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
Microsoft Office is down to $59 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 $59 – 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.
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
The New York Times approves AI tools to assist journalists
Guidelines are in place to prevent misuse
Microsoft drops Windows 11 24H2 support for 8th, 9th, and 10th-gen Intel CPUs – but only for OEMs
Consumers don't need to worry
This wild hardware mod crams an iPhone SE 3 into a classic Windows Phone
Inside iPhone, outside Lumia
Bolivians turn to Starlink smuggling amid slow internet and limited coverage
Bolivia is exploring options as a key satellite approaches the end of its operational life
Meta is developing humanoid robots designed for household chores
They're at least two years away from launch
Forward-looking: Meta is reportedly planning major investments in AI-powered humanoid robots. The company is said to be in the initial stages of developing futuristic bots that can perform household chores, and is already assembling a crack team for the cutting-edge project.
Argentina's president retracts memecoin endorsement after insider cash-out triggers 95% crash
President's post boosted $LIBRA to $4.5 billion before the alleged rug pull
Intel considers breakup as Broadcom and TSMC explore separate deals
Broadcom is eying Intel's chip design business while TSMC considers manufacturing arm
Reddit CEO confirms plans to introduce paywalls for exclusive content later this year
Current subreddits won't be affected
YouTube by the numbers: uncovering YouTube's ghost town of billions of unwatched, ignored videos
What 18 trillion YouTube guesses uncovered about the platform
The big picture: Google remains tight-lipped about many details surrounding YouTube's inner workings. And that's a problem, according to experts, given the platform's massive global reach and influence. But now, thanks to an innovative research approach, we're getting some of the first concrete figures from the platform.
E-ink technology meets interactive storytelling in new hybrid handheld console
Great news for fans of text-based adventures
The Best SSDs and Storage - Early 2025
Storage keeps getting faster and more efficient. NVMe SSDs dominate for speed, HDDs remain best for bulk storage, and portable drives offer convenience. Here are the top picks for every need in 2025.
AI notetakers are changing meetings, but not everyone is on board
Efficiency or invasion of privacy?