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Microsoft finally found a Windows ad it doesn’t like
Microsoft is an advertising company. Not just an advertising company, true, it makes software and hardware and sells online services. But it made $10 billion in revenue from “search and news advertising” in 2025, according to its own numbers. This isn’t a new problem — despite being paid software, Windows...

Nvidia adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service
Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.

I use this $17 USB-C gadget every week, and I bet you don’t have one
Every so often, I end up with a new gadget, accessory, or tool that’s so good that I wonder how I ever lived without it. My most recent example is this USB-C endoscope camera, which I snagged for just $17. What’s an endoscope camera? Think of a long, flexible tube with...

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AMD CEO Lisa Su on AI demand and hyperscaler spending: 'We're seeing the returns'

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

This $1,400 PC mouse is controlled entirely with your tongue
Augmental, a company that builds skinware (“body-coupled interfaces that let people control computers, communicate, and interact with AI without relying on their hands”), is now selling a tongue-controlled computer mouse called MouthPad. The Bluetooth device is a specially designed pad that’s worn over the upper teeth. A pressure-sensitive control pad on...

Most PC toolkits are overkill. These 7 tools are actually worth it
Sometimes, the basics just don’t cut it. If you’re a PC enthusiast who wants to build your own system, upgrade it with new hardware, and maintain it long-term, you need more than just a screwdriver. With the right tools and gadgets, you’ll be able to assemble your PC faster and...

Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing
Administrators gain phishing defences and AI alarm explanations as Firewalla folds more security controls into a single app update.

ControlMonkey & AWS boost cloud recovery resilience
The tie-up is aimed at closing a gap that can leave AWS users unable to rebuild working systems even after data has been restored.

Tensormesh & AMD team up to ease AI memory pressure
The deal could let enterprises serve more AI models on fewer GPUs by shifting cache data into DRAM, SSDs and remote storage.

Vultr adds AMD MI455X GPU & Helios rackscale support
Customers facing soaring AI compute demands will get access to one of the first cloud offerings of AMD's latest large-memory GPU and rackscale system.

NYU Stern pricing expert: There’s a hidden ‘AI tax’ hitting Apple, Dell — and your next phone

CMCSA Q2 Deep Dive: Wireless Growth and Media Strength Offset Broadband Headwinds

EA FC gets a new age rating after loot box rule changes
The football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.

Hackers didn’t break into Chick-fil-A. They just logged in
Sometimes you want a quick bite to eat. So you hop online, create an account for your favorite joint, and get to ordering. But a lot of people make a major mistake while doing this—which some Chick-fil-A customers just found out the hard way. On Wednesday, news broke about a Chick-fil-A...

Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after 'secret filming'
A number of guests said they would be reluctant to appear at conventions again after cases of recordings taking place without their knowledge.

This Anker USB-C cable charges two devices from one port (now $16)
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