From Telltale's ashes, Dispatch revives episodic gaming with weekly releases and no delays
This time, things will be different
Meta unveils Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses
Best looking smart glasses yet, and the pricing is reasonable
Dying Light: The Beast debuts, a true return to form
Reviewers praise Dying Light: The Beast for its brutal melee combat, intense parkour, and inventive zombie-slaying that make it a bloody thrill ride. While some point out weak human enemies, critics agree it's a strong sequel that delivers an exhilarating return to form for Techland's franchise.
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 for a limited time – an incredible deal.
Google launches experimental Windows search app with AI features
The new desktop search tool for Windows includes Lens integration
US PC market slipped in the second quarter despite continued upgrade push
Trump tariffs and slower AI adoption rates are not helping
DeepSeek AI's code quality depends on who it's for (and China's opinion of them)
There are a few theories as to why
Vivaldi 7.6 introduces a unified tab button and full toolbar editing
Vivaldi 7.6 debuts a new Tab Button that serves as a central hub to search, switch, and recover tabs, while also grouping duplicates for easy cleanup. The update refines context menus, adds swipe gestures on Windows, and speeds up switching to hibernated tabs.
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $13
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Hundreds of malicious Android apps exploited to drive "SlopAds" massive ad fraud
The apps have now been removed, but cyber-criminals could quickly adapt with new attacks
Performance and design complaints mount after iOS 26's Liquid Glass launch
Among other gripes, users say animations are sluggish and text is difficult to read
Meta Ray-Ban Display AR glasses coming September 30 for $799, muscle-sensing wristband included
Handle messages, pedestrian navigation, music, and more without looking at a phone
The rise of mega botnets weaponizing hacked devices for internet-scale attacks
Next generation botnets are capable of disrupting entire countries
PC sales now account for nearly a third of Sony's first-party game revenue
Helldivers 2 likely a significant contributor
Intel and Nvidia team up on Intel x86 RTX SoCs for future gaming PCs
Nvidia is also investing $5 billion into Intel
What just happened? Intel has received another massive investment from an unlikely source: Nvidia. Team Green is purchasing $5 billion in Intel common stock at $23.28 per share, part of a collaboration that will see the two companies jointly develop x86 system-on-chips – called Intel x86 RTX SoCs – that integrate Intel CPUs and Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for a wide range of PCs. Intel will also be building custom x86 data center CPUs for Nvidia to integrate into its AI infrastructure platforms.
Tencent's Light of Motiram lawsuit response: Horizon Zero Dawn isn't original, Sony seeks game genre monopoly
Unsurprisingly, Light of Motiram's Steam page has changed
Microsoft and Nvidia bet big on UK with historic $45 billion AI infrastructure plan
UK faces balancing act as $45B data center boom raises questions from environmental advocates and political leaders
Valve, Discord, Reddit, and Twitch CEOs called to testify before Congress on online radicalization
A response to the Charlie Kirk assassination
Verizon agrees to offer $20 broadband in California to win Frontier merger approval
75,000 new fiber connections planned for California's underserved areas
Cooler Master launches new Hyper 212 with "3D heatpipe" technology
A total of six pipes run up the sides and the middle of the fin stack
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THE WEB
OpenAI shows stats on how people really use ChatGPT
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HIGH-SPEED VOYAGE
Starlink launches 10Gbps Internet on world's largest cruise ship
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APPLE CLAIMS...
There has never been a successful, widespread malware attack against iPhone
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AI BUBBLE
AI could increase SSD and HDD prices by up to 30%
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TECH TRIVIA
Which browser first introduced private/incognito mode?
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PERFORMANCE WOES
Gearbox CEO tells Borderlands critics to "code your own engine"
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max reviews are in: longer battery life
Reviews are in for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, with critics praising their bold new design, best-in-class cameras, fast performance, and Apple's longest battery life yet. While the upgrades are more refinements than revolutionary, and the high price may give some buyers pause, these remain polished and well-rounded flagship smartphones.
This DIY "briefcase" PS5 is 60% smaller than the original, even with its built-in 15-inch display
Modder ditched Sony's oversized cooler for a server-grade heatsink and 3D-printed fan
AMD launches Ryzen 7 9700F and expands CPU lineup with new Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 chips
Most of them won't reach US shores
China orders local tech giants to stop smuggling Nvidia GPUs into the country
Beijing is seeking technology self-reliance amid Trump tariff chaos
Waymo teams up with Lyft to expand self-driving services to Nashville
Autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are coming to the Music City
Doom experiment proves the game can run non-stop for 2.5 years before crashing
Retro games often hid overflow bugs that only appear after years of play
First iPhone Air reviews are in: stunning design, falls short on battery life
The iPhone Air is debuting to mixed reviews. Undoubtedly the most interesting of the new iPhones, reviewers are loving the sleek design, smooth 120Hz display, and strong performance, but note its weak battery life, high price, and reports of it running hot.
iPhone 17 wins over critics with ProMotion display and more storage
The iPhone 17 is earning praise for its balance of performance and value, bringing the 120Hz ProMotion display at a more affordable price. Now starting at 256 GB of storage with improved cameras and the same base price, it's easily the best iPhone for most users.
AV2 codec to succeed AV1 with improved compression, enhanced streaming capabilities
The next generation of the royalty-free video codec will be here soon
Michigan bill seeks total ban on porn – and VPNs along with it
WTF?! An increasing number of states and even countries are introducing age-verification systems to prevent minors from accessing adult websites. For adults unwilling to hand over personal details such as facial scans, VPNs have offered a workaround. But six Michigan Republican representatives have introduced a bill that would completely ban not only porn for everyone in the state but also VPNs. It also proposes placing porn distributors on the sex offenders registry and banning depictions of transgender people.
Files 4.0 updated with a new Omnibar and smarter search
Files 4.0 introduces a redesigned Omnibar that combines path navigation with search, now featuring a powerful Command Palette. There's also a improved dual pane mode, sidebar, revamped actions settings, and other refinements.
Microsoft turns to gas generators to keep Mexico data center running
Company says grid connection won't be ready until 2027
Looking Glass debuts high-resolution 3D holographic displays, no glasses required
Available in 16, 27, and 86-inch sizes with resolutions up to 4K
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