Computing
Why I’m rooting for Intel’s new Core Ultra laptops...
As far as brands go, Intel has etched itself deeply into my mind as a brand I can trust. To say I get a little excited with each successive chip release is an understatement, especially when they offer substantial...
Non-Steam games on Steam Deck reportedly not launc...
Last Updated on October 31, 2024 Valve recently pushed SteamOS 3.6.19 – the stable release for the biggest update since 3.5. Steam Deck owners benefit from a large number of bug fixes and optimizations, but new reports suggest that...
ExpressVPN debuts its new identity-theft and data-...
ExpressVPN, PCWorld’s top VPN provider, just made its service even better thanks to the launch of a new suite of identity-theft protection tools. The new bundle called Identity Defender provides three-part security: identity-theft alerts, identity-theft insurance, and a data-removal...
Germany to bury nuclear waste but toxic dispute un...
An elevator rattles down about a kilometer (3,000 feet) below ground in five minutes to reach Germany's nuclear necropolis, a future repository set to to entomb much of its radioactive waste.
Declutter your desk and your life with this 5-in-1...
TL;DR: Keep your devices powered and your desk tidy with this two-pack of 5-in-1 MagSafe charging stations, available for just $99.97 (reg. $159) through November 3. Is your desk drowning in charging cables? If your workspace looks more like...
Stop guessing your way through foreign menus with ...
TL;DR: Learn a new language the fun way with Beelinguapp’s lifetime subscription for $39.99 (reg. $100) — perfect for picking up real-world phrases with ease. If you’ve ever hesitated over a menu in a foreign restaurant (or a restaurant in an...
Speedy internet, zero compromises: FastestVPN has ...
TL;DR: FastestVPN offers a balance of high-speed performance and powerful security features for up to 10 devices with this lifetime deal for $29.99 through October 27. In a world where privacy and speed shouldn’t be a trade-off, FastestVPN steps in as the...
Siemens acquires AI specialist Altair Engineering
German industrial giant Siemens announced Wednesday it had acquired software specialist Altair Engineering, valuing the US company at around $10 billion, with the aim of strengthening its position in artificial intelligence.
Autonomous truck company Aurora delays hauling fre...
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won't start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year, a delay from previous statements that commercial service would begin by the end of 2024.
Massachusetts ratepayers to pay extra $512M for tr...
Three Massachusetts utilities and Central Maine Power's parent company have agreed that Massachusetts ratepayers must shoulder $512 million in additional costs caused by delays in construction of a power transmission project in Maine that will allow Canadian hydropower to...
Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help i...
Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company.
End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell
It is with great sadness that I find myself penning the hardest news post I’ve ever needed to write here at AnandTech. After over 27 years of covering the wide – and wild – world of computing hardware, today...