AMD addresses AM5 socket burnout concerns after wave of Ryzen CPU failures
AMD is linking the socket burnout to firmware settings outside specification
44 attorneys general warn AI firms: protect children or or face accountability
Meta flagged as a key offender over harmful chatbot behavior
IRS clarifies rules to give EV buyers more time to claim expiring $7,500 tax credit
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has eliminated the incentive effective October 1
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.
AMD roadmap leak points to Zen 6 mobile CPUs in 2027
Mysterious "Gator Rande" and "Medusa BB" CPUs mentioned in roadmap
Musk makes good on his threat to sue Apple and OpenAI over antitrust collusion
The X boss sees an Apple OpenAI alliance as a threat to his plans for an X "super app"
Asrock is going "green" to try and prevent melting GPU cables
A new cable that's been specifically designed to avoid dangerous temperature issues
UltraRAM takes big step toward production after years of development
UltraRAM blends the best elements of flash memory and RAM
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Abxylute unveils $1,700 Windows handheld with glasses-free 3D display
Where are the affordable Windows handhelds?
Apple plots three-year run of iPhone redesigns amid growing competition
iPhone to undergo annual redesigns starting with iPhone Air in 2025
Windows 95 at 30: how one OS changed the PC forever
What just happened? Happy Birthday to Windows 95, Microsoft's first, extremely successful foray into the world of 32-bit consumer operating systems. The company released the original retail edition of the OS on August 24, 1995, and literally changed computing technology forever.
Study finds US could replace key mineral imports by recycling mine waste
America's critical minerals are already in its mines but recovery remains the hurdle
Nvidia turns to silicon photonics to supercharge next-gen AI clusters
Quantum-X and Spectrum-X photonics to replace pluggable optics for 2026 launch
AI-enabled growth could push universal basic income to $10,000 a month, says former OpenAI researcher
Will AI remove the obligation to work?
YouTube confirms AI alterations to Shorts, raising concerns among creators
YouTube has been quietly altering videos with AI without notifying creators
Sam Altman and UK government discussed giving every resident free ChatGPT+ at a cost of $2.7 billion
Higher than the $1.4 billion cost of 70 million subscriptions
Japan's FugakuNEXT marks shift from pure CPU supercomputing to GPU-CPU collaboration
Japan sets sights on zetta-scale supercomputing
TikTok lays off hundreds of content moderators, replaces them with AI
A week before a unionization vote
Legends of Tech: The BlackBerry Curve
Before touchscreens took over, America's best-selling smartphone was the BlackBerry Curve. To understand why, you have to remember what laptops and mobile life looked like in the late 2000s.
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MOBILE
Google explains why phones' IP68 water resistance won't last forever
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ADVANCED SHADER DELIVERY
PC games to load up to 85% faster with DirectX update
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CHIPMAKING
It's official: US government takes 10% stake in Intel
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AI BUBBLE
MIT says 95% of AI implementations don't increase profits, spooking Wall Street
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SPACE
Astronomers discover first-ever "stripped to the bone" supernova
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CHIPS ACT
The US may be exploring taking equity stakes in Intel, TSMC, Micron, and Samsung
The subtle signs that give away chatbot writing, according to Wikipedia
Cutting corners: AI generated writing has a reputation problem. Academia treats it as a shortcut at best and a credibility killer at worst. Accuracy and originality are only part of the issue; the real trick is that AI text can be surprisingly slippery to pin down. Wikipedia offers a good case study. The platform, built on trust and human reliability, flat-out bans AI-written articles. Editors there have even compiled a running list of the linguistic "tells" that give a bot away.
Florida schools introducing armed drones that respond to shootings within seconds
Smart safety measure or a recipe for disaster?
Video editing comes to Google Drive, powered by browser-based Vids tool
Feature lets users edit videos directly in the cloud, available in select Workspace and AI Pro plans
Cyborg jellyfish could explore the deep sea to track climate change
Cheaper and more sustainable than humans with expensive gear
AMD phases out B650 chipset as B850 becomes new mainstream AM5 platform
Existing B650 stock will be depleted over the coming quarters
DeepSeek launches v3.1 model, raising the stakes in the US-China AI race
A power-efficient rival steps in soon after GPT-5's debut
Coinbase CEO fired engineers who refused to use AI
Get with the program or get out the door
Next-gen Nvidia Rubin prototypes begin testing with leap to chiplet design and HBM4 memory
Production runs begin for six new Nvidia Rubin chips at TSMC
US government takes 10% stake in Intel in unusual bid to revive chipmaking
Trump strikes deal with Intel, converting $11.1 billion in CHIPS Act funds into equity
The big picture: Intel's efforts to climb out of its ongoing crisis with help from the US government could pave the way for unprecedented state intervention in the technology and manufacturing industries. The Trump administration is considering redirecting billions in CHIPS Act funds to reduce the country's reliance on imports.
Arctic ice melt is slowing down, but climate change could soon come back biting
Human-driven global warming is still very much real, the researchers warn
Astronomers discover first-ever "stripped to the bone" supernova
Rare stellar explosion exposes hidden layers of massive star
Shotcut is a free and open-source video editor, available for all major platforms
Shotcut is a versatile video editor that works well for both beginners and advanced users. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats without requiring additional plugins. Shotcut features multi-track editing, filters, and hardware acceleration, making it equally suitable for simple cuts and complex projects.
Free Chrome VPN extension turns malicious, silently recording user activity
Researchers warn FreeVPN.One weaponized user trust for data collection
The tiny yet powerful Mac Mini M4 remains a bargain at $499
The M4 Mac mini pairs a compact design with impressive performance, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for the base model. While it lacks upgradeability, it remains an excellent entry point for new Mac users and a standout back-to-school deal.
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