Cody Kociemba, the developer behind the Hack/House collaborative project, is waging war against Google. The tech giant recently decided to discontinue the first two generations of its Nest Thermostat, stripping the devices of much of their original functionality. Thanks to Kociemba's hacking efforts, Nest customers now have an alternative path......
Still using TeamViewer? Try the faster and open-source RustDesk
Remote desktop access remains a critical utility, especially for support, collaboration, or accessing files on the go. RustDesk has emerged as a modern, privacy-conscious alternative to options like TeamViewer. It's open-source, fast, and works seamlessly across platforms without the usual bloat. Check out more in our essential apps feature. Read...
The microchip era may be ending – and wafer-scale systems could be what comes next
Nowhere is this transformation more visible than at Nvidia, whose valuation recently soared to about $5 trillion, making it the world's most valuable publicly traded company. Nvidia's flagship processors are intricate marvels. Each unit – encapsulated in a plastic package and interwoven with copper connections – contains up to 208...
Hackers used booby-trapped images to spy on Samsung phones, no clicks required
For months, hackers conducted a quiet but highly advanced espionage campaign targeting select Samsung Galaxy users. The invasion used an exploit so sophisticated that it infected devices without users taking any action. Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have disclosed full details of "Landfall," a commercial-grade spyware that......
Boot up, VPN, multi-password logins, and zero pay: Bank of America hit with wage lawsuit
The lawsuit centers on the experiences of Tava Martin, a former business analyst who worked both remotely and at the bank's Jacksonville facility. According to court documents, Martin and her colleagues were required to perform a series of technical steps before they could begin their workday. Read Entire Article
Struggling NHL coach turns to ChatGPT as Calgary Flames search for answers
Calgary's professional hockey team, the Flames, is facing one of the worst starts in franchise history. Fourteen games into the National Hockey League season, they have managed only three wins – a record that has left them buried near the bottom of the standings and searching for solutions. Head coach......
The US Air Force used over 1,000 game consoles to build a supercomputer in 2010. Which one did they choose?
Was it an Xbox, PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii? Read Entire Article
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets a $400 price cut for the holidays
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, the company's latest flagship, is now available for $899 in a major holiday discount. The device features a refined design with rounded corners, top-tier performance, outstanding cameras, and AI capabilities. Read Entire Article
Ford might kill the F-150 Lightning, the EV that was supposed to change everything
Ford is debating whether to discontinue the all-electric version of its bestselling F-150 pickup – a move that would mark a sharp reversal in the US electric vehicle market. People familiar with internal discussions told The Wall Street Journal that executives are assessing whether the F-150 Lightning still fits in......
Nvidia’s DGX Spark mini AI PC can run Cyberpunk 2077, but performance is expectedly poor
Redditor Retrotom says he was able to get the game running on his DGX Spark using Box64, an x86-to-ARM translation layer that lets users run x86_64 Linux programs on non-x86 Linux systems. To get started, he compiled Box64 v0.3.8 with the BOX32 and BOX32_BINFMT options, installed Steam using the included......