Science has finally figured out why I play games with inverted camera controls

Hmmm: Why do some players invert the Y-axis in video games? To many, it seems strange to make down mean up and up mean down. For inverters like me, it feels natural – the default setting is as awkward as writing with the wrong hand. I always assumed my inclination came from my formative years playing Flight Simulator. However, a new study shows that the explanations players give for inverting have nothing to do with it.

Samsung follows Micron and SanDisk raising DRAM and NAND flash prices by up to 30%

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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.

Hard drive makers WD and Seagate ride the AI surge as storage needs explode

European policymakers finally plan to fix the cookie banner headache they created

Why it matters: More than a decade ago, Europe rewrote internet rules which effectively forced the entire internet to adopt stricter rules on cookie consent by amending the ePrivacy Directive. Since 2009, from big tech giants, to small personal blogs, and virtually any internet-based organization had to display a "cookie banner" to first-time visitors. Collectively, European users spend an estimated 575 hours every year clicking through those pesky prompts.

Media Player Classic BE is a modern take on a classic player

Anker issues recall for 481,000 power banks over fire hazard

In brief: Anker's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2025 continues. The Chinese electronics maker recently issued yet another power bank recall due to overheating concerns, which pose burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $13

Microsoft patches critical Entra ID flaws that endangered millions of tenants

iPhone Air proves durable and repair-friendly despite slim design