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Microsoft could be the next Big Tech antitrust target
Technology

Microsoft could be the next Big Tech antitrust target

Over the past several years, Microsoft has largely managed to withstand populist calls to break up Big Tech while peers faced sweeping lawsuits. But a probe by...

These are the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops
Technology

These are the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops

Nvidia has officially entered the world of consumer laptop chips with the RTX Spark, and several device makers already have hardware lined up for it. Microsoft,...

Asus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams
Technology

Asus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams

If you asked me what I'd change about the Xbox Ally X handheld - aside from fixing Windows, I mean - I'd tell you two key things. First, give me a bigger, bette...

One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
Business

One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more dis...

This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark
Technology

This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark

Once upon a time, Microsoft had to write off $900 million betting an Arm-based Nvidia chip could power its first flagship Windows portable, the original Microso...

Nvidia announces RTX Spark as ‘the most efficient PC chip ever built’
Technology

Nvidia announces RTX Spark as ‘the most efficient PC chip ever built’

This fall, Nvidia will officially become a consumer PC chipmaker like Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm, putting a complete computing chip - not just graphics - i...

AMD’s new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it
Technology

AMD’s new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it

Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we're expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping pricetags (or no pricetags at all) as the entire indus...

Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor — with a temporary discount to $599
Technology

Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor — with a temporary discount to $599

Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotiona...

The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade
Technology

The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade

Alienware is taking to this year's Computex 2026 in Taipei to announce some cool gaming monitors, most notably two exciting OLED options that are coming at diff...

Apple’s strategy for smart glasses is the same as smart watches
Technology

Apple’s strategy for smart glasses is the same as smart watches

Apple isn't just looking to take on Meta in the smart glasses market; it's looking to upend eyewear as a whole, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. When the A...

United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name
Business

United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name

The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised s...

How to watch Nvidia’s Computex keynote
Technology

How to watch Nvidia’s Computex keynote

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang is set to take the stage for his GTC Taipei keynote at 8PM PT / 11PM ET. You can watch all the announcements here and embedded below....

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