Windows 11 Pro drops to $10: A security-focused upgrade with hidden tradeoffs

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Notepad++ Breach Reveals Sophisticated Cyber Espionage Tactics—And a Hosting Provider Vulnerability

A year-long investigation into Notepad++’s compromised update traffic exposes a state-backed cyber group’s evolving...

Feb 03, 20264 min readGPU

8K’s Slow Death: Why the Display Industry Is Abandoning a Resolution That Never Caught On

After years of hype, 8K TVs and monitors are fading fast—LG has stopped production, major brands are exiting the ma...

Feb 03, 20263 min readAI

AI Companions Face Uncertain Futures as OpenAI Retires Emotive Models—Where Do They Go Next?

A wave of frustration is sweeping through AI companion users after OpenAI announced the retirement of GPT-4o and ol...

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Adobe’s Animate Sunset: What Happens When a 2D Animation Giant Disappears?

The retirement of Adobe Animate isn’t just the end of a software—it’s a seismic shift for 2D animation workflows. W...

Feb 03, 20263 min readAI

Google Home finally catches up with smart buttons—here’s how they work

After years of trailing Alexa and HomeKit, Google Home now supports smart button triggers for automations, unlockin...

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Feb 03, 20263 min readAI

Highguard’s 5v5 Raid Mode Becomes Permanent After Player Demand Shifts the Game’s Balance

Wildguard has confirmed that its experimental 5v5 raid mode in Highguard—initially rolled out as a temporary test—w...

Feb 03, 20263 min readAI

Bethesda’s Creation Engine Isn’t Dead—And Elder Scrolls 6 Won’t Ditch It

Skyrim’s design lead explains why switching engines for *The Elder Scrolls 6* would be a logistical nightmare—and w...

Feb 03, 20262 min readGaming

GXTrust Launches Batman-Themed Gaming Lineup, Blending Iconic Design with High-Performance Hardware

GXTrust’s new Batman-inspired peripherals merge Gotham’s dark aesthetic with premium ergonomics and wireless connec...

Feb 03, 20262 min readGPU

Nvidia’s Next Handheld Powerhouse: A 5070-Level RTX PC in Your Pocket?

Leaked hints suggest Nvidia may soon unveil a portable PC with desktop-class RTX 5070 performance—raising questions...

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Feb 03, 20262 min readAI

How to scrub location data from photos in Windows before sharing

Photos often hide precise location details in their metadata—here’s how to strip them out before uploading to socia...