Sony recently launched the WH-1000XM6 with some upgrades, but they also come with a steeper $449 price tag. Meanwhile, the prev-gen XM5s continue to deliver top-tier ANC, 30-hour battery life, and exceptional sound quality. Usually $400, they're currently on sale for $298. Read Entire Article
Microsoft Build 2025: From chatbots to digital coworkers, and the “agentic” web
The buzzword Microsoft used at Build was the "agentic web." However, the agent-based opportunities the company described aren't limited to the web or cloud-based applications – they also extend to Windows and other client-based environments. Read Entire Article
Six weeks on, Amazon Alexa+ shows few signs of public adoption
In February, Amazon confirmed the long-running rumors that it would be releasing a new Alexa assistant with integrated generative AI capabilities. The company promised it would be able to order groceries and takeouts, book table reservations, and perform complex, multi-step tasks. Read Entire Article
Printer manufacturer infected customer PCs for months
Purchasing computer peripherals like printers should be a relatively safe experience. However, tech hobbyist Cameron Coward recently found that some ultra-high-end printers costing thousands of dollars were infecting PCs with malicious software. He uncovered the security threat while installing management software for a $6,000 Procolored printer. The software came on......
Nvidia’s RTX 5060 launch and the erosion of independent GPU reviews
Hardware Unboxed has found plenty of success success on YouTube and has become a trusted voice in the PC hardware community. As you may know, Steve and Tim run HUB independently, and we're proud to have them continue collaborating with TechSpot to bring their reviews to our audience. Steve has......
Decades-old Windows systems are still running trains, printers, and hospitals
A new BBC report uncovers some of the strangest real-world cases where outdated versions of Windows are still powering critical systems. One example is a hospital elevator in New York City, spotted this year, which still runs on Windows XP; the final version of that OS lost extended support from......
OpenAI launches Codex, a new AI coding agent for software development
OpenAI has introduced Codex, a new AI-powered coding agent now available as a research preview to select ChatGPT subscribers. This launch marks a significant milestone for the company, signaling its ambition to redefine how software engineers interact with artificial intelligence in their daily workflows. Read Entire Article
Nvidia driver enables RTX 5000 GPU support on Intel Core 2 CPUs – with a catch
The key to this surprising development lies in a single instruction: POPCNT, or "Population Count." This CPU-level instruction is used to calculate the number of bits set in a binary value, which is vital for many low-level operations in modern software. Until now, Nvidia's drivers required this instruction, excluding older......
Microsoft’s cringey ad boasts that top Copilot+ PCs are 58% faster than the discontinued, year-old MacBook Air M3
Microsoft's 12-second ad, which doesn't exactly scream high-end production values, was shown on the official Windows YouTube channel. The announcer excitedly boasts that "Top Copilot+ PCs are up to 58% faster than MacBook Air with M3." Just to ensure the point is driven home, he adds, "That's right, faster than......
Italy fines thousands as crackdown on pirate IPTV targets viewers
In a significant escalation of its campaign against illegal streaming, Italy has begun issuing fines to thousands of individuals who subscribed to pirate IPTV services. This move follows a recent memorandum of understanding among the Prosecutor's Office, the Guardia di Finanza (a military police force in Italy), and the country's......