The app's main feature is a floating search bar, activated with the Alt + Space shortcut – a mechanism reminiscent of Apple's Spotlight on macOS. Once triggered, the interface overlays any open application, giving users instant access to results without interrupting their workflow. Searches span local files, installed applications, Google......
US PC market slipped in the second quarter despite continued upgrade push
As Canalys predicted a few months ago, the US PC market has entered a new stagnant phase. In the second quarter of 2025, PC shipments fell 1.4 percent year-over-year to 18.6 million units. Despite the slowdown, the market research firm still forecasts "modest" growth in the PC business over the......
DeepSeek AI’s code quality depends on who it’s for (and China’s opinion of them)
According to a report by The Washington Post, CrowdStrike carried out an experiment in which the security firm asked DeepSeek English-language prompt requests for help writing programs. Read Entire Article
Hundreds of malicious Android apps exploited to drive “SlopAds” massive ad fraud
Earlier this year, Google provided figures about Android's supposed resilience against malware and other security threats. Yet the newly uncovered "SlopAds" campaign shows that Mountain View's defenses remain vulnerable to sophisticated, heavily obfuscated attacks. Read Entire Article
Performance and design complaints mount after iOS 26’s Liquid Glass launch
Apple's latest software overhaul has sparked unusually strong reactions just days after launch. iOS 26, released this week, introduces a Liquid Glass interface that fundamentally reshapes how the iPhone looks and feels. While major visual updates are often met with resistance, early feedback suggests this new aesthetic is proving even......
Verizon agrees to offer $20 broadband in California to win Frontier merger approval
According to a joint motion filed by Verizon and the California Public Advocates Office, the telecommunications giant has agreed to offer two $20-per-month plans to eligible households. One option provides fiber-to-the-home service with symmetrical speeds of 300 Mbps, while the other offers fixed wireless access with download speeds of 100......
Cooler Master launches new Hyper 212 with “3D heatpipe” technology
In a typical tower cooler, a U-shaped heatpipe runs along the outside edges of the sink fins, drawing heat from the CPU and dissipating it along the edges. However, this leaves the center of the fin stack relatively cool and underutilized. Cooler Master's solution runs one or more heatpipe branches......
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max reviews are in: longer battery life
Reviews are in for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, with critics praising their bold new design, best-in-class cameras, fast performance, and Apple's longest battery life yet. While the upgrades are more refinements than revolutionary, and the high price may give some buyers pause, these remain polished and...
This DIY “briefcase” PS5 is 60% smaller than the original, even with its built-in 15-inch display
A Japanese modder known as Tera on YouTube has shown that Sony could have gone much smaller. He built a portable PS5 with a 15.6-inch display that measures just 357 × 224 × 53 mm and weighs 2.8 kg – a striking 60 percent reduction in volume and mass. Check......
AMD launches Ryzen 7 9700F and expands CPU lineup with new Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 chips
The Ryzen 7 9700F features a 3.8 GHz base clock and a 5.5 GHz boost clock. Built on TSMC's 4 nm FinFET process, it offers 32 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP, and a maximum junction temperature (Tjmax) of 95 degrees Celsius. Like other Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, it is compatible with the AM5......