Epic sues Fortnite cheater, forces public apology and financial penalty
A practice that should be followed by all?
Apple launches iPhone 16e: a cheaper iPhone 16 or a more expensive SE?
Apple's most affordable iPhone now starts at $599
The big picture: Apple has introduced a redesigned version of its entry-level iPhone that is also debuting new branding. The iPhone 16e is based on the flat-edge design that Apple reintroduced with the iPhone 12 and comes packed with modern hardware and software capabilities – but at a price point that significantly increases the cost of entry compared to the old SE.
The rise of on-device AI is reshaping the future of PCs and smartphones
How AI is moving from the cloud to your devices
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $9.99
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Protector is the "Uber with Guns" app that lets you hire armed bodyguards on demand
It rushed to market after the shooting of Brian Thompson
WTF?! The idea of using an app to book an escort of armed guards sounds like something from a cyberpunk dystopian tale, but that's what the Protector app does. It's using the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as an example of where Protector's services could have made a difference, and its popularity has been boosted by a pair of influencers who used the app in a viral video.
AMD Ryzen Strix Halo APU is matching the RTX 4070 laptop GPU in gaming benchmarks
Sadly, the powerful laptops could be pretty expensive
The big picture: AMD has lifted the embargo on Ryzen AI Max 300 reviews, allowing tech blogs and YouTube channels to share performance details. While all Strix Halo APUs pack powerful CPU and GPU cores, reviews of the flagship Max+ 395 suggest its integrated GPU comes surprisingly close to the RTX 4070 laptop GPU in some games.
How to fax from your phone: Secure, reliable, and effortless
Faxing in the digital age
US investigates whether DeepSeek obtained Nvidia chips through Singapore to bypass restrictions
Singapore represented less than 1% of Nvidia's overall revenue in Q3 2023 while accounting for 22% of its sales
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review
Nvidia's RTX 5090 and 5080 launched-sort of-but good luck finding one. Now, the RTX 5070 Ti enters the scene, offering 16GB VRAM at $750. Is it a solid deal or another overpriced gamble? Let's dive in.
Ex-employees claim India's largest IT firm falsified records to bypass US visa rules
They allege that Tata Consultancy Services inflated org charts to appear visa-compliant
Hackers used free Steam game to steal passwords, Valve warns affected users
Users who downloaded PirateFi should check their systems and change passwords
Bill Gates warns young people of four major global threats, including AI
But try not to worry, kids
Retailer attempts to extort extra money for RTX 5080, backs down after online backlash
The extreme scarcity of these graphics cards have led to several questionable tactics by retailers
A hot potato: In yet another demonstration of the RTX 5080's scarcity, a Taiwanese buyer faced an unexpected dilemma when a retailer temporarily refused to release his purchased graphics card unless he paid an additional sum. This shouldn't come as a surprise: the extreme shortage of RTX 50 series graphics cards resulted in multi-day queues for raffle entries, rampant scalping, and retailers bundling cards with other products at inflated prices.
Valve releases full Team Fortress 2 SDK, modders gain control over the game's code
Total conversions are now possible
Humane shuts down Ai Pin business as HP buys the company, devices will be bricked
Not everyone will receive a $700 refund
Microsoft Office is down to $54 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 $54 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year. This offer provides all the essentials you need for work or personal projects, and it's over 70% off the regular price.
This $39 tool gives you access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more for life
Generate text, images, code, audio, and video in one place
Borderlands 4 locks in September 23 release, GTA 6 to follow soon after
Rockstar will probably give Borderlands 4 about a month or more breathing room before rocking the holiday cash registers
Viktor Antonov, the artist behind Half-Life 2's City 17 and Dishonored, dies at 52
"Welcome to City 17... it's safer here."
What happens if a CD spins too fast?
Kids these days don't even know what a CD is...
Scientists engineer ultra-hard synthetic diamond from graphite
The lab-made diamond features a unique hexagonal lattice structure
Hacker group releases updated tool to activate almost all modern Microsoft software
The MAS project is donation-free because "profiting from piracy is not good," the pirates say
The OnePlus Watch 3 debuts to positive reviews
The OnePlus Watch 3 boasts 120 hours of battery life, a stunning LTPO display, and a useful rotating bezel – all powered by Google's WearOS 5. However, it comes in only one size, lacks LTE, and will receive just two years of software updates.
Acer to hike US laptop prices by 10% in response to Trump tariffs
Higher prices go into effect in March
Spotify's long-awaited HiFi tier is finally coming, but it'll cost you extra
Stop us if you've heard this one before
Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok 3 AI model with DeepSearch, voice mode, and more
Much more powerful than Grok 2
Lenovo's ThinkBook Flip AI laptop features a towering OLED screen that folds in half
Stand out in the local Starbucks with this one
The Windows 95 setup was text-based for a good reason, Microsoft employee reveals
Implementing graphics in the MS-DOS environment wasn't worth the effort
Rockstar is in talks with Fortnite and Roblox creators about user-generated GTA 6 content
It's also met with GTA Online creators
Memory makers cut production as NAND flash prices slide
Flash memory prices keep falling, but AI and high-capacity storage may fuel recovery
Asteroid 2024 YR4 may miss Earth in 2032 and hit the moon instead
The probability of it impacting either is very low
Forward-looking: The asteroid that has 1-in-43 odds of hitting Earth in 2032 has an even smaller chance of colliding with something else instead: our moon. The object, around half the size of a football field, would cause an explosion on the lunar surface 343 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, and could be visible from our planet.
Tech disruption hit white-collar jobs hard, but new opportunities are emerging
An uptick in search activity hints there is a more robust market ahead
Mexico threatens lawsuit against Google over "Gulf of America" name on Google Maps
Mexico's president suggested North America be renamed América Mexicana
Intel's $13B foundry loss raises stakes for potential TSMC partnership
Can TSMC save Intel's foundry business?
In context: Once the undisputed leader in semiconductor manufacturing, Intel now finds itself at a critical juncture as its foundry operations face significant financial challenges. It remains uncertain whether a deal with TSMC can rescue Intel's foundry business, but without it the company – better known in its heyday as "Chipzilla" – must find a way to address its manufacturing challenges and financial losses.
Apple considers monetizing Maps to strengthen services revenue
Search ads could have an averse impact on the Maps experience
Meta takes on massive undersea connectivity expansion with new project
A multi-billion, multi-year investment spanning the world's oceans