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Meta won a legal victory this week against Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former employee who recently published a memoir of her time at the company titled “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism.” An arbitrator ruled that Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook (now Meta) from 2011 to 2017, may have violated the non-disparagement agreement she signed when leaving the … [Read more...]

Make no bones about it: the GPU market is still a mess, even after the initial launch of RX 9000 cards. Stock has never been worse for those who buy online, and even big box stores can’t keep cards on the shelves for long. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

If ever a game presents me with an opportunity to perform completely absurd aerial tricks, you best believe I will be flipping as much as possible. In Jump Truck, a 3D solo racing game for Playdate by Tabortop Games, flips can work either to your benefit or detriment as you try to score the fastest finish time for each of a series of race tracks. Throwing in some flips may help to shave … [Read more...]

There was a time that Windows didn't have decompression and archiving tools built into the OS, with many people resorting to tools like WinRAR and 7-Zip to unpack compressed files. Both apps are among the best file compression tools for Windows. But while I used to be a WinRAR devotee, 7-Zip has taken the crown as the best option, in my opinion. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

When you think about an experimentation and self-hosting server, bulky rack-mounted PCs are probably the first to come to mind. Contrary to popular belief, you can build a home lab on practically any piece of hardware – ranging from tiny SBCs and mini-PCs to powerful tower rigs. So, I’ve compiled a list of beginner-friendly devices you can build your home server with. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Evan Feinman says a Trump administration overhaul could lead to ‘deeply negative outcomes’ while making ‘the world’s richest man even richer.’Evan Feinman says a Trump administration overhaul could lead to ‘deeply negative outcomes’ while making ‘the world’s richest man even richer.’Updated Mar 16, 2025, 6:52 PM UTCWes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He … [Read more...]

You’ve finally done it — you’ve saved up enough money to buy that brand-new gaming device you’ve been eyeing for months. Whether it’s a $500 Xbox Series X, a $700 PS5 Pro, or a $1,500-$2,000 high-end gaming PC, you’re ready to hit that checkout button and dive into your new setup. You’ve calculated the cost down to the last cent, confident that your budget is airtight. But then, reality … [Read more...]

Thanks to the fact that Excel is one of the most widely used software for number crunching, Microsoft rolls out frequent updates with added features and bug fixes. While the latter is more important to ensure a stable workflow, extra features are always welcome if they can boost productivity. That's exactly what Microsoft has been aiming for lately. The past few months have seen a couple of … [Read more...]

The so-called iPhone 17 Air, which is rumored to be coming this fall, is said to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. But, if the company had gone through some of its earlier plans for the device, slimness may not have been the most talked-about element. In the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that Apple at one time planned to ditch the USB-C port “to make the Air device Apple’s … [Read more...]

Virtual desktops are extremely useful for organizing your tools and spaces on Windows. Keeping your digital workspace in order can boost your productivity and keep everything more organized. Whether or not you've tried this feature, here are a few ways virtual desktops can help you. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Chinese search engine Baidu has launched two new AI models — Ernie 4.5, the latest version of the company’s foundational model first released two years ago, as well as a new reasoning model, Ernie X1. According to Reuters, Baidu claims that Ernie X1’s performance is “on par with DeepSeek R1 at only half the price,”, and it touts Ernie 4.5’s “high EQ,” allowing the model to understand memes and … [Read more...]

The original Raspberry Pi was conceived to attract students to the fine art of coding. But over the years, modern RPi systems have evolved enough to fit a variety of use cases, ranging from emulation systems and media servers to full-fledged laptops and computing clusters. In fact, here are some reasons why you should consider building a Raspberry Pi cluster as your next project. Source: … [Read more...]

If you've been looking to grab some SSDs on the cheap, then this 128GB SATA drive from Orico might just be the thing. You're not going to get blazing-fast speeds like you'd find with M.2 SSDs, but the SATA drive does deliver decent performance, and you really can't argue with the current price, which is now down to just $10. So grab the Orico 128GB SATA SSD for this low price while you still can, … [Read more...]

If you have a PC with an SSD installed, it might run out of storage space, especially if you want to save a few bucks and buy a low-capacity drive. This is true on older PCs when SSD costs were higher and when it was a new technology. If you want to purchase a new SSD with more storage, you certainly can, but you don't have to. Increasing the PC's storage can still get more from your … [Read more...]

We’ve recently heard rumors that Apple is working on the next generation of its Studio Display, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now reports that there may actually be two new models in the works. Building on his previous reporting about a potential update to the 2022 Studio Display that could be released next year, Gurman writes this weekend in the Power On newsletter that sources have told him “Apple … [Read more...]

Also: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that the 17 Air could be the precursor to a long-rumored port-free iPhone.Also: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that the 17 Air could be the precursor to a long-rumored port-free iPhone.Mar 16, 2025, 2:20 PM UTCWes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.A … [Read more...]

Excel has been the go-to tool for data manipulation and analysis for years. However, Python, with its powerful libraries and scripting capabilities, is emerging as a strong contender. If you are finding yourself spending hours wrestling with complex formulas and datasets in Excel, you are not alone. Many data professionals are now turning to Python. But the question is, can Python truly replicate … [Read more...]

In a world filled with “vibe coding,” Zach Yadegari, teen founder of Cal AI, stands in ironic, old-fashioned contrast.  Ironic because Yadegari and his co-founder, Henry Langmack, are both just 18 years old and recently graduated from high school. Yet their story, so far, is a classic. Launched in May, Cal AI has generated over 5 million downloads in eight months, Yadegari says. … [Read more...]

Samsung One UI comes with a powerful automation tool.Samsung One UI comes with a powerful automation tool.Mar 16, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCThere are probably a lot of simple tasks you do repeatedly on your phone, like muting it in a meeting, reducing the screen brightness late at night, or turning on the battery saver when you leave for work. If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, then you have access to a … [Read more...]

SpaceX has launched the Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS. The team will replace Crew-9 members, two of whom have been stranded since June due to Boeing’s Starliner delays. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off successfully on March 14, and Crew-10 is expected to dock with the ISS in about 28 hours. The six-month … [Read more...]