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PlayStation doubles down on slow, "thoughtful" PC porting strategy
Published: June 16, 2025 19:42
Sony Interactive Entertainment's Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst says the company is continuing to take a "measured" approach to porting major first-party games to PC. Although Sony has expanded into the PC market in recent years, it has done so far…
New Anubis ransomware can encrypt and destroy data, making file recovery impossible
https://www.techspot.com/news/108332-anubis-ransomware-can-encrypt-destroy-data-making-file.html
Published: June 16, 2025 19:07
Security researchers have discovered a new Ransomware-as-a-Service campaign with highly destructive potential. Anubis has only been around for a few months and fortunately, hasn't claimed many victims thus far. However, the operation could soon become more…
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F could launch under $300 as budget Zen 5 chip without integrated graphics
https://www.techspot.com/news/108328-amd-set-launch-ryzen-7-9700f-8-core.html
Published: June 16, 2025 18:26
Replying to tipster @9550pro's X post about the upcoming Ryzen 9000 CPU, leaker @Zed_Wang claimed that it is likely to be the Ryzen 7 9700F. Built for the AM5 platform, it will reportedly pack eight Zen 5 cores and 16 threads. The chip uses the same…
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone get first dibs on TSMC's 2nm process, A20 chip
https://www.techspot.com/news/108330-apple-a20-soc-built-tsmc-2nm-process-exclusive.html
Published: June 16, 2025 17:45
Sources familiar with the matter tell the Commercial Times that production of the A20 SoC will begin at the Chiayi AP7 plant in Taiwan. The current generation iPhone 16 utilizes the A18 SoC, and the iPhone 17 due out this fall will be powered by the A19.…
Character.AI and Meta "therapy" chatbots spark FTC complaint over unlicensed mental health advice
https://www.techspot.com/news/108325-meta-characterai-therapy-chatbots-spark-ftc-complaint-over.html
Published: June 16, 2025 17:14
The complaint, which has also been submitted to Attorneys General and Mental Health Licensing Boards of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, claims the AI companies facilitate and promote "unfair, unlicensed, and deceptive chatbots that pose as…
A solid free alternative to WinRAR and 7-Zip, PeaZip launches version 10.5.0
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4849-peazip.html
Published: June 16, 2025 17:03
PeaZip is a free file archiver for Windows, Linux, and macOS that supports over 200 formats, including ZIP, 7z, RAR, ISO, and TAR. Built on 7-Zip and Zstandard, it features AES encryption, secure deletion, file hashing, and a built-in file manager.Read…
Quantum upgrade makes random number generation fully traceable
Published: June 16, 2025 16:11
Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, have upgraded their previously developed quantum-based method for true random number generation. Thanks to the addition of a blockchain, the process can now be…
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
https://www.techspot.com/trivia/78-what-storage-size-first-usb-flash-drive/
Published: June 16, 2025 15:56
The subject of who invented the USB flash drive is contested, but we do know how much storage it offeredRead Entire Article
From Hello Barbie to ChatGPT: Mattel is bringing OpenAI's tech to children's toys
https://www.techspot.com/news/108326-mattel-bringing-openai-chatbot-tech-children-toys.html
Published: June 16, 2025 14:49
Mattel recently announced a new partnership with OpenAI, anticipating a major infusion of AI and chatbot services into its upcoming products. The world's second-largest toy maker (after Lego) is interested in developing new AI-powered "experiences," though…
German state moves closer to ditching Microsoft products in government: "We're done with Teams!"
Published: June 16, 2025 14:07
Plans to go open-source were drawn up by Schleswig-Holstein as far back as 2017. In 2021, the state found another incentive to make the switch: Windows 11's hardware requirements. A move to LibreOffice and other open-source programs had a deadline of 2026…
AMD unveils Epyc Venice with 256 cores and 2nm process for next-gen AI and cloud workloads
https://www.techspot.com/news/108319-amd-unveils-epyc-venice-256-cores-2nm-process.html
Published: June 16, 2025 13:31
Venice makes a dramatic leap in processing power. The chip will support up to 256 Zen 6 cores, a 33 percent increase over the current Epyc Turin processors, which top out at 192 cores. AMD also claims that Venice will deliver up to 70 percent higher…
Repair technician finds three of four RTX 4090s were fakes packing RTX 3000-series GPUs
https://www.techspot.com/news/108322-repair-technician-finds-three-four-rtx-4090s-fakes.html
Published: June 16, 2025 12:46
The YouTuber explains in the video that the customer in this case paid 10,000 yuan ($1,392) for each graphics card, which were purchased from an overseas seller.Read Entire Article
Nintendo Switch 2 survives over 50 hammer blows in brutal durability test
https://www.techspot.com/news/108320-nintendo-switch-2-survives-over-50-hammer-blows.html
Published: June 16, 2025 12:03
The centerpiece of Nelson's test was a dramatic sequence in which he repeatedly struck the Switch 2's screen with heavy channel lock pliers. Over the course of more than 50 forceful blows, the glass finally gave way, shattering and sending sharp fragments…
The Witcher 4's console-first development could hit roadblocks with the Xbox Series S
https://www.techspot.com/news/108323-witcher-4-console-first-development-could-hit-roadblocks.html
Published: June 16, 2025 11:15
Digital Foundry's Alex Battaglia met with Epic and Charles Tremblay, CD Projekt RED's VP of technology, in Poland following the tech demo showing off Unreal Engine 5.6 earlier this month.Read Entire Article
Cost Per Frame Analysis: The Best Graphics Cards in Mid 2025
https://www.techspot.com/article/3001-cost-per-frame-gpu/
Published: June 16, 2025 10:08
If you're buying a new graphics card, our comparison of real-world cost per frame will help you in that pursuit. We have gathered data across 10 countries to see how global pricing stacks up.Read Entire Article
Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting
https://www.techspot.com/news/108318-stolen-iphones-disabled-apple-anti-theft-tech-after.html
Published: June 15, 2025 16:02
Apple's retail locations are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology that renders display devices useless once they leave the premises. The moment a demonstration iPhone is taken beyond the store's Wi-Fi network, it is instantly disabled by proximity…
Jensen Huang hits back at Anthropic CEO's warning that AI will eliminate half of white-collar jobs
https://www.techspot.com/news/108317-jensen-huang-hits-back-anthropic-ceo-warning-ai.html
Published: June 15, 2025 14:51
Amodei made his ominous prediction about AI's impact on entry-level, white-collar jobs in May, warning that the eradication of these positions will lead to unemployment spikes of 20%.Read Entire Article
Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage
https://www.techspot.com/news/108316-apple-introduces-asif-disk-image-format-macos-26.html
Published: June 15, 2025 13:33
For years, disk images have been a staple for Mac users, enabling everything from encrypted file storage to virtual machine management. However, these images have long suffered from sluggish performance, especially when encryption is involved. Even on…
A shortage of high-voltage power cables could stall the clean energy transition
https://www.techspot.com/news/108304-global-shortage-high-voltage-cables-could-stall-clean.html
Published: June 14, 2025 17:27
A global surge in demand for high-voltage electricity cables is threatening to stall the clean energy revolution, as the world's ability to build new wind farms, solar plants, and cross-border power links increasingly hinges on a supply chain bottleneck…
Microsoft trolls Apple's new Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista
https://www.techspot.com/news/108310-even-microsoft-poking-fun-apple-liquid-glass-redesign.html
Published: June 14, 2025 15:42
Some of Microsoft's social media accounts recently poked fun at the upcoming "Liquid Glass" user interface design language Apple unveiled at WWDC this week. Although the Cupertino giant has hailed the update as a major innovation, many immediately began…
Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires
https://www.techspot.com/news/108315-anker-recalls-over-million-power-banks-after-reports.html
Published: June 14, 2025 14:34
The recall, which began on June 12, affects approximately 1.16 million units sold nationwide between June 2016 and December 2022. The devices were widely available through major online retailers, including Amazon, Newegg, eBay, and Anker's website,…
Steam adds Apple Silicon support and new accessibility filters
Published: June 14, 2025 13:21
Users browsing Steam can now filter games in the store based on numerous accessibility features. The change will allow customers with disabilities to more easily find titles that they can play comfortably.Read Entire Article
So... You Want to Become a Penetration Tester?
https://www.techspot.com/article/2990-it-security-penetration-tester/
Published: June 14, 2025 12:18
Penetration testing is a key part of cybersecurity: finding and safely exploiting system flaws. Learn the skills, tools, and steps to start your career as an ethical hacker in this growing field.Read Entire Article
Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, very, far away'
https://www.techspot.com/news/108313-mel-brooks-returns-retirement-home-save-galaxy-far.html
Published: June 13, 2025 21:06
After nearly 40 years, Mel Brooks is finally making a follow-up to his classic Star Wars spoof, Spaceballs. The nonagenarian announced the project with a hilarious clip parodying the opening scroll made famous by the Star Wars series – created by George…
Copilot Vision brings Microsoft's screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks
Published: June 13, 2025 19:12
Microsoft announced that Copilot Vision is now available to users in the US, with plans to expand to more non-European countries soon. This update significantly enhances Copilot, which is evolving into more of a digital "companion" for everyday tasks –…
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
https://www.techspot.com/news/108300-rice-university-students-design-high-tech-vest-help.html
Published: June 13, 2025 18:36
The project began when Kunde's owners, Grant Belton and AJ Price, reached out to Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, hoping for a solution that would let their dog, who lost his vision to glaucoma, move freely and safely.Read Entire…
Rufus 4.8 speeds up Windows ISO handling and To Go drive creation
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/6062-rufus.html
Published: June 13, 2025 18:27
Rufus 4.8 now uses wimlib for all WIM image operations, significantly accelerating tasks such as image analysis when opening Windows ISOs and creating Windows To Go drives. The update also addresses FAT32 file size limitations by automatically splitting…
Epic Games sues Fortnite cheat developer for selling wallhack and auto-aim tools
https://www.techspot.com/news/108308-epic-games-sues-fortnite-cheat-developer-selling-wallhack.html
Published: June 13, 2025 17:44
Epic Games recently announced a new lawsuit targeting developers of Fortnite cheating tools. The company is going after an individual who created software that lets players see through walls and use auto-aim. Epic shared the update on its ongoing battle…
Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"
https://www.techspot.com/news/108307-microsoft-own-xbox-handheld-essentially-cancelled.html
Published: June 13, 2025 17:01
According to The Verge, Microsoft has "essentially canceled" its native Xbox handheld to focus on the Xbox software platform. Microsoft is still working on the next-gen Xbox console hardware, but the company will also continue collaborating with PC makers…
Solar Orbiter sends back first live observations from the Sun's south pole
https://www.techspot.com/news/108299-solar-orbiter-sends-back-first-live-observations-sun.html
Published: June 13, 2025 16:32
The Solar Orbiter (SolO) recently captured the first direct observations of the Sun's south pole – a region long shrouded in mystery. These unprecedented glimpses are crucial to understanding the star's inner workings and, according to the European Space…
Pirelli's new sensor-equipped tires to monitor road conditions in real time
https://www.techspot.com/news/108301-pirelli-new-sensor-equipped-tires-monitor-road-conditions.html
Published: June 13, 2025 13:42
At the heart of the project is Pirelli's Cyber Tyre, a high-tech solution that embeds sensors within the tire itself. These sensors track a range of critical metrics, including temperature and pressure, and communicate directly with the vehicle's onboard…
Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way
https://www.techspot.com/news/108305-global-mobile-web-traffic-hits-record-high-64.html
Published: June 13, 2025 13:08
Since 2015, the amount of web traffic to come from smartphones has more than doubled from 31.16% to 64%. There have been quarters during the decade when the figure fell, but there's been a constant upward trajectory since the middle of 2023, with each new…
Stellar Blade becomes Sony's most successful PC port in under 24 hours
https://www.techspot.com/news/108298-stellar-blade-becomes-sony-most-successful-pc-port.html
Published: June 13, 2025 12:37
Barely a day after Stellar Blade launched on Steam and the Epic Games Store, the hack-and-slash action game has blown past all other late PC ports from PlayStation Publishing LLC, Sony's PC conversion label. SteamDB estimates that it accumulated over…
Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise
https://www.techspot.com/news/108306-sony-teases-playstation-6-console-hardware-has-strong.html
Published: June 13, 2025 12:02
The news comes from Sony Interactive Entertainment's new president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, who took part in an investor-focused interview published on Sony's corporate website.Read Entire Article
Trump administration throws wrench into $42 billion broadband rollout
Published: June 13, 2025 11:15
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has put the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program on pause, unveiling sweeping new rules last week that require states to rethink how they allocate grants to Internet service providers. The move has…
HP reveals its Google Beam-powered 3D video conferencing device
https://www.techspot.com/news/108303-hp-reveals-google-beam-powered-3d-video-conferencing.html
Published: June 13, 2025 10:17
Before anyone gets excited about the prospect of taking these 3D video calls at home, note that the HP Dimension is an enterprise product with a price to match: $24,999.Read Entire Article
Apple CarPlay will soon let you watch videos while parked
https://www.techspot.com/news/108296-apple-carplay-opens-up-video-streaming-apps-ios.html
Published: June 13, 2025 00:28
With the iOS 26 update arriving this fall, users can stream videos via AirPlay to the dashboards of parked vehicles. This marks a notable shift from CarPlay's traditional audio-only focus. The update also brings improvements to calls, messaging, event…
AMD's new AI roadmap spans GPUs, networking, software, and rack architectures
https://www.techspot.com/news/108297-amd-new-ai-roadmap-spans-gpus-networking-software.html
Published: June 12, 2025 22:10
That's the situation AMD found itself in as it entered its latest Advancing AI event. But rather than letting these potential roadblocks deter them, AMD made it clear that they are inspired to expand their vision, their range of offerings, and the pace at…
AI flunks logic test: Multiple studies reveal illusion of reasoning
https://www.techspot.com/news/108294-ai-flunks-logic-test-multiple-studies-reveal-illusion.html
Published: June 12, 2025 21:17
Apple researchers have uncovered a key weakness in today's most hyped AI systems – they falter at solving puzzles that require step-by-step reasoning. In a new paper, the team tested several leading models on the Tower of Hanoi, an age-old logic puzzle,…
For a limited time, grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
https://www.techspot.com/news/100809-microsoft-windows-11-pro-or-win10-license.html
Published: June 12, 2025 20:54
For a limited time, you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $10 – an unbeatable price for a full, genuine retail license (from a trusted source, of course). Don't miss out on this incredible deal to upgrade your PC, with Windows 10 officially…
Fujifilm announces retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless digital camera
https://www.techspot.com/news/108295-fujifilm-announces-retro-styled-x-e5-mirrorless-digital.html
Published: June 12, 2025 19:16
Fujifilm said an improved pixel structure allows more light to be recorded on the sensor, resulting in a native ISO of 125.Read Entire Article
LibreOffice backs campaign to help users move from Windows 10 to Linux – and ditch Office, too
https://www.techspot.com/news/108293-libreoffice-backs-campaign-help-users-move-windows-10.html
Published: June 12, 2025 18:31
Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 security updates on October 14, 2025, even though the operating system remains the most widely used desktop platform. This move will render a massive number of PCs non-compliant with modern security standards.…
Microsoft fixes first known zero-click attack on an AI agent
https://www.techspot.com/news/108292-microsoft-fixes-first-known-zero-click-attack-ai.html
Published: June 12, 2025 17:48
EchoLeak affected Microsoft 365 Copilot, the AI assistant integrated across several Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. According to researchers at Aim Security, who discovered the vulnerability, the exploit allowed…
Half of companies planning to replace customer service with AI are reversing course
https://www.techspot.com/news/108291-companies-abandoning-plans-replace-human-customer-care-ai.html
Published: June 12, 2025 17:06
Within a couple of years, 50 percent of the organizations that had planned to replace their customer service personnel with AI models are expected to reverse their decision. According to a recent survey from Gartner, the original goals were overly…
Playnite allows you to unify game libraries from multiple platforms and emulators
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7747-playnite.html
Published: June 12, 2025 16:50
Playnite is a free, open-source game library manager and launcher for Windows. It consolidates games from various platforms, such as Steam, Epic, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and emulators into a single, unified interface.Read Entire Article
AMD CTO: power constraints, not compute, will shape tomorrow's supercomputers
https://www.techspot.com/news/108283-amd-cto-foresees-smarter-greener-more-flexible-era.html
Published: June 12, 2025 16:04
Papermaster began by highlighting the continued surge in demand for high-performance computing, driven primarily by artificial intelligence. He pointed to the emergence of new systems in Germany – such as Jupiter and Blue Lion – as evidence of the sector's…
Two exploits are threatening Secure Boot, but Microsoft is only patching one of them
https://www.techspot.com/news/108280-two-exploits-threatening-secure-boot-but-microsoft-only.html
Published: June 12, 2025 15:23
Cybercriminals are currently having a field day with Secure Boot. Security experts have uncovered two separate vulnerabilities that are already being exploited in the wild to bypass SB's protections. Even more concerning, Microsoft is reportedly choosing…
Dragon Age: Veilguard development struggled after EA forced, then reversed live-service shift
https://www.techspot.com/news/108288-dragon-age-veilguard-development-struggled-after-ea-forced.html
Published: June 12, 2025 14:41
According to a report by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Veilguard started out as an epic, single-player RPG, just like the previous Dragon Age titles, in 2015.Read Entire Article
Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning
https://www.techspot.com/news/108279-researchers-teach-robot-play-badminton-using-nvidia-rtx.html
Published: June 12, 2025 14:14
Scientists at ETH Zürich recently published a study and video (below) explaining how they trained a quadrupedal robot to play badminton. The research could demonstrate the usefulness of a full-body training model that doesn't break activities into…
Meta sues maker of Crush AI nudify app over Facebook and Instagram ads
https://www.techspot.com/news/108290-meta-sues-maker-crush-ai-nudify-app-over.html
Published: June 12, 2025 13:49
In the suit, which has been filed in the company's home of Hong Kong, Meta states that Crush AI made multiple attempts to circumvent Meta's ad review process and continued placing the ads.Read Entire Article
PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache
https://www.techspot.com/news/108282-playstation-handheld-leak-suggests-ps5-support-low-power.html
Published: June 12, 2025 13:16
Prominent tipster KeplerL2 recently provided new details regarding Sony's plans for a handheld console. Although the device would be far weaker than a PlayStation 5, the company might use memory enhancements and other workarounds to access the larger…
The number of ads on Amazon Prime Video has doubled in less than 18 months
https://www.techspot.com/news/108289-number-ads-amazon-prime-video-has-doubled-less.html
Published: June 12, 2025 12:46
Amazon promised "limited advertisements" when it announced the controversial change to bring commercials to its Prime service, forcing customers to pay an extra $2.99 on their subscription to remove the interruptions.Read Entire Article
Former Intel engineers form AheadComputing to break CPU performance limits with RISC-V design
Published: June 12, 2025 12:03
Rather than building on the legacy of x86, the team is betting on RISC-V, which they believe is better suited to the demands of modern workloads, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing.Read Entire Article
Shaquille O'Neal settles long-running FTX investor lawsuit for $1.8 million
https://www.techspot.com/news/108287-shaquille-oneal-settles-long-running-ftx-investor-lawsuit.html
Published: June 12, 2025 11:15
In November 2022, a class action lawsuit was launched by investor Edwin Garrison against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, claiming he misled customers and cost investors billions of dollars in damages.Read Entire Article
The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update
https://www.techspot.com/article/2998-oled-burn-in-test/
Published: June 12, 2025 10:02
We're back with another OLED monitor burn-in update! After 15 months of heavy static use on our MSI 4K QD-OLED, it's time to check how the display is holding up under worst-case conditions.Read Entire Article
Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch
https://www.techspot.com/news/108278-double-shooter-mindseye-goes-promising-gta-killer-triple.html
Published: June 11, 2025 23:24
MindsEye launched Tuesday with high hopes – and fell apart within seconds. The brainchild of former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, the third-person action-adventure follows Jacob Diaz, a soldier with a neural implant, uncovering forgotten…
Meta invests $14.8 billion in Scale AI to accelerate superintelligence ambitions
Published: June 11, 2025 20:19
Insider sources told The Information that Meta is making a bold move to reshape its artificial intelligence ambitions by investing $14.8 billion for a 49 percent stake in Scale AI, a San Francisco – based data labeling firm. Although the companies have yet…
Amazon to invest $20 billion in AI data centers across Pennsylvania
https://www.techspot.com/news/108276-amazon-invest-20-billion-ai-data-centers-across.html
Published: June 11, 2025 19:05
Amazon has announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in new cloud computing facilities across Pennsylvania. The tech giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, says the move reflects its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence technologies, while state…
Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi service is coming to Austin this month
https://www.techspot.com/news/108273-tesla-robotaxi-service-launch-june-22-austin.html
Published: June 11, 2025 18:24
Replying to an X user asking about when public rides would begin, Musk said the launch date is "tentatively" set for June 22, but the actual timing could change because Tesla is "being super paranoid about safety." He also added that the first fully…
How much power can a PCIe x16 graphics card draw from the motherboard alone?
https://www.techspot.com/trivia/27-how-much-power-can-pcie-x16-graphics-card/
Published: June 11, 2025 18:01
Is it 50W, 75W, 150W or up to 300W?Read Entire Article
Think before you click: Experts warn email "Unsubscribe" links pose security risks
https://www.techspot.com/news/108263-think-before-you-click-experts-warn-unsubscribe-links.html
Published: June 11, 2025 17:10
According to TK Keanini, CTO at DNSFilter, the "click to unsubscribe" option found at the bottom of many commercial emails can become a security risk over time. Users often click these links blindly in an attempt to stop the flood of spam messages, but…
Dune: Awakening earns early praise as one of the best survival games in recent years
https://www.techspot.com/products/pc-games/dune-awakening.309079/
Published: June 11, 2025 16:53
Set on the harsh desert planet of Arrakis, this multiplayer survival MMO casts you as an agent on a secret mission to "awaken the Sleeper." Reviewers highlight its immersive blend of survival mechanics, expansive open-world exploration, and large-scale…
Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year
https://www.techspot.com/news/108264-android-16-launches-subtle-tweaks-paves-way-major.html
Published: June 11, 2025 16:11
Android 16 introduces a series of thoughtful updates aimed at refining the user experience, strengthening security, and improving accessibility across the Android ecosystem. Rolling out initially to Pixel devices, this release marks a shift in Google's…
Tech unemployment in the US climbs for fifth consecutive month to 5.5%, AI blamed for job losses
https://www.techspot.com/news/108275-us-unemployment-rate-climbs-fifth-consecutive-month-55.html
Published: June 11, 2025 15:28
The report, from IT management consulting company Janco, states that the unemployment rate for IT pros in the United States jumped 0.9% from 4.6% in April to 5.5% in May.Read Entire Article
Public gains unprecedented access to Webb telescope's vast cosmic survey
Published: June 11, 2025 14:59
The COSMOS-Web project – the largest General Observer program selected for JWST's first year – has mapped a region of the sky equivalent to three full moons using its Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam), along with an additional area using its Mid-Infrared…
Razer unveils BlackWidow V4 75% barebones keyboard with no switches or keycaps
https://www.techspot.com/news/108274-razer-unveils-blackwidow-v4-75-barebones-keyboard-no.html
Published: June 11, 2025 14:09
Razer writes that its first fully customizable keyboard chassis is designed specifically for keyboard modders and DIY enthusiasts.Read Entire Article
Joplin gets a new update for easier, more secure note-taking
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7750-joplin.html
Published: June 11, 2025 13:47
Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking app that supports end-to-end encryption, letting you securely create and sync notes across all your devices. The latest version improves accessibility, adds voice typing, and features a redesigned "New Note"…
Steam Next Fest is now live: Here are some of the best demos to try
https://www.techspot.com/news/108265-steam-next-fest-live-here-best-demos-check.html
Published: June 11, 2025 13:17
The June 2025 Steam Next Fest will host hundreds of new free demos through Monday, June 16, at 1 PM ET. Several games showcased during last week's industry events are playable here, and some of the most intriguing selections are scheduled to launch within…
Google offers more buyouts to US employees, cracks down on remote workers
https://www.techspot.com/news/108272-google-offers-more-buyouts-us-employees-cracks-down.html
Published: June 11, 2025 12:46
Google's latest round of buyouts will be offered to employees in its knowledge and information (K&I) and central engineering units as well as marketing, research and communications teams, according to CNBC.Read Entire Article
Startup aims to shrink particle accelerators to transform semiconductor manufacturing
Published: June 11, 2025 12:03
Today, the world's most advanced chips are made with extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light, a technology dominated by Dutch giant ASML. Their machines use 13.5-nanometer light to etch impossibly fine patterns onto silicon wafers, but the process is slow, costly,…
Robotaxis are quietly recording everything, and police are using the footage
https://www.techspot.com/news/108261-robotaxis-providing-police-vast-big-brother-network.html
Published: June 11, 2025 11:13
In April, the Los Angeles Police Department released video footage captured by a Waymo robotaxi as part of a hit-and-run investigation (below). The brief and grainy slip shows the moments before a speeding, human-operated vehicle struck a pedestrian.…
Nintendo Switch 2 tops 3.5 million sales in four days, fastest-selling console in company history
https://www.techspot.com/news/108271-nintendo-switch-2-tops-35-million-sales-four.html
Published: June 11, 2025 10:18
There was little doubt that the Switch 2 was going to prove popular. The 3.5 million sales between June 5 and 8 are a testament to how well the company has managed to supply retailers – something that rarely happens with hardware launches. But we're still…
Nvidia Arm chip surfaces with strong Geekbench scores, could rival top Intel and AMD laptop CPUs
https://www.techspot.com/news/108262-nvidia-rumored-arm-chip-could-rival-intel-amd.html
Published: June 11, 2025 00:01
Word is that Nvidia has been developing an Arm-based processor for the past few years. Despite a teaser released last year in collaboration with Dell and the January unveiling of Nvidia's Arm workstation, a consumer-level product has yet to appear.…
Heroic Games Launcher lets you run Windows-only games on Linux and macOS
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/7748-heroic-games-launcher.html
Published: June 10, 2025 23:48
Heroic is a free, open-source game launcher that allows you to play games from the Epic Store and GOG on Linux, Windows, and macOS – without needing the official launchers. It includes a built-in version of Wine to run Windows games on non-Windows…
The cloud is not enough: Cisco embraces the shift toward Hybrid AI workloads
https://www.techspot.com/news/108259-cloud-not-enough-cisco-embraces-shift-toward-hybrid.html
Published: June 10, 2025 23:09
From new AI-optimized, on-premises-focused routers and switches delivered through the company's traditional networking hardware business, to AI-enhanced versions of their communications, collaboration, and customer support software platforms, and even into…
New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels
https://www.techspot.com/news/108257-digital-shelf-labels-viewed-skepticism-but-study-finds.html
Published: June 10, 2025 22:06
Research recently published by teams from the University of Texas at Austin, the University of California, San Diego, and Northwestern University analyzed five years of pricing data from a major grocery chain that adopted digital shelf labels in 2022. The…
Robotaxis coming to UK streets in 2026 as Wayve and Uber team up
https://www.techspot.com/news/108260-uber-sets-eyes-spring-2025-first-ever-robotaxi.html
Published: June 10, 2025 18:47
Wayve has announced a partnership with Uber to bring autonomous ridesharing to the UK. The pilot follows the passage of Britain's Automated Vehicles Act (AVA), which legalizes the commercial use of self-driving cars. Initially set for 2027, the law has…
ChatGPT gets crushed at chess by a 1 MHz Atari 2600
https://www.techspot.com/news/108248-chatgpt-gets-crushed-chess-1-mhz-atari-2600.html
Published: June 10, 2025 17:50
A cycle-exact emulation of the Atari 2600 CPU running at a meager 1.19 MHz is more than enough to utterly humiliate ChatGPT in a game of chess. Citrix engineer Robert Jr. Caruso conducted the "funny" little experiment over the weekend, pitting OpenAI's…
IBM unveils ambitious plan for fault-tolerant quantum computer
https://www.techspot.com/news/108258-ibm-unveils-ambitious-plan-fault-tolerant-quantum-computer.html
Published: June 10, 2025 17:08
The machine will be housed at a new IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and is on track to be operational by 2029.The platform will feature 200 logical qubits capable of running 100 million quantum operations.Read Entire Article
Modder transforms Apple Magic Keyboard into a custom Steam Deck desktop
https://www.techspot.com/news/108254-modder-transforms-apple-magic-keyboard-custom-steam-deck.html
Published: June 10, 2025 16:26
Gutensohn's Reddit post describes Bento as "a Steam Deck in a keyboard," created by squeezing the console's internal hardware into a wireless Apple Magic Keyboard. The result is a one-of-a-kind mobile gaming PC running SteamOS.Read Entire Article
Windows on Arm users now spend 90% of time in native apps, says Arm
https://www.techspot.com/news/108256-arm-pc-users-now-spend-90-their-time.html
Published: June 10, 2025 15:31
Concerns about app compatibility have long held back the adoption of Arm-based Windows PCs. Since the launch of Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ devices last year, Arm says developer support has improved. More than 100 popular Windows applications now have…
AI is helping scammers steal student loans and enroll in fake classes
Published: June 10, 2025 14:38
One San Francisco resident, Heather Brady, learned the hard way how sophisticated education scams have become. A police officer showed up at her home with an unexpected question about her alleged college enrollment in Arizona. Brady had never applied ,but…
YouTube's relaxed moderation policy allows more controversial videos on the platform
Published: June 10, 2025 13:56
The Google-owned site has provided moderators with new guidelines and training on how to deal with inflammatory content that breaks YouTube's code of conduct, writes The New York Times.Read Entire Article
SDC unveils the first 720Hz OLED monitor ahead of rivals
https://www.techspot.com/news/108247-chinese-company-sdc-unveils-first-720hz-oled-monitor.html
Published: June 10, 2025 13:29
Reddit user "HM204DTA" recently shared an advertisement for a WOLED monitor capable of reaching 720Hz. If the product exists, manufacturer SDC has taken the lead in the high-refresh-rate OLED arms race.Read Entire Article
China's AI firms restrict chatbot features during exam season to prevent cheating
https://www.techspot.com/news/108253-china-ai-firms-restrict-chatbot-features-during-exam.html
Published: June 10, 2025 12:52
Makers of some of China's most popular AI apps, including Alibaba's Qwen and ByteDance's Doubao, have stopped the tools' picture-recognition features from responding whenever they are used to identify and answer questions related to tests, reports…
How a little-known tax change sparked a tech layoff surge
https://www.techspot.com/news/108230-how-little-known-tax-change-sparked-tech-layoff.html
Published: June 10, 2025 12:03
For nearly seventy years, US companies could immediately deduct the full cost of their research and development activities, from engineering salaries to software development and contractor fees. This policy, rooted in Section 174 of the Internal Revenue…
The GeeFarce 5027 POS is a PC disguised as a graphics card
https://www.techspot.com/news/108251-geefarce-5027-pos-pc-disguised-graphics-card.html
Published: June 10, 2025 11:15
CherryTree used an old RTX 2070 Super card for its mini-PC, which it sent to Gamers Nexus for Stephen Burke to examine.Read Entire Article
The Real Nvidia GPU Lineup: GeForce RTX 5060 is Actually a Mediocre 5050
https://www.techspot.com/article/3000-nvidia-rtx-config-timeline/
Published: June 10, 2025 10:12
or: Why Have GPUs Shrinkflated? Nvidia's RTX 50 series suffers from major shrinkflation. We break down how the RTX 5060 is really a 5050 in disguise - and why its VRAM, pricing, and specs fall short.Read Entire Article
The iPhone gets a refreshed UI with Liquid Glass in iOS 26, extending across all Apple operating systems
https://www.techspot.com/news/108246-ios-26-ipados-26-fall-overhauls-introduce-slick.html
Published: June 9, 2025 22:14
Apple's most ambitious design overhaul in years unifies the visual language across its entire device lineup. App icons, widgets, and control buttons now feature a rounded, transparent appearance that adapts to surrounding content.Read Entire Article
GOG adds official mod support, offering one-click installs for select games
https://www.techspot.com/news/108243-gog-adds-official-mod-support-now-offers-one.html
Published: June 9, 2025 20:26
GOG is expanding its offerings with a new focus on preservation and content curation. The Polish company has added a dedicated section for "one-click" game mods, offering free additional content for games sold through its store. The goal, according to the…
macOS Tahoe refreshes the Mac with Liquid Glass design and on-device intelligence
https://www.techspot.com/news/108245-macos-tahoe-refreshes-mac-liquid-glass-design-device.html
Published: June 9, 2025 18:54
The centerpiece of macOS Tahoe is its Liquid Glass interface - a layered, translucent visual style inspired by the depth, color responsiveness, and feel of glass. This aesthetic overhaul touches everything from the Dock and menu bar to buttons, sidebars,…
OpenAI warns ChatGPT logs will be retained "indefinitely," blames court order
https://www.techspot.com/news/108237-lawsuit-forces-openai-archive-all-chatgpt-chats.html
Published: June 9, 2025 18:27
ChatGPT is now one of the world's most visited websites. Millions of people use the service daily, and OpenAI will now store nearly every user interaction in order to comply with a legal order issued by a US judge.Read Entire Article
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
https://www.techspot.com/trivia/163-only-one-tech-sports-real-can-you-guess/
Published: June 9, 2025 17:49
Have you heard of the Quantum Cable Untangling Contest, or the VR Headset Balance Race? How about the World Server Throwing Championship?Read Entire Article
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Z2 A chips powering Xbox gaming handhelds
https://www.techspot.com/news/108235-amd-unveils-ryzen-ai-z2-extreme-z2-chips.html
Published: June 9, 2025 17:13
Designed for flagship devices, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme is the more premium of the two. According to AMD's official spec sheet, it is virtually identical to the Strix Point-based Ryzen Z2 Extreme, which powers handhelds like the MSI Claw A8, but with the…
Burn beautiful images onto CDs with ones and zeros, no LightScribe needed
https://www.techspot.com/news/108238-burn-beautiful-images-onto-cds-ones-zeros-no.html
Published: June 9, 2025 16:46
It's not a totally unique idea – there are at least two other well-known efforts – but it might be the most comprehensive. If you recall, HP came out with something similar in the mid-2000s and marketed it as LightScribe. Their version allowed users to…
Crucial T500 2TB SSD with heatsink drops to $132
https://www.techspot.com/products/storage/crucial-micron-m2-t500-series-nvme-pcie.285821/
Published: June 9, 2025 16:35
The Crucial T500 is one of the best PCIe 4.0 SSDs you can buy, ideal for both gaming or workstation use. The model with a built-in heatsink is currently on sale for just $132, making it an excellent and affordable option for upgrading your PS5.Read Entire…
The Outer Worlds 2 is officially Microsoft's first $80 game
https://www.techspot.com/news/108236-outer-worlds-2-officially-microsoft-first-80-game.html
Published: June 9, 2025 15:54
This doesn't come as a shock, of course. A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced a number of price hikes across its Xbox hardware and software lineup, which it blamed on market pressures and rising development costs.Read Entire Article
Apple's WWDC 2025 kicks off today, watch the keynote live
https://www.techspot.com/news/108239-apple-wwdc-2025-kicks-off-today-watch-keynote.html
Published: June 9, 2025 15:20
This year's WWDC is already generating buzz thanks to a major shift in how Apple names its operating systems. Instead of continuing with version numbers like iOS 19 or macOS 16, Apple is expected to switch to a year-based naming system. That means we're…
Nintendo Switch 2 first reviews are out – and they're largely positive
https://www.techspot.com/products/audio-video/nintendo-switch-2.309060/
Published: June 9, 2025 15:05
After 8 years, the Switch 2 sticks to the Nintendo's original concept in a bigger format. Only days after launch, most Switch 2 "reviews" are closer to early impressions considering the limited time and new games available, but the overall feedback is very…
Klarna CEO warns AI may cause a recession as the technology comes for white-collar jobs
https://www.techspot.com/news/108234-klarna-ceo-warns-ai-may-cause-recession-technology.html
Published: June 9, 2025 14:04
Siemiatkowski spoke about the impact of generative AI while appearing on The Times Tech podcast. "Many people in the tech industry, especially CEOs, tend to downplay the consequences of AI on jobs and white-collar jobs in particular. And I don't want to be…
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