Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data
Exclusive: Allowing US tech firm to analyse intelligence in name of tackling fraud raises fresh concerns over privacy
Microsoft once tried to cut Windows 11 RAM usage, install size by 20%, now it’s trying again in 2026
Microsoft once tried to reduce Windows RAM usage by 20 percent but failed. Now Windows 11 may finally fix memory issues in 2026 updates.
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PC Gamer Recommends RSS Readers in a 37MB Article That Just Keeps Downloading
There’s not much worth quoting in this PC Gamer article but I do want to draw your attention to three things.
Intel is reportedly preparing a 10% price increase for consumer CPUs
Increasing material costs may prompt OEMs to shift their focus to high-margin AI PCs and premium flagship products to alleviate some of the burden.
Minecraft Dungeons II announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developers Mojang Studios and Double Eleven have announced Minecraft Dungeons II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). I…
The UK doesn't want to force you to have a digital ID — but a 'trust me bro' approach won't make the cut
The new voluntary approach to UK digital IDs is a welcome change, but without a technically sound plan is only empty promises
Just an FYI, but ErsatzTV is no longer maintained if you use it.
It is time for me to announce the final release of ErsatzTV in its current form. The existing repositories will be archived following this update. Over the past five years, ErsatzTV has grown far b...
Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US
A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States reportedly stranded and unable to start their vehicles.
Jensen Huang: Nvidia “100% in Israel” despite war
Huang says workforce fears have intensified as war spreads, but insists Nvidia will continue to build its presence in Israel.
HP realizes that mandatory 15-minute support call wait times isn’t good support
HP rescinds European support call strategy due to "feedback."
Bring Back the Burned CD— They’re a love language. And a reminder of the hope we once had.
They’re a love language. And a reminder of the hope we once had.
How Wildlife Traffickers Are Using Coded Language to Sell Protected Animals On Facebook
Coded language used in thousands of Facebook ads has helped illegal wildlife dealers evade the platform’s bans for years
“It feels like Squid Game”: China’s workers scramble to keep up in the AI race— Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and aut…
Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and automation fuel widespread AI anxiety.
"You're swimming against the tide making games like this": Why more developers didn't copy Firewatch's reactive storytelling
Firewatch was meant to spark a subgenre but its influence didn't spread. A decade on, we ask why Roblox and Minecraft are more
Rise of the AI Soldiers
How humanoid robots could transform modern warfare.
NVIDIA Says You're "Completely Wrong" About DLSS 5 Being Slop - Gamers Nexus
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Firefox 149 adds built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data
Mozilla has announced that a free, built-in VPN is coming to Firefox later this month. Firefox's free VPN will offer 50 gigabytes of monthly data, which
Senators press Meta on facial recognition plans for smart glasses
Urge transparency from Meta on its plan to integrate technology as Americans’ concerns over mass...
Manjaro Linux Team Goes on Strike, Threatens to Fork the Project
A significant portion of the Manjaro team has signed a manifesto demanding the project split from its parent company and restructure as a non-profit.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - Official SEGA Villains Stage DLC Animated Trailer
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France bids to suspend Shein over childlike sex dolls
Shein is at the centre of a legal battle with France after investigations found childlike sex dolls were sold on its website.
'Cruise missile' drones and low-cost Shahed knockoffs listed on Alibaba
One-way attack drones described as "cruise missiles" were listed on the popular online retail platform Alibaba for less than $50,000, the ABC has found.
EXODUS Gameplay Clips Showcase Combat, Traversal, And Exploration
New EXODUS gameplay clips highlight early combat, traversal mechanics, and exploration ahead of a full gameplay reveal this summer.
Subnautica 2 set for early access release in May as Krafton signals surrender: 'We look forward to working with Ted Gill to support a smoot…
A judge ruled yesterday that Krafton improperly fired Gill in 2025, and ordered that he be restored as CEO of Unknown Worlds.
Digital Foundry's Video Follow-up to DLSS 5 is Much More Nuanced
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TIL that in uber in certain countries you can select a driver that does not talk for people who prefer silent drives
The ride-hailing firm is giving its customers the option to silence chatty drivers.
Mozilla is launching a free built-in VPN on Firefox 149 — but with some conditions
Firefox's new built-in VPN is currently limited to four countries and 50GB of monthly data
SK chairman warns global memory shortage may last through 2030
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the global memory chip shortage is likely to continue for several more years, potentially lasting through 2030....
Phony security rules will make India’s phones less safe
The Indian government has introduced countless rules supposedly to make smartphone safer. In reality, the rules will make phones less safe, and enable further mass surveillance and authoritarianism…
ListenBrainz about to hit 100k users
Track, explore, visualise and share the music you listen to. Follow your favourites and discover great new music.
Every Canceled Game From The Game Awards
This week, it was reported that NetEase would be pulling the funding from Nagoshi Studio’s Gang of Dragon, after the studio requested additional funding for the game. As…
Jensen Huang says gamers are 'completely wrong' about DLSS 5 — Nvidia CEO responds to DLSS 5 backlash
The CEO says artistic control remains with developers.
TIL the first alternate history where the Axis Powers win WWII was written *before* WWII
A hypothetical military victory of the Axis powers over the Allies of the Second World War (1939–1945) is a popular topic in alternate history. Works of alternative history (fiction) and of counterfactual history (non-f…
Why Are We Still Doing This? - Ed Zitron
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CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
The CEO of Krafton used ChatGPT to push out the head of the studio developing Subnautica 2 against the advice of his own legal team and failed miserably.
‘Another internet is possible’: Norway rails against ‘enshittification’
Absurdist video urges policymakers and users to resist deliberate deterioration of platforms and devices
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Nvidia Announces DLSS 5, and it adds... An AI slop filter over your game
A massive technological leap for graphics - and we've been hands-on with four games.
Saudi Arabia Buys More Capcom As Resident Evil 9 Sales Explode
The country continues snatching up gaming assets
AI is making us think and write more alike: Large language models are standardizing human expression — and subtly influencing how we think
Large language models may be standardizing human expression and subtly influencing how we think, says study led by USC Dornsife researcher
Major investor is 'shocked and sad' that the games industry is 'demonizing' generative AI
At GDC 2026, the rift between big tech and creative workers was easy to see.
‘Pokémon Go’ players have been unknowingly training delivery robots
The massive crowdsourcing effort could use real-world to help robots deliver pizza.
Seagate just unleashed 44TB hard drives
Seagate’s Mozaic 4+ platform delivers 44TB HAMR hard drives today, with a clear path to 100TB drives aimed at AI-scale data growth.
007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans
The stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bondâs brilliant beginnings
AV2 Specification - Released
Video Codec Working Group (VCWG)
Mina The Hollower Is Now Metacritic's Highest-Rated Game Of 2026
Early sales data has also been shared
TIL about the Spark-gap transmitter
A spark-gap transmitter is an obsolete type of radio transmitter which generates radio waves by means of an electric spark.[1][2] Spark-gap transmitters were the first type of radio transmitter, and were the main type u…
GTA 6 Developers Announce Rockstar Games Union
GTA 6 developers have formally announced a union to combat Rockstar Games’ actions which will be debated in court. On Thursday, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and Rockstar staff members announced…
Balatro publisher Playstack is being sold to GameSpot owner IMC
The proposed majority takeover values the UK publisher at around $169 million.