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Opinion: Everything you hated about text adventure games is now being sold as a productivity tool (21:20 | register)
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How Microsoft gave customers what they wanted: An audience with Bill Gates
: Well kinda... Your call will be transferred to the next available assistant (18:26 | register)
Virginia's datacenter tax breaks cost state $1.6B in 2025
: Trillion-dollar internet giants don't need freebies, watchdog warns, as giveaways double in a year (15:33 | register)
China wants to ban making yourself into an AI to keep aged relatives company
Asia In Brief: PLUS: Australia buys air-gapped Google Cloud; Huawei triples use of home-built components; JAXA blames low pressure for rocket crash; And more (07:01 | register)
Ring embraces the end of the world, starts using home cameras to track wildfires
: Amazon's community surveillance biz bets on AI to recognize danger (07:01 | register)
US Army seeks human AI officers to manage its battle bots
: What, weekend warriors from Silicon Valley not good enough? (04:04 | register)
Snowflake gets frosty with Google Gemini
: Munge that corporate data using the LLM of your choice (04:04 | register)
Optimus Schmoptimus - Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot is already in mass production
CES 2026: Atlas will be deployed to Hyundai and Google facilities this year (01:14 | register)
Accenture bets AI will ring up retail sales with Profitmind investment
: Let the bots figure out what to sell for how much (01:14 | register)
Humanoid robots are still novelty acts, but investment is surging to make them real tomorrow
: Investment and interest have outpaced technology and society (Tegnap | register)
Most devs don't trust AI-generated code, but fail to check it anyway
: Developer survey from Sonar finds AI tool adoption has created a verification bottleneck (Tegnap | register)
AMD Strix Halo vs Nvidia DGX Spark: Which AI workstation comes out on top?
Hands On: Two tiny boxes, 128 GB apiece but very different strengths (Tegnap | register)
Claude is his copilot: Rust veteran designs new Rue programming language with help from AI bot
: Rust veteran Steve Klabnik is using an LLM to explore memory safety without garbage collection (Tegnap | register)
No membrane in sight as Osmos diffuses into Microsoft Fabric
: AI data engineering startup acquisition brings ETL and Spark automation in-house (Tegnap | register)
Everybody has a theory about why Nvidia dropped $20B on Groq - they're mostly wrong
: El Reg speculates about what GPUzilla really gets out of the deal (Tegnap | register)
Copper supplies set to peak just as tech needs more
: Analysts say production will top out this decade while global electrification keeps ramping (Tegnap | register)
AI's grand promise: Less drudgery, more complexity, same (or lower) pay
: Workers face new mental health pressures as they shift from doing tasks to babysitting agentic AI (Tegnap | register)
Researchers poison stolen data to make AI systems return wrong results
: Wanted: Chief Disinformation Officer to pollute company knowledge graphs (Tegnap | register)
UK urged to unplug from US tech giants as digital sovereignty fears grow
: Campaigners say Britain's dependence on Big Tech leaves critical systems exposed to political pressure (Tegnap | register)
Grok told to cover up as UK weighs action over AI 'undressing'
: Image generation paywalled on X after ministers and regulators start asking awkward questions (Tegnap | register)
Salesforces ChatGPT integration is really about stopping customers from leaking their own data
: Execs say DIY OpenAI connections risked pushing CRM data past the trust boundary (Tegnap | register)
Tech that helps people outshone overhyped AI at CES 2026
Opinion: Nobody really needs an AI toothbrush that sends their gums to the cloud (Tegnap | register)
3 Questions: How AI could optimize the power grid
MIT researchers are working on AI tools to optimize the power grid, which could improve efficiency, increase resilience to extreme weather, and enable the integration of more renewable energy. (Tegnap | mit)
AI faces closing time at the cash buffet
opinion: Will businesses continue to invest in something that's shown so little return? (Tegnap | register)
Users prompt Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot to remove clothes in photos then 'apologize' for it
: Repeat after me: Chatbots are not sentient and have no agency (Tegnap | register)
China to probe Metas acquisition of AI outfit Manus
: Grab some popcorn for the Xi vs Zuck bout, which may not be the biggest fight on the card (Tegnap | register)
Garmin autopilot lands small aircraft without human assistance
Updated: ATC: 'I don't know if you can hear me but cleared to land' (Tegnap | register)
Boffins probe commercial AI models, find an entire Harry Potter book
: Dark copyright evasion magic makes light work of developers' guardrails (Tegnap | register)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella becomes AI influencer, asks us all to move beyond slop
: Exec argues we need a new metaphor focused on AI as a lever rather than a job killer (Csü. | register)
AWS raises GPU prices 15% on a Saturday, hopes you weren't paying attention
: An anomaly or the beginning of a new trend? My bet's on the latter (Csü. | register)
ChatGPT is playing doctor for a lot of US residents, and OpenAI smells money
: One man's failing healthcare system is another man's opportunity (Csü. | register)
ChatGPT Health wants your sensitive medical records so it can play doctor
: It's for less consequential health-related matters, where being wrong won't kill customers (Csü. | register)
Decoding the Arctic to predict winter weather
MIT research scientist Judah Cohen is using machine learning and Arctic climate indicators to improve subseasonal weather forecasting. His model won first place in the 2025 AI WeatherQuest subseasonal forecasting competition, held by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. (Csü. | mit)
One real reason AI isn't delivering: Meatbags in manglement
Feature: Stuck in pilot purgatory? Confused about returns? You're not alone (Csü. | register)
Waymo pings updates to San Francisco fleet to prevent power outage chaos 2.0
: Meanwhile, new outages, linked to storms, are pelting the area (Csü. | register)
Why colos are city slickers and hyperscalers are country bumpkins
: One wants customers next door, the other wants cheap power (Csü. | register)
Linus Torvalds: Stop making an issue out of AI slop in kernel docs you're not changing anybody's mind
: 'Because the AI slop people aren't going to document their patches as such' (Csü. | register)
Google pushing Gemini into Gmail, but you can turn it off
: Love Google AI Overviews? Now they're in your inbox (Csü. | register)
Tis the season when tech leaders rub their crystal balls
: 2026 is the year where AI must meet ROI in the enterprise, and the key to delivering it is data governance. (Csü. | register)
When the AI bubble pops, Nvidia becomes the most important software company overnight
: Want to survive the crash? Find another way to make money with GPUs (Csü. | register)
Safe CEO: AI is an assistant, not a replacement
Interview: There is no automated substitute for experienced staff, and 'if there's one thing AI has a never-ending thirst for ... it's data' (Csü. | register)
UK regulators swarm X after Grok generated nudes from photos
: Lawyers say Musk's platform may face punishment under Online Safety Act priority offenses (Csü. | register)
Are criminals vibe coding malware? All signs point to yes
Interview: They also hallucinate when writing ransomware code (Csü. | register)
Zuck buys Chinese AI company Manus that claims it deals in actions, not words
UPDATED: General agents to infuse Metas products real soon now (Csü. | register)
Stop the slop by disabling AI features in Chrome
: The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away (Csü. | register)
IBM's AI agent Bob easily duped to run malware, researchers show
: Prompt injection lets risky commands slip past guardrails (Csü. | register)
Sam Altman is willing to pay somebody $555,000 a year to keep ChatGPT in line
: Theres a big salary up for grabs if you can handle a high-stress role with a track record of turnover (Csü. | register)
Like a Virgin Airways bot, planning for the very first time
: Airline deploys AI travel agent and it hasn't been a disaster (Sze. | register)
Google Photos might soon give you more control over how your photos and videos are backed up
It looks as though a scheduling feature could be introduced to Google Photos in the near future.
(20:30 | techradar)
I tested the Geekom A7 Max - a mini PC built around a punchy platform, but the installed memory is an issue
The Geekom A7 Max is a high-quality NUC that needs some extra expenditure on memory to truly shine.
(20:25 | techradar)
Cloud faces some key challenges in 2026 - we spoke to these experts to find out what's next
From data centers to sovereignty - here are some of our predictions for 2026
(19:15 | techradar)
Broadcom reinvents AMD's APU moniker as it launches Wi-Fi 8 chip this accelerated processing unit doesn't include a GPU but has 10GbE connectivity
Broadcoms BCM4918 shows how Wi-Fi 8 hardware is drifting toward edge computing without saying it outright
(18:35 | techradar)
Ministry of Justice splurged £50M on security still missed Legal Aid Agency cyberattack
Updated: High-risk system compromised long before intrusion was finally spotted
(18:27 | register onprem)
GNOME dev gives fans of Linux's middle-click paste the middle finger
Opinion: Proposal targets long-standing behavior as 'an X11ism'
(18:27 | register onprem)
Charlton vs Chelsea Live Streams: How to Watch FA Cup 3rd Round Tie 2025/26 as the Liam Rosenior era gets underway
All the ways to watch Charlton vs Chelsea in the FA Cup 3rd Round as Liam Rosenior
(18:00 | techradar)
I tested the Alliwava GH8 and rolling out the newer Ryzen technology delivers a truly useful mini PC
The Alliwava GH8 offers excellent performance and functionality at an affordable price
(17:10 | techradar)
"Nobody can avoid AI - but it will not replace humans" - Lenovo CEO explains why your next work PC could be an AI-enabled device
AI PCs are coming, and will help you be more productive than ever, Lenovo CEO says
(17:05 | techradar)
I've never tested a gaming laptop that offers so much for so little but youll have to accept a few flaws
The Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 certainly has a promising spec but does it deliver the goods?
(17:00 | techradar)
From Vibe Coding to Vibe Selling: how AI is reshaping the art of selling
AI doesnt sit at the side, it actively drives efficiency and results for users
(16:00 | techradar)
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Free Streams: How to watch FA Cup 2025/26 from anywhere in the world
All the ways to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa online from anywhere for FREE, as football
(15:45 | techradar)
I can't stop playing Assassins Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 now it no longer crashes all the time
After a rocky start, Im pleasantly surprised by how well Assassins Creed Shadows runs on Switch 2
(15:30 | techradar)
Asus vies for fastest mini PC ever with Panther Lake NUC 16 Pro B390 GPU inside the Core Ultra X9 388H impresses but won't beat the 8060S
Asus NUC 16 Pro pushes mini PC performance with Core Ultra X9 388H and Arc B390 graphics
(15:05 | techradar)
My business travel essential goes everywhere with me - and it probably isn't what you'd expect
The Skysper foldable backpack may not be the peak of human ingenuity, but I
(15:05 | techradar)
NFL Wildcard Round 2026 Free Streams: How to Watch Rams vs Panthers, Packers vs Bears From Anywhere in the World
Saturday sees the first of six Wildcard games this postseason and here
(15:00 | techradar)
Recline of the machines: Terminator felled by dodgy battery
Bork!Bork!Bork!: The rise will be postponed until you hit F1 to continue
(14:47 | register onprem)
I tested the Dezctop Revon Elite - a quality standing desk with modular organization and accessories like I havent seen before
The Dezctop Revon Elite has a simple standing desk design plus a useful magnetic accessory system that allows for organization and tools like no other desk Ive used
(13:15 | techradar)
5 best phone accessories of CES 2026 from the practical to the weird
From slick chargers to accessorise with AI
(13:00 | techradar)
5 things I like about the Hydrow Wave smart rowing machine and 2 I don't
A fantastic piece of fitness kit that
(12:00 | techradar)
Goldring's G3 turntable is all about style and convenience, but there's one aspect I wish I could switch off...
With a little help from its friends, Goldring is back in the turntable game with the GR3
(12:00 | techradar)
These will be the 11 biggest tech trends of 2026, according to CES 2026
CES 2026 is over, but what have we learned? A lot actually here are the biggest trends that will likely dominate the tech world for the next twelve months.
(11:00 | techradar)
Wolves vs Shrewsbury Live Streams: How to Watch FA Cup 3rd Round Tie 2025/26
All the ways to watch Wolves vs Shrewsbury as Michael Appleton
(11:00 | techradar)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Oversized and underpowered
A brilliant looking tablet that's just a bit too big.
(10:30 | mashable)
How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK: release date, TV channels, stream online, episode guide
The waiting is over to see this word-of-mouth smash hit show in the UK here
(10:00 | techradar)
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Free Streams: How to Watch FA Cup 3rd Round Tie 2025/26
All the ways to watch Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace in the FA Cup 3rd Round as the Silkmen welcome the Eagles to Cheshire.
(10:00 | techradar)
I tested the Vari CoreChair and it's one of my favorites for active sitting and focused tasks, but it's not for every professional
The Vari CoreChair is an active seat combined with a short stool, creating an almost fantastic chair with room for improvement
(08:15 | techradar)
The best projectors of CES 2026: brighter portables, big-screen gaming, and a Dolby Atmos home theater on wheels
CES has become a reliable venue for new projectors, and these were the six most promising models I saw on the show floor.
(04:00 | techradar)
CES 2026 had a surprising phone presence here are 5 of my top picks
CES 2026 had an unusually large smartphone presence
(03:00 | techradar)
Play 1,000s of nostalgic games with this $85 console
Thousands of classics ready to play.
(00:00 | mashable)
The Scuf Envision Pro V2 has some of the best buttons and triggers Ive ever used, but its massively let down by convoluted software
The Scuf Envision Pro V2 is a great PC controller thats unfortunately hard to recommend to most. It feels brilliant to use, though most wont need 90% of what the device offers in terms of customizability.
(00:00 | techradar)
The battle of the SuperPods: Nvidia challenges Huawei with Vera Rubin powered DGX cluster that can deliver 28.8 Exaflops with only 576 GPUs
Nvidia stacks GPUs, CPUs, and DPUs in one rack to outcompute Huaweis AI cluster with extreme efficiency
(Tegnap | techradar)
I've looked at every Samsung Galaxy S26 price and release date rumor so far here's what I think will happen
Get ready for a late February launch and Galaxy Unpacked
(Tegnap | techradar)
The older but still excellent Garmin Vivoactive 5 tumbles to a record-low price on Amazon
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 crashes to $184.99 at Amazon, making it an excellent buy if you
(Tegnap | techradar)
The era of 6K monitors has come: after Dell, Acer launches another 20-megapixel screen 32-inch PE320QX has 7 ports and a webcam but no KVM
Acers new ProDesigner monitor joins a growing number of true 6K screens
(Tegnap | techradar)
Peach Bowl 2026 Free Streams: Watch Oregon vs Indiana, TV Channels, Preview
As the Oregon Ducks and Indiana Hoosiers go head-to-head in Atlanta, Georgia, here
(Tegnap | techradar)
I tried a shockingly affordable 9.2.6-channel Dolby Atmos surround soundbar and it's instantly addictive
This elite soundbar offers real side surrounds and huge bass for smaller spaces, and with an astounding early bird price
(Tegnap | techradar)
'It's just a matter of time': Asus suggests integrated GPUs could be the future for gaming laptops sooner than you think
Ready for integrated graphics to take over from discrete GPUs? Asus believes
(Tegnap | techradar)
A Thousand Blows season 2 review: the Disney+ bareknuckle boxing series is more brutal than ever
A Thousand Blows season 2 returns to Disney+ and Hulu, and this time, it
(Tegnap | techradar)
Takedowns and arrests didn't slow down ransomware in 2025
Despite the police
(Tegnap | techradar)
Dell Pro Max 16 Plus mobile workstation review: Backpack-friendly desktop-class power with a beautiful display
The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus is a mobile workstation with desktop-class power, Thunderbolt 5, a beautiful display, and a keyboard I can type on all day
(Tegnap | techradar)
CES 2026: All of the big robot vacuum announcements, from new suction power records to... another arm
35,000 Pa is the new suction power number to beat.
(Tegnap | mashable)
I waited two years to get a PlayStation Portal, and now wish Id bought one sooner
The PlayStation Portal is one of the most surprising gaming accessories Ive owned in years.
(Tegnap | techradar)
Get 50% off the cutest vibes youve ever seen during Nancys New Year Sale
You'll also get a free mystery gift worth $9.99.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Last chance to score a year of Paramount+ for $60 before the price hike hits
Save up to $30 just by signing up before Jan. 15.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Expand your collection with 33% off the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Play Booster Box
Rep your favorite Final Fantasy with this extensive set.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
(Tegnap | bbc)
Gmail launches AI inbox and overviews with Gemini
Users will be able to ask their inboxes questions for a cost.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Record profits forecast for Samsung with dramatic increase in AI chip demand
Samsung expects record profits next quarter
(Tegnap | techradar)
Mem-ageddon: AI chip frenzy to wallop DRAM prices with 70% hike
: Samsung and SK hynix readying another gouge as server silicon squeeze leaves PCs and phones out in the cold
(Tegnap | register onprem)
"Americans should be concerned" digital rights experts respond to the US withdrawal from internet freedom organization
Critics say it could create space for China to set global standards
(Tegnap | techradar)
IBM's AI 'Bob' could be manipulated to download and execute malware
Bob is also susceptible to indirect prompt injection
(Tegnap | techradar)
Save $30 on the ASUS ZenScreen portable monitor at Amazon a game-changer for remote workers
Work more efficiently on the go this year.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Garmin's closest Apple Watch Ultra rival is getting a soft gold revamp
Sick of chunky, black Garmins? The sleek Venu X1 is going for gold in 2026
(Tegnap | techradar)
CrowdStrike acquires continuous identity firm SGNL for $740m in push for next-gen security
CrowdStrike looks to acquire SGNL by the end of April
(Tegnap | techradar)
4 coolest TVs at CES 2026 are from Samsung, LG, and TCL and feature wildly different tech
New RGB tech, new art TVs, and new takes on quantum dots different, but inarguably cool.
(Tegnap | mashable)
DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next
With no FCC clearance, the HoverAir Aqua might not take off at all in the US
(Tegnap | techradar)
Cloudways in 60 minutes: The ultimate in simplified cloud hosting
One hour with Cloudways: 60 minutes with a top managed cloud hosting provider
(Tegnap | techradar)
Grab the Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE for its lowest price yet
This smartwatch is the perfect companion for Android users.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Car tech at CES 2026: Utter AI domination
Two words: autonomous driving.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Score the Magic: The Gathering Innistrad Remastered Play Booster Box for $181.89
Snag 36 packs of gothic horror reprints for $70 off the list price.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Cameroon vs Morocco Free Streams: How to watch AFCON 2025 quarter-final online from anywhere
All the ways to watch Cameroon vs Morocco live streams for FREE from anywhere, as Man United
(Tegnap | techradar)
Nvidias next-generation RTX 60 series GPUs rumored to be on track to launch next year
Nvidias next gen RTX 60 GPUs could arrive just in time for GTA 6s PC port but could the RAM apocalypse cause problems?
(Tegnap | techradar)
Slash $100 off the most portable iPad in Apples lineup
The Apple iPad Mini 7 packs a pretty big punch for such a small device.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Cost of Bank of England's Oracle migration set to triple
Oracle migration is proving costlier than initially thought
(Tegnap | techradar)
Get the budget-priced Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum for 50% off
This affordable robot vacuum can save you tons of time.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Save $200 on a 15-inch Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip, nearly down to its lowest price ever at Amazon
Our favorite MacBook for most people is back on sale.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Why are cybercriminals getting younger?
Why cyber criminals are getting younger, and what to do next
(Tegnap | techradar)
This $699 DJI deal is the ultimate insurance policy for your next power outage
You know what they say: If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.
(Tegnap | mashable)
Cloudflare and La Liga's conflict deepens as piracy legal battle continues
The internet infrastructure giant claims the Spanish football league is threatening the open web
(Tegnap | techradar)
Gerard Butler reveals the real-life disasters hes survived with Slash or Pass
The "Greenland 2: Migration" star left us shocked and awed.
(Tegnap | mashable)
The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 including a smart version of my favorite lamp
The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.
(Tegnap | techradar)
Industrial AI applied: where the real revolution is happening
Industrial AI delivers real value beyond office automation hype
(Tegnap | techradar)
How to unblock ePorner for free
Access your favorite porn sites in a few simple steps.
(Tegnap | mashable)
EU goes soft on Big Tech in digital rules overhaul
Telecoms firms are the focus of Europe
(Tegnap | techradar)
X-Chair X-Tech review: My kids called this an office chair built for the boss - and with its cooling, heating, and massaging features, I agree
The X-Chair X-Tech is an executive ergonomic chair with massaging lumbar support that can also heat or cool, depending on what you may want in the moment, while getting some work done
(Tegnap | techradar)
Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 7's fatal fallout is 'heavier than anyone expected' and that's for good reason
With Opiter dead, Korris is rightly on the war path. For the Brothers Ferox in Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 7, that
(Tegnap | techradar)
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