Kali GPT, a specialized AI model built on GPT-4 architecture, has been specifically developed to integrate seamlessly with Kali Linux, offering unprecedented support for offensive security professionals and students alike. Kali GPT represents a significant breakthrough in the integration of artificial intelligence with penetration testing, offering an intelligent co-pilot that fundamentally … [Read more...]

Brad Menezes, CEO of enterprise vibe coding startup Superblocks, believes the next crop of billion-dollar startup ideas are hiding in almost plain sight: the system prompts used by existing unicorn AI startups. System prompts are the lengthy prompts — over 5,000-6,000 words — that AI startups use to instruct the foundational models from companies like OpenAI or Anthropic on how to generate their … [Read more...]

I've had a console-like gaming PC for years. I suppose most people would call it an HTPC, or home theater PC, but I primarily use it to play games. I've had it kicking around in some form for a decade or more, only specifically buying components like a new case, or maybe a motherboard, every few years. It's where all of my old hardware ends up. As I upgrade my CPU and GPU, my old components are … [Read more...]

The composer talks about working on the games and the show, as well as the importance of silence.The composer talks about working on the games and the show, as well as the importance of silence.Jun 7, 2025, 3:00 PM UTCWhen fans nervously tuned in to watch HBO’s adaptation of one of their favorite video games, there was one familiar presence that immediately calmed their nerves: the mournful guitar … [Read more...]

When setting up my DIY home NAS, one of the things that took a lot of consideration was deciding between ZFS and Btrfs — two of the most popular filesystems. There are a lot of similarities between the two with features like snapshots, verifying data integrity, and copy-on-write for efficiency. But I couldn’t trust and go with what looked good on paper — they had to prove their mettle too. I … [Read more...]

Plus, you can save on Meta’s excellent Quest 3S headset and a dirt-cheap location tracker.Plus, you can save on Meta’s excellent Quest 3S headset and a dirt-cheap location tracker.Jun 7, 2025, 2:10 PM UTCBrandon Widder is a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends.This year’s WWDC kicks off … [Read more...]

Wu-Tang Clan has a new game. At Summer Game Fest 2025, Brass Lion Entertainment has introduced its debut game, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver. In it, you'll have to fight alongside the group's members to defeat the invading forces of the Deceiver and to save your home of Shaolin. The game is an action RPG with "anime-style fighting and afro-surrealist aesthetic." While you can play the game alone, … [Read more...]

Whether you're a freelancer cold-emailing leads to convert them into potential clients, or you're a business that sends out marketing campaigns, the easiest way to automate such emails is by using a mailing client. Over the past few months, I've tried several mail servers for sending out bulk emails. Apart from writing articles like these, I've also taken up a marketing role on the side, so I need … [Read more...]

A new Senate version would condition broadband infrastructure funding on states’ hands-off approach to AI.A new Senate version would condition broadband infrastructure funding on states’ hands-off approach to AI.Jun 7, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCLauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at … [Read more...]

We're really covering all the bases with our latest slate of reviews. We've got everything from an EV family hauler to a smart pellet grill. Wireless earbuds, a unique camera and a GPU that's actually affordable are also on the list. Plus, there are new Playdate games and a VPN review if you're into those things. Whatever your preferred flavor, read on for a recap of our reviews from the last two … [Read more...]

I've been a staunch Steam Deck supporter since the day the handheld was announced. I was in the first wave of pre-orders, I picked up the Steam Deck OLED immediately, and even in the face of half a dozen more powerful options from other brands, the Steam Deck remains the only handheld for me. But it's getting difficult for me to put my stock in whatever the successor to the Steam Deck is. Source: … [Read more...]

Panic is not messing around with Playdate's second season. After starting off Season Two on the right foot with Dig! Dig! Dino!, Fulcrum Defender and the surprise rollout of Blippo+, the team has followed through with another strong pair of games for week two. The Whiteout and Wheelsprung are, like the week one games, polar opposites of each other: a somber, narrative-heavy post-apocalyptic … [Read more...]

After two departures on Friday, parts of Brendan Carr’s agenda are in limbo.After two departures on Friday, parts of Brendan Carr’s agenda are in limbo.Jun 7, 2025, 1:00 PM UTCLauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation … [Read more...]

Father's Day is fast approaching, with June 15 being just around the corner. But if you have yet to make plans or buy that special gift, the good news is that there's still some time. Of course, it's not always finding that special gift, especially if you're looking at some of the latest tech products out there for inspiration. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Home Assistant is already powerful on its own, but the real magic starts when you begin layering in automations that take the thinking out of everyday tasks. These aren’t complicated scripts or edge-case use cases. Each one made a noticeable impact on how smooth and responsive my smart home feels. Whether you're just getting started or looking for inspiration, these five automations are worth … [Read more...]

When I spin up a new Home Assistant instance, there are a few add-ons I don’t wait to install. These tools make configuration easier, unlock extra features, and give me more control over how I interact with my smart home. They don’t require much setup and deliver a significant return in terms of flexibility and reliability. Whether I’m building something new or restoring from backup, these are … [Read more...]

Milan Kovac, who leads Tesla's Optimus humanoid robotics program, is leaving the automaker. In a post on X, Milan talked about how he joined Tesla as an engineer for the core Autopilot team in 2016 and how he started leading the Optimus group in 2022. He explained that he's leaving his position, because he's "been far away from home for too long and will need to spend more time with family … [Read more...]

Tim Cook’s in the pressure cooker.Tim Cook’s in the pressure cooker.Jun 7, 2025, 12:00 PM UTCAllison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.It’s early June and the vibes are decidedly off in Cupertino.The hype leading up to Apple’s last two developer conferences … [Read more...]

I consider myself lucky to have grown up in the best gaming generation, the sixth. As the world moved from DOS and NES to the PlayStation and Xbox, I had a PC as the only way to discover and play games, thanks to tech magazines and their demo CDs. What I truly miss about that time — apart from the abundance of carefree youth — is how simple gaming used to be. You plugged in a cartridge or a CD, … [Read more...]

Since it’s already chaos out there, this week, we thought we’d lean into the madness by envisioning the future threats that you’re not ready for. From cyberattacks on the US grid to GPS blackouts, rampant deepfake scams, AI-powered super hackers, and widespread communication system collapse, there’s a whole spectrum of scenarios that could take things from bad to worse.All is not lost, however—at … [Read more...]