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Expert says XChat 'encryption' is misleading, since Elon Musk can still read your messages
X's new encrypted chat feature, XChat, has raised concerns among experts over the fact that the company can still access your chats, despite claims of "Bitcoin-style" encryption. Read more...
2025-06-04 16:38
Ubisoft skipping its Forward games showcase this time, a first since its inception in 2020
Ubisoft is not planning a dedicated gaming showcase this summer, breaking the streak it has held since 2020. Read more...
2025-06-04 16:22
Microsoft Edge for Android will copy this Google Chrome feature for private browsing
Microsoft Edge for Android is testing a feature that locks InPrivate tabs behind a PIN or biometric login, mimicking a long-standing Chrome feature.
2025-06-04 15:27
Last chance to download The Cybersecurity Control Playbook (worth $100) for free
Ideal for cybersecurity practitioners, IT professionals, and security managers who are responsible for implementing and managing organizations. Read more...
2025-06-04 15:00
One of Linux's big hitters declares your Windows 10 PC "is toast," and one angle needs talking about MUCH more
KDE is one of the big hitters in the Linux world, and it's ready to accept what it calls "Windows 10 exiles" while pulling no punches over Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade policy.
2025-06-04 14:10
No Man's Sky Beacon update overhauls settlements and player overseer duties
Another major update has landed for No Man's Sky, this time aimed at its settlements and management features. A new type of hidden towns are here for discovering too. Read more...
2025-06-04 14:10
'The budget card to beat right now' — Radeon RX 9060 XT reviews are in, and it looks like a win for AMD
Gamers are desperate for a mid-range GPU with 16GB of VRAM that's reasonably priced, and it looks like AMD is about to deliver with its Radeon RX 9060 XT.
2025-06-04 13:53
No longer a student? This Microsoft 365 deal is perfect for recent graduates.
Microsoft 365 is no longer free once you leave school. This limited-time deal saves you 30% on Word, Excel, and more.
2025-06-04 13:18
Console UX on a Windows PC gaming handheld? 'Winhanced' wants to beat Microsoft and Xbox to the punch.
Winhanced might not yet be ready for the prime time, but if you're an enthusiast, the community-led project is aiming to beat Xbox to the UX punch on Windows 11.
2025-06-04 13:09
One of Microsoft's biggest hardware partners joins its "bold strategy, Cotton" moment over upgrading to Windows 11, suggesting everyone just buys a Copilot+ PC
Laptop makers will always want to sell new laptops, but the impending end of life of Windows 10 is leading to the most tone-deaf of marketing.
2025-06-04 11:43
Gemini can now catch you up on the latest changes to your files in Google Drive
Google Drive now offers a new feature powered by Gemini that provides summaries of changes made to your files. Read more...
2025-06-04 11:40
You can now hide your Reddit posts and comments from your profile
Reddit has introduced changes to its platform, including a feature that lets redditors choose which posts and comments appear on their public profiles. Read more...
2025-06-04 11:24
Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI was so dramatic that it's apparently becoming a movie — Will we finally get the full story?
A new movie might be in the works, capturing the events that ensued before, during, and after Sam Altman's firing. It will reportedly be called "Artificial" and is already in development in the Amazon MGM Studios.
2025-06-04 10:25
Anthropic cuts off Windsurf's Claude 3.x access: What it means for users
Anthropic has cut off Windsurf's first-party capacity for Claude 3.x models. The move comes as OpenAI looks to acquire the startup. Read more...
2025-06-04 10:16
Tesla instructor reportedly said staff leave with a 'negative taste in their mouth'
Tesla employees apparently don't leave the company with fond memories, and the company's executives now want to fix this. Read more...
2025-06-04 10:02
In Sam Altman's world, the perfect AI would be "a very tiny model with superhuman reasoning capabilities" for any context
Sam Altman recently painted a clear picture of what a perfect AI system would be like — a very tiny model with superhuman reasoning capabilities.
2025-06-04 09:41
Intel's new GPU driver adds support for FBC: Firebreak, Stellar Blade, and more
Intel has a new graphics driver with support for FBC: Firebreak, Rematch, Stellar Blade, and more. It also fixes visual glitches and on-screen artifacts. Read more...
2025-06-04 09:30
Microsoft 365 getting "major change" to how app updates will be released
Microsoft has confirmed that update releases for its Microsoft 365 apps are getting a "major change" very soon. Read more...
2025-06-04 08:46
A Call of Duty update introduced ads to loadout menus “in error”—the player base isn’t convinced it was an accident, though
Ads for in-game cosmetics began to show up in Call of Duty’s in-game gunsmith, prompting outrage from fans before Activision removed them. Despite the publisher’s claim the ads were introduced in error, players are voicing distrust about the mistak...
2025-06-04 07:53
Players aren't buying Call of Duty's "error" excuse for the ads Activision started forcing into the game's menus recently
Ads for in-game cosmetics began to show up in Call of Duty’s in-game gunsmith, prompting outrage from fans before Activision removed them. Despite the publisher’s claim the ads were introduced in error, players are voicing distrust about the mistak...
2025-06-04 07:53