Windows could finally gain an AirDrop equivalent with this new feature
Bridging the gap between PCs and Android phones
Tech enthusiast crafts custom gaming laptop entirely from desktop components
A desktop-powered laptop
Icelandic trio launch all-in-one cloud solution powered by renewable energy
In a nutshell: Iceland meets most of its energy needs through various forms of domestically produced renewable energy. According to three companies developing a new data center service, the Nordic island nation could also be the ideal environment for mission-critical cloud applications.
Kim Dotcom loses extradition battle but refuses to leave New Zealand
"I love New Zealand. I'm not leaving"
Lenovo's Yoga Portal is an Apple Mac Studio competitor with desktop-grade hardware
A China exclusive, at least for now
Benchmarks tease upcoming Intel Granite Rapids 120-core, 240-thread monster CPU
With these numbers, Intel has AMD's Epyc lineup squarely in its sight
A rumored TDP boost for Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X may not be enough to increase lagging sales
What will it take for these processors to ditch the Zen 5% meme?
Recap: The newly released AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X have garnered attention for their power efficiency and effective thermal management, debuting with a modest 65W TDP. However, the minimal performance gains over previous generations have drawn criticism, especially given their higher launch prices compared to the Ryzen 7000-series. Rumors now suggest that AMD might increase the TDP for these processors. If true, this change could enhance their performance, but will that be enough to boost their lagging sales?
Apple is developing a $1,000 tabletop robotic arm equipped with an iPad-style display
A futuristic smart home command center
Stonehenge's altar stone originated in Scotland, hundreds of miles away
Other stones were quarried much closer to the construction site
New AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D could offer gamers a budget boost on AM4 platform
Potential pricing could undercut Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Why it matters: Just when you thought AMD was ready to move on from the trusty old AM4 socket, Team Red seems to have one more trick up its sleeve. According to recent entries at the Eurasian Economic Commission, it looks like the company is prepping a new budget-friendly X3D processor with 3D V-cache for the long-running platform.
Judge plans overhaul of Google Play Store after monopoly verdict, eyes alternative app stores
One of the many legal headaches Google has right now
Elite racing bikes could become the oddest victim of hacking
Researchers expose alarming vulnerabilities in wireless shifting systems
Ex-Twitter exec awarded $600,000 after being fired for not replying to Musk's "hardcore" email
Agree to Twitter 2.0 or lose your job
In brief: Former Twitter platform X has been ordered to pay an ex-employee in Ireland more than €550,000 ($602,640) in an unfair dismissal case. The one-time senior executive at the company was found to have been dismissed unfairly after he failed to click "yes" on an email from Elon Musk confirming that staff were willing to be part of the new "hardcore" work culture.
Finding free games and demos on Steam just became a lot easier
A new "Trending Free" section lists separate pages for demos and other free promos
Collector earns Guinness World Record for simultaneously connecting 444 consoles to a single TV
A spreadsheet is needed to keep track of everything
Google's Pixel 9 series stands out by bringing practical AI to your pocket
Made by Google event highlights AI software advances
Disney seeks to dismiss wrongful death case over streaming service's trial TOS
Widower is only seeking $50,000 or about one one-thousandth of Disney's estimated daily revenue
Perovskite-based material could bring a revolution in wearable LEDs and hi-tech attire
Blade Runner Perovskite: Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed a novel approach to flexible LED technology. By incorporating perovskite, they successfully created fiber light-emitting diodes, or Fi-LEDs, with enhanced optoelectronic properties.
SpaceX slapped with multiple notices over water pollution in Texas
Musk's rush to relaunch Starship allegedly skipped crucial permitting
Doom 2 gets ray tracing support, try it here
This 90s classic has been modded to include ray tracing giving it a whole new feel. For those nostalgists, you can download Doom 2 with Ray Tracing, as well as the classic version, right here.
Nintendo Switch 2 may not launch until mid 2025 or even later
The OG Switch launched back in March 2017
Sun-scraping probe helps investigate decades-old mystery
No switchbacks detected within the corona, eliminating one coronal heating theory
NASA and BP collaborate to explore future resource extraction on the Moon and Mars
A deal that benefits both organizations
Modders remaster Modern Warfare 2 maps from 2009, rocketing Call of Duty 4 up Steam's charts
Nostalgia for classic Call of Duty multiplayer causes massive sales spike
US is considering breaking up Google, targeting Android and Chrome
The move comes after the DOJ found the company monopolized the online search market
It's back: Microsoft Office is down to $40 for a lifetime license
The latest version of desktop Office at 80% off the regular price
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review: We've Seen This Before...
The Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's most powerful Zen 5 desktop offering. Dual CCD Ryzen CPUs have never been the best options for gamers, but they have been the best options for those who like to work and play.
New Microsoft Edge feature uses GenAI to scan PDF documents
Now you can better understand what that legal document is all about
Former Google CEO blames work-from-home policy for company lagging behind OpenAI
Eric Schmidt also praised Elon Musk and TSMC's work culture
A hot potato: As artificial intelligence companies race ahead in their development of generative AI technology, Google is being left behind by the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic. According to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the reason for this is simple: his former company prioritizes working from home and flexible hours for its employees.
Recruiters overwhelmed as 57% of young applicants are using ChatGPT for job resumes
Paid ChatGPT users have an edge over free users
Mercedes-Benz EV battery fire could lead to global push for better transparency
EV buyers are becoming curious about battery manufacturers