Veteran Microsoft Engineer Raymond Chen reveals why Microsoft decided to make Windows 95 setups so simple instead of using more graphics.
Microsoft Research is partnering with Xbox studio Ninja Theory to debut "Muse" — an AI model that can generate artificial gameplay clips.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-muse-ai-gameplay-ninja-theory-bleeding-edge
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer envisions a world where generative AI models can be used to study and port older games to new hardware.
HP is expected to acquire assets from Humane Inc., including the majority of the company's employees, software platform, and intellectual property, for $116 million.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/humane-closes-up-shop-after-hp-acquisition
WWE 2K25 gets a new trailer showing off its 2K Showcase mode where you play as iconic wrestlers like The Rock, Roman Reigns, Rikishi, the Usos, Yokozuna, Umaga, and more.
Microsoft just announced the world's first quantum chip to use a topoconductor. The chip could create a path to quantum computers being a reality.
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti launches on February 20, but it's not expected to be a smooth process. I found the best places to shop, with a look at whether it's actually worth buying.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/rtx-5070-ti-where-to-buy
Mojang Studios has dropped a new Minecraft snapshot and beta that introduces cuter spawn eggs and more unique wolf personalities, all in the name of fun.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-spawn-eggs-update-preview
Technology always marches forward, but often there are a couple of hobbled lurches backwards at the same time. One of them appears to be Nvidia PhysX, a proprietary graphics technology that was all the rage about 20 years ago but has since fallen out of fashion. The system has been stealthily retired for the new RTX 50-series cards, leaving some old but beloved games
Yesterday, xAI launched the new Grok-3 AI model and locked it behind a paywall, making it only available to Premium+ subscribers on Elon Musk’s social media platform X and those who hop on the newly available SuperGrok subscription tier.
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If you’re like me and you need multiple monitors to be productive, then working on a laptop while on the go could be a pain in your neck — unless you have a portable monitor to go along with it.
Right now, you can score this Arzopa portable monitor for just $80
The Raspberry Pi 2040 now officially supports 200 MHz operation, thanks to the latest Pico-SDK release.
Eero's latest Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers get a steep price cut compared to the already-launched Eero Max 7
Following the release of Grok 3, Musk's xAI is spinning off into game development, with lofty ambitions.
Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, a chip for quantum computing, which it said will enable computers to solve incredibly difficult industrial-scale problems in mere years instead of the decades current machines need. The company explained that Majorana 1 is the first quantum computing chi
Niantic, the company that developed the wildly popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokémon Go, is reportedly considering selling its video games — and according to a source speaking to Bloomberg, the deal could be worth just $3.5 billion. The company raised additional funding at a
After three years, Apple has finally unveiled its next entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 16e takes over for the iPhone SE in the company's lineup. It borrows the blueprint of the iPhone 14 and spices it up with (among other changes) an updated processor that's ready for
It’s never a bad idea to have a portable power bank on hand, just in case your devices run a little low on juice while you’re out and about. Anker makes some of our favorite power banks, and one has dropped to its lowest price to date. The
It's truly a USB-C world and we're just living in it. Apple has not only announced the new iPhone 16e with a USB-C port and also discontinued the iPhone 14, the final Lightning port relic. That's right, Apple is no longer selling any devices with a Lightning port, the true end of an era.
Once upon a time, the Lightning port was the
Apple's home button died on Wednesday at the age of 18, surrounded by family and friends (including its partner, Touch ID). The home button, which launched on the original iPhone and later spread to the iPod touch and iPad, was unceremoniously axed this morning with the release of the new iPhone 16e.
Google is introducing two small but meaningful enhancements to its Lens technology. To start, Chrome and Google app users on iPhone can now draw, highlight or tap on text and images to carry out a visual search of what they see in front of them. If this sounds familiar, it’s because Google is basically bringing over an interface paradigm it debuted last year with
The new iPhone 16e is designed to get Apple Intelligence into as many hands as possible. Apple recently began activating its AI features by default during iOS setup, suggesting a harder push to
The embattled EV truck maker Nikola is going kaput. The company just announced a filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and a plan to sell off assets. These assets will be sold at an auction, pending court approval. Nikola noted it has $47 million in cash on hand to fund the bankruptcy proceedings and begin the sale process. The company has report
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Your microwaved food will taste a whole lot better with this simple hack. https://www.cnet.com/news/try-this-easy-trick-the-next-time-you-microwave-food-to-keep-it-from-drying-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
No text messages. No Google Maps. No security cam alerts. It was both delightful and intimidating. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/can-you-go-without-internet-for-a-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
The US government could potentially enter a shutdown next month, the first one that would ever take place during tax filing season. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-the-government-shuts-down-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-your-tax-return/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sanitizing your newborn's bottles is essential, but when's the best time to wean off of it? https://www.cnet.com/health/parenting/sterilizing-baby-bottles-is-a-waste-of-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
My fellow mattress experts and I visited the 3Z factory in Arizona and got a behind-the-scenes look at the secret foam-pouring process for beds. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/your-beds-materials-matter-i-got-an-exclusive-look-at-how-mattress-foams-are-made/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Toy Story maker's first-ever original series hits streaming this week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/win-or-lose-how-to-watch-the-pixar-original-series-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
A good night's sleep is different for everyone, and Sleep Number's smart technology lets you and your partner optimize each side for your own comfort. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/save-up-to-50-percent-on-a-personalized-smart-bed-from-sleep-number/#ftag=CADf328eec
BVB aim to get the job done as they host a Sporting side left shellshocked after last week's thrashing in Lisbon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-borussia-dortmund-vs-sporting-cp-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tariffs have become President Donald Trump's favored economic move, and now a major tech company has blamed them for an upcoming price hike. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-as-tech-prices-start-climbing-heres-what-theyll-mean-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you want to enjoy Hi-Res audio on the go, then this new music player from Shanling may be one to check out.
Samsung servers tease the arrival of a new foldable phone, and it's probably the Z Fold FE.
This new Secretlab gaming chair could be the perfect companion to Monster Hunter Wilds.
New iPhone 17 rumors: Samsung displays tipped for all models, along with a crazy design change for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
With artificial intelligence and machine learning rapidly transform industries, we’ve also seen the rise of a new age of “Shadow IT".
According to South Korea's data regulator, the two Chinese tech firms are "communicating." Here's what's at stake for users' privacy.
New integration allows users to create on-brand content in minutes, including email templates, social posts, and landing pages.
Newspaper printing firm is now in its third week of recovering from the assault.
In a world where everything is increasingly connected, it’s critical for businesses to anticipate the incoming wave of new threats and develop surefire strategies to not only mitigate incidents but stop them in their tracks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/sounding-the-alarm-on-ai-powered-cybersecurity-threats-in-2025
Amazon's new Eero 7 and Eero Pro 7 offer the Wi-Fi 7 standard and multi-gigabit support at an affordable price and still offer an easy-to-use, customizable experience.
Netflix has announced its first English-language medical procedural series and a Spanish period drama that looks straight out of Bridgerton.
As announced by Italy's communication regulator AGCOM, the new measures are set to be added to the country's Piracy Shield. Here's all we know so far.
iPhone 16e brings a new name, a new look and yes, Apple Intelligence
Apple is hosting a big launch event today, which we expect to play host to the launch of the iPhone SE 4. Might it be called the iPhone 16E instead? Follow along for the latest updates.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/iphone-se-4-apple-event-feb-2024
To celebrate the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Secretlab has showcased a new Monster Hunter Wilds Arkveld Edition TITAN Evo gaming chair.
Microsoft Edge just got a big update that improves the speed of at least 14 UI elements by 40% on average. The speed boost is thanks to Microsoft's migration to WebUI 2.0.
Confusion caused by a support document led many to believe Windows 11 dropped support for many older Intel chips, but that is not the case.
Civilization 7 isn't a perfect game, and, as expected, enthusiastic modders have begun releasing fixes for some of the game's biggest issues.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/best-civilization-7-mods
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According to The Wall Street Journal, Broadcom is said to be interested in Intel’s chip designs while TSMC may want to take over the company’s manufacturing capabilities. Although nothing is official, Int
If you’re tired of fighting for outlet space, then this 10-slot power strip may be just what you need. It’s an absolute powerhouse and it’s now just $20 on Amazon, which is a 44 percent discount from its $35 MSRP.
This power strip is sleek, so it’ll take up minimal
If you’re like me, a laptop is probably your main (or even only) computer. The convenience is unmatched and it can go with us anywhere. But time catches up with us all, and laptops are especially susceptible.
If you’re feeling the age of your laptop and wish you could inject more power and life into it so it lasts you a few more years, you might consider up
Last September, Mozilla announced that it would extend support for Firefox on older Windows operating systems until March of this year. Now, the company has
In the future, Microsoft suggests, you may be playing AI. No, not on the battlefield, but on games that actually use AI to simulate the entire game itself.
As a first step, Microsoft has developed an AI model, called WHAM, that “beta tests” games early in the development cycle using AI instead of human players.
Gamers know that realistic AI can tu
One of the most interesting parts of Asus’ pre-CES 2025 presentation was the latest version of its ROG XG Mobile, a little brick that’s supposed to enhance your laptop with discrete GPU muscle. The new 2025 model doesn’t just use a new graphics card, but is now fully non-proprietary with a Thunderbolt 5 connection. And according to a new post, you’ll be able to order
It’s hard not to fall in love with mini PCs when they’re so freakin’ powerful and so dang affordable. Here’s a shining example: this Beelink EQR6 is only $349 on Amazon, a 27 percent discount off its original $479. A fantastic value at full price, a real steal with
We’ve seen smart locks that you unlock with a keypad, a phone, or even facial recognition, but Eufy’s latest model—which is actually a video doorbell and a smart lock—serves up a relatively new way of opening your door by scanning your palm.
Available for pre-order next month (existing Eufy users can place a pre-order now), the
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti replaces the prior-generation RTX 4070 Ti and the 4070 Ti Super in the high-end segment. It offers solid performance improvements over the former but only modest gains over the Super. Thankfully, it's also $50 cheaper.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-review-asus
Humane has not clarified refunds for purchases made during the last 90 days.
Bicapitate has created a custom Raspberry Pi-powered 3D-printed map of Manhattan that displays the location of subway trains in real time using LEDs and optical fiber.
Nvidia's new RTX 5070 Ti GPU is the latest graphics card to launch. Check our handy lists for all the RTX 5070 Ti models and retailer links.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D have been tested on Geekbench 6.
Chinese game publisher NetEase has laid off Marvel Rivals development team members including the game director, Kotaku reported. Some of those let go expressed surprise and dismay at the move considering t
It's honestly difficult to remember the simpler days of video card shopping, before crypto fanatics, supply chain issues and pandemic demand pushed GPUs far beyond rising manufacturer prices. Ideally, I'd like to tell you that NVIDIA's $549 RTX 5070 and $749 RTX 5070 Ti are more reasonable alternatives to the $2,000 RTX 5090 and $1,000 5080. But card
Despite the obvious benefits of electric cars, Toyota spent the last decade insisting hydrogen would win out in the end. But, as the company announces its third generation fuel cell system, you can tell it’s finally ready to tacit
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I know, super niche, but it could be any loop, really. The challenge is having multiple tooltips on the same page that make use of the Popover API for toggling goodness and CSS Anchor Positioning for attaching a tooltip to its respective anchor element.
Working With Multiple CSS Anchors and Popovers Inside the WordPress Loop originally published on
RGG's Like A Dragon spinoff series continues with swashbuckling seaborne action that makes for a light but jaunty adventure. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-review-a-yo-ho-home-run-for-swarthy-adventurers/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eufy's FamiLock S3 Max is the earliest arriving model in a line of video smart locks that shine eyes on the outside. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/eufys-new-video-smart-lock-reads-your-palm-and-much-more/#ftag=CADf328eec