BOE unveils 8K 120Hz panel with 4K 240Hz dual-mode support for high-end monitors
8K 120Hz cables are also emerging this year
TikTok gets third extension from Trump as US sale deadline looms
TikTok gets another 90 days to find a buyer for its US business
Intel to cut as many as 10,000 factory jobs, one of its largest-ever layoffs
Massive layoffs hit foundry workforce in major restructuring
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells workers: AI will replace some of you
Jassy said the quiet part out loud
Dell Alienware AW3425DW 34" 240Hz Review
Dell's new Alienware AW3425DW refines a fan-favorite ultrawide gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, sleek new design, and competitive $800 price – without straying from its proven QD-OLED formula.
Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips
Next Xbox devices could blur the line between PC and console
More workers are using AI, but businesses still struggle to make it useful
Research from Gallup and Salesforce reveal the promise and pitfalls of workplace AI
Microsoft Office is down to $45 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 $45 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
Asus urges users to update Armoury Crate due to serious security flaw
Asus has released Armoury Crate version 6.1.18 to patch a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain full administrative control over Windows systems. The flaw affects many preinstalled instances of the software on Asus gaming desktops, laptops, and the ROG Ally X handheld. Users are strongly urged to update immediately to protect their devices.
Minecraft: Chase the Skies improves graphics, adds Happy Ghast mob
Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6 continues the journey toward Vibrant Visuals with enhanced fog effects and cloud coverage that extends to the horizon. The update also introduces the Happy Ghast mob, Dried Ghast blocks, Harness items, and new music tracks.
OpenAI lands $200 million Pentagon contract to develop AI for national security
Until last year, OpenAI prohibited the use of its technology for combat operations
Nintendo is cracking down on Switch 2 mods, bans target reprogrammable cartridges
Using modding tools on the Switch 2 is a risky endeavor
This is the last chance to own these Sega classics before they're gone from Android and iOS
Sonic CD, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi, and more now free on mobile, until they're gone
Windows 11 now lets EU users export Recall data – if they still trust it
In compliance with EU law
Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers
Breakthrough crystal tech could make solar panels more efficient and compact
Borderlands 4 recommended specs call for an RTX 3080 and 32GB RAM
Even the minimum specs ask for an 8-core CPU and a GeForce RTX 2070
Reverse-engineered PlayStation 1 motherboard runs original chips without emulation
Replacement motherboards enable retro console repairs
WhatsApp will start showing ads to users
Users who only need the chat feature won't see ads... for now
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TECH + POLITICS
Germany moves closer to ditching Microsoft: "We're done with Teams!"
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DATA CENTER
AMD unveils 2nm Epyc Venice with 256 cores
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"DURABILITY TEST"
Nintendo Switch 2 can survive over 50 hammer blows
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FIND MY
Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft after LA looting
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SOFTWARE
Microsoft trolls Apple's Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista
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STREAMING
YouTube restricts ad blocking, relaxes moderation rules
Microsoft study finds "infinite workday" is hurting productivity
AI could help, or make things worse
In brief: Remember during and immediately after the lockdowns, when so many companies promised a new era of work-life balance and flexibility? According to new research from Microsoft, the opposite is now true, with most people working an "infinite workday" that lasts more than 12 hours and bleeds into weekends. It's impacting productivity, and while AI could make things better, it could also make them worse.
Taiwan joins chip war escalation, blocks exports to Huawei and SMIC
Huawei has reportedly relied on shell companies to bypass US export controls
Amazon kicks off extended Prime Day on July 8, adds six free Prime Gaming titles
Including Saints Row 2 and IV
Thieves cut fiber lines in failed copper theft, causing Spectrum outage
More thefts linked to rising copper prices, say telecoms
Intel's Nova Lake-S CPUs to bring massive architectural overhaul, up to 52 cores
Intel aims at AMD's Zen 6 with radical Nova Lake-S redesign
PlayStation doubles down on slow, "thoughtful" PC porting strategy
We've been seeing newer titles, but Sony still wants to maintain an exclusivity window
New Anubis ransomware can encrypt and destroy data, making file recovery impossible
The RaaS operation poses a double threat to corporate data thanks to its wiper feature
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F could launch under $300 as budget Zen 5 chip without integrated graphics
Entry-level Granite Ridge CPU for gamers on a budget
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone get first dibs on TSMC's 2nm process, A20 chip
Arriving in late 2026, the A20 chip promises better performance without added power
Character.AI and Meta "therapy" chatbots spark FTC complaint over unlicensed mental health advice
Mental health and digital rights groups call bots misleading and unsafe
A solid free alternative to WinRAR and 7-Zip, PeaZip launches version 10.5.0
PeaZip is a free file archiver for Windows, Linux, and macOS that supports over 200 formats, including ZIP, 7z, RAR, ISO, and TAR. Built on 7-Zip and Zstandard, it features AES encryption, secure deletion, file hashing, and a built-in file manager.
Quantum upgrade makes random number generation fully traceable
Quantum entanglement and blockchains are working together for the greater good
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
The subject of who invented the USB flash drive is contested, but we do know how much storage it offered
From Hello Barbie to ChatGPT: Mattel is bringing OpenAI's tech to children's toys
Mattel's last AI toy raised privacy alarms – will this time be different?
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