Word, Excel, and PowerPoint remain industry standards, but a Microsoft 365 subscription may not fit your budget. With Microsoft Office Professional 2021, you get a one-time purchase that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote. This standalone license means no subscriptions or hidden fees, just a complete suite......
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5 with longer coding sessions and enhanced safety
According to Anthropic, Claude Sonnet 4.5 can maintain autonomous coding sessions for up to 30 hours – a substantial increase over the company's previous Claude Opus 4 model, which supported roughly seven uninterrupted hours. The firm claims that Sonnet 4.5 is stronger "in almost every way" compared with earlier versions,......
SteelSeries debuts Arctis Nova Elite for gamer audiophiles with deep pockets
SteelSeries' latest premium wireless gaming headset offers broad platform connectivity, Hi-Res certification, and effective active noise cancellation. However, reviewers note that many of these features are overkill if you don't own multiple consoles, and at $699, the headset is extremely expensive. Read Entire Article
F-Droid warns crackdown on Android app sideloading could kill open app stores
F-Droid is raising alarms over Google's recent decision to strictly limit app sideloading on Android. After 15 years on the market, the alternative app store now faces possible closure, with Mountain View reportedly aiming to tighten its de facto monopoly over the once-open mobile platform. Read Entire Article
LockBit ransomware returns, targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi
Trend Micro researchers are warning that the criminal group behind LockBit has released a new version of its ransomware platform, significantly escalating the threat to enterprise systems by targeting multiple operating environments simultaneously. According to a detailed analysis of samples collected from recent attacks, the new strain – LockBit 5.0......
Should you wait for Nvidia RTX 50 Super? Here’s what the leaks say
According to Benchlife, Nvidia is expected to release new variants of the RTX 5070, 5070 Ti, and 5080 – each with additional VRAM – between March and May of next year. Although the company has not confirmed these plans, the timing suggested by the leak aligns with Nvidia's previous release...
Computer science went from a sure bet to an industry in turmoil almost overnight
A dramatic shift in computer science careers is challenging assumptions that once seemed unshakeable. At the heart of this upheaval are students and universities that, just a few years ago, were at the center of booming demand. Read Entire Article
TSMC quashes rumors of Intel joint venture talks amid pressure on US chipmaker
TSMC moved to quell speculation over potential investments in Intel, dismissing reports that the world's largest contract chipmaker was considering collaboration with its struggling US rival. The clarification followed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Intel had approached TSMC about a possible joint venture or capital infusion, a claim the......
Apple testing “Veritas” AI chatbot to upgrade Siri as M5 and M6 MacBook Pros, iPhone 17e target 2026 launch
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is using Veritas to develop and test a range of features that it plans to introduce to Siri in the near future, including comprehensive local search and in-app actions such as image editing and file management. The AI chatbot is also helping Apple refine......
Mercedes-Benz hits the brakes on touchscreens, signaling return to physical buttons
Mercedes-Benz is set to reverse more than a decade of automotive design trends by reintroducing physical controls across its vehicles, moving away from the screen-centered cabins that have dominated since the early 2010s. The shift reflects growing research showing that touchscreens slow drivers, frustrate users, and increase safety risks, even......