
Back in March, one Twitter user leaked a new Windows 11 24H2 feature that tells you whether your PC hardware is powerful enough to handle demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. Now, that feature is being tested via Windows Insiders and wil

What’s the easiest way to protect your Windows-based PC? Aside from the usual stuff about keeping your security updated, you really shouldn’t be logged in as an administrator if all you’re doing is watching Netflix. An upcoming tweak to Chrome will keep it from launching with administrator privileges, and that’s a good thing.
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Like most other tech companies, Google is investing heavily in the development of AI models and trying to incorporate AI into anything and everything in their portfolio. The latest endeavor involves Google integrating its Gemini AI assistant into its world-popular Chrome browser.
What was once a rumor back in March has now been confirmed by Google, who inte

Are you ready for this year’s summer adventures? I’m already daydreaming about mine and I can’t wait to start capturing all those special moments once June finally arrive. If you’re feeling the same, you’re going to want a proper action camera like GoPro Hero11 Black Mini

This deal had me rubbing my eyes because I couldn’t believe it was real. Right now, it’ll only cost you $549 for a touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop with an Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. I’m talking about the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 that’s currently

Google has released a new security update for its Chrome 136 browser, one day later than expected. Several vulnerabilities have been fixed in Chrome versions 136.0.7103.113/114 for Windows and macOS and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux. According to Google, one of the vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild. Other Chromium-based browsers are expected to follow

Tencent claims it has a strong stockpile of GPUs for AI development in the face of investor concerns.

Antec released a new version of its Vortex AIO cooler that comes with a 5-inch IPS display.

Nvidia has allegedly delayed its upcoming SOCAMM technology due to supply chain and reliability problems. The technology was originally supposed to debut in Nvidia's GB300 workstation product, but has been moved up to run in next-gen Rubin/Rubin Ultra products.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-postpones-socamm-technology-originally-plan

Changing file permissions gives precise control over who can read or write to a file or directory, or who can execute a script or program. Let’s learn how to control these settings from the command line.

Intel has reported ten new GPU-related security vulnerabilities affecting drivers and graphics control software across a range of its GPU offerings this week. The announcement immediately follows announcements of a Spectre workaround from ETH Zurich.

If you're active on Threads, you've probably noticed that posts with links don't do very well with the app's recommendation algorithm. This is especially noticeable if you're a publisher, creator or, yes, a journalist who depends on social media to share your work.
Threads' ambivalence to links isn't an accident. Instagram and Threads boss Adam Mosseri has

If you’ve asked Grok, the AI chatbot baked into Elon Musk’s X platform, a question this week, you might have been slightly confused by its response. In what appears to have been some kind of bug that has since been addressed, the AI model was giving responses to users that repeatedly referred to claims about a "white genocide" in South Africa, even when it had nothing to do with the

Folks who are starting to build out their smart home security systems could do a lot worse than going with Nest's cameras. The Google brand offers an accessible entry point into home security (especially if you already have a Google account for Gmail, YouTube or the company's other services). As such, the

The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are getting an upgrade to better help the blind and low vision community. The AI assistant will now provide "detailed responses" regarding what's in front of users. Meta says it'll kick in "when people ask about their environment." To get started, users just have to opt-in via the Device Settings section in the Meta AI app.
The company shared a vide

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LiveSplat is a system for turning RGBD camera streams into Gaussian splat scenes in real-time. The system works by passing all the RGBD frames into a feed forward neural net that outputs the current scene as Gaussian splats. These splats are then rendered in real-time. I've put together a demo video at the link above.
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National parks posting thirst traps on TikTok was not on anyone’s 2025 bingo card.
Recently, a Yellowstone National Park fan account has gone viral for pairing clips of adult entertainers and shirtless celebrities with sweeping shots of the park’s natural beauty.

Money is pouring into the AI industry. Will software survive the disruption it causes? https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/05/15/whether-ai-is-a-bubble-or-revolution-how-does-software-survive/

Hey, isn't there a fairly new CSS feature that works with scroll regions? Oh yes, that's Scroll-Driven Animations. Shouldn't that mean we can trigger an animation while scrolling through the items in a CSS carousel?
Scroll-Driven Animations Inside a CSS Carousel originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Motorola pulled out all the stops for the newest member of the Razr family. https://www.cnet.com/videos/review-we-take-the-1300-razr-ultra-for-a-spin/#ftag=CADf328eec

Review: Motorola pulled out all the stops for the newest Razr. It has high-end features, tons of AI and more durability. But it also comes with a $1,300 price tag. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-motorola-razr-ultra-its-good-but-flipping-expensive/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new Razr Ultra mixes retro cool vibes with modern power. Here's how it looks up close. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/motorola-razr-ultra-is-a-retro-icon-reborn-with-a-design-for-the-future/#ftag=CADf328eec

The lower-cost member of Motorola's 2025 Razr phone family is still quite the looker. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/motorola-razr-2025-is-a-fashion-forward-700-flip-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss the latest on Max, Hulu and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-the-brutalist-welcome-to-wrexham-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Slick Write can become your personal AI "grammar snob," but presented as a detailed, nonjudgmental teacher throughout the writing process. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-can-analyze-every-aspect-of-your-writing-heres-how-to-implement-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The $700 Razr exudes elegance with its design, but you will be taking a performance hit compared with traditional phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorola-razr-2025-review-its-got-the-look/#ftag=CADf328eec

The rule is meant to make it just as easy to cancel as it is to sign up. Companies asked for more time to comply. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-ftcs-click-to-cancel-rule-delay-could-make-it-harder-to-ditch-unwanted-subscriptions/#ftag=CADf328eec

We spoke to a crime expert and got some surprising information about how burglars choose houses and how you can protect your home against them. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/how-to-stop-a-home-invasion-criminologist-reveals-top-tips-to-stop-burglars/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even if there wasn't a breach of Steam's systems, 89 million phone numbers were leaked. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/update-steam-says-theres-no-need-to-change-your-password-after-data-breach-but-set-up-this-safety-feature-anyways/#ftag=CADf328eec

As tariff price hikes come closer to reality, the Trump administration has begun touting new trade deals as a way out of economic turmoil. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-price-hikes-loom-as-trump-attempts-trade-deals/#ftag=CADf328eec

The more deeply integrated system will come to older Aston Martins in a few weeks, and is also set to roll out to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/apple-debuts-carplay-ultra-on-aston-martins-with-fresh-customization-options/#ftag=CADf328eec

The watch's X-Tap sensor makes it simple to get an overview of your health. But it won't be available in the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/huawei-watch-5-tested-easy-heart-scanning-but-not-for-americans/#ftag=CADf328eec

Incredible power –and Dali says it delivers incredible precision too

From Kryptonite bullets to DC comic creator tributes, Superman's latest trailer is full of missable moments.

Ubisoft has finally shared a release window for the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake

At least two ransomware groups were spotted abusing the 10/10 bug, including a known Russian actor BianLian.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/sap-netweaver-woes-worsen-as-ransomware-gangs-join-the-attack

From website builder to visual design suite.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/wix-takes-aim-at-adobe-and-canva-with-new-online-design-platform

Wednesday season 2's cast has gotten even bigger and I can't wait for it return to Netflix.

Spotify is merging audiobooks with popular music with its new 'Follow-Along' experience - these are my first impressions.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-16-may-2025

This is as close to the Apple Car as we will get for now

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-16-may-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-16-may-2025

How we can stay ahead of cyber threats in the age of AI and quantum computing.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/safeguarding-data-for-the-quantum-era

Nucor was forced to shut down production but it's currently resuming.

"Old vs. new tech," reliance on technology, geopolitical instability increase cyber threat, according to Allianz.

Steve Jobs loved glass, but this would be too much

Wake up, Samurai. A freshly proposed U.S. law could spell big trouble for today's best games and future favorites.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/us-bill-could-ban-games-with-adult-content

Do underwhelming RTX 5090 laptop graphics signal a slower rate of innovation for GPUs?
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/underwhelming-5090-slower-innovation-gpus

The Huawei Watch 5 is the smartwatch you can consider as Huawei’s closest competition for the Apple Watch Series 10 and Wear OS smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Google Pixel Watch 3. In a bid to keep up with the competition, the Watch 5 goes big on health tracking, introducing an [...]
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Nearly a year after the launch of its flagship Watch 4 Series, Huawei has just revealed its successor with the Watch 5.
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If you aren't sure which of Huawei's new smartwatches to choose, then this guide comparing the Watch 5 to the Fit 4 Pro has you covered.
The post Huawei Watch 5 vs Fit 4 Pro: Comparing the smartwatches appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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Apple’s long-promised next-generation CarPlay automotive system is finally ready to roll out, but you’ll need to be a high roller to take it for a spin. The new infotainment system, first announced in 2022, offers much deeper integration with the car’s vital systems. However, it will be available only on Aston Martin vehicles initially. Let’s [...]
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Pocketpair's Palworld showed off footage of gliding Pals six months before the Nintendo patent for the mechanic. Could this strengthen their defense?

OpenAI is bringing GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 minito ChatGPT, and the new AI models excel in web development and coding tasks compared to OpenAI o3 & o4-mini.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/openai-updates-chatgpt-to-gpt-4-1

SteelSeries' new orange GameBuds are stunning, but compatible with basically everything but Xbox.

GSC Game World has released a new 1.4 update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which includes over 700 gameplay improvements and bug fixes, particularly to enemy AI.

Command Palette is an evolution of PowerToys Run, and while it's still a work in progress, the latest update adds some new features and fixes.

A new NFL season is about to begin, and teams are announcing their schedules. The Los Angeles Chargers took a unique approach, though, and used Minecraft.

DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives with native ray tracing and heavy system demands, which is a perfect testing bed for NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen. Here are the results.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/doom-the-dark-ages-nvidia-mfg-comparison

SEGA and ATLUS have announced that the turn-based mobile game spin-off of Persona 5, Persona 5: The Phantom X, will launch in the West this summer on PC and mobile devices.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-5-the-phantom-x-coming-to-pc

Ubisoft's latest earnings report has detailed how some of its biggest franchises will be pushed back to allow for more development time.


CPUs and GPUs are old news. These days, the cutting edge is all about NPUs, and hardware manufacturers are talking up NPU performance.
The NPU is a computer component designed to accelerate AI tasks in a power-efficient manner, paving the way for new Windows desktop applications with powerful AI features. That’s the plan, anyway.
All PCs will eve

Max is changing its name back to HBO Max, and much like The Joker in one of Warner’s DC Universe films, I can’t stop laughing.
Three years have passed since the mega-merger that birthed Warner Bros. Discovery and led to a new name for its flagship streaming service. The Max brand was supposed to emphasize a breadth of programming beyond the HBO catalog, but

If you’re into trying out new AI tools, you’ll dig this– the latest Windows 11 24H2 update brings some cool upgrades to the Photos app. Microsoft added AI-powered editing that makes touching up your pics super easy.
One standout feature is the “Restyle Image” option. It lets you apply different artistic styles to your photos. For example, transforming your

President Trump says he told Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop building plants in India and make devices in the U.S. instead.

Asus has two new glossy OLED monitors on the way - the new ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/asus-unveils-new-glossy-woled-gaming-monitors

Asus says that the Apacer NOX TUF DDR5 memory sticks will deliver the best compatibility and performance to its TUF Gaming Z890-Plus WIFI motherboard.

Corsair mixes its high-quality components with some of the best hardware that AMD and Nvidia have to offer to deliver the impressive Vengeance a7500.

Just $17 will provide your wrists with the comfort they deserve. HyperX's cool gel wrist rest is on sale.

Some Coinbase employees stole customer information for hackers, causing some of its clients to fall victim to social engineering attacks.

Fractal’s new Meshify 3 and 3 XL PC cases combine airflow-focused design with unique build-friendly features. The Meshify 3 XL also supports the largest motherboards.

AMD will split its Instinct MI400-series into separate AI-focused (MI450X) and HPC-focused (MI430X) GPUs in H2 2026 to maximize performance per workload, but limited availability of UALink switches may hinder scalability.

Remember that last team brainstorming session where you were supposed to generate a long list of brilliant ideas? How many of those ideas actually stuck? Did leadership act on any of those ideas? In this article, Eric Olive challenges the value of exercises like brainstorming and explores more effective methods for sparking creativity to improve design and enhance the user’s experience. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/05/fewer-ideas-unconventional-approach-creativity/

Archer has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games. If everything falls into place (a very big "if"), the company's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will transport VIPs, fans and stakeholders to and from key venues, while also providing support for emergency services and security, Ar

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that it's making some big changes to the first nationwide drinking water standard set by the Biden administration. Last year, the agency had final

The next generation of Apple’s CarPlay interface is finally here, available exclusively for Aston Martin drivers in the US and Canada initially. Over the next few weeks, existing Aston Martin vehicles equipped with the automaker’s latest infotainment system will be able to access CarPlay Ultra through a software update, while anyone ordering a new Aston Martin from today will ha

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