Microsoft builds MacBook Pro rival with NVIDIA-powered Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring NVIDIA RTX graphics, up to 128GB RAM, and a mini-LED display, arriving this fall 2026.

I made my phone slow on purpose

A user deliberately slowed their new iPhone using custom app controls to reduce internet speed and limit compulsive scrolling habits, raising questions about digital well-being.

The newest Instagram “exploit” is the goofiest I’ve seen

A new Instagram hack method involves minimal checks, allowing attackers to hijack accounts easily, including high-profile ones like the Obama White House account.

Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Ultra, a powerful new device with NVIDIA GPU, up to 128GB RAM, and advanced features for creators and AI builders, launching later this year.

Nvidia RTX Spark

NVIDIA announces the RTX Spark Superchip, combining AI and RTX graphics in a single chip for ultra-efficient gaming, creation, and AI development in compact PCs.

KDE at 30

KDE marks its 30th anniversary with community events, new initiatives, and reflections on its impact in open source software development.

DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

DuckDuckGo launches new browser extensions to make its no-AI search engine more accessible amid rising traffic and concerns over AI-driven search changes.

A 10 year old Xeon is all you need

A 2016-era Intel Xeon server with DDR3 RAM can run complex language models with optimized settings, challenging assumptions about hardware requirements.

Understanding Anthropic’s $965B Series H: The Compute Revolution

Anthropic said it raised $65B at a $965B valuation, with proceeds aimed at Claude compute capacity and chip-supply partners.

Acoustic Dampening, Placement, and the “Rig in the Closet” Setup

Learn how to effectively dampen sound, place your gear, and run a quiet, cool ‘rig in the closet.’ Practical tips for a smarter, quieter setup.