Elon Musk wanted Mark Zuckerberg's help to take over OpenAI, court filings reveal
Maybe Musk shouldn't have challenged Zuckerberg to a cage match
Google explains why the Pixel 10's IP68 water resistance won't last forever
Regardless of the IP rating, don't dunk your phone in water
First reported case of a 12VHPWR connector melting on an AMD card
Turns out Nvidia isn't the only one feeling the heat
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.
Behind the numbers: Why Rotten Tomatoes scores keep climbing
Is Rotten Tomatoes still a trustworthy gauge for moviegoers?
Cisco lays off 221 people after CEO insisted AI won't cost jobs
"I don't want to get rid of a bunch of people right now"
AMD accidentally leaks FSR 4 source code, teasing possible support for older Radeon GPUs
Cutting corners: AMD's FSR 4 upscaling is far more competitive with Nvidia's DLSS when compared to previous iterations, but it is not open source and only supports the company's latest graphics cards. A recent GitHub misfire has leaked plans to address those shortcomings and expand the library of FSR 4 compatible games.
Amazon is preparing a new Android-based tablet, marking break from Fire OS
Project Kittyhawk reflects broader rethink of Amazon's device ecosystem
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
MSI shows off "true AI" MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 monitor with real-time human ID
Do gamers really need so much AI baked within their hardware and peripherals?
LastPass, 1Password, and Bitwarden extensions are vulnerable to clickjacking attacks
DEF CON demo shows how attackers can steal logins from popular password managers
Microsoft set to improve PC gaming with advanced shader delivery, up to 85% faster game starts
No more "compiling shaders"
Teen hacker from notorious Scattered Spider ring sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
He also agreed to pay $13 million in restitution as part of his plea deal
In a nutshell: A Palm Coast, Florida, man linked to a notorious hacking crew will spend the next decade in federal prison after admitting to a multimillion-dollar cybercrime spree that relied on SIM-swapping attacks to steal cryptocurrency. The sentencing closes a two-year investigation that exposed one of the largest fraud schemes tied to a group known as Scattered Spider.
MIT report says 95% of AI implementations don't increase profits, spooking Wall Street
Report raises concerns of an AI bubble burst
Google unveils the AI-focused Pixel 10 series, starting at $799
Powered by the Tensor G5 SoC, Android 16, and 7 years of updates
What just happened? Google has unveiled the Pixel 10 series, which includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. All phones are powered by Google's in-house Tensor G5 SoC, paired with the Titan M2 security chip. The two Pro models also come with a complimentary one-year Google AI Pro subscription.
FTC sues LA Fitness operators over "impossible to cancel" memberships
And that's why most people never bother
Apple issues emergency update to fix zero-day exploit in iPhone and macOS
Hackers are able to target Apple devices through malicious images
HMD Fuse launches as the world's first "pornography incompatible" phone
Even the camera won't capture nudes
Excel gets Copilot formula function, but Microsoft warns about accuracy
The AI update allows users to classify and summarize data using natural language prompts
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CHIPS ACT
The US may be exploring taking equity stakes in Intel, TSMC, Micron, and Samsung
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SOFTWARE
Windows power users frustrated as Microsoft forces automatic app updates
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BOTNET
Feds take down one of the largest DDoS operators ever
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The CD turns 43: The format that changed music forever
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COMMERCIAL MALWARE
Antivirus bloatware may be killing your (not so old) Windows PC
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SECURITY
Hackers unleash torrent from Norwegian dam, releasing 132 gallons per second for four hours
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature built-in privacy screen to block snoopers
The feature won't affect display brightness or image quality
CPU and GPU Scaling: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K has dropped to $310, but is it finally a good buy for gamers? We put it head-to-head with AMD's Ryzen chips across four games, multiple GPUs, and three resolutions.
Asus ROG Xbox handheld launches October 16 with Steam Deck-like optimizations
Pricing remains uncertain likely due to tariffs
The big picture: Microsoft has finally set a release date for its first Xbox handheld gaming PC, built in partnership with Asus. But while the devices aim to bring Steam Deck – style simplicity to the somewhat messy world of portable Windows gaming – streamlining optimization, shader compilation, and even layering in AI – their future still hinges on a volatile factor outside Microsoft's control: shifting US tariffs that make final pricing a moving target.
Federal authorities take down one of the largest DDoS network operators ever
Tens of thousands of devices targeted major platforms and critical infrastructure worldwide
Along with Intel, the US government is exploring taking equity stakes in TSMC, Micron, and Samsung through CHIPS Act
It would be the first investment by the US government in chip manufacturing firms
Meta restructures AI division, splits superintelligence team two months after formation
Lessons learned from the Metaverse?
PlayStation 5 prices are going up in the US starting tomorrow
Sony's PS5 gets $50 more expensive on August 21
Massively popular Android VPN apps are insecure, all secretly tied to one Chinese company
If you don't pay for a product, you definitely are the product
LibreOffice 25.8 released with faster performance, improved MS Office format support
LibreOffice 25.8, the latest update to the popular open-source productivity suite, delivers major performance and compatibility upgrades. From startup to navigating large documents, files now open up to 30% faster. The suite also improves handling of DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX formats to reduce formatting issues, and introduces support for exporting to PDF 2.0.
Samsung expands SSD 9100 Pro lineup with new 8TB PCIe 5.0 drives for power users and gamers
You won't like the pricing, though
Clear launches biometric eGates at major US airports ahead of 2026 World Cup
Airports turn to biometric technology to speed up security lanes
Asus unveils three OLED gaming monitors at Gamescom, including a dual-mode 720Hz model
New ROG monitors deliver faster performance and brighter visuals
Google Translate could soon challenge Duolingo with gamified language lessons
Translate may soon become a full language learning app thanks to AI
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