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
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
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
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 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.
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."
Inside job at Coinbase leads to massive data breach, $20 million ransom demanded
The company says the breach could cost them up to $400 million
Lawmakers say TP-Link's rock-bottom prices fuel Chinese cyberattacks, back US sales ban
Discount routers, premium threat?
Stalker remasters arrive next week with 4K support and FSR - free for existing owners
Upgraded lighting, textures, quality-of-life features, and gamepad support
Bottom line: The first three Stalker titles: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, will receive substantial updates on May 20. The enhanced editions feature upgraded graphics and numerous quality-of-life improvements. Veteran players will receive the updated versions for free for each title they already own on Steam or GOG.
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SCIENCE
CERN researchers create gold from lead in breakthrough nuclear experiment
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DECOMPILATION
Modders use reverse engineering to bring GameCube games to PC
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EOL
Microsoft gives Windows 10 users three extra years of Office support
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SECURITY
Ransomware could run directly on the CPU, researcher warns
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BIG STORAGE
Sandisk's Stargate SSDs target 512TB drives by 2027
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TECH TRIVIA
Who coined the term "nanotechnology"?
Sony WH-1000XM6 debuts with improved sound, ANC, and a higher price
The Sony WH-1000XM6 builds on its predecessor with enhanced noise cancellation and refined sound quality. The return of the foldable design and an ultra-comfy fit help maintain its place at the top of the headphone market, albeit the steep price tag.
Apple launches CarPlay Ultra, with Aston Martin first to adopt new in-car system
Fully customizable instrument clusters, infotainment widgets and themes
Intel hopes its foundry business will break even around 2027
18A and 14A nodes positioned as proof of foundry potential
Write distraction-free with FocusWriter
FocusWriter is a minimalist word processor tailored towards writers who need zero distractions on their desktop. Specialized features include progress tracking, time scheduling, and project management.
Google issues urgent Chrome update to stop active exploitation
A new security update for Chrome addresses multiple vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited in the wild. The critical flaw could allow unauthorized code execution or data leaks through malicious HTML. Users are advised to update their browsers immediately.
Google faces $13 billion in European lawsuits over price comparison abuses
Shopping sites accuse tech giant of stifling competition across Europe
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 gets reviewed: Better than the Galaxy Z Flip?
Motorola has improved the Razr Ultra 2025 across the board, featuring a more useful outer screen, strong performance, great battery life, and a more durable build. The cameras still aren't standout though, and software is limited to three OS upgrade cycles.
NordVPN finally gives Linux users the GUI they deserve
After years of offering only a command-line interface, NordVPN has launched a full GUI for Linux users. Built on top of the CLI foundation, you can now manage connections, settings, and preferences through a clean, modern interface.
iPhone shipments in China plunge nearly 50% as local brands surge
Subsidies, a slow AI rollout, and anti-US sentiment are all having an impact
Nvidia RTX 5090 Laptop GPU shows no real performance gains over the RTX 4090
A huge disappointment after all the hype
EA tells workers to return to the office at least 3 days per week
EA needs the "a kinetic energy that fuels creativity, innovation, and connection," apparently
Samsung's 20,000-nit micro-OLEDs push VR headsets toward daylight-level brightness
Next-gen OLED-on-silicon panels deliver massive brightness and pixel density gains
Trump warns Apple CEO Tim Cook against expanding iPhone assembly in India
"I don't want you building in India"
Valve confirms Steam 2FA leak affecting 89 million users, no passwords compromised
Steam wasn't hacked, but you should probably start using the authenticator app anyway
Woman divorces husband after ChatGPT reads his coffee grounds and predicts affair
ChatGPT: Hogwarts' new professor of Divination
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