Engineering school isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling heavy-duty software and unforgiving deadlines. So yeah, your laptop has to be powerful and reliable, but light enough to actually carry. It…
Dell, Lenovo said to be raising prices as chip shortages worsen
With shortages of DRAM and flash memory for SSDs driving up retail prices, the expectation is that PC makers would be hit by rising costs, too. According to a report, both Lenovo…
OpenAI turns off ads on ChatGPT as AI falls short
OpenAI has turned off ads appearing on ChatGPT while it works out how best to improve the model’s precision, its top researchers said. In early December, a user complained about the nonsensical…
I was afraid to install a smart lock. Now I wish I’d done it sooner
As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small…
Esports Manager 2026 Drops New Demo on Steam
Management sim Esports Manager 2026, from developer Neurona Games and publishing platform indie.io, just released a new demo on Steam that gives an in-depth look at the systems that will be present…
Fortnite Is Bringing Back the Infinity Blade, Probably the Most Hated Weapon in the Battle Royale’s History
Fortnite is thawing out the Infinity Blade, arguably the game’s most controversial weapon ever, for an appearance in the next season of its OG battle royale mode. Beginning this Thursday, December 11,…
Android’s new anti-scam feature helps spot legit calls before picking up
Google is rolling out a comprehensive security update for Android this month that’s designed to actively protect users from phone scams, phishing attacks, and other fraud attempts. Scam Detection for Pixel phones…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Exec Acknowledges Mixed Reactions to Series’ Dual Protagonists, And Admits ‘With Naoe and Yasuke It’s More Divisive’
The Assassin’s Creed series’ recent trend of featuring dual protagonists has sometimes been “divisive”, the associate game director of this year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows has said — acknowledging that the choice between…
IGN Awards 2025: The Nominees
It’s almost time to welcome in 2026, the year that we finally get to play Grand Theft Auto 6. But there’s still a few days left to celebrate the greatest hits of…
Best portable monitors 2025: Displays that go with you
Portable monitors have gained in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They’re a boon to both desktop and laptop users. While portable monitors might not reach the large screen sizes of…