What is the most commonly used password?
Despite all warnings against using poor passwords...
Valve is working on Project White Sands; everybody thinks it's Half-Life 3
Wishful thinking, or will Valve finally give fans what they have been clamoring for two decades?
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X is down 60% from its launch price at $179
If you're still rocking a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series, you have the option of upgrading to a 5800X for just $179 without replacing your AM4 motherboard. This upgrade offers a significant improvement in both gaming and application performance.
Western Digital is now sampling 32TB SMR-based hard drives
Capacity-wise, WD should now be on par with rival HDD maker Seagate
How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone
Simplify your communication with a virtual phone number
Microsoft's Edge desktop browser approaches 14% market share as Chrome slides
Edge was the only browser with consistent growth since March
Tech companies are struggling to bring workers back to the office
Flexible working models have won, and CEOs are being forced to back off
New MacBook Pro and Mac mini powered by M4 chip could launch later this year
The MacBook Pro and iMac were refreshed with the M3 chip last October
Grab the latest version of Office at 70% off the regular price
Available for Windows and Mac
Nvidia driver update causes BSOD on older Windows PCs
Windows 10 users need to adjust their settings to avoid this problem
DARPA's ambitious plan to turn "legacy" C software into memory-safe Rust code with AI
In Rust we Trust: Modern programming languages designed to enforce memory safety are gaining popularity. Rust, a language initiated by software developer Graydon Hoare while working at Mozilla, is now the official choice for a complex conversion project announced by the Pentagon's research agency.
Farewell, RTX 3060: Nvidia is discontinuing the most popular graphics card on the Steam survey
Almost 6% of Steam survey participants use the RTX 3060
Tesla rolls out first-ever Cybertruck with dry cathode battery following years of development
If the gambit pays off, Cybertrucks could eventually become cheaper
In context: Tesla set the stage for this milestone back in 2019 when it pulled the trigger on a major battery tech acquisition. The EV maker scooped up Maxwell Technologies and its promising "dry electrode" coating process, originally developed for supercapacitors. At the time, Tesla was still relying on partnerships with suppliers like Panasonic for cell production. But the Maxwell deal signaled Elon Musk's ambitions to bring that technology fully in-house.
Controversy and internal tension ensue as Samsung's latest designs echo Apple products too closely
Making matters worse, there have been quality problems with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Study finds that including "AI" in product descriptions makes them less appealing to consumers
When indifference turns into active dislike
Facepalm: Companies love to shoehorn the term AI into their product descriptions, even if doing so seems weird or, at times, just stupid. They believe the inclusion of the initialism will appeal to consumers who want the latest cutting-edge tech. The reality, though, is that many people are put off when a product reveals its AI smarts.
Check out MS-DOS running natively on modern hardware, showcasing the incredible backward compatibility of x86
Your PC can probably still boot MS-DOS sans emulation
Intel's rough quarter was expected, but management's messaging struggles were not
Intel misses by a lot... but what's next?
Bottom line: The fact that Intel had a bad quarter is not that surprising. What is surprising is the extent to which management does not seem to have a handle on how to communicate its plans.
OpenAI says it has a reliable tool for detecting ChatGPT-generated text, "considering" a release
Good news for teachers and suspicious bosses
The Best Tablets 2024: Affordable and Practical Computing
Tablets today are as versatile as ever. Traditionally known for their portability, big displays, and long battery life, now you can find tablets that are as powerful as top-of-the-line laptops.
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SECURITY
AI can see what's on your screen by reading HDMI radiation
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IN TROUBLE
Intel stock plunged 30% last week amid CPU crashing, roadmap concerns
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NEXT-GEN
Nvidia Blackwell chips may be facing delays due to design flaws
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SECURITY
Highly sophisticated malware lurked in Google's Play Store for years, undetected
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WTF
AI companies to music labels: scraping copyrighted tracks to train algorithms is "fair use"
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IN TROUBLE
Intel shares plunge 30% this week, CPU warranties extended due to crashing
This quirky solar hat could be the next big thing in portable charging
Stay topped up and shaded at the same time
The Explorer 2025 is the first Ford to run its new Android infotainment system
It will power the vehicle's 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
New potassium-ion battery technology could soon replace lithium-ion
It holds great promise for electric vehicles
Unique AMD Radeon 7600M external GPU doubles as a 100W laptop charger
Injecting juice and providing additional GPU cores to your laptop simultaneously
The NFL is implementing facial authentication across all stadiums (updated)
Fans are not a part of the program, they will have their tickets scanned as normal
Samsung's upcoming solid-state EV batteries promise 9-minute charging and 600 mile range
They're also touted to last for an unprecendented 20 years
How unscrupulous developers are sidestepping Apple's extensive App Store security review
It is a lot easier than you would think
JWST uncovers ancient galaxy, challenging cosmic theories and baffling scientists
The discovery forces us to rethink how early galaxies formed
Which is Faster for Gaming, Windows 10 or Windows 11?
Is Windows 10 or Windows 11 faster for gaming? We revisit this question using four hardware setups benchmarked with fresh OS installations in 13 games, with updated drivers and testing software.
Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell chip may be facing delays due to design flaws
Customers that have spent billions on orders are surely not pleased
Ayaneo launches OLED retro gaming handheld with a unique button setup
The Android device is essentially a Pocket S in an Analogue Pocket-like chassis
Who wrote the BSOD screen? Former Windows developer finally has an answer
It turns out that it was more than one person
Intel faces crisis as revenue misses and a bleak forecast shakes investor confidence
Bottom line: Intel's latest quarterly earnings were nothing short of ugly, prompting restructuring plans. It is quite the change for a company that was once among the 30 best stocks in the world. Analysts are increasingly skeptical about CEO Pat Gelsinger's ability to execute a successful turnaround, especially as Intel struggles to keep pace with AMD and Nvidia.
US Justice Department launches investigation into Nvidia following complaints from rivals
Allegations of strong-arming cloud providers sparked antitrust concerns
The big picture: It's been a whirlwind year for Nvidia, the tech juggernaut that's become virtually synonymous with AI computing hardware. From superb revenue figures to CEO Jensen Huang's headline-grabbing antics, the company has been in the spotlight for months. Now, the headlines grow sour as Nvidia has caught the eye of US antitrust regulators.
Game Informer, the longest-running US gaming magazine, has shut down
Another titan of print gaming media falls
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