Etching the world's smallest QR code in ceramic pushes data storage to the nanoscale
Guinness certifies the smallest QR code ever made
The hidden risk of driving a car that runs on someone else's code
The fragility of cars built on software subscriptions
Need a fresh start? This Windows 11 ISO download makes clean installs easy
The Windows 11 ISO gives you full control over clean installsrepairsand offline upgrades
Microsoft Office is down to $35 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying any subscriptionsOffice 2021 is now available for just $35. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
Mozilla Firefox is ending support for Windows 7this time for real
Mozilla encourages users to upgrade to a newer Windows releaseor switch to Linux
Perplexity walks away from ads to differentiate from OpenAI and Google
Executives say user confidence outweighs short-term earnings from sponsored content
Dutch defense chief claims F-35 could be "jailbroken like an iPhone" to bypass US approval
Europe examines reliance on US systems in the event of alliance fractures
Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck leans on efficiency instead of a massive battery pack
New EV platform uses structural LFP cellszonal electronicsand F1-grade aero
Meta signs major Nvidia deal to power AI data centers with Blackwell and Rubin GPUs
WhatsApp will feature "privacy-enhanced AI" with Nvidia's Confidential Computing platform
Enterprise software experiments with task-based pricing in the AI era
The per-seat era of software pricing may be coming to an end
New ISO standard enables battery-free RFID sensors to stream continuous data
A novel approach for building a sustainable and reliable "ambient IoT"
Billionaire VC Vinod Khosla proposes scrapping taxes for 125 million Americans amid AI job fears
Khosla wants to raise capital gains tax to offset the losses
Winners & losers: As AI becomes increasingly capable of performing human jobsfears of mass unemployment keep growing. Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla suggests one way to deal with the problem is to scrap taxes for up to 125 million people in the coming decadesand that the government offsets the lost revenue by increasing capital gains taxes and eliminating certain tax breaks.
Amazon quietly cancels Blue Jay warehouse robot months after debut
The company is redirecting its most advanced AI robotics project into a next-generation logistics system
TP-Link sued by Texas over alleged China-linked hacking access
Texas AG alleges deceptive marketing and risks to American consumers
Refurbished PC sales surge in Europe as memory shortages drive up prices
UK sales of second-hand PCs doubled year-over-year in Q4 2025
Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable on high-end Android phones using PC emulation
High-end cooling and Snapdragon performance make the difference
New study finds security gaps in BitwardenLastPassand Dashlane
Zero-knowledge encryption doesn't fully protect popular password managers
DDR5 Prices Are BrokenSo We Tested Cheaper Chinese RAM
With DDR5 prices quadrupling as AI demand drains supplywe tested CXMT Chinese RAM to see how it stacks up against premium and budget kits in gaming.
Extreme upscaling: What happens when DLSS turns 38x22 pixels into 4K?
Pushing DLSS 4.5 to absurd extremes reveals how it rebuilds images
The big picture: Nvidia DLSS has been a divisive feature since its introduction almost exactly seven years ago. While some users accuse developers of relying too heavily on upscaling to maintain high frame ratesothers praise its ability to reconstruct clear images from fewer pixels. Pushing the latest implementation to its limits helps reveal how it pulls off this feat.
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FUTUROLOGY
Holographic 3D printing breakthrough produces objects in less than a second
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SEEDANCE 2.0
ByteDance AI video generator sparks Hollywood outcry after viral clip
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RAY TRACING
The most popular PC games still rarely use hardware ray tracing
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HARDWARE
Amazon sold 60% fewer CPUs than a year agopointing to a stalled PC refresh cycle
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MOBILE
ThinkPad X13 Detachable wants to reinvent the rugged 2-in-1
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RETRO GAMING
Unreal Tournament 2004 is back – and it's freewith Epic's official blessing
TeamSpeak sees massive surge as frustrated Discord users jump ship
TeamSpeak is suddenly back in the spotlight after a wave of users fled Discord over its new age-verification rollout. The voice-chat veteran says demand has spiked so hard that hosting capacity is maxed out in several regions as newcomers pile in looking for a simplermore private alternative. Download TeamSpeak Classic or TeamSpeak 6 Beta here.
Researchers uncover firmware-level backdoor installed on several Android tablet brands
A complex infection stemming from a supply chain attack
Meta patents AI that could continue posting on social media on behalf of deceased users
Experts are already raising legalethicaland social concerns
This exoplanet system formed backwardsand nobody can explain why
Rocky planets usually come firstbut there is nothing ordinary about LHS 1903
IT worker tried to destroy an SSD with a drill and failed spectacularly
A cautionary tale in data destruction
Facepalm: A viral post on Reddit highlights the importance of proper data disposal practices. According to the storya company's "IT guy" used a drill to destroy a solid-state drive before salvaging it. The problem? He drilled a single hole through the center of the casingpiercing the shell but never touching the small PCB inside – effectively making the attempt at data destruction useless.
Sony's new system can identify original tracks inside AI-generated music
Attribution tech could help artists claim compensation
SlimeVR's new trackers ditch cameras for affordable and lightweight full-body motion capture
Sub-$300 hardware promises 48-hour battery life and wide software compatibility
Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED is out of stock due to memory shortages
Surprising absolutely nobody
Paying off your Verizon phone online could delay unlocking by 35 days
Verizon tightens phone unlock rules after federal requirement ends
Dutch police arrest man on hacking charges after sending him confidential files by mistake
He allegedly tried to blackmail the copstoo
Kawasaki unveils world's first gas engine fueled by a 30% hydrogen blend
Japan's engineers aim to decarbonize by blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems
Western Digital's HDD production for 2026 is already sold out
Some customers have already bought up capacity through 2028
In context: Western Digital is one of the few remaining hard disk drive manufacturers in the world. According to its latest earnings callthe company now does most of its business with AI data center providers – and they are purchasing as many HDDs as possibleyears ahead of schedule.
Apple set to unveil new iPhoneMacBooksiPads at March 4 event
The entry-level iPhone 17e is expected to be the featured attraction
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