Shotcut is a versatile video editor that works well for both beginners and advanced users. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats without requiring additional plugins. Shotcut features multi-track editing, filters, and hardware acceleration, making it equally suitable for simple cuts and complex projects. Read Entire Article
Free Chrome VPN extension turns malicious, silently recording user activity
A recent report by Koi Security unveiled the massive threat hidden within FreeVPN.One. The supposedly free and fast VPN extension was downloaded by more than 100,000 Chrome users, boasting its ability to mask internet traffic while protecting against web snooping. The developers even claimed it avoided the security risks typically......
The tiny yet powerful Mac Mini M4 remains a bargain at $499
The M4 Mac mini pairs a compact design with impressive performance, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for the base model. While it lacks upgradeability, it remains an excellent entry point for new Mac users and a standout back-to-school deal. Read Entire Article
Space-based solar panels could supply 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050
Researchers from King's College London came to that conclusion after running a detailed simulation of Europe's future power grid. The model, which simulated projected energy demand, generation, and storage across 33 countries, utilized specially designed solar panels from NASA that rely on mirror-like reflectors to redirect sunlight from space to......
School phone bans expand to 35 US states, sparking national debate
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia began this academic year with new limits on student cellphone use, marking one of the fastest-moving trends in American education policy. With the latest additions, a total of 35 states now have laws or rules restricting phones and other electronic devices during the......
Doom can run on an Anker power bank… no “hacking” required
A $170 Anker Prime desktop charger now joins the ever-growing list of devices that can run Doom. Hardware modder Aaron Christophel recently ported the classic DOS shooter to the power bank, noting that the process didn't require much in the way of hardware trickery. Read Entire Article
Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 prices finally edging toward MSRP across US retailers
Those willing to spend time browsing Amazon, Newegg, and Micro Center can now find some RTX 50 series graphics cards priced at or within $30 of MSRP. While most listings remain heavily inflated, the GPU market may finally be showing signs of stability. Read Entire Article
AMD accidentally leaks FSR 4 source code, teasing possible support for older Radeon GPUs
AMD accidentally uploaded FSR 4's source code to GitHub this week, leaking files for a version that supports Radeon RX 7000 and earlier GPUs. The company quickly deleted the repository, but not before Videocardz and other observers took a peek. Read Entire Article
Amazon is preparing a new Android-based tablet, marking break from Fire OS
Amazon is preparing a major change to its long-running Fire tablet line, moving away from its proprietary Fire OS (based on Android, but still proprietary) and toward a pure Android OS ecosystem in a project that insiders say could redefine its device strategy. Read Entire Article
MSI shows off “true AI” MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 monitor with real-time human ID
MSI recently unveiled the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, the first model in its new lineup of "AI-powered" QD-OLED monitors. Part of the premium MPG series, the 27-inch "2K" display is also the first to integrate real-time human detection using on-device artificial intelligence models. Read Entire Article