Microsoft Store expands to update all Win32 apps, but users remain skeptical
Third-party developers are now allowed to manage their own updates
Are gaming consoles reaching final form? Former PlayStation boss says no more major hardware leaps
"We have sort of maxed out there"
Scientists develop battery with 5,000+ year lifespan by encasing radioactive carbon in diamond
It could power electronics aboard space probes for centuries, among other things
This $30 tool gives you access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more for life
Generate text, images, code, audio, and video in one place
Internet Archive ends effort to overturn defeat in digital book lending case
There will be no Supreme Court review, but the Archive's fight is far from done
Next-gen Nvidia GPU "Rubin" is ahead of schedule, uses 3nm manufacturing and HBM4
Availability now expected in the second half of 2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC system requirements, console performance, and new release date revealed
There's also a new story trailer
Google's Genie 2 creates playable 3D worlds from text prompts and sample images
The Genie is out of the bottle, and keeps hallucinating 3D nightmares for AI kids to enjoy
AWS refreshes AI story with new Trainium 2 chip, Bedrock upgrades, and SageMaker Studio
New chips, models, and platform tools
OpenAI partners with Palmer Luckey's defense firm, paving the way for AI-driven military tech
The same technology behind ChatGPT could help decide if an enemy should be killed
Powered by SteamOS: Valve's Linux gaming OS prepares to expand beyond the Steam Deck
Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its software roadmap, new internal guidelines provide the latest evidence that these plans are progressing. Interestingly, this development coincides with a new patent for a Linux-based handheld gaming device from Samsung.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, one of the most anticipated games of the year, just received its first reviews
Developed by MachineGames Sweden, this new Indiana Jones game delivers an amazing adventure with a captivating story arc, complemented by stunning ray-traced visuals.
Arctic's Senza is a fanless, under-desk mini PC designed to maximize space
Silent and out of sight
Intel 18A node reportedly stuck at 10% yields, SRAM density also trails TSMC upcoming 2nm tech
The 18A process is slated for major Intel products in 2025
Bitcoin breaks $100,000 barrier for the first time ever
Bitcoin has never been more valuable
FBI shifts stance, recommends encryption to keep phone chats private
Cyber-criminals abroad have done a lot of damage to the security psyche
LG G5 OLED TVs refresh rates will go even higher
An exceptional gaming TV is about to get even better
Intel confirms Xe3 graphics hardware is finalized, Xe4 in the works
Reports of the death of Intel graphics are greatly exaggerated
Man narrows landfill search for $771 million Bitcoin hard drive with "finely tuned" plan
The drive location has been narrowed down to a small area
Amazon faces lawsuit for limiting Prime deliveries in two Washington D.C. areas over safety concerns
The lawsuit claims Amazon never informed residents
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about AI, Vision Pro, and retirement in new interview
Apple is going all-in on AI
NZXT CEO admits "we messed up" but stops short of apologizing after scathing Gamers Nexus exposé
Changes are being introduced to the Flex program, but prices remain unchanged
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: 45 Game Benchmark
The ultimate CPU battle is here: AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D faces Intel's Core i9-14900K in a 45-game showdown. With massive benchmarks and head-to-head testing, which processor will reign supreme?
Leaked email sheds light on the curious death of HowStuffWorks founder Marshall Brain
While not a suicide note, the letter does explain Brain's mental state just before he took his own life
Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
Redmond isn't at all interested in lamentations coming from Windows 10 users
AMD accidentally confirms Radeon RX 8600 and 8800 GPUs are also coming
Something to look forward to: Following months of rumors, AMD has stopped just short of confirming plans to launch two Radeon RX 8000 graphics cards early next year. While the company hasn't officially named the GPUs, recent firmware code and comments from AMD leave little doubt of an impending CES announcement.
UN forms international organization to protect undersea internet cables
Security and reliability of submarine cables are paramount in today's connected world
Pegasus spyware target expands beyond activists and journalists, found on everyday users' devices
Self-scans reveal infections among business and government leaders
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite finds a new home in Geekom's upcoming mini PC
Leaked image shows Geekom's upcoming Arm-based mini desktop
Crowdfunding campaign reimagines Apple's Touch Bar as a $119 USB accessory
Fully customizable, supporting Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and Android
Intel breaks tradition, opens CEO search to outside candidates
Marvell CEO Matt Murphy is among potential outside hires
Minecraft's latest update "The Garden Awakens" is out
Minecraft's final major release of the year introduces an eerie new biome: the Pale Garden. This mysterious adventure brings a new mob, the Creaking, along with exciting additions like Pale Oak trees, Creaking Heart blocks, and Eyeblossoms.