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Security Software

Windows 11 now lets EU users export Recall data – if they still trust it

In compliance with EU law

By Alfonso Maruccia, 7 minutes ago

Science Electronics

Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers

Breakthrough crystal tech could make solar panels more efficient and compact

By Skye Jacobs, 49 minutes ago

Hardware Gaming

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

By Rob Thubron, Today 10:22 AM

Tech Deals Microsoft

Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10

Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time

By TechSpot Deals

Gaming Electronics

Reverse-engineered PlayStation 1 motherboard runs original chips without emulation

Replacement motherboards enable retro console repairs

By Daniel Sims, Today 9:56 AM

Mobile Software

WhatsApp will start showing ads to users

Users who only need the chat feature won't see ads... for now

By Alfonso Maruccia, Today 9:13 AM

Microsoft AI

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.

Full story By Rob Thubron, Today 8:24 AM 14 comments

Hardware Industry

Taiwan joins chip war escalation, blocks exports to Huawei and SMIC

Huawei has reportedly relied on shell companies to bypass US export controls

By Skye Jacobs, Today 7:46 AM

Tech Deals Software

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.

Full story By TechSpot Deals

Gaming The Web

Amazon kicks off extended Prime Day on July 8, adds six free Prime Gaming titles

Including Saints Row 2 and IV

By Rob Thubron, Today 7:03 AM

Industry The Web

Thieves cut fiber lines in failed copper theft, causing Spectrum outage

More thefts linked to rising copper prices, say telecoms

By Daniel Sims, Today 6:15 AM

Gaming

Borderlands 4 pre-orders open at $70, avoiding feared $80 price tag

Was it all a PR stunt?

By Rob Thubron, Today 5:19 AM 9 comments

Hardware Industry

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

By Skye Jacobs, Today 2:02 AM 12 comments

Gaming

PlayStation doubles down on slow, "thoughtful" PC porting strategy

We've been seeing newer titles, but Sony still wants to maintain an exclusivity window

By Cal Jeffrey, June 16 14 comments

Security Software

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

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 16

Hardware

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

By Kishalaya Kundu, June 16

Hardware Apple

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

By Shawn Knight, June 16

AI The Web

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

By Rob Thubron, June 16

Software Download of the Week

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.

By Ivan Franco, June 16

Tech Culture Software

Quantum upgrade makes random number generation fully traceable

Quantum entanglement and blockchains are working together for the greater good

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 16

Trivia Hardware

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

By TechSpot Trivia, June 16

AI Electronics

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?

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 16

Software Microsoft

German government moves closer to ditching Microsoft: "We're done with Teams!"

Auf Wiedersehen, Microsoft

By Rob Thubron, June 16 21 comments

Hardware AI

AMD unveils 2nm Epyc Venice with 256 cores for next-gen AI and cloud workloads

AMD is raising the bar for server chips

By Skye Jacobs, June 16

Hardware Gaming

Repair technician finds three of four RTX 4090s were fakes packing RTX 3000-series GPUs

Not the first time we've seen this scam

By Rob Thubron, June 16

Gaming Hardware

Nintendo Switch 2 survives over 50 hammer blows in brutal durability test

Drop it, sit on it, smash it–the Switch 2 still powers on

By Skye Jacobs, June 16 7 comments

Gaming Hardware

The Witcher 4's console-first development could hit roadblocks with the Xbox Series S

Reaching 60 fps on the machine will be "extremely challenging"

By Rob Thubron, June 16 10 comments

Cost Per Frame Analysis: The Best Graphics Cards in Mid 2025

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, June 16 TechSpot Hardware

If you're buying a new graphics card, our comparison of real-world cost per frame will help you in that pursuit. We have gathered data across 10 countries to see how global pricing stacks up.