OpenAI announces Codex updates The coding agent Codex can now access the internet during task execution, opening up new capabilities such as the ability to install base dependencies, run tests that need external resources, and upgrade or install packages. Internet access is turned off by default. It can be enabled when a new environment is created, or an environment can be edited to allow it. … [Read more...]

The techs over at iFixit have completed their teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched this week. After completing a thorough analysis of the newest Nintendo console, it appears this generation of Switch is even harder to repair than its predecessor. iFixit has assigned the Switch 2 a repairability score of three out of 10. This represents an even lower score than the retroactive four out … [Read more...]

Recently, I was on a hunt for a new notes app as Windows Notepad wasn't enough for me. Although Notepad has improved in Windows 11, my work required more advanced features in my note-taking app. I just wanted something light, fast, and simple, unlike comparatively heavy tools like Notion or Evernote. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions by disguising ransomware within legitimate-looking AI business tools, according to recent security research. This emerging threat specifically targets small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to integrate AI capabilities into their operations, creating a dangerous intersection between innovation adoption … [Read more...]

Launched in late 2017 amid massive controversy over its loot-box microtransactions, DICE’s Star Wars Battlefront II had a rocky debut. A Reddit uproar and global outcry forced EA to pull its pay-to-win system and later reboot the game into a much better experience. In 2025, the shooter has enjoyed a surprise resurgence and even managed to break its concurrent player records on Steam. Source: … [Read more...]

A sophisticated cyber attack campaign has emerged targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, utilizing a previously unknown destructive malware variant that researchers have designated “PathWiper.” This latest threat represents a significant escalation in the ongoing cyber warfare landscape, demonstrating advanced capabilities designed to cause maximum disruption to essential services and … [Read more...]

Though bugs creeping in with every Windows update isn’t new, a mysterious folder appearing on everyone’s PCs out of nowhere isn’t something that happens with every update. That’s precisely what happened with the Patch Tuesday update for April 2025. Windows users started spotting a strange "inetpub" folder on the drive where Windows 11 is installed (usually the C: drive) right after their PCs were … [Read more...]

Korean cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide, with ViperSoftX emerging as a persistent threat that continues to evolve its attack methodologies. First identified by Fortinet in 2020, this malware has demonstrated remarkable longevity and adaptability, consistently updating its techniques to bypass security measures … [Read more...]

Ever since ChatGPT launched in 2022, developers have been bombarded with countless blog posts, news articles, podcast episodes, and YouTube videos about how powerful AI is and how it has the potential to do the work of developers. Anthropic’s CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei made headlines a few months back when he claimed that “I think we will be there in three to six months, where AI is writing … [Read more...]

For those on the hunt for a budget mid-range smartphone in India, Rs. 20,000 is a very good budget to have. This price bracket proves to be a sweet spot with handsets offering a blend of decent performance, capable cameras, pleasing aesthetics, and good battery life. With 5G connectivity widely adopted in India, nearly every smartphone in this segment benefits from fast network speeds. Although … [Read more...]

Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new malware campaign that employs the ClickFix social engineering tactic to trick users into downloading an information stealer malware known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Apple macOS systems. The campaign, according to CloudSEK, has been found to leverage typosquat domains mimicking U.S.-based telecom provider Spectrum. "macOS users are served a … [Read more...]

Ever wanted to monitor which programs are constantly reaching out to the internet, block Microsoft from collecting telemetry data, or manually control Windows updates effectively? I have done it with Windows' built-in firewall, and it is pretty challenging and confusing. It works, sure. But unless you've spent time learning about its terminologies or poking around different options, it's not … [Read more...]

Tesla has been awfully cagey with its self-driving data this week. Reuters is now reporting that Tesla is trying to stop the city of Austin from handing over public records involving its robotaxi operations in the city, which are set to expand this month. This comes just a few days after the automaker asked a judge to prevent the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from releasing … [Read more...]

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $170 via Amazon. This is close to a record low price and represents a discount of 32 percent, as the typical cost is $249.AppleThis model easily made our list of the best wireless earbuds, and this is particularly true for those tied to the Apple ecosystem. The earbuds seamlessly switch between Apple devices, which is handy. The transparency mode is … [Read more...]

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Upgrading from an IPS LCD monitor to an OLED display for the first time was surely an eye-opener. Yes, I was immediately blown away by the near-perfect black levels, vibrant colors, and HDR performance. However, soon enough, I started to notice some of its disadvantages compared to traditional IPS panels. Fortunately, none of them are deal breakers, and I'd still always pick an OLED monitor over … [Read more...]

Google Chrome has received the "highest score ever" on the Speedometer 3 test, the company announced in a blog post. The benchmark is designed to test browser performance, and the strongest performers are usually browsers that are based on Google's open source browser engine. Google says that the performance of its Chrome browser has improved by 10 percent since August 2024. It's worth noting that … [Read more...]

Hard drives need defragmentation to ensure pieces of data are stored in contiguous cells, preventing longer seek times. SSDs, on the other hand, store data a bit differently than HDDs. Flash storage consists of "blocks" and "pages" within them, with write operations occurring at the page level, but deletion happening at the block level. This property of SSDs requires some useful maintenance … [Read more...]

The first thing you do after tearing open the Switch 2's box is snap its Joy-Con 2 controllers to the sides of the console. But unlike the Switch 1, which used flimsy rails to connect its controllers, the Switch 2's Joy-Con rely on magnets. That leads to a visceral "thunk" whenever you snap them on — it's as if they leap out of your hands and right onto the Switch, ready for some Mario Kart World … [Read more...]

It's been a long wait, but the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here. I got mine on launch day, and at the time of writing this, I've had it for a little under a day. I've been rushing to try out all the new improvements it brings, and I have to say, this console is looking phenomenal. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]