

To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure.

Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do

It's not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Disneyland Now Uses Face Recognition on Visitors

Plus: The NSA tests Anthropic’s Mythos Preview to find vulnerabilities, a Finnish teen is charged over the Scattered Spider hacking spree, and more.

Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers

The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk.

OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts

OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phishing attacks.

90,000 Screenshots of One Celebrity's Phone Were Exposed Online

Spyware appears to have captured everything from intimate photos to private messages from the smartphone of European celebrity. They were publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure.

Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE

The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.

Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump

The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.

What Is Quantum Computing? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about qubits, superpositioning, and spooky action at a distance.

Data Breaches: The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about the past, present, and future of data security—from Equifax to Yahoo—and the problem with Social Security numbers.

What Defines Artificial Intelligence? The Complete WIRED Guide

Supersmart algorithms won't take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads.

What Is Blockchain? The Complete WIRED Guide

The idea of creating tamper-proof databases has captured the attention of everyone from anarchist techies to staid bankers.

What is 5G? The Complete Guide to When, Why, and How

Here’s everything you need to know about the spectrum, millimeter-wave technology, and what 5G means for you.

Self-Driving Cars: The Complete Guide

How a chaotic skunkworks race in the desert launched what's poised to be a runaway global industry.

What Is the Internet of Things? A WIRED Guide

What you need to know about the promise (and peril) of networked lightbulbs, ovens, cameras, speakers and, well … everything.

What is Crispr Gene Editing? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about how scientists can repurpose a bacterial immune system to alter DNA, making everything from cheap insulin to extra starchy corn.

What Is Net Neutrality? The Complete WIRED Guide

ISPs shouldn't be able to block some sorts of data and prioritize others—here's what to know about the struggle to treat information on the internet the same.

The Complete History And Future of Robots

Everything you wanted to know about soft, hard, and nonmurderous automatons.

Climate Change: The Complete WIRED Guide

The world is getting warmer, the weather is getting worse. Here's everything you need to know about what humans can do to stop wrecking the planet.

What is Virtual Reality (VR)? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about VR headsets, Oculus, Vive, and simulator sickness.

The WIRED Guide to Digital Security

In an age of nonstop breaches and hacks, here are ways to improve your online security based on your level of risk, from average user to NSA contractor.

What's an Influencer? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about engagement, power likes, sponcon, and trust.

What Is Genetic Testing? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about DNA, medical breakthroughs, and genetic privacy.

What Is Cyberwar? The Complete WIRED Guide

The threat of cyberwar looms over the future: a new dimension of conflict capable of leapfrogging borders and teleporting the chaos of war to civilians thousands of miles beyond its front.

The WIRED Guide to Aliens

Everything you need to know about SETI, the Drake equation, ’Oumuamua, and hot tubs.

Cannabis: The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about THC, CBD, terpenes, and the entourage effect.

Personal Data Collection: The Complete WIRED Guide

Information about you, what you buy, where you go, even where you look is the oil that fuels the digital economy.

The WIRED Guide to Commercial Human Space Flight

Everything you need to know about Blue Origin, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and what actually happens to your body if you go live in space.

2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Review: One-Trick Pony

After the allure of the Hummer's physics-defying acceleration wears off, there isn't a whole lot left to love.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite Review: Capable Streamer, Cheap Price

The first ultrabudget streamer with a voice remote talks circles around Roku.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Review: Running Out of Room for Improvement

The latest generation of the ubiquitous luxury SUV is damn near perfect.

Roku Streambar Review: Instant Sound and 4K Streaming Upgrade

Editor's Choice: This tiny bar adds great 4K HDR streaming, and solid sound, to any TV.

Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Review: Petite Portable Projector Performs Proficiently

Editor's Choice: This tiny, battery-powered entertainment machine does a lot of things right.

BenQ HT2050A Review: Great (Big) Picture for the Money

Editor's Choice: Excellent contrast, accurate color and solid features make it our favorite sub-$1,000 projector for 2020.

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB: Big, Bold and Beautiful

Editor's Choice: A higher-end projector worthy of the "home cinema" moniker.

2023 BMW iX M60 Review: Electric Excess, Not Necessarily the Best

The more powerful spec of BMW's iX electric SUV is certainly quicker than the base model, but that extra oomph comes at too high a cost.

LG C2 OLED TV Review: Best High-End TV for the Money

The C2 sets the pace for 2022 with superb picture quality, numerous sizes and a track record of success.

Blink Mini Review: A Low-Cost Camera With Pan-Tilt Mount Now Available

Available in black or white, Amazon's Blink Mini sports many features for a reasonable price.

2023 BMW i4 M50 Review: Treat Yo' Self

You don't need to pay more for dual-motor i4 M50 to have a good time, but it's hard to argue with more power and fun.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Review: Fierce Looks, Gentle Demeanor

Toyota's off-road-ready pickup is mighty fine in daily driving, too.

2023 Cadillac XT6 Review: Super Cruising Into the Spotlight

The addition of Caddy's hands-free highway driving assistant makes the XT6 one of the most interesting luxury SUVs on the road -- but there's a catch.

2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Review: Diesel Brawn Meets Google Brains

This rough-and-ready pickup is home to Chevy's new Android-based, Google Assistant-powered dashboard tech.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Review: The Unstoppable Force

Ford's most powerful, most capable Bronco is an absolute blast to drive anywhere.

2022 Ford Bronco Everglades Review: Form Begets Function

Unique overlanding touches give this Bronco even more capability than normal.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Review: Ups and Downs

There's a lot to like about Toyota's body-on-frame family tank, but there's still plenty of room for improvement.

2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Review: Your Mileage Will Vary

In some situations, Bentley's plug-in hybrid sedan is blissful. In other situations, it's anything but.

2023 BMW iX xDrive50 Review: Pleasing Performer, Vexing Design

The all-new iX gets the EV fundamentals right -- performance, range, comfort and more. So why don't I love this otherwise excellent machine?

2022 Maserati MC20 Review: Visceral Excitement

The mid-engine MC20 is the halo car Maserati deserves.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review: Grow Up, Glow Up

Kia's fifth-generation compact SUV is a big improvement over its predecessors, and the new hybrid model is the best configuration to get.

2022 Nissan Rogue Review: Little Engine Makes a Big Difference

A new turbocharged inline-three gives Nissan's best seller more power and better fuel economy.

2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed Review: Excessive, Unnecessary Excellence

A road trip to the desert proves that the range-topping Continental GT doesn't really need to exist, but I'm so glad it does.

2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 Review: 6-Cylinder Serenity

The redesigned S-Class' base engine feels anything but entry level.

2023 Genesis GV60 Review: Sprightly and Stately

This EV has plenty of get-up-and-go, but the GV60 always seems happiest when it's playing the role of a small luxury car.

AMD GPU owners take to Reddit to report fan problem with driver update — Zero RPM feature could cause GPU temperatures to rise unexpectedly

Reddit users report that the AMD Adrenalin 26.5.1 graphics driver causes the Zero RPM feature to malfunction when the monitor goes to sleep or when turned off.

Microsoft is working on a fix to downgraded GPU drivers in Windows Update — new system uses multiple IDs

Microsoft has finally confirmed that Windows Update downgrades GPU drivers in certain circumstances. A partial fix is coming later this year to reduce the chances of driver downgrades occurring on newer devices.

AMD makes FSR 4 upscaling official for Radeon RX 7000- and 6000-series cards — RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 chips will soon enjoy improved visuals

After a source code leak last year that allowed the community to unofficially enable FSR 4 on Radeon RX 7000- and 6000-series cards, AMD is officially bringing this formerly RX 9000-series-exclusive feature to older Radeons in the coming months.

Unlock a 50% saving on Hoto's 25-bit electric screwdriver set for PC building and DIY — $29 Amazon deal is on a timer, so act fast

Save 50% off this $59 Hoto Electric Screwdriver with 25 included bits. Limited-time Amazon countdown sale drops the price to just $29.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II review: Impressively versatile

Turtle Beach's second-generation Stealth Pro II headset is the first headset that lets you connect to multiple devices over 2.4GHz wireless with USB-A dongles instead of wires. If you want a headset that can connect to everything, no matter where it is, this is the most versatile headset we've seen.

Intel announces McLaren F1 partnership, will battle AMD-powered Mercedes — deal includes chips for aerodynamic analysis, vehicle-dynamics simulation, race strategy analytics, and more

Intel has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with F1's legendary McLaren Racing team. AMD has been Mercedes-AMG's partner for six years.

Alienware's budget gaming laptop starts at $1,299 — Last-gen parts and a plastic shell bring the premium brand into the mainstream

The Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop uses last-gen Intel, AMD, and Nvidia components to bring the brand to a wider audience and replace Dell's former G-Series notebooks.

Fully-functional RTX 3070 16GB gets frankensteined into existence by harvesting dead PCBs and RX 6800 XT's VRAM chips — doubles frame rate in games like Spider Man 2 at 4K and includes switch for 8GB mode

A tech enthusiast has combined an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) with defective memory and an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) with a damaged GPU to make a working RTX 3070 with 16GB of VRAM.

Leading-edge foundry roadmaps for TSMC, Intel and Samsung — outlining the path to 1.4nm nodes and beyond

All three leading foundries have now entered the 2nm era, but their paths from now on diverge sharply: TSMC bets on predictability, Intel wagers on aggressive architectural shifts, and Samsung's primary focus is on improving yields.

70% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes, now less popular than nuclear power plants — opposition towards nearby AI infrastructure heating up as tech companies ramp up projects to acquire more compute

A new survey revealed that 7 out of 10 Americans are against data center developers building projects within the vicinity of their homes. This is a massive increase from the late 2025 survey which showed that 47% of people are against AI data centers near their homes.

$1,149 for this 1440p gaming rig is an absolute steal in this Limited-time Woot sale — get an RTX 5060 Ti GPU inside Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i, now $410 off

An RTX 5060 Ti-powered gaming rig for only $1149 from Lenovo. The Legion Tower 5i is discounted by $410 in today's limited-time Woot sale.

AMD reaches 46% of server x86 CPU revenue — Intel still controls 70% of the consumer PC market share

AMD now commands 38.1% of total x86 CPU revenue share, skyrockets past 46.2% x86 server CPU market share, according to Mercury Research.

$499 case turns your PC into a liquid cooling masterpiece for your wall — Portal Advanced comes with an integrated distribution plate and reservoir to start of your build

Singularity Computers has announced the Portal Advanced, an open wall-mounted display case with liquid-cooling support, starting at $499.

Bitcoin trader recovers $400,000 using Claude AI after getting 'stoned' and losing wallet password 11 years ago — bot tried 3.5 trillion passwords before decrypting an old wallet backup

An X user shared how they were able to recover the password on their old cryptocurrency wallet using Claude and some luck.

Louis Rossmann taunts Bambu Lab by hosting banned 3D Printer firmware fork, dares $1 billion company to sue him — more creators pledge support and boycotts, Snapmaker donates equipment to embattled developer

Louis Rossmann posted yet another YouTube video taunting the 3D printing juggernaut into taking legal action. In the video, he stated the contentious fork of OrcaSlicer-BambuLab was now hosted on his own FULU (Freedom from Unethical Limitations) Foundation GitHub.

This $329.99 32GB Corsair Pro Overclocking kit is the cheapest DDR5 RAM on sale right now — ultra-fast 6400 MT/s memory upgrade for your gaming PC comes with $70 price drop that makes it $40 cheaper than its next-best rival

You can grab 32GB of fast DDR5-6400 Corsair Pro Overclocking RAM for just $329.99 right now. That's a $70 price drop compared to its list price and one that makes it the cheapest option on sale, turning it into an unmissable deal for a gaming PC upgrade.

49,000 Lake Tahoe residents could be left powerless as AI data centers inhale electricity supply — power company looking to redirect power to 12 data centers, high demand plus a regulatory limbo equals a dim situation

Around 49,000 Lake Tahoe residents are finding out in the worst way that they might become literally powerless come May 2027, as provider NV Energy is poised to redirect the spice flow elsewhere, according to an article on Fortune.

Klipsch Pro Media Lumina Review: Slimmer subwoofer, even slimmer bass

Klipsch's new ProMedia Lumina brings customizable LED backlighting to the company's iconic PC speaker lineup and redesigns both the speakers and the subwoofer.

Asus Prime Z890-P Wifi Motherboard Review: Primed and ready for your Core Ultra processor

The Asus Prime Z890-P Wifi is a solid, all-around budget-class board for Z890 and the latest Core Ultra chips. However, other boards around its price offer compelling features and better value.

Japanese chemical giant JSR expands to Taiwan for EUV photoresist production near TSMC — plant to fill missing chemical link to scale EUV materials

The plant, located in Yunlin County, is expected to come online as early as 2028 and will co-develop advanced photoresists with TSMC.

$1,260 off a Sandisk 8TB external SSD is a deal you can't ignore at 11 cents per gigabyte — pro storage at blistering 1GB/s speeds for $739

The Sandisk Desk Drive 8TB normally retails for $1,999.99, but you can have it today for just $739.99, saving $1,260.

Microsoft BitLocker-protected drives can now be opened with just some files on a USB stick — YellowKey zero-day exploit demonstrates an apparent backdoor

Microsoft Bitlocker-protected drives can be opened with just some files on a stick

AMD expands its Ryzen 9000 PRO lineup with six new SKUs, now featuring 3D V-Cache for the first time — new workstation CPUs have up to 170W TDPs, available with OEMs later this year

The Ryzen 9000 family is expanding with six new PRO series models that break two rules: higher than 65W TDPs and 3D V-Cache stacked underneath the CCDs. It's the first time we're seeing 120W to 170W SKUs in this lineup, along with the introduction of X3D models. General availability beings in Q3 2026.

Microsoft launches Cloud‑Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of faulty updates — no user action or OEM intervention will be needed to handle broken drivers delivered via Windows Update

Microsoft introduces Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, an important Windows reliability change designed to minimize buggy driver mayhem.

Grab a big $250 savings on this RTX 5070 Ti and 9850X3D combo deal for your next 4K gaming PC build — Newegg discount brings together one of AMD's fastest X3D gaming CPUs for just $1,264

Save over $250 on this Newegg combo deal that nets you the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card from Gigabyte, now just $1,264.99.

Samsung's critical union negotiations break down eight days before planned 18-day chip factory strike that's projected to cost $700 million per day — Korean PM calls emergency meeting as strike looms

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok responded by convening an emergency ministerial meeting.

Google reportedly in talks with SpaceX to launch its orbital data centers — partnership could mark a historic turning point and boost upcoming IPO

Google is reportedly in talks to make Elon Musk's SpaceX its launch partner for its orbital data centers as part of its Project Suncatcher initiative.

SSD prices skyrocket by 300% in Japan, bringing 8TB Samsung 9100 drive to an eye-watering $3,500 — industry continues to reckon with the ongoing AI storage crunch

Samsung SSDs saw massive price hikes across multiple Japanese PC retailers, with prices going up to $3,500 for 8TB drives.

EU considers running undersea cable under the North Pole to link Europe to Asia — Polar Connect aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Russia by 2030

The EU is planning an undersea cable that goes under the North Pole to connect to Asia. This route avoids geopolitical hotspots like the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf but will have to weather the harsh Arctic.

Blazing-fast 1TB WD Black SN8100 SSD with integrated heatsink plummets to an all-time low price of $209 — act fast before this deal disappears

At an all-time low price of $209, this WD Black SN8100 PCIe 5 x4 M.2 SSD with integrated heatsink deal isn't going to hang around long.

Intel, Qualcomm confirm Googlebook AI laptop partnerships, opening ARM andx86 possibilities for new OS — Google VP says devices to also ship with MediaTek chips

Intel has officially confirmed its partnership with Googlebook as Google prepares a new lineup of Gemini-powered AI laptops.

South Korean official proposes 'citizen dividend' payouts from AI windfall — markets spooked by suggestion AI revenue should be redistributed to citizens

Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, floated the idea of a "national dividend" in a Facebook post late Monday.

Innovative startup pioneers 3D printing with recycled glass — new ‘binder jet’ process combines powder with adhesive agent in layering technique

A startup called Vitriform3D has developed an innovative 3D printing process that makes use of the abundance of post-consumer glass for raw material.

Why building a quiet PC is harder than you think — what to know, and how to make your rig quieter

Building a quiet PC is a challenge, especially with high-power PCs — but it is possible with effort focused on the right areas

Google's new laptop platform, 'Googlebook,' leaks ahead of reveal event — new laptops powered by Android and Google Gemini, meant to succeed Chromebook

Google has a new laptop platform coming out called the "Googlebook" and it's meant to replace or succeed Chromebook. It's powered by Android and "designed for Gemini Intelligence." The main highlight is native integration with other Android devices and a "Glowbar" that dynamically reacts to what your Googlebook is doing.

Trump administration reportedly debating ban on Chinese cellular modules in expansion of FCC crackdown — potential restrictions could impact everything from smart devices and routers to connected cars and industrial IoT systems

A Financial Times report claims the Trump administration is considering restrictions on Chinese cellular modules as the FCC escalates its crackdown on Chinese communications technology, potentially affecting massive portions of the global IoT and electronics supply chain.

TSMC allocates $20 billion to Arizona expansion — project faces water and labor shortages, complicated by visa rules

TSMC's Fab 21 becomes profitable in the first year of operations, though TSMC continues to struggle with labor shortage, water shortage, and is concerned about the long-term power supply. Nevertheless, it allocates $20 billion on further development of the project.

Microsoft staunchly defends its new 'Low Latency Profile' for Windows 11 after community backlash — says every other OS already boosts CPU speeds for quicker load times

After a new "low Latency Profile" for Windows 11 was discovered last week, the community has responded severely, criticizing Microsoft for suppressing a bigger issue. The company, however, is defending the decision on social media, saying that it's only doing what every other operating system already does.

Jensen Huang snubbed by White House for President Trump’s China state visit — Nvidia CEO not on roster, which includes Apple's Tim Cook and Elon Musk

Jensen Huang was reportedly not invited to President Trump's state visit to China, even though the Nvidia CEO has accompanied the U.S. president in several state visits across the globe. One expert says that this is a "strong signal" to Beijing that Washington won't budge on its stance of banning the export of high-end chips to China.

Amazon employees admit to using AI unnecessarily to pump up internal usage scores — workers complain of intense pressure to use AI tools

Amazon is the latest hyperscaler where employees have been caught inflating AI token consumption to hit internal usage targets.

Compromised Mistral AI and TanStack packages may have exposed GitHub, cloud and CI/CD credentials in 'mini Shai Hulud' malware infection — supply-chain campaign spreads across npm and AI developer ecosystems like wildfire

Microsoft says attackers compromised the mistralai PyPI package with malware that executed on import, while researchers link related npm compromises affecting TanStack and Mistral SDKs to the broader “Mini Shai-Hulud” supply-chain campaign.

Dell SupportAssist update is crashing PCs with constant blue screens and reboot loops — the boot service built for system recovery is the culprit of unending instability

SupportAssist Remediation is a background service that Dell bundles on its Windows PCs to automate system recovery and repair tasks, and a recent update is reportedly causing BSOD loops.

Standard 90-day vulnerability disclosure policy is likely dead thanks to AI, expert warns that AI can weaponize patches in 30 minutes — LLM-assisted bug-hunting ushers in a new cyberworld order

AI-assisted bug detection has massively accelerated the timeline in which new security vulnerabilities are discovered, and one researcher argues that has killed the standard 90-day disclosure policy.

Build the perfect RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for $2074 — Save $769 on 32GB of Corsair RAM, 9850X3D, 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD, and more

A near-complete gaming PC bundle from Newegg saves you $769. The combo includes a 9850X3D, RTX 5070 Ti, 2TB SSD, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 240mm AIO cooler, and an X870E motherboard for $2074.

NASA partners with Microchip to build next-generation spaceflight chips with 100x the power of current offerings — chip designed to withstand radiation for extended missions on the Moon and Mars

The public-private partnership aims to develop an SoC that offers 100x the computing power of current chips designed for spaceflight. NASA envisions that the technologies developed from this project will also be widely implemented on Earth-bound applications, like the automotive and aerospace industries.

SoftBank to manufacture its own batteries with water-based tech to power AI data centers — targets gigawatt-hour-scale production by 2028

The Japanese company is partnering with two South Korean startups, Cosmos Lab and DeltaX, to produce zinc-halogen batteries.

Google finds first AI-developed zero-day that bypasses 2FA — self-morphing malware and Gemini-powered backdoors signal a new era of cybercrime

Google cybersecurity boffins found at least one AI-developed zero-day exploit

China's next-gen CPUs and GPUs prepare to challenge last-gen Intel and AMD in 2027 — Loongson 3B6600 and 9A1000 aim to match Intel's 12th Gen and AMD's RX 550

Loongson has provided updates on the company's upcoming 3B6600 processor and 9A1000 graphics card during its 2025 annual and 2026 Q1 earnings calls.

Microsoft's massive Kenya AI data center would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power requirements, government says — $1 billion project stalls over capacity disagreements and lack of infrastructure

The project was supposed to bring a geothermal-powered data center to the Olkaria region in Kenya's Rift Valley.

2TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD and 32GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM is just $363 in this staggering Newegg 9850X3D bundle — $558 off this $1,200 AM5 haul includes an X870E motherboard and a cooler

Get a 9850X3D, X870E motherboard, liquid cooler, 2TB Gen SSD, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM for just $1,215.

I tested Bose's Lifestyle Ultra soundbar, and it raised the 'too much bass' debate in my home

Bose's premium soundbar debuts with improvements under the hood, but it's reinventing itself in an already crowded field.

I tested Bose's new smart speaker beside my Sonos Era 100 - it was better in several ways

Months after sunsetting the SoundTouch lineup, Bose's Lifestyle Ultra proves that it can still make versatile and great-sounding speaker.

My 4 favorite Android Auto settings are seriously useful - but hidden by default

These developer settings can completely change how your Android Auto looks and operates. They're not difficult to access, and it only takes a minute.

Your Sonos smart speaker has an underutilized automation feature - 5 helpful ways I use mine

A smart home can be overwhelming, but these Sonos commands are easy - and essential to any routine.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is coming in June: Everything to know about dates, deals, and what to expect

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is moving to June. Here's everything we know about the surprise move - including the latest on the confirmed shift, expected dates, how to prep for early deals, and how it compares to previous July sales.

Can anything replace my laptop? I tested 5 remote work setups to find the best alternative

From XR glasses to headsets to tablets, here's how various work systems fared over 30 days.

Cable, cords, and adapters I never throw away - and why these accessories are worth saving

Don't let your spring cleaning or desire for Feng Shui enlightenment make you toss the important stuff. This gear will come in handy one day.

Home Depot and Lowe's have power tool deals for up to $400 off ahead of Memorial Day

Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Motorola Razr Fold - this model wins for me

The Motorola Razr Fold faces tough competition from Samsung and Google, but still manages to stand out for these reasons.

Are you following the 60-60 rule with headphone listening? Your future self will thank you

Wearing headphones every day has a greater effect on your ears than you might think. But your devices likely have features to help.

10 Google Maps settings I always change to greatly improve its usability - and you should, too

Google Maps works well with default settings, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.

I tested Motorola's $1,900 Razr Fold, and it gives Samsung and Google serious competition

The latest Razr Fold is a valiant first attempt at a book-style foldable phone, thanks to its stunning displays, stellar cameras, and top-tier hardware.

This 4TB WD Black SSD is almost $1,200 off at Best Buy - and I don't expect it to last

In the era of rising SSD prices, you can save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD at Best Buy now.

You can buy Meta smart glasses for up to 20% off right now - Ray-Bans included

The second-gen smart glasses are 15% off, while the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are 20% off - perfect gifts for dad.

Anthropic's Mythos is evolving faster than expected, reports AI safety agency

Only a month after its initial release, Anthropic's storied Mythos model is breaking new testing boundaries.

I'm no Copilot fan, but these 6 new AI skills turned Edge into my favorite mobile browser

With Edge's mobile app, you can now request summaries of multiple tabs, turn pages into podcasts, and tap into your browsing history and past chats.

Kindle Scribe vs. ReMarkable Paper Pure: Why I'm not writing off Amazon's E Ink tablet just yet

I compared two of the best black-and-white e-readers on the market; they look similar but have very different feature sets.

I found the best early Memorial Day Apple deals: Save hundreds on iPad, Apple Watch, and more

Summer is almost here, and you can already find deals on all things Apple with these early Memorial Day weekend sales.

6 ways I use Fedora 44 beyond the basics - and why it's ready for anything

Fedora 44 is fast, stable, and surprisingly flexible. It can do much more than you might expect.

The third major Linux kernel flaw in two weeks has been found - thanks to AI

AI is exposing Linux security holes faster than developers can patch them. Fragnesia is the latest. Here's what we know about it.

How to watch IIHF World Championship 2026: FREE Live Streams & TV Channels for ice hockey

Watch free streams from the IIHF World Championship 2026 as USA defend their title and Canada seek revenge – ice hockey TV channels, broadcasters and streams.

A lot of musicians will be infuriated by this 'world's first generative AI guitar', but I think its automatic tabulation and learning features sound genuinely smart — but only if the AI's ethical

The Melo-D is a smart guitar that comes with useful AI features. It looks particularly good for beginners but I have a few concerns.

One of the biggest data center projects in the US found to be sucking up 29 million gallons of water over 15 months — and local residents only found out after complaining of low pressure, when they were initially told to stop watering their lawns

Fayette County declined to fine QTS after hidden water usage surfaced following complaints about weak residential water pressure locally.

New figures claim ChatGPT usage at 'all-time low' as "QuitGPT" movement dents popularity — with Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot all stealing market share

ChatGPT’s referral dominance declined further while Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Copilot steadily gained traction across competing AI platforms.

Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1572)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #803)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1069)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

New 3D memory architecture revives old camera technology to smash through AI memory wall - NAND + DRAM hybrid promises to make memory cheaper, faster and with 'unlimited endurance'

Old camera tech has been employed to form a 3D hybrid of NAND and DRAM tech using IGZO instead of silicon.

'Not in my backyard': New Gallup data shows most Americans would rather have a nuclear power plant in their neighborhood than a data center

Gallup data illustrates rising opposition to data centers across the US, with barely anyone in favor of new facilities.

Forget the App Store — Apple could be about to launch the ‘agent store’ for AI apps, and it could transform how you use your iPhone

A report claims Apple is working to welcome AI agents to its App Store as it attempts to embrace the future.

Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state

A data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume around 9GW of power has just been approved in Utah.

'The second life of drones': Why thousands of UAVs in Ukraine have stopped working, how a team of 'craftsmen' is fixing 24,000 obsolete drones every year, and what it means for the future of the drone industry

Ukraine is rebuilding obsolete drones after electronic warfare rapidly rendered thousands of freshly delivered UAVs ineffective across frontline combat zones.

“If you’re manufacturing EVs that can’t be repaired, it’s going to be a real challenge to sustain residual values” — experts call for more repairability in the battery industry

Experts are calling for more EV repairability, as range-focussed battery packs could seriously hurt residual values

Self-destructing $2,000 Nvidia chips will soon power tens of thousands of solar-run data centres hidden in lampposts

Under the new proposals, the lampposts in your street could double up as data centers with self-destructing, anti-tamper Nvidia chips.

What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 12 on CBS and Paramount+?

Kayce has just about survived an entire night on a freezing cold mountain. But now he's back, when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 12 hit CBS and Paramount+?

Another major Linux security issue uncovered - new Fragnesia flaw allows attackers to run malicious code as root

The flaw is in the same family as Dirty Frag and allows privilege escalation at kernel level.

Figure AI streamed humanoid robots sorting packages for 8 hours straight — and not everyone is convinced it was fully real

Watch three Figure 03 robots take turns sorting through packages on a conveyor belt, at speeds similar to humans.

Over a million WordPress sites hit in plugin flaw — so patch now or face the consequences

A popular WordPress plugin was found carrying two flaws that can cause data leaks.

This worrying Microsoft BitLocker backdoor can grant full access to a locked drive — and all you need is a USB stick

Chaotic Eclipse is wreaking havoc across the Windows landscape, leaking two more flaws

There's a new alternative to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K for immersive smart lighting synced to your TV — it's way cheaper, it still supports 4K 120Hz passthrough, it works with WiZ bulbs, and it comes from… Philips

The new Philips Smart Lighting sync box works with your TV to mirror the on-screen colors in your smart lights, and it's a lot less than you'd pay for the Hue version.

Assassin's Creed Hexe leak seemingly reveals the witchy tale's main character, and hints at the return of the series' most beloved assassin

Even more Assassin's Creed leaks have cropped up online, and this time, they may have revealed the identity of the Codename Hexe's main character and her surprising lineage from another fan-favorite assassin.

Xiaomi is teasing clip-style open earbuds, and having tested its previous open buds there's one one small feature that could make them must-buys

Xiaomi is teasing its first clip-style earbuds. If the company uses its sound leaking tech from its past open-ears, these could be gems.

YouTube is turning its TV app into a one-stop shopping platform — here’s how its new Buy with Google Pay tool allows you to buy products from advertisers in ‘just two clicks’

YouTube's new Buy with Google Pay feature allows you to buy products without leaving your TV's YouTube app.

One of the most underrated soulslikes of 2025 just arrived on Steam with a huge content update

Blades of Fire has just launched on Steam following an Epic Games Store and console release last year.

Microsoft's Copilot can now peek into your open tabs in Edge — if you let it — as part of new AI features for the browser

Microsoft has ditched Copilot Mode from Edge — but if you're cheering that move, you won't like what's replaced it.

iOS 26.5 updates unlocks Apple Watch and AirPod features for third-party alternatives — but only if you live in the EU

Apple is finally bringing Apple Watch and AirPod features to third-party wearables.

How to watch Colors outside India – from anywhere with a VPN

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day gets a fresh poster that sparks Marvel fan hopes over a new trailer release — but some can't stop making fun of the artwork's accompanying caption

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Margo's Got Money Troubles season 2 has been confirmed by Apple TV — here's why you shouldn't miss this binge worthy comedy series

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Identity breaches are on the rise, and are only getting worse - so how can your business stay safe?

A unified, automated identity security approach is needed, CyberArk says as it warns about AI agents' access to sensitive files.

Ticketmaster president says queue placements aren’t randomized despite previous claims, but it’s still not giving us music fans the explanation we deserve

The president of Ticketmaster says the company doesn't randomize queue positions, and he's dug the live music giant into a massive hole.

Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders

Surfshark has announced a new partnership with Amnesty International to support its Digital Forensics Fellowship, a specialized program teaching human rights defenders to analyze mobile devices for spyware and malicious surveillance.

'We are committed to helping business owners harness AI more fully and effectively': Anthropic reveals Claude for Small Business to help 'close the gap' using AI

Anthropic wants to help SMBs with purpose-built agentic workflows, skills and a US upskilling tour with free Claude Max trials.

'We are back!' — PC Gaming Show announces its four hosts for the annual showcase airing next month

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'Holy crap! They are doing it!' — Xbox introduces highly requested Gamerscore feature

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Europe wants to dodge troublesome regions by building undersea cables beneath the Arctic

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Insta360 reveals one of the wackiest camera kits for 2026 — its thumb-sized 4K camera with no screen can now include a waist-level optical viewfinder and new Polaroid-like look

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'We are making clear, strategic investments': Cisco cuts 4,000 jobs, even as AI orders surge

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins announces plans to lay off 4,000 workers as the company shifts its focus to high-growth areas.

Don't settle for supermarket solar lights: Govee's made smart strings that look great outdoors

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How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026: Rugby League Free Streams, TV Channels, Preview

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is rumored to be closer to the Flip than the Fold in one key area

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GoDaddy aims to solve WordPress complexity with new AI tool

Airo brings conversational AI to the world’s most popular CMS

Microsoft unveils MDASH, its AI agent-driven security platform — and it's already spotted a host of new Windows flaws

100 AI agents worked in unison to discover 16 flaws, including four critical-severity ones.

'The most advanced organizations aren’t failing less; they’re seeing failures sooner': Many firms are already having to roll back AI customer service tools

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Bluetti says home solar power is now ‘plug-and-play’ — I went to the Balco launch to see if it’s really that simple

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Microsoft is asking for your help to fix Windows 11 — and I'm hopeful this isn't just a desperate move

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Nintendo has revealed it has 'decided to change' the release date for its Legend of Zelda live-action movie — but now it's coming out earlier than any of us expected

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OpenAI replaced GPT-4o, but some users still refuse to let it die — now they’re celebrating its ‘birthday’ in Times Square with a video billboard

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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe gets 'genius' teaser and confirmed release date — but it's the synopsis that near guarantees a full Big Bang Theory reunion

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One UI 9 beta begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S26 users — here are the 5 biggest upgrades to Quick Panel, Notes, and more

Samsung's One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 to the Galaxy S26 series, complete with improvements to various apps, accessibility tools, and security.

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"Privacy is dead" is not just a hopeless take. It's an engineered response from years of people losing hope that couldn't be further from the truth.

I discussed the dangerous narrative and the small things that actually fight back.YouTube: https://youtu.be/G_meB00Vdhw

Watch on PeerTube away from Google: https://techlore.tv/w/4QxudKhzas2qEZ9rjQ7tUs

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Is an iPad actually safer than your computer? Mitnick said yes in 2017. Does it still hold up in 2026?

Plus many more of your questions on tomorrow's Q&A stream.

Friday 1pm ET, come and join live!https://youtube.com/live/_kk0KxGj1a0

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New Surveillance Report 🔒- Linux hit with a THIRD major vulnerability in 3 weeks- A Palantir database of 20M people- Android: a VPN leak Google won't patch + new intrusion logging- Encrypted RCS lands in iOS 26.5

Tune in to the weekly news: https://youtu.be/dAKc7OJTXeU Listen to the audio version on Apple, Spotify, or RSS: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0696012 Watch it away from Google on PeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/8HS7DxAdW336fiUB5VTiHd And of course, read the written version: https://techlore.tech/three-linux-exploits-palantir-20m-person-database-and-androids-good-bad-week-surveimay-13/

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The newest Surveillance Report episode just launched with video support in RSS and Apple Podcasts 🍎 Excited to bring this to our thousands of monthly listeners!

Get the audio or video SR experience on YouTube, PeerTube, or via RSS. Thank you everyone for tuning in!

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Great question for today's livestream: should you update old accounts to use email aliases, or start fresh entirely? + many other questions!

Live in ~2 hours breaking it down, see you soon & bring your questions: https://youtube.com/live/bbBY5bZPwzY

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🔴 LIVE @ TOP OF THE HOUR

Techlore Office Hours: Brave extensions, Safari ad blockers, phone security in China, and more.

Join, hang out, and say hi: https://youtube.com/live/g8NXHO9dc4c

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Are browser extensions in Brave or Safari necessary or overkill?

Join LIVE tomorrow at 1PM ET for Techlore Office Hours: your privacy & security questions answered in real time 🫡Set a reminder, and see you all soon: https://youtube.com/live/g8NXHO9dc4c

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🔴 LIVE TONIGHT: Josh @ AllThingsSecured is inviting me on to talk DNS!

What is it? How does it impact your safety? What tools actually help? Whether you've never touched DNS or want to level up...this one's for you. Join the livestream + Q&A!

🕗 7pm Central:https://youtube.com/live/n5rddEvnQQU

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Brave just dropped Brave Origin: a paid, debloated version of their browser. No AI, no crypto, no rewards, no telemetry. $60 one-time (free on Linux!) We've been manually stripping this stuff out for years and so I have some thoughts...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3i5KH0l895oWatch on PeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/xo146PbzUkkjmNcqranHZfRead our written breakdown + review: https://techlore.tech/brave-origin-review-is-the-new-60-paid-browser-worth-it/

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After a rigorous vetting process, we've brought on a new chief video officer.

Qualifications: top-tier nap skills and unmatched ability to block the mouse & keyboard. We're in good paws 🐾

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Governments are racing to verify your age & nobody agrees how to do it. The US introduced a federal bill. And the EU is launching an app with cryptographic guarantees.

I just broke down what concerns me about both, and how you can get involved.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RPc869MO86kWatch it on PeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/uHyudCUQYWefVtr6a3WvBnRead the blog: https://techlore.tech/eu-and-us-age-verification-explained-what-the-new-laws-and-apps-actually-mean-for-your-privacy-free/

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Heads up everyone: we're going to need to pass on Friday livestream this week. We've got an urgent hot video to make & Surveillance Report still needs to get out! Limited time means we have to prioritize. Thanks for understanding, and stream will be back next week🙏

Enjoy the content dropping soon!

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A while ago we announced a student giveaway for our coaching (donated by a client who didn't need their last 2 sessions!)

This is just a quick PSA that the winner has been selected and everyone has been emailed. Thank you to everyone who applied. Keep building 🚀

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Apple with ADP encrypts your photos. Your notes. Your messages. But not your email. Not your contacts. Not your calendar.

That gap isn't an accident. I got early access to @Tutanota Drive and shared my first impressions. I'm happy to see more companies closing the gap!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/NcpEwYMXYBQPeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/41KiDZZkCccXSsQhS44iizWritten Breakdown: https://techlore.tech/tuta-drive-first-look-the-encrypted-platform-that-does-what-google-and-apple-wont/

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Mozilla just built a free VPN directly into Firefox. 50GB/month, no app, no subscription. I turned it on for a first-look and shared my reactions and what you can expect (and not expect!)

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bQzLGHWkTygWatch on PeerTube, completely Google-free: https://techlore.tv/w/suqmmWXXsTbWpxBgEVCxSV

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The age verification conversation has been loud, messy, and extremely difficult to navigate. I brought on an @fsfe legal expert @pjitendra to cut through all of it: systemD, MidnightBSD, California, the UK, and more to help explain what these laws actually mean for free software. This one is essential listening...don't miss it!

🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5iKvQk7drd4📹 PeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/9aTREpsS3oWHGbtbZCX15Y🎧 Podcast/Audio RSS: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0000476dWritten breakdown: https://techlore.tech/age-verification-laws-and-free-software-fsfe-interview-techlore-talks/

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The FBI found Signal messages without breaking Signal, France is ditching Windows, Microsoft locked out WireGuard & VeraCrypt, and Wisconsin just scored a privacy win.

This week's Digital Rights Digest is live, get the latest news & takes right now 👇https://techlore.tech/how-the-fbi-read-signal-messages-without-breaking-signal-april-14-2026/

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Every time you open Google Maps, it logs where you are, what you searched, and where you went next.

We interviewed the co-founder of Organic Maps, an open source app that collects none of that. New Techlore Talks out now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XCzVQKLBkhM

Watch it on PeerTube for a Google-free viewing experience of all our content: https://techlore.tv/w/jEZcCtq1Hk7UF1jBJj8Tkd

Or listen on your favorite podcast app via audio: https://share.transistor.fm/s/83bd3292

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Starting at the top of the hour...Techlore Office Hours is going live! Can you actually escape Google Calendar? Let's find out. Come watch the live show and bring your questions, can't wait to chat!https://youtube.com/live/LF1FcDLUtyQ

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We moved podcast hosts for Surveillance Report & Techlore Talks! Better embedded timestamps, transcripts, and more on the way. Let us know if you notice anything off...and enjoy the upgrades!

All links: https://techlore.tech/podcasts/

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