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Windows 10 KB5049981 out with fixes (direct download .msu)
Windows 10 KB5049981 update is now available. After a short optional update hiatus in December 2024, Microsoft is up and rolling out the January 2025 mandatory security update now. KB5049981 is the first Patch Tuesday update for this year, and Windows ...
2025-01-14 17:49
Battlemage win? Leaked Arc B570 figures suggest strong value for Intel's next GPU.
Intel is gearing up to launch its next Arc Battlemage desktop GPU on January 16, and a new leak suggests the Arc B570 won't be too far behind its B580 sibling.
2025-01-14 17:47
Windows 11 KB5050009 (24H2) out, direct download .msu with Patch Tuesday fixes
Windows 11 KB5050009 is a January 2025 update for Windows 11 24H2, and unsurprisingly – it has nothing big to offer. That’s because Microsoft skipped the optional updates in December 2024 due to the Holidays. However, we’ll get closer to what’s...
2025-01-14 17:45
Microsoft tells users to upgrade to Windows 11 while its free for a limited time only
Microsoft is once again urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 while the latter is "free for a limited time only." Read more...
2025-01-14 17:42
Why create a playable version of Tetris within a PDF? 'Why not?'
A security analyst created a playable version of Tetris that lives within a PDF file. Gameplay is a janky, but the project shows a unique way to use inputs and outputs within a PDF file.
2025-01-14 17:26
This Intel-powered Denon Hi-Fi 384kHz/32-bit audio amplifier reaches lowest price
Denon's Intel-powered Hi-Fi premium music amplifier PMA-3000NE is available at its lowest price ever. Read more...
2025-01-14 16:52
The main thing keeping me on Xbox over PlayStation isn't exclusive games, it's this underrated and overlooked feature
I'm not quitting Xbox for PlayStation, even if it loses more exclusives like Halo. Here's why.
2025-01-14 16:46
OnePlus Watch 3 may feature blood pressure monitoring
OPPO Watch X2 could feature blood pressure monitoring, and is highly likely to be available on the OnePlus Watch 3 as well. Read more...
2025-01-14 16:36
Microsoft Teams marches closer to letting you skip meetings, don't tell your boss
Microsoft Teams will soon have a Copilot feature that suggests questions to ask in a meeting based on what's already been discussed.
2025-01-14 15:07
Apps like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok may get banned for kids in more nations
More countries are taking a toll on social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. After Australia's recent ban on social media for those under 16, Indonesia is considering a similar move. Read more...
2025-01-14 15:04
Here are the 7 coolest tech products I saw at my very first CES
I attended CES for the first time this year, and wanted to highlight the 7 coolest tech products I saw or went hands-on with during my time in Las Vegas.
2025-01-14 14:59
SAMSUNG T7 Portable 4TB external SSD is back to its lowest price on Amazon
The old yet reliable Samsung T7 Portable external SSD 4TB variant is now available for its lowest price ever on Amazon US. Read more...
2025-01-14 14:48
Russia is the most recent country to impose a fine on Google
After facing orders to pay fines in multiple countries, Google has now been ordered by a Russian court to pay a fine for failing to comply with previous penalties. Read more...
2025-01-14 14:08
I thought the RTX 5070 was my next GPU — this new tech has me reconsidering
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 GPU in my gaming PC is due for an upgrade, and I thought NVIDIA's RTX 5070 was the perfect match. However, one of the new RDNA 4 Radeon cards might be a better option if AMD can deliver on performance and pricing.
2025-01-14 13:00
A secret UI project resurfaces from the 'Microsoft Graveyard' to spruce up Edge with a modern Windows 11 aesthetic
Microsoft is working on a new project called Phoenix. The project will revamp Microsoft Edge's look and feel to align with Windows 11's modern appeal and aesthetics.
2025-01-14 11:02
The UK competition watchdog has just launched another investigation into Google
The UK's competition watchdog, the CMA, has launched another investigation into Google's search and ad businesses. It'll conclude by October. Read more...
2025-01-14 10:56
Is software engineering dead in the water? Mark Zuckerberg says mid-level AI engineers might claim coding jobs from professionals at Meta in 2025
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently indicated AI might claim coding jobs from engineers in 2025. He admitted the approach might be expensive but it'll get more efficient over time with the mid-level AI engineers writing code for apps and AI.
2025-01-14 10:38
iApologize: 6 times Apple said sorry to the public
It's not every day that Apple apologizes for unlucky accidents with its products. However, there have been times when the company stepped forward to acknowledge problems and apologize to the public. Read more...
2025-01-14 10:00
New Teams Preview feature lets you pop out Chat, Copilot and Notes panes
Microsoft is rolling out a new preview feature for Teams that lets you pop out Chat, Notes, and Copilot side panes. Read more...
2025-01-14 08:58
Microsoft is rolling out Unified Contacts between these two popular apps
Microsoft is rolling out contact syncing between two of its most popular apps, Teams and Outlook. This will make managing contacts easier. Read more...
2025-01-14 07:58