TerraMaster D4 SSD review: Palm-sized DAS with up to 32TB of storage over USB4
We are back testing another DAS for TerraMaster, this time, it's an all-SSD affair with up to 40-Gbps link speeds over USB4. Here's our verdict. Read more...
2025-06-17 13:00
Hands-on with Plugable's first Thunderbolt 5 dock — the new best value for power users?
Plugable launched its first Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on a sample to see what it's all about. Here's what I think after a few hours with the dock.
2025-06-17 13:00
I tried to crack Alienware’s secret code with AI – Gemini thought it was the Zodiac Killer instead
The Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop has a secret code inscribed on the inside, written in a custom alien language. I tried to use Google Gemini and ChatGPT to solve it, but they didn't help, and in some cases Gemini hallucinated wildly.
2025-06-17 13:00
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The Alienware 16 Area-51 has a secret code — AI failed to help me solve it, but maybe you can
The Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop has a secret code inscribed on the inside, written in a custom alien language. I tried to use Google Gemini and ChatGPT to solve it, but they didn't help, and in some cases Gemini hallucinated wildly.
2025-06-17 13:00
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KDE Plasma 6.4 released
A new version of Plasma is here, and it feels even more like /home, as it becomes smoother, friendlier and more helpful. Plasma 6.4 improves on nearly every front, with progress being made in accessibility, color rendering, tablet support, window manag...
2025-06-17 12:44
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New Lossless Scaling update can reduce GPU load by 2x — Version 3.1 could be the most potent FSR/DLSS alternative yet
Lossless Scaling 3.1 update can deliver 'up to 2x GPU load reduction' and improved quality.
2025-06-17 12:40
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Malicious PyPI package targets Chimera users to steal AWS tokens, CI/CD secrets
A malicious Python package posing as a harmless add-on for the Chimera sandbox environment, an integrated machine learning experimentation and development tool, is helping threat actors steal sensitive corporate credentials. According to new research ...
2025-06-17 12:38
Haiku’s development activity seems to be shifting from the operating system to its applications
I hate how these months keep going down like vodka-martinis on an Italian beach, but at least we get another progress report for Haiku every time. Aside from the usual small changes and bug fixes, the most important of which is probably allowing the EX...
2025-06-17 12:21
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Apple Intelligence could be about to launch in China despite US government fears
There are strong indications that Apple Intelligence could be about to launch in China, following its deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen models. A local report says that Alibaba has updated its ChatGPT competitor Qwen3, which has been optimized for the ...
2025-06-17 12:05
Snap & Grab mixes camp thievery with Hitman-like shenanigans, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026
Snap & Grab is a game where you need to be gay and do crimes. It's rough around the edges, but seems promising based on what I played at Summer Game Fest 2025.
2025-06-17 12:00
Social media is now the top news source in the U.S.
For the first time ever, social media has overtaken TV as the number one way Americans get their news. Whether that’s a good thing… depends on who you ask. more…
2025-06-17 11:49
Apple launches Back to School shopping promo: free AirPods and more
Apple’s Back to School promotion for 2025 is now available. For a limited time, eligible customers can get AirPods or another eligible accessory for free when they buy a new iPad, MacBook, or iMac. That comes in addition to the year-round discount Ap...
2025-06-17 11:33
A million SMS two-factor authentication codes were intercepted; here’s what to do
A new report found that around a million two-factor authentication codes sent by text message appear to have been intercepted. A tech industry whistleblower revealed that the 2FA security codes passed through an obscure foreign company with links to go...
2025-06-17 11:27
'There is no way a Borderlands game is that demanding' — Borderlands 4 users furious as PC requirements reveal RTX 3070 minimum GPU, 3080 recommended
Borderlands fans are up in arms over the game's recently revealed recommended PC specs and tier pricing strategy.
2025-06-17 11:22
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I've tried Copilot Vision: It felt creepy, yet somewhat useful — Here's my take
I let Copilot Vision look at my screen, and it was both surprisingly useful and deeply flawed. Here’s my take on how it works, what it gets right, and where it still falls short on Windows 11.
2025-06-17 11:00
Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates announced, with four days this year
If you’ve had your eye on any tech goodies, the dates for Amazon Prime Day 2025 have been announced by the company. What started as a single day and was later extended to two has again been doubled, running for a full four days this year … more…
2025-06-17 10:55
Trump's team takes down Trump Mobile coverage map that includes "Gulf of Mexico"
Trump's T1 Mobile is off to a rocky start, and it doesn't stop there. The Trump Mobile wireless service included "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage map, prompting a takedown. Read more...
2025-06-17 10:50
KDE Plasma 6.4 Released, This is What’s New
KDE Plasma 6.4 is now available to download, featuring a focused set of changes that newcomers and long-time users of this open-source desktop environment stand to benefit from. This is fourth major update in the Plasma 6 series and it’s a stacked on...
2025-06-17 10:45