Computing
UAE schools to teach AI from kindergarten up
The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages, officials said, in its latest initiative to stay at the technology's forefront.
Windows 11 24H2 update is now automatically downlo...
Many Windows users will soon get Windows 11 24H2 automatically, indicates a Microsoft bulletin published just ahead of the weekend.
Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchen
At the annual gathering of France's finest chefs for the Michelin Guide awards this year, the talk was not only about whose restaurants had gained or lost a star.
Western Digital’s leaked PCIe 5 SSD could be an ut...
I imagine that it’s got to be super frustrating to work on a product launch for months or years…only for a retailer to spoil the big reveal by putting up a listing ahead of the official announcement. That seems...
Windows 11 now auto-downloads the 24H2 update, whe...
Microsoft has now taken the great, big Windows 11 24H2 update into its final rollout phase, many months after it first debuted. According to a May 2nd status update on this support page (spotted by Windows Latest), this major...
Washed-out HDR on your Roku device? Roku wants to ...
HDR processing is supposed to add pop to your streaming image quality, but Roku users are complaining that their HDR images are looking anything but vivid. “It happens with 4K and HDR titles, all white and washed out,” one...
Skype is dead. Here’s how to migrate to Teams (or ...
As announced a few weeks ago, Microsoft has officially discontinued the Skype messaging service as of today, May 5th. Apparently, there wasn’t enough user interest to keep the once-iconic video call app alive. If you’re one of the dwindling...
This Snapdragon OLED 2-in-1 laptop is a steal for ...
The new generation of Arm-powered laptops hasn’t been flying off the shelves like Microsoft et al. hoped they would. Despite licking those compatibility issues (mostly) and being lightweight and super-long-lasting battery-wise, I think buyers were hoping for better deals...
Can you spot a poisoned AI chatbot? 4 tips from a ...
“Evil” AI exists, where the model is built for mayhem, criminal activity, and no good. But legitimate AI tools can be corrupted, too. Hackers can feed data to the AI that poisons it—the goal is to influence the AI’s...
Missing ‘recent files’ app lists in Windows 10’s S...
Update on May 5, 2025: According to a Windows 10 support page (spotted by Windows Latest), the removal of “recent files” app jump lists in Windows 10’s Start menu was confirmed to be a bug caused by the integration...
Microsoft finally retires Skype after 22 years of ...
Today, May 5th, marks the final day for Skype, ending its 22-year run as a staple of daily communication.
Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell appears online with ...
A retailer in Japan has listed the workstation GPU for over $11,000
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition review: a blue-...
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 stands out by excelling at the basics, including a great screen, long battery life, and hardware that feels good in the hands.
Meet Sdelete, the obscure Microsoft tool that wipe...
When you delete a file from your computer, it’s not really gone. In fact, it can often be recovered with the right tools. That’s where Sdelete comes in. Sdelete is short for Secure Delete and it permanently wipes files...
Get this Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM for just $3...
Instead of spending upwards of a thousand bucks on a new laptop for your home office, you can do better. Get a mini PC that offers just as much power at a far lower price point while also taking...
10% surge in Taiwanese currency vs US dollar could...
The currency of Taiwan, the 'silicon island,' has appreciated over 10% vs the USD in the space of just a few days, raising concerns about further price rises coming to U.S. consumers.
MotionBlocks remaps VR controls, enabling enjoyabl...
A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations.
Spy vs. spy: Researchers work to secure messaging
When you send a message through WhatsApp or iMessage, you might think only you and the recipient can read it. Thanks to end-to-end encryption (E2EE), that's usually true, but it's not the whole story, says Dr. Nitesh Saxena, a...
Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2...
For years, I’ve assumed that most people don’t need third-party antivirus tools and have cheerily passed this suggestion along to others. After all, Microsoft’s Windows Security suite (also known as Windows Defender or Microsoft Defender) provides built-in virus protection...
Is it time to upgrade, or get a whole new gaming P...
Buying a new gaming PC can be costly compared to simply upgrading a few components. But then how do you know if you need to go whole hog and start from scratch, or just change up a few pieces...