Continue Reading Microsoft Edge takes a victory lap with some high-looking usage stats for 2024

Microsoft Edge takes a victory lap with some high-looking usage stats for 2024

Lots of big numbers, but market share wasn’t one of them…

Continue Reading Google to court: we’ll change our Apple deal, but please let us keep Chrome

Google to court: we’ll change our Apple deal, but please let us keep Chrome

Google is offering a far more pared-down solution to the court’s ruling that it illegally monopolized search…

Continue Reading The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained

The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained

From cables to power supplies, it pays to know the intricacies of the USB-C spec if you want the fastest charging…

Continue Reading New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now

New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now

Microsoft’s official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here’s why you might want to avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version now…

Continue Reading Holding back China’s chipmaking progress is a fool’s errand, says U.S. Commerce Secretary

Holding back China’s chipmaking progress is a fool’s errand, says U.S. Commerce Secretary

Investments in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation matter more than bans and sanctions…

Continue Reading Million GPU clusters, gigawatts of power – the scale of AI defies logic

Million GPU clusters, gigawatts of power – the scale of AI defies logic

It’s not just one hyperbolic billionaire – the entire industry is chasing the AI dragon…

Continue Reading Three of the biggest US banks are facing a lawsuit for ‘widespread fraud’ on Zelle

Three of the biggest US banks are facing a lawsuit for ‘widespread fraud’ on Zelle

The CFPB alleges Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo failed to build proper safeguards for Zelle, costing customers over $870 million lost to scams…

Continue Reading Qualcomm Wins Prolonged Legal Battle With Arm Over Licensing Deal

Qualcomm Wins Prolonged Legal Battle With Arm Over Licensing Deal

The judge presiding over the case, US District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika, said she didn’t think ‘either side had a clear victory.’…

Continue Reading Microsoft investigating 365 Office activation gremlin

Microsoft investigating 365 Office activation gremlin

Says it’s not sure what the issue is but points at admins tweaking licensing options…

Continue Reading How long does an SSD last? It’s a tricky question to answer

How long does an SSD last? It’s a tricky question to answer

Could your old SSD’s days be numbered?…

Continue Reading Gmail is using new AI models to keep spam and scams out of your inbox

Gmail is using new AI models to keep spam and scams out of your inbox

Gmail users have reported 35% fewer scams reaching their inboxes during the first month of the 2024 holiday season…

Continue Reading Intel announces Arrow Lake performance fix is now available — another update coming next month

Intel announces Arrow Lake performance fix is now available — another update coming next month

Time to test…