A global surge in demand for high-voltage electricity cables is threatening to stall the clean energy revolution, as the world's ability to build new wind farms, solar plants, and cross-border power links increasingly hinges on a supply chain bottleneck few outside the industry have considered. At the center of this......
Microsoft trolls Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista
Some of Microsoft's social media accounts recently poked fun at the upcoming "Liquid Glass" user interface design language Apple unveiled at WWDC this week. Although the Cupertino giant has hailed the update as a major innovation, many immediately began comparing it to Microsoft's nearly two-decade-old Windows Vista UI. Read Entire...
Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires
The recall, which began on June 12, affects approximately 1.16 million units sold nationwide between June 2016 and December 2022. The devices were widely available through major online retailers, including Amazon, Newegg, eBay, and Anker's website, typically sold for around $27. Read Entire Article
Steam adds Apple Silicon support and new accessibility filters
Users browsing Steam can now filter games in the store based on numerous accessibility features. The change will allow customers with disabilities to more easily find titles that they can play comfortably. Read Entire Article
So… You Want to Become a Penetration Tester?
Penetration testing is a key part of cybersecurity: finding and safely exploiting system flaws. Learn the skills, tools, and steps to start your career as an ethical hacker in this growing field. Read Entire Article
Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy ‘very, very, very, very, far away’
After nearly 40 years, Mel Brooks is finally making a follow-up to his classic Star Wars spoof, Spaceballs. The nonagenarian announced the project with a hilarious clip parodying the opening scroll made famous by the Star Wars series – created by George Lucas and now run into the ground by...
Copilot Vision brings Microsoft’s screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks
Microsoft announced that Copilot Vision is now available to users in the US, with plans to expand to more non-European countries soon. This update significantly enhances Copilot, which is evolving into more of a digital "companion" for everyday tasks – hallucinations and all. For those wary of intrusive AI "solutions"......
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
The project began when Kunde's owners, Grant Belton and AJ Price, reached out to Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, hoping for a solution that would let their dog, who lost his vision to glaucoma, move freely and safely. Read Entire Article
Rufus 4.8 speeds up Windows ISO handling and To Go drive creation
Rufus 4.8 now uses wimlib for all WIM image operations, significantly accelerating tasks such as image analysis when opening Windows ISOs and creating Windows To Go drives. The update also addresses FAT32 file size limitations by automatically splitting files larger than 4 GB. Read Entire Article
Epic Games sues Fortnite cheat developer for selling wallhack and auto-aim tools
Epic Games recently announced a new lawsuit targeting developers of Fortnite cheating tools. The company is going after an individual who created software that lets players see through walls and use auto-aim. Epic shared the update on its ongoing battle via X, emphasizing that creating and distributing cheats violates the......