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Bluesky Adds Direct Messaging, But It's No Signal Replacement Yet
The decentralized platform checks off one of the most common feature requests from Twitter refugees, but it's a bare-bones experience for now.
Prototype Amazon Project Kuiper Satellites Headed for a Fiery Demise
The upcoming 'deorbiting' test will help Amazon collect data on safely retiring future Project Kuiper satellites, which are designed to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere on re-entry.
SpaceX Pokes Holes in Cellular Starlink Interference Claims
The company alleges that rival Omnispace merely configured a satellite to detect radio activity from Starlink satellites, instead of actually experiencing interference.
Dogs Playing in the NBA? Google's AI Overviews Are Already Spewing Nonsense
The expansion of Google's AI Overviews leads to a flood of social media posts showcasing its ridiculous responses. CEO Sundar Pichai admits the tech is not great at 'factuality.'
Stop Using QWERTY: 4 Easy Tips for Better Passwords
If you're still using "qwerty" or "starwars" as a password, you should stop immediately. We tell you what makes a bad password, why you should care, and how to make a good one.
iFixit Calls It Quits With Samsung Over High Prices—and Glue
Effective June 17, iFixit will no longer partner with Samsung on repair parts and guides, in part because it doesn't think Samsung wants customers to be able to fix their phones 'at scale.'
US to Resume Trump-Era Tariffs on Graphics Cards Assembled in China
The tariffs add a 25% duty on graphics cards, motherboards, and desktop PC cases.
First Console War Epilogue: Atari Buys Intellivision Brand
Atari buys the brand and the rights to numerous Intellivision games, bringing an end to what some consider to be the first console war.
5 Ways Copilot+ PCs Solve the Biggest Problems With AI PCs
Microsoft and PC makers finally give us real reasons to buy AI laptops.
Rate Your Desktop PCs, Monitors, Graphics Cards, Keyboards, and Mice Right Now to WIN
You could take home $250 for grading the desktop systems (even gaming PCs) and peripherals in your life, at home or work.
Google Is Building Massive Fiber Optic Cable Network From Africa to Australia
The Umoja project cables are expected to go from Kenya to South Africa and then under the ocean to Australia with the goal of providing Africa with more reliable internet.
Leica D-Lux 8 Revives Pocket Compact Series
The D-Lux 8 matches up with its predecessor's baseline specs and incorporates Leica's current menu system and streamlined controls.
Bing, DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT Search, Copilot Hit With Outage
Bing's API experiences an outage. Other tools like DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT Search, and Microsoft's Copilot AI tool are also impacted.
2025 Kia EV3 to Supplant Niro as Flagship Entry-Level Electric Car
The 5-seat electric SUV promises a 300-mile range, ChatGPT-powered voice assistant, a 12-inch HUD, and premium streaming options for everyday drivers looking for a high-tech ride.
After Tepid Reviews, AI Pin Maker Humane Reportedly Looking to Sell
The company behind the Star Trek-like AI Pin is looking for a buyer, Bloomberg reports.
A big.LITTLE Problem: AMD Needs to Hustle to Top Intel, Arm on Hybrid Chip Designs
Recent Intel and Qualcomm processor efforts, built around high-speed and low-power cores, look like winners. Where's AMD's take on the concept?
Happy Birthday, Pac-Man! Celebrating 44 Years With the Ghost-Gobbler
Pac-Man debuted on May 22, 1980. Let's take a look back at more than four decades of munching dots, fruits, and ghosts.
Google: Stop Trying to Trick Employees With Fake Phishing Emails
According to a Google security manager, simulated phishing tests are outdated and more likely to cause resentment among employees than improve their security practices.
At Microsoft Build 2024, Copilot Is Everywhere, Especially for Developers
Not surprisingly, the biggest focus at Build was on developer tools, including improvements to Copilot Studio and its broader Azure AI Studio.
T-Mobile Raises Rates on Many Older Plans by $5 or $2 a Month
The carrier's site also now hides the Magenta plan that was once its flagship offering.
