Someone tried to smuggle 100kg of synthetic drugs into Australia inside a bunch of PC cases
"That's some strange custom PC builds you've got there..."
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Steam's new policy requires developers to disclose use of kernel level anti-cheat
Disclosure depends on the type of anti-cheat tech deployed
New impact printing technique can build structures, offers greener alternative to concrete and 3D printing
It is more sustainable than 3D printing
Germany's largest hardware retailer has yet to sell a single Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU
AMD CPU sales share grows to almost 95 percent at Mindfactory
Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial island to harness offshore wind
It will provide energy to neighboring countries as well
Modder runs Sonic on TI-84 CE graphing calculator, beats two levels at 2 FPS
Old tech finds new life as gaming peripheral
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's missteps have strained TSMC partnership, hindered turnaround efforts
This year, analysts expect Intel to post its first annual net loss since 1986
Recap: Much ink has been spilled about Pat Gelsinger's missteps at Intel's helm. A new Reuters investigation uncovers some previously unreported details about his tenure, including how he botched a generous discount TSMC had given the US tech giant.
World of Warcraft players rush to snap up Blizzard's new $90 mount
Many have called it a bargain
Broken McDonald's ice cream machines could become a rare sight after Copyright Office ruling
Rejoice, McFlurry fans
What just happened? Few things in life stay the same, but one reassuringly familiar sight is the broken ice cream machine in your local McDonald's. However, that looks set to change after the US Copyright Office granted an exemption that gives restaurants the right to repair the machines.
Apple is turning classic video game The Oregon Trail into a comedy movie
Hopefully no dysentery for this wagon ride
Radio station drops "Gen Z" AI presenters after a week following public outrage
The station was "surprised by the level of emotion that accompanied this experiment"
What's the biggest tech acquisition in history?
Who spent the big bucks: Microsoft, Dell, Broadcom or was it Elon?
Re-experience '90s internet with this new 56K dial-up modem
Now if only you could find an analog public line in 2024
Animal tracking made affordable with $7 Bluetooth beacons, thanks to Apple's Find My network
A more efficient alternative to the GPS trackers generally used by conservationists
US Copyright Office denies DMCA exemption, deals blow to video game preservation efforts
Preservationists can try again in 2027 when the DMCA is up for review
Nvidia briefly overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company amid soaring AI demand
AI is single-handedly reshaping the tech industry's balance of power
Musk's conversations with Putin raise concerns over tech, diplomacy, and national security
A hot potato: Recently revealed conversations between Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin raise complex questions about the intersection of business, technology, and international relations. As one of the most influential figures in the tech industry and a key player in US space efforts, Musk's actions and associations worry some observers.
Scientists unlock a faster, cheaper way to store data on DNA
There's the potential to store 215 petabytes per gram of DNA, but obstructively slow speeds are a big hurdle
Former Intel CEO tried to buy Nvidia back in 2005 for $20 billion
But the board of directors wasn't interested in GPUs
Arm vs Qualcomm: mutually assured destruction
A high-stakes gamble or calculated legal move?
Terminally ill fan hopes to play Borderlands 4 early, Gearbox CEO vows to "make something happen"
Gearbox is no stranger to such gestures
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation rises 63% to $79 million despite his request for a pay cut
When your pay simultaneously goes up and down
What just happened? In a scenario that the vast majority of us will never experience, Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has seen his take-home pay increase 63% compared to last year despite the CEO requesting the amount he receives be reduced. While Nadella's salary was cut by 50%, other forms of his compensation increased significantly, bringing his total to $79.11 million in fiscal 2024, up from $48.51 million a year earlier.
Goodbye, floppies - San Francisco pays Hitachi $212 million to remove 5.25-inch disks from its light rail service
Part of a $700 million systems overhaul
Russia, China, and Iran are escalating online influence efforts ahead of US election, says Microsoft
Both major US parties are being targeted
A hot potato: Microsoft is warning that Russia, China, and Iran are carrying out online cyber and influence efforts ahead of the US election, and there are signs that these campaigns will escalate as November 5 draws closer. While Russia is smearing VP Kamala Harris, China is targeting Republicans critical of the country.
Does walking faster in the rain keep you drier? A physicist breaks it down
Who needs an umbrella when you've got science?