Microsoft is working on a new wireless file transfer option for Windows 11
The Easy File Transfer tool from Windows 7 might be making a comeback
Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
Latest experiments more than doubles fusion energy output
Forward-looking: While the path to practical fusion energy remains long, the recent advances at the National Ignition Facility have emboldened researchers. The facility's ongoing progress is a testament to decades of persistence – and a sign that the age of controlled fusion ignition is no longer a distant dream.
China launches the first 12 satellites of a massive computing constellation in space
Edge computing in Earth's orbit no longer just a dream - for China, at least
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Vivaldi 7.4 updates address bar, adds per-site shortcut controls
Vivaldi 7.4 introduces customizable keyboard shortcuts for individual websites, a revamped and more functional address bar, and a new profile switcher. This version also features visual refreshes to the Windows and History panels and stability improvements.
Intel demos Panther Lake chips, promises Arrow Lake performance with Lunar Lake efficiency
Launching in early 2026
Sony WH-1000XM5 sees major discount following XM6 launch
Sony recently launched the WH-1000XM6 with some upgrades, but they also come with a steeper $449 price tag. Meanwhile, the prev-gen XM5s continue to deliver top-tier ANC, 30-hour battery life, and exceptional sound quality. Usually $400, they're currently on sale for $298.
Microsoft Build 2025: From chatbots to digital coworkers, and the "agentic" web
AI agents take center stage in Microsoft's vision for the future
Microsoft Office is down to $49 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $49 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
Six weeks on, Amazon Alexa+ shows few signs of public adoption
"Alexa, do you have any users?"
Printer manufacturer infected customer PCs for months
Buying a $6,000 printer shouldn't infect your PC with malware
Facepalm: Procolored builds high-end direct-to-film printers used for customizing t-shirts and other products. Recently, its official software delivered dangerous malware to customers' systems, exposing serious security flaws in what should be trusted professional-level equipment.
Sam Altman defends Trump's AI chip deals with UAE and Saudi Arabia, calls critics "naïve"
In exchange, the Gulf nations have pledged to invest billions in the US
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Fake MSRP: AMD's Radeon 9070 XT $600 Launch Price Was a Fantasy
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Doom: The Dark Ages, 36 GPU Benchmark
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Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is Even Slower than the Intel Arc B580
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LG 45GX950A Review: The Ultimate OLED Ultrawide?
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Apple iPhone: The Gadget That Rewired Modern Life
A year later, Apple Vision Pro owners say they regret buying the $3,500 headset
"It's just collecting dust"
Facepalm: It's been over a year since Apple launched its Vision Pro, the mixed-reality headset that you might have already forgotten about. Now, many people who paid $3,500 when the device first arrived are experiencing the same emotion: regret.
Nvidia's RTX 5060 launch and the erosion of independent GPU reviews
Why you shouldn't trust early (controlled) coverage of a product
Facepalm: As Computex 2025 is set to unfold in Taipei, much of the tech world's attention will be understandably drawn to new innovations and big announcements at the show. Yet, amid the buzz, a more troubling story is playing out behind the scenes – one that raises serious concerns about transparency, media integrity, and the trustworthiness of GPU launch coverage. The issue? Nvidia's release strategy for the GeForce RTX 5060, and how the company is manipulating public perception through tightly controlled media "previews."
Decades-old Windows systems are still running trains, printers, and hospitals
You've probably used Windows XP without even knowing it
OpenAI launches Codex, a new AI coding agent for software development
Cisco, Temporal, Superhuman, and Kodiak are among the first companies to test Codex
Nvidia driver enables RTX 5000 GPU support on Intel Core 2 CPUs – with a catch
Modern games simply won't launch
Microsoft's cringey ad boasts that top Copilot+ PCs are 58% faster than the discontinued, year-old MacBook Air M3
Talk about punching down
Facepalm: It's been nearly 20 years since Apple launched the Microsoft-mocking "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" commercials, and the two companies continue to take shots at each other in their respective ads. The latest from the Redmond giant claims that top Copilot+ PCs are more than 50% faster than a Mac – specifically, the now-discontinued MacBook Air M3 that launched in March 2024.
Italy fines thousands as crackdown on pirate IPTV targets viewers
Illegal streaming drains €1 billion every year from Italy's football industry
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CERN researchers create gold from lead in breakthrough nuclear experiment
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Modders use reverse engineering to bring GameCube games to PC
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Microsoft unveils a new "human-centric" Start Menu redesign
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John Carmack suggests the world could run on older hardware – if we optimized software better
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VPN cancels lifetime subscriptions, says didn't know they existed
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Microsoft gives Windows 10 users three extra years of Office support
Which one of these features was available on the 1982 Epson HX-20 notebook computer?
The world's first handheld computer had a feature you'd never expect – can you guess it?
Silicon Valley's era of open debate fades as companies clamp down on employee dissent
A culture of fear has replaced free speech in the tech industry
Through the looking glass: As the tech industry continues to tighten control over employee speech and activism, a culture once defined by open dialogue and political engagement gives way to one marked by silence and fear of reprisal. "It's different now; employers feel they can get away with stuff," said a former Google employee.
Student demands $8,000 refund after catching professor using ChatGPT in class materials
A hot potato: Recent reports suggest that students' use of generative AI to cheat on school assignments is approaching endemic levels. While many worry that tools like ChatGPT erode young people's critical thinking skills, some students have also caught teachers using the same tools, often with unsatisfactory results.
Walmart prepares for a future where AI agents do the shopping
Retailers are racing to adapt as AI changes shopping habits
Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing
The public index would facilitate the creation of new search engines outside of current crawlers
Bungie caught using stolen art assets in Marathon, promises it will not happen again
The studio blames a former team member, while promising to compensate the offended artist
Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
First shipments are expected later this year as demand for green materials grows
Forward-looking: As InventWood prepares to bring its first batches of Superwood to market, it stands as a testament to what can happen when scientific innovation meets entrepreneurial determination. If successful, Superwood could mark a turning point in the quest for greener, stronger, and more beautiful buildings.
Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat?
Microsoft and EU set to end Teams antitrust clash on friendly terms
Software giant looks to dodge hefty fines by unbundling Teams from Office
Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 quietly beats the RTX 5090 in early benchmarks, at triple the cost
24,064 CUDA cores, 96GB GDDR7, and 600W TGP
Intel releases patches to fix security vulnerabilities in its CPUs, GPUs, and gaming software
Severity levels of the now-fixed issues were rated between medium and high
Space Forge raises $30 million to develop satellites for space-based manufacturing
UK startup sets record for largest Series A in space tech
Dead Island 2 free giveaway kicks off Epic Games Store Mega Sale
Grab two free games every week through Epic's Mega Sale
Stellar Blade hits PC on June 11 with modest system requirements
An RTX 3080 can max the game out in 4K
Epic says Apple has blocked Fortnite's App Store submission - game now offline worldwide on iOS
The Battle Royale won't be on iOS "until Apple unblocks it"
What just happened? Epic Games' five-year-long fight with Apple isn't showing signs of ending. The company says that Fortnite, which was supposed to return to iOS devices in the US last week, had its submission blocked by Apple. Moreover, the Battle Royale game is now offline worldwide "until Apple unblocks it."
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