Software engineer spends over $1 million to create the ultimate LAN party house
Money well spent
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SilverStone's retro beige PC case is going from April Fools' joke to actual product
Retro styling with support for modern hardware
Toshiba's all-in-one desktop crams a dot matrix printer and 3-minute power backup into a 50-pound unit
A retro machine with a touchscreen? Sign me up!
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
As Half-Life 2 turns 20, Valve celebrates with a free to download weekend, new Episode 3 footage reveal
Valve releases new two-hour documentary, Raising the Bar reprint coming in 2025
What just happened? Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a massive update, a temporary free giveaway of the full game, and a bundle including the two episodic expansions and new developer commentary. Additionally, a two-hour YouTube documentary sheds light on the canceled third expansion, revealing new details for fans.
Disney CEO accidentally reveals how many Disney+ subscribers are on the ad-supported tier
It's probably more than you think
Microsoft and The Vatican partner to create a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica
An AI-enhanced virtual replica to preserve one of Christianity's most important monuments
Easy to guess, hard to believe: America's most common passwords
Old habits die hard
What was the first FIFA World Cup to be fully filmed in 4K?
Was it Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, will it have to wait until World Cup 2026, or was it way before then?
Phone network employs AI "grandmother" to waste scammers' time with meandering conversations
Scambaiting, Abe Simpson-style
National Guard leaker receives 15-year prison term after sharing military secrets on Discord
Sentence comes after a plea deal copping to six counts of espionage
Casio's new calculator watches will take you back to 6th grade math class
A retro wearable for the modern nerd
MKBHD faces backlash for driving at 95mph in 35mph zone in a sponsored video
While going past a sign warning drivers to slow down for children
A hot potato: What do Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, Linus Sebastian, and now Marques Brownlee have in common? They were all universally loved YouTube stars who later became embroiled in controversy. In the case of Brownlee, who recently faced criticism over his wallpaper app, the TechTuber is now being slammed for posting a video fully sponsored by DJI in which he drives a sports car at 95 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone, speeding past a sign warning drivers to slow down for children.
23andMe to lay off 40% of staff in desperate restructuring effort
The company expects to save $35 million per year after these cuts
Biden Administration to support the UN convention against cybercrime sponsored by autocratic nations
A hot potato: A controversial proposal to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime has gained US support. The Biden Administration is interested in signing the treaty, while politicians are still warning about its potential for misuse and human rights abuse.
Pizza Hut reveals a 3D-printable device that uses the PS5's heat to keep pizza warm
Next up: a robotic arm that feeds you as you play
MicroStrategy doubles down on crypto, now sits on nearly 280K Bitcoins
As new record is reached, is a $100,000 Bitcoin valuation possible?
'Captain America: Brave New World' trailer teases an epic Red Hulk showdown
Harrison Ford debuts as Red Hulk in climactic battle
Intel reverses course (but not about CPUs), brings back free tea and coffee to boost employee morale
No free fruit or gym trainers, but all the coffee your heart can take
Generative AI models don't really understand how the world works, MIT study warns of AI limitations
They are very good at convincing people about the validity of their uncanny outputs, though
Mass Effect TV series has been revived after Amazon MGM takes the reins
The series is in early production stages, so don't expect to see the first season anytime soon
Mark Rober's lightning-fast robot can win at rock-paper-scissors 100% of the time
A $10,000 cash prize awaits if you can beat "Rocky"
FBI alerts tech companies of forged subpoenas used by data-stealing hackers
Cybercriminals are leveraging fake law enforcement requests to access user data
8BitDo introduces full-size retro mechanical keyboard variants
Styled after the NES and Famicom