There are some interesting things happening in the PC market these days and, more importantly, the potential for even more impactful changes over the next year or so. At a high level, overall PC shipments were predicted to decline and are indeed starting to do so on a unit basis....
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL also got reviewed: great cameras, modest upgrades
Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL bring improved cameras, brighter displays, a more efficient Tensor G6 chip, and new Gemini AI features. Reviewers praise the camera upgrades and Google's software experience, but weaker gaming performance, mediocre battery life, less RAM, and higher prices make this generation a tougher sell....
Pew survey: 52% of Americans now more concerned than excited about AI
A recent report from the Pew Research Center reveals that more than half of US adults – 52%, to be exact – are "more concerned than excited" about the increased use of artificial intelligence in daily life. That is up from just 37% who answered the same way in 2021......
Apple just patched a critical macOS flaw that let hackers break in without a password
The Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) recently published an alarming security advisory about the new macOS flaw. It describes a vulnerability tied to an improper authentication process in Apple's line of desktop operating systems, which can have dire consequences on Mac systems when they have the built-in Screen Sharing......
New GTA 6 gameplay just leaked, and Rockstar can’t take it down fast enough
Two low-resolution clips attributed to an X account calling itself CyberLeek appear to show previously unseen gameplay from GTA 6. Although the footage lasts only a couple of minutes, Take-Two's rapid but ultimately ineffective copyright takedowns suggest the clips are genuine. Read Entire Article
Millions of cars are under recall for catching fire while parked
In the first seven months of 2026, the NHTSA issued 17 park-outside recall campaigns affecting about 1.7 million vehicles. Eight of those recalls were announced in June and July, including a warning covering 1 million Jeep vehicles with an electrical connection issue involving power-steering pumps. Read Entire Article
MPC-HC is old-school software in the best possible way
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema is fast, lightweight, and plays virtually anything without unnecessary extras. Its classic interface stays out of the way, while advanced users can fine-tune playback with custom filters, shaders, and renderers such as madVR. MPC-HC is also one of our Essential Apps. Read Entire Article
AI data center boom pushes Caterpillar, Ford, and other US firms into new businesses
Caterpillar is the world's largest construction equipment manufacturer, ahead of rivals Komatsu, Volvo CE, Hitachi, and JCB. However, its engine and turbine sales surpassed its construction equipment revenue for the first time last year, as AI data centers turn to jet engines and diesel generators for power. Read Entire Article
European Central Bank warns AI bubble burst could trigger systemic fallout
The European Central Bank recently published a new blog post by five economists and researchers, arguing that the current "AI boom" will likely leave room for a significant correction in financial markets. The AI bubble is not just engulfing Wall Street and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, the bank said, as......
Leaked video shows Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods identifying a book by sight
The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate includes code and a brief video referencing an unreleased product called B790. The short demonstration video, found by MacRumors, shows a user holding up a book so the AirPods camera can read its title. The camera appears to recognize the text, and the voiceover......