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ChatGPT pushes Google aside (Symbolic picture Nano Banana Pro)

Subscribers pick ChatGPT over Google as their default gateway to the web

Artificial intelligence is increasingly eclipsing traditional search engines. A recent survey reveals that many subscribers are already using ChatGPT as their default browser homepage. This prioritization is so significant that us...

Marc Herter, 21 Jan 2026 22:38

Embark is reportedly planning significantly larger enemies for Arc Raiders. (Image source: Steam)

Arc Raiders is becoming too easy – developers want to escalate PvE and hint at massive enemies

Standard enemies in Arc Raiders no longer pose much of a challenge for many players. In a recent interview, Embark hinted at plans to introduce not only new types of regular Arcs but also significantly larger and more formidable f...

Marius Müller, 21 Jan 2026 14:15

Angry Reddit mascot. (Image source: Gemini - edited)

The saga of getting Notebookcheck's subreddit up and running: Bans, bans, followed by more bans

What might be the world's most popular forum appears to have rather hostile policies towards new users, with support basically unreachable and rules on what exactly newly created accounts can or can't do unclear at best.

Sergey Tarasov, 21 Jan 2026 11:34

The Minecraft community has recreated large parts of New York City at a 1:1 scale. (Image source: MineFact via YouTube)

Minecraft milestone: Community recreates New York at a 1:1 scale – open for everyone to explore

An international community project has nearly completed a 1:1 recreation of New York City in Minecraft. The impressively detailed build is gaining traction on YouTube and Reddit, and players can explore it for themselves.

Marius Müller, 19 Jan 2026 16:11

Bethesda and Prime Video are teaming up to produce a new reality TV show, currently operating under the working title Fallout Shelter. (Image source: Steam / Bethesda)

Fallout: Reality show with real Vault experiments announced, and almost anyone can take part

Bethesda and Prime Video have opened a casting call for a reality show set in the Fallout universe, available to nearly everyone. Whether fans are actually interested, however, is another question. The announcement has drawn sharp...

Marius Müller, 17 Jan 2026 16:58

Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the first image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider series. (Image source: Amazon Video / Steam)

First image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft sparks mixed reactions

Prime Video has released a first look at its upcoming Tomb Raider series, revealing Sophie Turner in the role of Lara Croft. The image has sparked mixed reactions across the fan community.

Marius Müller, 16 Jan 2026 16:01

Michał Kiciński, the head of GOG, has described Windows as “bad software”. (Image source: GOG / Vexels)

"Windows is bad software" – GOG to increase its reliance on Linux

Michał Kiciński, the new owner of GOG, has expressed surprise that Windows has remained the dominant platform for so long. As user frustration continues to grow, Linux is attracting increasing attention within the company. All sig...

Marius Müller, 15 Jan 2026 15:50

The Chinese app Sileme aims to ensure that people living alone do not go unnoticed in an emergency. (Image source: StockSnap / Pixabay)

"Are you dead?" – Grim yet crucial app climbs to the top of China’s iOS charts

The app Sileme – which translates to “Are you dead?” – may sound morbid at first, but it serves a clear and practical purpose. Designed for people who live alone, it allows users to send a daily sign of life with a single tap. Thi...

Marius Müller, 14 Jan 2026 14:54

YouTube app on the Switch 2 is shown (Image source: Google YouTube, Nintendo of America with edits)

Hulu app removal reminds Switch 2 owners it's an even worse streaming device, but YouTube lurks

Switch users are about to lose a convenient way to keep up to date on their favorite TV shows. Still, the Switch 2 never had the Hulu app and lacks any similar option. YouTube may come to the handheld soon, but some gamers see the...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Jan 2026 22:52

Massive data leak reportedly exposes information of 17.5 million Instagram users

Malwarebytes has confirmed a massive data leak exposing personal information from 17.5 million Instagram accounts. The leaked data could be used for phishing and account takeovers, and users are urged to enable 2FA and stay alert ...

Abdul Haddi, 10 Jan 2026 18:17

An interview with Patrick Söderlund, CEO of Embark Studios, hints at plans for an in-game marketplace in Arc Raiders. (Image source: Steam)

“Embark, don’t ruin this game!” – Arc Raiders players fear a potential marketplace

An interview with Patrick Söderlund, CEO of Embark Studios, has sparked concern within the Arc Raiders community. His remarks about a potential in-game marketplace have met strong resistance, with players fearing it could undermin...

Marius Müller, 10 Jan 2026 15:54

US senators are calling for the ban of X and Grok. (Image source: AI generated)

US senators call for X and Grok to be removed from the Apple Store and Google Play Store

Following increasing discussion in recent weeks about deepfakes distributed via X and Grok, three US senators have now spoken out. In an open letter, they make their opposition to Elon Musk, X and Grok unmistakably clear.

Marc Herter, 10 Jan 2026 14:04

Foldy Bird, created by Rebane, is a special version of Flappy Bird that makes foldable users literally flap their screens. (Image source: @Rebane2001 via X, edited)

Foldy Bird: Foldable lovers - and haters - can finally flap their foldable to set high scores in Flappy Bird

A new way to play Flappy Bird is here, which is sure to give users of foldables an adrenaline rush. This version of the game requires the player to unfold their foldable, emulating a tap when the screen snaps open. Clearly, setti...

Sambit Saha, 04 Jan 2026 05:25

YouTube fed by AI (Symbolic image Nano Banana Pro)

The rise of AI slop: How "brainrot" is taking over YouTube Shorts

New YouTube accounts often face an immediate avalanche of automated AI slop and empty brainrot. Kapwing's analysis reveals the massive profits behind this multi-million dollar business with digital trash.

Marc Herter, 28 Dec 2025 11:52

Vince Zampella passed away in a traffic accident on December 22, 2025. (Image source: EA)

Farewell to an FPS legend: Vince Zampella dies at 55

Vince Zampella, a key figure in the shooter genre and director of the Battlefield series, died in a serious traffic accident in California on December 22, 2025. His death has deeply shaken the industry, though the circumstances su...

Marius Müller, 23 Dec 2025 18:59

YouTuber Linus Sebastian had the opportunity to test the Steam Frame for about two hours. (Image source: Linus Tech Tips via YouTube)

Steam Frame vs. other VR headsets – YouTuber shares first comparisons after hands-on

The creator behind the popular YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips recently had a brief hands-on experience with Valve’s new VR headset, the Steam Frame, during a visit to the company’s headquarters. In his latest video, he compares t...

Marius Müller, 19 Dec 2025 14:37

TikTok agrees to sell US operations to American-led investor group

TikTok’s US operations will be housed in a new joint venture, according to a memo sent to employees by CEO Shou Zi Chew. The entity is named TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. As part of the venture, TikTok has signed agreements with ...

Antony Muchiri, 19 Dec 2025 12:28

X user Financial Dystopia has collected around 12,000 video games in a single room. (Image source: Financial Dystopia via X / formerly Twitter)

12,000 games in one room: X user showcases private video game collection

A user on X is drawing attention with a video showing his private collection of around 12,000 video games, all housed in a single room. The collection is considered one of the largest of its kind.

Marius Müller, 18 Dec 2025 13:31

Return fraud can also occur on large platforms such as Amazon. (Image source: Amazon/edited)

Counterfeit DDR5 RAM on Amazon – what’s behind it

Instead of the pricey DDR5 RAM they had ordered, a buyer on Amazon Spain received old memory sticks covered with fake labels. On Reddit, users were quick to identify the incident as a clear case of fraud.

Marius Müller, 17 Dec 2025 14:15

The South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix expects the memory crisis to persist until 2028. (Image source: Pixabay Oimheidi/ cliffsmith23)

DRAM crisis may last until 2028 – SK Hynix sees no quick recovery

Internal analyses by SK Hynix suggest that the current DRAM shortage could persist until at least 2028 – although some forecasts paint a far more optimistic picture.

Marius Müller, 16 Dec 2025 13:47

Instagram user ryc._1216 has built a gaming setup that simulates gunfire, rain and wind. (Image source: ryc._1216 via Instagram)

Extreme immersion: Gaming setup brings gunshots, wind and rain to life

A gamer in China has built a setup that brings in-game sensations such as gunfire, wind and rain into the real world – using small fireworks and an overpowered wind machine. An Instagram video shows the system in action, with the ...

Marius Müller, 15 Dec 2025 13:31

McDonald’s fully AI-generated commercial faces heavy backlash. (Image source: OudeTVinHD via YouTube)

"Soulless": AI-generated McDonald's commercial is torn apart by the community

McDonald’s Christmas ad, created entirely with AI, was intended to poke fun at the stress of the holiday season. Instead, many viewers described it as cold, unsettling and "soulless." The company has since removed the video, altho...

Marius Müller, 13 Dec 2025 14:56

Australia becomes first country to enforce nationwide social media ban for under-16s

Australia has become the first country to impose a nationwide ban on social media use for under‑16s across ten major platforms, with companies facing multimillion‑dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to block under...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Dec 2025 18:32

Reddit user u/Fridge_nz has recreated SpongeBob SquarePants’ iconic pineapple house using World of Warcraft’s housing system. (Image source: u/Fridge_nz via Reddit, edited)

Reddit celebrates WoW housing – SpongeBob’s pineapple house exceeds all expectations

WoW: Midnight launched into Early Access with housing – and players quickly embraced the system for its creative freedom. One standout example comes from a Reddit user who recreated SpongeBob SquarePants’ iconic pineapple house in...

Marius Müller, 12 Dec 2025 15:19

AI developer David Noel managed to score an AI monstrosity with dual Nvidia Grace-Hopper superchips for just $8k. (Image source: David Noel Ng, edited)

Gamble pays off: Developer scores $80,000 worth of hardware with 960 GB DDR5 memory and Nvidia GH200 superchip at a tenth of the price

In yet another win for bargain hunters, an AI developer managed to get their hands on a dual Nvidia GH200-powered server at a fraction of its market price. In fact, the server's 960 GB of DDR5 ECC memory is alone worth more than w...

Sambit Saha, 11 Dec 2025 18:51

Non Player Combat is a fully AI-generated reality show. (Image source: AiMation Studios via YouTube)

Fortnite meets Hunger Games: There are no humans in this YouTube reality show

The new reality show Non Player Combat drops six contestants onto a perilous island. The twist? They're not real people but fully AI-generated characters making decisions on their own. Even the creators have no idea how each episo...

Marius Müller, 11 Dec 2025 14:04

Tracking WhatsApp (symbolic image created with Stable Diffusion)

Weak security in WhatsApp and Signal allows low-skill attackers to track users

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered vulnerabilities within WhatsApp and Signal that allow undetectable user tracking through round-trip time (RTT) measurements. A simple program now available on GitHub demonstra...

Marc Herter, 11 Dec 2025 08:19

In the end, both ARC Raiders players were taken out by the explosion. (Image source: Interesting-Pool-745 via Reddit)

"Cinematic gold": ARC Raiders player outplays a camper – mocks him and instantly gets karma

An ARC Raiders player takes down a camper and mocks him over voice chat – only to walk straight into a hidden mine the victim had planted. The resulting explosion wipes out both players, sparking plenty of amusement and schadenfre...

Marius Müller, 10 Dec 2025 13:32

Canon retro hybrid mirrorless camera based on legendary vintage film camera leaks ahead of supposed 2026 launch

It looks as though Canon will soon launch a new camera based on the design of the AE-1 as a new mirrorless camera based on the EOS R6 Mark III's full-frame sensor and a cut-back video-centric feature set. The RE-1 will supposedly ...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Dec 2025 18:52

An internet user managed to score a powerful gaming PC with a Core i9-14900KF, 64 GB DDR5 memory, and a RTX 4070 Ti Super at a 80% discount. (Image source: uneektnt via Reddit)

Gamer strikes gold, gets gaming PC worth $3000 at just $600 with 64 GB DDR5 RAM worth $880 alone

An internet user has managed to somehow do the unthinkable - find a shockingly good deal on a gaming PC in 2025. The powerful gaming PC, rocking an RTX 4070 Ti Super gaming GPU and 64 GB DDR5-6000 RAM, was bought for just $600 - c...

Sambit Saha, 09 Dec 2025 18:07

Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter holding a Coca-Cola can in a scene used to demonstrate Halftime’s AI-generated product placement (Image source: @xai via X, formerly Twitter)

xAI hackathon winners develop app that integrates AI-generated product placement into video scenes

A student team at xAI’s 24-hour hackathon has developed Halftime, an AI system that inserts context-aware advertisements directly into video scenes. The tool uses Grok to analyse footage and generate ad elements that appear as par...

Yetnesh Dubey, 09 Dec 2025 14:46

The EngineAI T800 general-purpose robot versus the company CEO Zhao Tongyang. (Image source: EngineAI on X)

EngineAI CEO bravely proves its T800 humanoid robot can really kick like Jackie Chan

EngineAI CEO Zhao Tongyang countered social media criticism about the authenticity of the company's just-launched T800 humanoid video by posting an actual video of the robot kicking him to the ground.

David Chien, 09 Dec 2025 04:53

Google Antigravity has deleted the entire D partition of developer Tassos M. (Image source: Andrey Matveev/Pexels)

Google AI deletes entire partition – is "horrified" and "can't even put into words" how sorry it is

The AI-based developer tool Google Antigravity erased an entire D partition instead of performing a simple cache cleanup, leaving no way to recover the lost data. The AI then displayed strikingly human remorse, calling the inciden...

Marius Müller, 08 Dec 2025 14:03

Linus Torvalds was interviewed by Linus Tech Tips and sharply criticized one of Musk’s approaches. (Image source: Linus Tech Tips)

Elon Musk is “too stupid to work in a tech company”, claims Linux founder

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, shared his thoughts on the future of open source software in an interview with Linus Tech Tips. When asked about measuring a programmer’s productivity by the number of lines o...

Marius Müller, 05 Dec 2025 14:44

Work-life balance continues going for a toss in Silicon Valley. (Image source: AI generated)

xAI employee works 36 hours without sleep, higher-ups mock work-life balance while Elon chimes in laughing

While a decent work-life balance might be a legal right in many parts of the world, it is less so in Silicon Valley. Recently, an xAI employee revealed working 36 hours straight without any rest, and the reaction of his colleague ...

Sambit Saha, 03 Dec 2025 18:55

A single grenade launcher hit is not enough to destroy a helicopter in Battlefield 6 – unless it’s already damaged. (Image source: Steam)

"Battlefield does Battlefield things": This grenade launcher trick shot shouldn't even be possible

A player managed to disable a helicopter in Battlefield 6 with a single grenade launcher shot – something that shouldn’t have been possible. But in true Battlefield fashion, a mix of timing, luck, and chaos made it happen.

Marius Müller, 02 Dec 2025 17:41

According to developer and code leaker Tibor Blaho, ChatGPT may soon display ads to its users. (Image source: ChatGPT)

Leak: ChatGPT may soon include advertising

Code discovered in the Android beta of the ChatGPT app suggests that OpenAI may be planning to introduce ads. Although the company has not made an official statement, the community has already voiced strong criticism.

Marius Müller, 01 Dec 2025 15:12

A fan has found several nude character sprites in the game files of Stardew Valley. (Image source: Steam, edited)

Stardew Valley fan discovers disturbingly funny nude sprites in game files – community reacts enthusiastically

A player recently discovered several nude sprite models hidden in the Stardew Valley game files, featuring familiar poses such as the sword swing and Mayor Lewis' surprised jump. While some might find them unsettling, these sprite...

Marius Müller, 01 Dec 2025 15:07

Slack emphasizes that the Slack AI assistant runs on AWS’ virtual private cloud. (Image source: Slack.com)

Slack tests major Slackbot upgrade with new AI capabilities

Slack is testing a new AI-powered Slackbot that can search, summarize, and plan for users—turning the assistant into a personalized AI companion for workplaces.

Darryl Linington, 30 Nov 2025 20:03

Viral deepfake shows Tim Cook as a fan of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: X, Noah Cat, @Cartidise, screenshot).

Tim Cook loves the Galaxy S25: Comedic AI clip goes viral

Tim Cook as a Samsung fanboy? A viral clip shows the Apple CEO with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, mocking "BugOS". While a deepfake, the short video is nevertheless generating widespread laughs and amazement at ever-improving AI tec...

Ronald Matta, 29 Nov 2025 23:43

YouTuber smill has played through Minecraft on a receipt printer. (Image source: smillgames via YouTube)

Playing Minecraft on a receipt printer: YouTuber reaches the Ender Dragon and goes viral

YouTuber “smill” has shared a bizarre yet fascinating project on his channel: he managed to run Minecraft on a thermal receipt printer. The unusual setup quickly went viral, earning him millions of views and plenty of positive rea...

Marius Müller, 29 Nov 2025 14:22

Battlefield 6’s audio system is set to be completely overhauled. (Image source: Steam)

Battlefield 6 under pressure: Developers promise a major audio overhaul

Since the launch of Season 1, Battlefield 6 has frustrated players with major audio issues, particularly inaccurate footstep sounds that affect gameplay. In response, the developers have announced a complete overhaul of the game’s...

Marius Müller, 28 Nov 2025 14:56

The Speranza Watchlist is an outlet for frustrated ARC Raiders players. (Image source: Steam)

Watchlist for toxic players – how the ARC Raiders community responds to PvP tension

At the moment, ARC Raiders is driven more by distrust than cooperation. In response, the community launched the Speranza Watchlist – a satirical website where frustrated players can vent their anger.

Marius Müller, 27 Nov 2025 20:20

A Reddit user has mastered what is likely the weakest vehicle in Battlefield 6. (Image source: Steam)

“Rank 50 for the death trap”: Battlefield 6 player reaches impressive milestone

A Battlefield 6 player is gaining attention on Reddit for one of the most unexpected achievements of the year: reaching rank 50 with the jeep, widely considered one of the weakest and most vulnerable vehicles in the game. What man...

Marius Müller, 26 Nov 2025 14:24

Due to sharp fluctuations in RAM prices, US retailers have removed price tags from their RAM modules and now provide customers with daily updated pricing. (Image source: Galaxus)

RAM traded like stocks – retailers pull price tags, customers must ask

Memory prices are rising rapidly, driven by surging demand for HBM chips used in AI hardware. To keep pace, manufacturers have shifted production, triggering a significant supply shortage. The resulting price volatility has become...

Marius Müller, 26 Nov 2025 14:14

An image of the bulb glowing at full power (Image source: styropyro; cropped screensshot)

YouTuber powers up 30,000 W light bulb so hot it melts aluminum

YouTuber styropyro, known for building and tinkering with high-voltage gadgets, has uploaded a video of him running a 24,000 W (rated) incandescent light bulb, and even pushing it to 30,000 W

Chibuike Okpara, 26 Nov 2025 09:44

New experience unlocked: Notebookcheck_net subreddit now available

This is Notebookcheck's new official space for everyone interested in deep-dive tech reviews, news and analysis - the home for everything laptop, smartphone, wearable, and so much more. Feel free to become a founding follower, as ...

Notebookcheck, 25 Nov 2025 15:59

NPCs in Where Winds Meet can be manipulated using bracketed emotes. (Image source: Steam)

Players learn how to outwit every NPC in Where Winds Meet – and feel like gods in its open world

A player of the free-to-play open-world RPG Where Winds Meet has discovered a simple emote trick that lets them easily manipulate NPCs and complete entire quests in no time.

Marius Müller, 25 Nov 2025 14:50

In Where Winds Meet, someone apparently paid over $40,000 for a giant mount in the shape of a boat. (Image source: Julia_CaSsian via X)

$40,000 boat purchased in free-to-play RPG – now open to all players

In the new free-to-play RPG Where Winds Meet, one player reportedly spent as much as the cost of a small car on a boat that functions only as a large mount. Rather than showing it off, he’s been sharing it with other players – but...

Marius Müller, 24 Nov 2025 17:50

The mid-range graphics card GeForce RTX 5060 is the subject of a highly questionable dispute in China. (Image source: Amazon)

Intern wins RTX 5060 – employer demands it back and sparks backlash

An intern won a GeForce RTX 5060 at an Nvidia roadshow in Suzhou – but his employer reportedly demanded he give up the prize and put him under heavy pressure. In the end, the intern resigned and kept the graphics card.

Marius Müller, 24 Nov 2025 17:46

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Subscribers pick ChatGPT over Google as their default gateway to the web

Arc Raiders is becoming too easy – developers want to escalate PvE and hint at massive enemies

The saga of getting Notebookcheck's subreddit up and running: Bans, bans, followed by more bans

Minecraft milestone: Community recreates New York at a 1:1 scale – open for everyone to explore

Fallout: Reality show with real Vault experiments announced, and almost anyone can take part

First image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft sparks mixed reactions

"Windows is bad software" – GOG to increase its reliance on Linux

"Are you dead?" – Grim yet crucial app climbs to the top of China’s iOS charts

Hulu app removal reminds Switch 2 owners it's an even worse streaming device, but YouTube lurks

Massive data leak reportedly exposes information of 17.5 million Instagram users

“Embark, don’t ruin this game!” – Arc Raiders players fear a potential marketplace

US senators call for X and Grok to be removed from the Apple Store and Google Play Store

Foldy Bird: Foldable lovers - and haters - can finally flap their foldable to set high scores in Flappy Bird

The rise of AI slop: How "brainrot" is taking over YouTube Shorts

Farewell to an FPS legend: Vince Zampella dies at 55

Steam Frame vs. other VR headsets – YouTuber shares first comparisons after hands-on

TikTok agrees to sell US operations to American-led investor group

12,000 games in one room: X user showcases private video game collection

Counterfeit DDR5 RAM on Amazon – what’s behind it

DRAM crisis may last until 2028 – SK Hynix sees no quick recovery

Extreme immersion: Gaming setup brings gunshots, wind and rain to life

"Soulless": AI-generated McDonald's commercial is torn apart by the community

Australia becomes first country to enforce nationwide social media ban for under-16s

Reddit celebrates WoW housing – SpongeBob’s pineapple house exceeds all expectations

Gamble pays off: Developer scores $80,000 worth of hardware with 960 GB DDR5 memory and Nvidia GH200 superchip at a tenth of the price

Fortnite meets Hunger Games: There are no humans in this YouTube reality show

Weak security in WhatsApp and Signal allows low-skill attackers to track users

"Cinematic gold": ARC Raiders player outplays a camper – mocks him and instantly gets karma

Canon retro hybrid mirrorless camera based on legendary vintage film camera leaks ahead of supposed 2026 launch

Gamer strikes gold, gets gaming PC worth $3000 at just $600 with 64 GB DDR5 RAM worth $880 alone

xAI hackathon winners develop app that integrates AI-generated product placement into video scenes

EngineAI CEO bravely proves its T800 humanoid robot can really kick like Jackie Chan

Google AI deletes entire partition – is "horrified" and "can't even put into words" how sorry it is

Elon Musk is “too stupid to work in a tech company”, claims Linux founder

xAI employee works 36 hours without sleep, higher-ups mock work-life balance while Elon chimes in laughing

"Battlefield does Battlefield things": This grenade launcher trick shot shouldn't even be possible

Leak: ChatGPT may soon include advertising

Stardew Valley fan discovers disturbingly funny nude sprites in game files – community reacts enthusiastically

Slack tests major Slackbot upgrade with new AI capabilities

Tim Cook loves the Galaxy S25: Comedic AI clip goes viral

Playing Minecraft on a receipt printer: YouTuber reaches the Ender Dragon and goes viral

Battlefield 6 under pressure: Developers promise a major audio overhaul

Watchlist for toxic players – how the ARC Raiders community responds to PvP tension

“Rank 50 for the death trap”: Battlefield 6 player reaches impressive milestone

RAM traded like stocks – retailers pull price tags, customers must ask

YouTuber powers up 30,000 W light bulb so hot it melts aluminum

New experience unlocked: Notebookcheck_net subreddit now available

Players learn how to outwit every NPC in Where Winds Meet – and feel like gods in its open world

$40,000 boat purchased in free-to-play RPG – now open to all players

Intern wins RTX 5060 – employer demands it back and sparks backlash

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