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Android's built-in Linux Terminal is gaining powerful new resolution controls in Android 17, letting users sacrifice visual quality for max performance when running graphical Linux apps and games. It’s a significant upgrade for enthusiasts but comes with trade-offs.
Xbox pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass launches, moving them to roughly a year later. This came with Game Pass price cuts. Data shows CoD wasn't driving new subscriptions but cannibalizing premium sales, and the franchise itself faces declining engagement and revenue, prompting Xbox's strategic pivot.
For outdoor enthusiasts, frequent travelers, and anyone seeking elevated everyday wear, merino wool t-shirts have emerged as a premium choice, setting a new standard for performance and versatility. Despite a higher
Cult.Repo produces documentaries shedding light on the human stories behind open-source software, revealing the dedication of maintainers and the often-overlooked personal challenges they face. Their work highlights critical issues like project sustainability, fair compensation, and widespread burnout among open-source contributors. Understanding these narratives offers developers crucial insights into the health and future of the tools they depend on.
Diablo 4's upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion (update 3.0) is finally bringing back a fan-favorite classic ARPG feature: the map overlay. This highly requested addition allows players to place a customizable, togglable map directly on their screen, enhancing navigation without interrupting gameplay. The expansion also includes massive overhauls like skill tree reworks, a new endgame system, the Horadric Cube's return, a proper loot filter, two new classes, and more, all launching April 28.
Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing a major strategic shift, rebranding as "Xbox" and adopting "daily active players" as its core metric. Under new CEO Asha Sharma, the company aims to tackle player frustrations, reevaluate game exclusivity, and pursue acquisitions, reflecting a renewed challenger mindset amidst recent financial pressures.
Stanford's CS 153 course, nicknamed "AI Coachella" for its celebrity tech CEO guest lecturers, is drawing immense student interest despite controversy. Co-taught by Anjney Midha and Michael Abbott, it offers direct access to industry titans like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang, providing real-world AI insights.
Quick Verdict Apple's latest minor update, iOS/iPadOS 26.4.2, isn't just another incremental patch; it's a critical security fix addressing a significant privacy vulnerability. This update mends a flaw that allowed for
Quick Verdict SilentGlass is a fascinating piece of hardware security, born from the UK's NCSC and GCHQ, designed to block highly sophisticated malicious traffic on HDMI and DisplayPort connections. While its pedigree
This week in gaming brings a diverse lineup, highlighted by Double Fine's unique competitive pottery party game, _Kiln_, and the surprising re-release of _Traysia_, a notoriously panned 1992 Sega Genesis JRPG. Despite a quieter schedule, these titles offer a fascinating blend of innovation and retro revival. It's a week that proves variety is the spice of the gaming world.
VAST Data, a frontrunner in AI data infrastructure, has secured a monumental $1 billion in its Series F funding round, skyrocketing its valuation to an astonishing $30 billion. This capital injection, more than tripling
Verdict NASA's Optical Laser Communications system, successfully demonstrated during the Artemis II mission, is a game-changer for space data transmission. While still in its experimental phase and facing challenges
Learn to enable Google Maps monthly travel recaps to see your journeys and visits, with step-by-step instructions and privacy tips. Discover what your recaps include and troubleshoot common issues.
Verdict ZDNET's deep dive into the "shadowy SIM farms" behind today's relentless scam texts is not just informative; it's essential reading for anyone with a mobile device. This article is a critical, timely resource
Seattle's Office of Labor Standards released a report indicating its gig worker pay law has successfully increased worker earnings and maintained order volume. This finding challenges major delivery platforms like DoorDash and Uber, who claim the law has negatively impacted drivers and consumers.
Valvoline has unveiled a range of coupons and promo codes for April 2026, offering significant savings on vehicle maintenance. Discounts include $10 off conventional oil changes and $15 off synthetic blend services, along with retail product savings. Additionally, customers can enter a sweepstakes to win a trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is more than an upgrade, focusing on reasoning, accuracy, and practical applications. It excels at complex prompts, text generation, and consistency, marking a significant step for AI visuals.
Verdict: A Game-Changer for Software Security Mozilla’s recent announcement regarding Anthropic’s Mythos Preview model marks a significant inflection point in the ongoing battle for cybersecurity. By proactively
John Ternus has officially taken the helm as Apple's new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding the iconic Tim Cook, who transitions into an executive chairman role after a remarkable 15-year tenure. Ternus inherits
Apple briefly removed the popular food-logging application Cal AI from its App Store last week, a move the tech giant confirmed was due to multiple violations of its strict guidelines, not merely the app’s use of
As AI models continue their exponential growth, memory capacity, bandwidth, and latency consistently present the most formidable challenges for hardware engineers. The need for larger models often forces developers into
Moonshot AI has unveiled its new Kimi K2.6 model, a powerful AI designed for continuously running agents that can operate for hours—and even days—autonomously. This breakthrough, announced on April 21, 2026, by Emilia
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is dropping its monthly price from $30 to $23, and PC Game Pass from $16.50 to $14, effective April 21, 2026. The catch? New Call of Duty titles will no longer be day-one additions, instead joining the service about a year after their initial release. Xbox states this change is a direct response to player feedback regarding previous price increases.
Microsoft's quantum lead, Jeff Henshaw, joins IonQ as SVP of quantum compute products. Heptio co-founder Joe Beda becomes CTO at Seattle AI startup Stacklok, returning from semi-retirement. Additionally, Amazon’s Air Science & Tech executive director, Stefan Karisch, is departing, among other significant personnel changes across the tech industry.
PowerLight Technologies' laser power beaming system successfully kept a military drone airborne for hours during Pentagon tests. This breakthrough, demonstrated at Shaw Air Force Base, could enable indefinite flight for unmanned systems, revolutionizing surveillance and offering potential counter-drone capabilities.
