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BOE is among the key suppliers for iPhone displays. (Image source: Unsplash, edited)

iPhone 17 Air OLED supplier to be banned in the US for over 14 years for stealing Samsung trade secrets

After nearly three years of fighting BOE in court, Samsung has reportedly secured an "unprecedented" decision from the US International Trade Commission (ITC) against Chinese display maker BOE. The decision, which is said to be fi...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Aug 2025 12:56

The $10/month plan that many users bought the Mini dish for is gone. (Image source: Starlink)

Free Starlink pause morphs into $5/month Standby Mode with unlimited low-speed data as $10 Roam plan is gone

The new paid Starlink Standby Mode is being forced upon Roam plan customers with a Mini dish they rarely use, as well as on Residential plan subscribers who can't opt out without cancelling their service. The free Starlink pause o...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Aug 2025 12:33

Access to browsing data has become more relevant with the rise of AI. Generic image - a laptop with Chrome open. (Image source: Pexels, Pixabay)

Perplexity offers $34.5 billion for Chrome as AI firms target browsers

AI startup Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5 billion all-cash bid to acquire Chrome, despite having an estimated market value of just $14 billion. The offer, reportedly backed by unnamed funds, comes amid a U.S. antitrust case ...

Daniela Morales Soler, 13 Aug 2025 12:01

Many countries banned from using PayPal for Steam games in latest payment processor drama

Buyers are facing more obstacles when attempting to purchase Steam games. In many parts of the world, Valve has removed PayPal as a payment option. Buyers are demanding an explanation after payment processors have already blocked ...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Aug 2025 00:11

The Starlink Standard Kit dish pivot mount for rooftops. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink drops prices of Residential plans and dish drastically to attract new US customers

Starlink is lowering the monthly subscription fee for its satellite Internet service rather significantly in the US. While in certain areas it is becoming $1,000 more expensive to sign up, in others, Starlink is fighting for custo...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Aug 2025 11:24

A picture of Elon Musk at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado (Trevor Cokley, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Department of Defense; edited)

OpenAI CEO cites claims Elon Musk altered X rankings in his favor following Elon's threat against Apple

Elon Musk just accused Apple of anti-competitive partnership with OpenAI, threatening immediate legal action against Apple through xAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was quick to react, noting it was a case of the kettle calling the pot b...

Chibuike Okpara, 12 Aug 2025 06:51

The two-blade turbine had an availability rate of 99.3% during the 500 days trial. (Image source: Envision Energy)

Envision unveils a two-blade wind turbine with remarkable efficiency

Despite vibration and imbalance load challenges, the Chinese company achieved 500 days of stable operation. The results show that they are operationally equivalent to traditional three-blade turbines.

Daniela Morales Soler, 11 Aug 2025 14:55

PS5 console shown below dollar sign (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5 price increase due to tariffs less likely after Sony shifts console production outside of China

Concerns over higher PlayStation console prices have so far proven unwarranted. Sony CFO Lin Tao explained that the company moved PS5 production away from China to mitigate the effects of U.S. Tariffs. Despite reporting increasing...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Aug 2025 02:05

The Sandisk UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD leverages Kioxia BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology to achieve its high capacity. (Image source: Sandisk)

Sandisk unveils UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD for datacenters

Sandisk has unveiled the UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD, engineered for massive data storage at datacenters and AI training clusters. Built using the 8th gen BiCS QLC NAND architecture, it delivers faster performance with lower power...

David Chien, 09 Aug 2025 03:16

The Xperia 1 VII has been beset by issues since its launch earlier this year. (Image source: Sony)

Sony reassures fans that it is not done with Xperia smartphones just yet

The vultures have been circling Sony Xperia smartphones for a while. The last to feature 3.5 mm jacks in a modern flagships, Sony's Chief Financial Officer has now attempted to quash rumours that the company plans to pull out from...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2025 19:00

Xgimi’s Titan projector (pictured) will be unveiled at IFA 2025. (Image source: Xgimi)

Xgimi teases new Titan professional-grade projector

The Xgimi Titan, a professional-grade projector, has been announced. Set to be officially unveiled in the next few weeks, a teaser image appears to reveal some of the specifications of this model. While it is designed for business...

Polly Allcock, 08 Aug 2025 17:27

Apple CEO Tim Cook at a recent company event (Image source: Apple)

Apple's smaller acquisitions could shape faster and more private AI in future devices

Cook confirms seven small acquisitions in 2025, amid broader AI investments that may strengthen on-device performance. The news comes as Apple's AI features currently available, such as those found on iPhones, face regular critici...

Louise Burke, 08 Aug 2025 17:17

Comparison between a three-year-old Intel processor and the latest Intel Ultra 200 series.

How Next-Gen AI Processors increase Workplace productivity?

Local AI is transforming business computing by offering instant, secure assistance directly on office devices, without relying on cloud connectivity. Office workers benefit from up to 65% faster document processing, and 46% now us...

Advert‌ising, 08 Aug 2025 16:43

Xiaomi managed to surpass Apple in terms of European smarphone sales (Symbolic image, source: Manuel Masiero)

Xiaomi beats Apple: Shifts in the smartphone market

Xiaomi has surpassed Apple – at least in terms of smartphone shipments in Europe last quarter. Meanwhile, Samsung appears to be on a downward trajectory, and other manufacturers have been significantly impacted.

Silvio Werner, 08 Aug 2025 13:40

The Science Advisor to the President explained that they have not approached Nvidia or AMD. An Nvidia facility pictured. (Image source: Nvidia)

The US exploring tracking chips to prevent them from getting to China

There have been prohibitions in place to export chips to China. Now, the Science Advisor to President Donald Trump commented that it has been explicitly advised to include location tracking technology in chips.

Daniela Morales Soler, 08 Aug 2025 13:12

AI gets practical: What GPT-5 means for everyday business tasks

GPT-5 marks a turning point in business AI, moving beyond novelty to become a practical tool across industries. From automating routine tasks to enabling faster decision-making and personalized customer support, the model is helpi...

Darryl Linington, 08 Aug 2025 08:26

BenQ has announced the LK830ST Laser Simulation Projector (pictured). (Image source: BenQ, edited)

New BenQ LK830ST 4K laser projector officially announced

BenQ has revealed a new 4K laser projector: the LK830ST. This short throw model is designed for simulation and other forms of immersive entertainment. Users can choose from a wide range of modes, and other features include up to 4...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 23:28

PS5 consoles are shown below Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 logos (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Gaming, Nintendo of America with edits)

Sony Senior VP says PlayStation is focusing less on consoles, hinting at more cross-platform games

Despite impressive PS5 sales, Sony may place less emphasis on consoles going forward. Comments from a Sony Senior Vice President have some gamers proclaiming the death of PlayStation exclusive games. The brand will instead focus o...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Aug 2025 20:58

BenQ’s LH830ST projector (pictured) is a house mapping model. (Image source: BenQ, edited)

BenQ launches new LH830ST laser house mapping projector

The BenQ LH830ST Short-Throw Laser House Mapping Projector has been officially unveiled. Designed to help you decorate your home, or for commercial experiences, this model is said to offer up to 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 17:46

President Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to resign (image source: Intel)

President Trump calls for resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan

President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “Conflicted”. It comes shortly after a US Senator expressed concern about Mr Tan's prior investments.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2025 17:32

Sony released the PS5 Pro, a mid-gen refresh of the PS5, in November 2024. (Image source: Sony, Unsplash, edited)

Sony PS5 vs Xbox Series sales are not even close as Sony sells 80+ million PS5 units

Sony has revealed the latest PS5 sales figures, and the gap between the PS5 and the Xbox Series consoles is tremendous. According to Sony's Q2 2025 financial report, the company has sold more than 80 million PS5 consoles.

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Aug 2025 12:40

No backdoors or spyware: Nvidia fiercely rejects US proposal for export chips

Following a three-month-ban, Nvidia got the green light to sell its H20 chips to China last month. But the chipmaker is once again in rough waters as it has come under the scrutiny of the Cyberspace Administration of China, follow...

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 08:35

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 & ThinkBook 14 - Business vs. prosumer in comparison

It looks like Lenovo offers two very similar and affordable laptops ThinkPad E14 series as well as the ThinkBook 14. So where are the differences between the real business laptop and the prosumer device? We compare the two current...

Andreas Osthoff, 06 Aug 2025 20:08

A promotional hero shot for Apple's Safari browser, showcasing it on three different platforms. (Image source: Apple)

Japan officially orders Apple to drop iOS browser restrictions by December 2025

As per the Smartphone Act, Japan has now officially ordered Apple to end browser engine restrictions on iOS. According to the new Mobile Software Competition Act guidelines, Apple would have to remove them by December 2025.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Aug 2025 15:52

The project used 762 car batteries from Merces-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan. (Image source: Enel)

Reused car batteries power an energy storage facility in an airport in Italy

Enel used 762 battery packs from Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan to build an energy storage system for the Aeroporti di Roma. According to Enel, this kind of project can be modular and scalable to reuse car batteries.

Daniela Morales Soler, 06 Aug 2025 15:30

A screenshot from the horror game VILE: Exhumed, depicting a paused and glitched VHS video of a woman. (Image Source: DreadXP/Final Girl Games)

Banned Steam game VILE re-released as a free Shareware title

After Cara Cadaver's game was banned in the sweeping censorship tide hitting digital storefronts, the solo developer has now re-released the game as a free shareware title under the Creative Commons license.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Aug 2025 13:36

OpenAI's new open-source models can run on your PC

For the first time in six years, OpenAI has released two new models with open weights that can be downloaded, for free, and run locally on your PC or laptop. The last model the company open-sourced was GPT-2 in 2019.

Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Aug 2025 23:21

The OCO-3 (pictured) on ISS above Earth. (Image source: NASA)

New White House proposal could terminate NASA satellites tracking CO2 and crop health

NASA’s OCO-2 and OCO-3 satellite missions are facing potential shutdown despite their current value to climate and agricultural research, as political decisions are casting shadows on their future funding.

Anubhav Sharma, 05 Aug 2025 20:35

The A329S 3CH dash cam. (Image source: Viofo)

Deal | Dash-cam system with low-light fisheye cabin camera lands on Amazon with discounts

Viofo asserts that its latest dash cam is ideal for ride-share drivers as well as those who are simply worried about the security of their car in general, as it can surveil the inside of a car as well as its front and rear views. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2025 20:07

Amazon announces job cuts. (Image source: RichardsDrawings on Pixabay)

Replacing workers with AI: Amazon announces job cuts

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced that generative AI will likely lead to a significant reduction in office jobs in the coming years. The company aims to increase efficiency through automation, though Jassy is yet to provide spec...

Ulrich Mathey, 05 Aug 2025 18:46

Intel's upcoming Panther Lake CPUs might have to be sold at a loss due to sub-part 18A yields (pictured: Intel semiconductor wafter; image source: Intel)

Intel Panther Lake CPU profitability reportedly afflicted by low 18A yields

A report from Reuters states Intel is struggling to get good yields out of its 18A node. While the exact yield figures aren't available, Intel may have to sell some chips at a loss to maintain a steady Panther Lake supply.

Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2025 16:06

Starlink phone service rivalled by Boost Mobile with own satellite constellation

America's fourth-largest carrier, Boost Mobile, is preparing its satellite connectivity service to rival undertakings like the T-Satellite offer by T-Mobile and Starlink. T-Satellite is currently available for $10/month and recent...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Aug 2025 13:03

TSMC identified the leakage in a routine monitoring. TSMC headquarters (Image source: TSMC)

Suspected leak of TSMC’s next‑gen 2 nm chip secrets prompts legal action

Three suspects were arrested in a case of trade secret involving the TMSC’s 2-nanometer chip (2N), two of whom were former employees. The chip manufacturer said that the leakage was detected in a routine monitoring.

Daniela Morales Soler, 05 Aug 2025 12:58

Intel plans to have a new chip plant in Ohio in 2030. (Image source: Brecht Corbeel on Unsplash)

Desperate measures to save Intel: US reportedly forcing TSMC to buy 49% stake in Intel to secure tariff relief for Taiwan

A new report out of Taiwan has revealed that the current US administration is tying the reduction on trade of trade tariffs on Taiwan to significant TSMC investment in the US. This investment includes a 49% stake in Intel.

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Aug 2025 12:33

Two fans (image source: GamersNexus YouTube channel)

Noctua's attempt to make the perfect fan — Noctua engineer outlines limitations in current fan design

In a technical discussion hosted by Gamers Nexus, Noctua’s Jacob Dellinger offers a detailed breakdown of PC cooling fan design fundamentals, from blade geometry and acoustics to airflow and heatsink resistance. While current desi...

Sebastian Jankowski, 05 Aug 2025 03:45

Microsoft Copilot study: AI automation influences knowlege workers more than is commonly assumed. (Image source: Alexandra Koch on Pixabay)

Microsoft Copilot study: Knowledge-based jobs more affected by AI automation than expected

Generative AI isn't really replacing simple, manual tasks. Instead, AI automation is primarily affecting traditional knowledge-based jobs, according to a nine-month analysis of real-world user interactions with Bing Copilot.

Ulrich Mathey, 04 Aug 2025 20:35

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Image source: Reuters)

Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk $29 billion stock award amid leadership retention strategy

EV maker Tesla has awarded Elon Musk $29 billion in shares. The compensation is intended to reward the company boss pending the resolution of the court case on his 2018 CEO Performance Award and to incentivise him to stay.

David Odejide, 04 Aug 2025 20:14

Google signs first deals to reduce AI energy use in high-demand hours

To help ease pressure on the U.S. power grid, Google will begin cutting back electricity use at its AI data centers during times of high demand. The company has signed its first agreements with utility providers to temporarily slo...

Anmol Dubey, 04 Aug 2025 20:00

A game controler that's falling apart and a bewildered man (image source: Stop Killing Games YouTube channel)

One man vs the games industry: Stop Killing Games pushes governments to act, then burns out

Ross Scott’s Stop Killing Games initiative, credited with catalyzing global action against the deletion of paid digital games, is winding down its direct activism. With key legislative and regulatory efforts now in motion across t...

Sebastian Jankowski, 04 Aug 2025 19:52

Apple quietly builds its own generative-AI search engine

Apple has formed the Answers, Knowledge and Information (AKI) team to build a proprietary conversational search engine that crawls the web and delivers chat-based results.

Nathan Ali, 04 Aug 2025 15:54

Watches of Switzerland store in Melbourne. Reference image (Image source: Watches of Switzerland)

Prices of Swiss watches could face a rise after the imposition of higher tariffs

The Trump administration announced a new change in tariff rates for certain countries, Switzerland included. From August 7, if no agreement is reached, the Central European nation would face a 39% tariff on exports, affecting indu...

Daniela Morales Soler, 04 Aug 2025 15:14

Lip-Bu Tan (Image source: Intel corporation)

Cadence export violations cast shadow over Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s tenure

Cadence Design Systems has admitted to violating U.S. export control laws by selling chip design tools to Chinese military-linked entities during Lip-Bu Tan’s time as CEO. With Tan now leading Intel—and with no personal consequenc...

Sebastian Jankowski, 04 Aug 2025 09:23

The UK retail price for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is £1,049 (~$1,395), while the Z Fold 7 (pictured) starts at £1,799 (~$2,393). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

$10.6 million heist: Nearly 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 phones stolen

A truck near London Heathrow Airport was hijacked, with 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 phones reportedly stolen. The estimated loss is expected to be nearly $10.6 million.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Aug 2025 08:40

Lenovo finally offers a better 120 Hz display for the affordable ThinkPad E14

Affordable office laptops are usually equipped with pretty bad screens because the cost is a major factor and office laptops are often connected to larger external screens anyway. Lenovo now finally offers a high-resolution IPS sc...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Aug 2025 23:59

Xbox and PlayStation consoles shown with dollar symbol (Image source: Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Insider claims Xbox Series X and S console sales are below 30 million, lower than other estimates

Gamers are debating whether the current generation of Xbox consoles is successful. A pair of insiders has offered conflicting sales estimates ranging from less than 30 million to 37 million units. Using an AMD fiscal report, leake...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Aug 2025 22:12

14-inch office laptop with great maintenance options: ThinkPad E14 G7 offers 2 SSD and 2 RAM slots

It seems like manufacturers of office laptops are finally prioritizing maintainability once again. The new Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 can accommodate two SSDs and two RAM modules, which means that the memory can be easily upgraded to ...

Andreas Osthoff, 02 Aug 2025 19:06

Samsung warns of softer HBM3E pricing as supply races ahead of demand (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung’s HBM3E ramp outpaces demand, pressuring prices and margins

Samsung cautioned investors that its rapid expansion of fifth-generation HBM3E production is outstripping end-market demand, likely putting downward pressure on prices.

Nathan Ali, 02 Aug 2025 11:22

Tesla Model 3 autopilot prohibited (image source: ChatGPT DALL·E)

Tesla hit with 200 million dollar verdict over fatal Autopilot crash as damning evidence emerges

Tesla’s Autopilot, long marketed as a step toward full self-driving, has been exposed in court as dangerously misleading. A Florida jury found the system bore partial blame in a 2019 fatal crash, awarding over 200 million dollars ...

Sebastian Jankowski, 02 Aug 2025 02:48