The Steam Deck OLED 512GB variant has risen from $549 to $789, while the 1TB model has climbed from $649 to $949. The entry-level LCD Steam Deck, which had anchored the lineup at $399, has been discontinued entirely. Competitive pricing was one of the Steam Deck's most unexpected strengths when......
The Netherlands just blocked a US company from buying the app Dutch citizens use for everything
As far as technology is concerned, US and Europe are growing apart at an accelerated rate. EU authorities are working to build their own digital sovereignty, while member states are now actively pushing foreign buyers away when it comes to local service providers. Read Entire Article
Gigabyte bundles 1 gram of pure gold with every RTX 5090 Infinity to celebrate 40th anniversary
On the official Aorus Taiwan website, the company announced that the promotion will run from May 25 to June 7, with eligible buyers receiving "1 gram of 999 pure gold" with every RTX 5090 Infinity, while supplies last. The company described the freebie as a "gold item," leaving it unclear......
Taiwan just busted an alleged Nvidia GPU smuggling ring using Japan as a cover
Taiwanese prosecutors detained three individuals last week for allegedly falsifying export documents for Super Micro Computer servers. Investigators also seized about 50 servers they believe were being prepared for export using similar paperwork. However, officials suspect that at least one shipment had already slipped through. Read Entire Article
This startup wants to destroy cancer tumors using ultrasound instead of surgery
HistoSonics, a company founded by biomedical engineer Zhen Xu in 2009, is developing a technique called histotripsy to target different types of cancer. Xu has been refining the approach for years in an effort to treat tumor cells without the need for incisions or other potentially invasive procedures. Read Entire...
TCL is selling a 300Hz 1080p gaming monitor for $88
At first glance, the specs are familiar. A 1080p resolution on a 24.5-inch panel is hardly cutting-edge in 2026, but that combination continues to hold its place in esports for a reason. Higher resolutions demand more GPU power, and in games where milliseconds matter, players often prioritize frame rate stability......
Spotify CEO defends AI music, promises musicians will be adequately compensated
Speaking to the Financial Times, Norström described the new feature as a "legal" and "controlled" way for users to create AI-generated music without resorting to piracy. He acknowledged that some of the backlash to AI-generated content is "reasonable," but said Spotify will continue to protect musicians while offering users an......
Ferrari bet its legacy on an EV designed by Jony Ive. The backlash wiped out $5 billion in a day.
Matteo Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister and transport minister, weighed in publicly, writing on X: "It looks nothing like a (Ferrari). Is this supposed to be 'innovation'? Who knows what (company founder) Enzo Ferrari would say." That kind of response shows how far the Luce departs from Ferrari's established identity....
Apple’s M5 MacBook Air drops to $899 in latest deal
Apple's latest MacBook Air is down to $899, matching one of the lowest prices seen so far for the ultraportable. The base config includes 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 13.6" Liquid Retina display, while the M5 chip adds improved AI and productivity performance in Apple's fanless thin-and-light...
DuckDuckGo’s app is growing in popularity after Google turned search into AI
Google has decided to turn web search into a more chatbot-like experience, and not everyone is thrilled with the change. Critics of AI-driven search are now expecting a significant backlash, with many users looking for alternative search services to avoid reinforcing Mountain View's LLM-centric approach. According to data provided by......