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FTC pays Fortnite players $72 million after fining Epic's unlawful actions
$72 million in payouts have gone out so far, and that's less than a third of the total to be paid for unwanted items and kids making fraudulent purchases with parents' info.
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FCC threatens to block spammy VOIP services
The Federal Communications Commission is putting more than 2,000 American VOIP providers on notice for failing to comply with spam mitigation systems.
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Cyberpunk 2077 celebrates its 4th anniversary with a fresh, new update
To celebrate this milestone, CD Projekt RED has released Update 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 with new features.
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This retro monitor looks like it fell off the OG Enterprise
JapanNext has made a 24-inch "gaming monitor" that delightfully harkens back to when TVs had dials instead of remotes.
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Microsoft fixes zero-day security flaw in latest Windows update
Microsoft resolved 71 security vulnerabilities in December's Patch Tuesday update, including one that's already being exploited in the wild.
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Tapo’s in-wall smart outlet packs Matter, tracks your power usage
Besides working with all the major smart home platforms, Tapo’s Matter-ready in-wall outlet can monitor your energy consumption.
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The FBI says you should use encrypted messaging. But do you need to?
After Chinese hackers infiltrated eight US telecommunications companies, the US government now recommends the use of encrypted messaging.
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Battery life on gaming laptops doesn't have to suck anymore
Gaming laptops have better battery life than they used to thanks to advances in cooling technologies and more power efficient hardware.
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Vivaldi's sync outage stretches into a fifth day
Browser maker Vivaldi's online sync services are down, preventing a version of Vivaldi on a phone or PC from "knowing" what you've read or interacted with on another device.
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Global internet traffic grew significantly in 2024, and that's not all
According to Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review, the world's web habits continue to shift in expected and unexpected ways.
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Windows 11 is testing out quick emoji access in the taskbar
If you frequently input emojis on your Windows 11 PC, things are about to get even easier for you.
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Peacock is teeing up its own password-sharing crackdown
Hot on the heels of Max, Peacock has begun taking its first steps toward keeping subscribers from sharing their accounts.
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OpenAI releases Sora, its AI-powered video generator tool
It's currently available to ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro subscribers. As of yet, there are no plans to bring Sora access to free users.
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Windows 11's File Explorer will soon remember your opened tabs
You won't have to worry about losing all those active tabs in File Explorer anymore.
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Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Which is right for you?
Windows 11 Pro has several outstanding features that are truly useful. But are they enough to warrant an upgrade? Here's what you need to consider.
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AMD says it'll make a lot more 9800X3D chips soon, so just hold on
Have a little patience and resist the urge to buy hard-to-find Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs at scalped prices.
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Microsoft Recall, tested: I like the AI, but I just can't trust it
I've tested Microsoft Recall's AI search capabilities within Windows for about a week. While it's already saved me several times, I have many concerns about how Recall is implemented and into what world it's being released.
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ASRock's new OLED monitors have built-in Wi-Fi antennas
They can boost the reception of your onboard Wi-Fi and they also have tiny, single-logo screens built into the stand.
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Outlook breaks on Windows 11 24H2 if you have this plugin installed
If you're running into an issue where Outlook fails to launch, it might be a plugin you have installed. Here's what you can do about it.
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Windows 11 laptops are getting an improved battery indicator
A larger and more colorful battery indicator will make it easier to read battery status.
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Raspberry Pi's new keyboard PC and USB monitor are on sale now
The latest PC-in-a-keyboard design gets upgraded with Pi 5 parts. The company's very first full-size monitor has officially launched, too.
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Microsoft Edge is faster and more responsive on Windows 11 now
The new WebUI 2.0 framework brings big performance boosts in Edge, especially for older PCs.
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Google Home preview users just got another Gemini AI feature
Gemini can now pitch in if you're looking to create automations in the Google Home app.
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Intel and AMD PCs finally get some Microsoft Copilot+ features
First launched on select Arm-based laptops, two AI-powered Copilot+ features, Recall and Click to Do, are now available for testing on compatible Intel and AMD PCs.
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Could your VPN get around the TikTok ban? What you need to know
As the U.S. government steps closer to a TikTok ban, a VPN could be the answer for users who still want to access their favorite app.
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Excel world champion solves 'Warcraft' spreadsheet to win crown
Michael Jarman has won the Super Bowl for nerds: the 2024 Microsoft Excel World Championship, managing a simulated World of Warcraft clan in a series of quests via spreadsheet.
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NZXT accused of 'predatory scam' gaming PC rental program
An investigative report from GamersNexus accuses the company of horrible rental terms and deceptive advertising targeting children, among other things.
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This tiny, sleek, fanless PC hangs under your desk with zero clutter
Silent, hidden, and poised to strike… with a fairly old AMD APU. Still, it's a very cool design from Arctic.
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Alexa’s big AI makeover: 8 burning questions answered
It’s been more than a year since we got our first glimpse of an AI-supercharged Alexa. What happened?
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Valve's new 'Powered by SteamOS' branding hints at new hardware
Valve's updated brand guidelines now include SteamOS devices made by other companies… which don't officially exist yet.
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The classic Sticky Notes app is broken on Windows due to login bug
A strange "account has no mailbox" error message renders the legacy Sticky Notes app inaccessible. Here's why and what you can do.
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Why I'm still using my Vive Pro for VR, six years later
Even after all this time, I still think the Vive Pro is the best VR headset. Here's why newer VR headsets haven't convinced me to switch over yet.
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PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
With every year that passes, each platform's unique selling points seem to fade away. The PC versus console gaming debate is less meaningful in 2025.
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Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech
Thunderbolt 5 exhibits a marked improvement in sequential transfers, but our first look at the spec suffered some backwards compatibility issues. And it's… pricey.
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The number of Matter-enabled thermostats just grew by one
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat joins a handful of Matter-ready models that can work with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
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'Tiny screens on keyboards are dumb': Why I think this PC trend needs to die
More and more keyboards are popping up with little screens attached, especially expensive gaming models. It's dumb, don't buy them.
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Scientists create diamond battery that can last thousands of years
A revolutionary new battery can provide energy for millennia, paving the way for sustainable long-term power sources.
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11 tips for Samsung's smart TV software
Tips, tricks, and hidden settings for Samsung's smart TVs.
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Microsoft's Copilot Vision preview watches your browser to offer AI help
Microsoft is launching a preview of Copilot Vision, an AI tool for Microsoft Edge that works as a Copilot in real time.
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Revamped Microsoft Store page experience in Windows 11 is here
The Microsoft Store's new interface and features are out of testing and rolling out to everyone now.
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Believe it or not, ChatGPT gets over 1 billion messages every single day
The AI chatbot also boasts over 300 million weekly active users, according to a tweet straight from OpenAI.
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The Microsoft Store is ready to make updating Windows apps even easier
Up until this change, only apps hosted on Microsoft's servers could be updated in the Microsoft Store app.
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This sneaky phishing attack is a new take on a dirty old trick
Attackers are using Word documents to steal Microsoft account info—and antivirus isn’t catching it yet.
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ExpressVPN releases new dedicated IP feature with total user anonymity
ExpressVPN's new dedicated IP features aims to offer convenience without compromising privacy.
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Google can generate playable 3D game worlds from AI prompts
Google's Genie 2 creates small 3D game worlds from just an AI prompt, complete with physics, reflections, and even NPCs.
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Dive deep into Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs on The Full Nerd!
Intel's Tom Petersen will be with us live to chat about the company's new and shockingly affordable Arc graphics cards.
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Max will start cracking down on password sharers next week
Get ready for some “gentle messaging” if you’re sharing someone else’s Max account.
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Intel Arc makes its Steam Hardware Survey debut
Intel's integrated graphics for the Core Ultra series makes a small splash for PC gamers. Meanwhile, discrete Arc cards are still nowhere to be seen.
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Samsung is discontinuing its DeX app for Windows PCs
Samsung encourages DeX users on Windows PCs to switch to Microsoft's Phone Link app instead.
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