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AI coding platform goes rogue during code freeze and deletes entire company database — Replit CEO apologizes after AI engine says it 'made a catastrophic error in judgment' and 'destroyed all production data'

AI coding platform goes rogue during code freeze and deletes entire company database — Replit CEO ap...

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I've spent 40-plus hours punching Nazis, deciphering puzzles, and platforming with my bullwhip in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and can safely say the PS5 version is the definitive way to play the game

I've spent 40-plus hours punching Nazis, deciphering puzzles, and platforming with my bullwhip in In...

1 week ago 13

MSI Katana 17 HX gaming laptop review: 1080p gaming with Nvidia’s RTX 5070

MSI Katana 17 HX gaming laptop review: 1080p gaming with Nvidia’s RTX 5070

1 week ago 15

There are plenty of expensive SSD NAS, but I tested the TerraMaster F4 and it might deliver exactly what many people want from this technology

There are plenty of expensive SSD NAS, but I tested the TerraMaster F4 and it might deliver exactly ...

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Abel founder claims Meta offered $1.25 billion over four years to AI hire — 'person still said no' despite equivalent of $312 million yearly salary

Abel founder claims Meta offered $1.25 billion over four years to AI hire — 'person still said no' d...

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Fax to the Future — How to send and receive a fax in the 21st Century

Fax to the Future — How to send and receive a fax in the 21st Century

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Roundup: 14 Graphics Cards Tested!

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Roundup: 14 Graphics Cards Tested!

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I tested the Getax ZX10 G2 and this rugged tablet is designed to withstand the most demanding users and the most challenging environments - but it's not cheap

I tested the Getax ZX10 G2 and this rugged tablet is designed to withstand the most demanding users ...

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RTX 5070 crashes to lowest-ever UK price — £484 in this fast-moving Lightning Deal

RTX 5070 crashes to lowest-ever UK price — £484 in this fast-moving Lightning Deal

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Researchers pack a "quantum light factory" into a 1mm² CMOS chip — combines photonics, electronics, and quantum hardware with traditional silicon manufacturing that can achieve mass scale

Researchers pack a "quantum light factory" into a 1mm² CMOS chip — combines photonics, electronics, ...

1 week ago 18

Hide.me VPN review

Hide.me VPN review

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Windscribe VPN review

Windscribe VPN review

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I tested the surprisingly cheap Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB lens for Sony cameras, and it's made me fall in love with the 35mm focal length

I tested the surprisingly cheap Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB lens for Sony cameras, and it's made me fal...

1 week ago 11

I reviewed UGreen’s 500W, 6-Port charging station - here's my verdict on whether it's worth its hefty price tag

I reviewed UGreen’s 500W, 6-Port charging station - here's my verdict on whether it's worth its heft...

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The powerful Beast blender lives up to its name, and it's even made me a kale smoothie fan

The powerful Beast blender lives up to its name, and it's even made me a kale smoothie fan

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Graywind's Smart Blinds can be finicky to install, but work with just about every smart home ecosystem

Graywind's Smart Blinds can be finicky to install, but work with just about every smart home ecosyst...

1 week ago 20

The Eaton SmartPro Tripp Lite UPS I tested was a complete workout for me and my system

The Eaton SmartPro Tripp Lite UPS I tested was a complete workout for me and my system

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Microsoft to stop using engineers in China to work on U.S. Defense computer systems in wake of investigative report — fears of exploitation by foreign intelligence services spurs immediate change

Microsoft to stop using engineers in China to work on U.S. Defense computer systems in wake of inves...

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AMD's FSR 4 gets a big boost in compatibility as OptiScaler now supports upconverting any modern upscaler to FSR 4 with frame-gen, as long as the game isn't Vulkan-based or has anti-cheat

AMD's FSR 4 gets a big boost in compatibility as OptiScaler now supports upconverting any modern ups...

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Ghost gun proliferation spurs crackdown at Thingiverse, the world's largest 3D printer model file repository — lawmakers also ask 3D printer vendors to create AI-based systems to detect and block gun prints

Ghost gun proliferation spurs crackdown at Thingiverse, the world's largest 3D printer model file re...

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The Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch gaming monitor is now $279 at Amazon — 165 Hz monitor just dollars away from an all-time low

The Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch gaming monitor is now $279 at Amazon — 165 Hz monitor just dollars aw...

1 week ago 17

CorelDRAW Go review

CorelDRAW Go review

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With its powerful suction and robust suspension, this affordable robot vacuum is a brilliant budget buy

With its powerful suction and robust suspension, this affordable robot vacuum is a brilliant budget ...

1 week ago 18

A Bitcoin whale just sold $9.5 billion in crypto that was originally acquired for $54,000 in 2014 — recent 80,000 BTC transaction nets an 18 million percent return

A Bitcoin whale just sold $9.5 billion in crypto that was originally acquired for $54,000 in 2014 — ...

1 week ago 16

Adobe Scan (2025) review

Adobe Scan (2025) review

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I loved playing fighting games on this multiplatform controller and you will too – if your hands aren’t too big for it

I loved playing fighting games on this multiplatform controller and you will too – if your hands are...

1 week ago 7

Keychron K8 HE Special Edition Review: magnetic mid-century aesthetics

Keychron K8 HE Special Edition Review: magnetic mid-century aesthetics

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Cyberpunk 2077 has been tested on several Apple Silicon generations, results range from around 13 to 105fps at 1080p, depending on Mac and game settings tested

Cyberpunk 2077 has been tested on several Apple Silicon generations, results range from around 13 to...

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A Windows Insider user discovers an undocumented ‘Shared audio’ feature in the latest build — quick setting allows you to play audio through multiple outputs

A Windows Insider user discovers an undocumented ‘Shared audio’ feature in the latest build — quick ...

1 week ago 20

I asked Alexa Plus to tackle my to-do list — it mostly failed

I asked Alexa Plus to tackle my to-do list — it mostly failed

1 week ago 14

TeamGroup T-Create Expert DDR5-6000 C34 2x32GB Review: Expertly Designed For Professionals

TeamGroup T-Create Expert DDR5-6000 C34 2x32GB Review: Expertly Designed For Professionals

1 week ago 20

Nvidia's CUDA platform now supports RISC-V — support brings open source instruction set to AI platforms, joining x86 and Arm

Nvidia's CUDA platform now supports RISC-V — support brings open source instruction set to AI platfo...

1 week ago 14

Police link ghost guns to specific 3D printers using 'fingerprints' from printers — toolmarks left behind during printing can make ghost guns traceable

Police link ghost guns to specific 3D printers using 'fingerprints' from printers — toolmarks left b...

1 week ago 14

I spent weeks testing the LG S95AR soundbar, and it's a full Dolby Atmos home theater experience

I spent weeks testing the LG S95AR soundbar, and it's a full Dolby Atmos home theater experience

1 week ago 7

Sending a Steam sticker 'burned through a month of data in five minutes' complains unhappy gamer

Sending a Steam sticker 'burned through a month of data in five minutes' complains unhappy gamer

1 week ago 12

Anker Nebula X1 review: a terrific home theater that goes anywhere

Anker Nebula X1 review: a terrific home theater that goes anywhere

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Wolfbox’s G900 Pro is a high-quality mirror dash cam, but just be sure it’s the right fit for your vehicle

Wolfbox’s G900 Pro is a high-quality mirror dash cam, but just be sure it’s the right fit for your v...

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Microsoft buys more than a billion dollars’ worth of excrement, including human poop, to clean up its AI mess — company will pump waste underground to offset AI carbon emissions

Microsoft buys more than a billion dollars’ worth of excrement, including human poop, to clean up it...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour taught me things I didn’t know about the console, but it’s a novelty that you shouldn’t have to pay for

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour taught me things I didn’t know about the console, but it’s a novelty ...

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I've tested laptops for years, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is easily one of the best gaming laptops ever made

I've tested laptops for years, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is easily one of the best gaming laptops...

1 week ago 16

Human programmer beats OpenAI's custom AI in 10-hour marathon, wins World Coding Championship — Polish programmer might be the last human winner

Human programmer beats OpenAI's custom AI in 10-hour marathon, wins World Coding Championship — Poli...

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The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to an all-time low price — the world's fastest CPU for gaming goes on ultra-rare sale

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to an all-time low price — the world's fastest CPU for gaming goes on ...

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Tinkerers discover boot exploit for software-bricked WII U consoles by repairing destroyed and discarded SD cards from Nintendo factory — team posts 'paid the beak' exploit to Github

Tinkerers discover boot exploit for software-bricked WII U consoles by repairing destroyed and disca...

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GTA 5 finally launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE 12 years after its global release — will be age-rated 21+ as part of the new regulatory framework

GTA 5 finally launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE 12 years after its global release — will be age-r...

1 week ago 14

Nothing Phone 3 review: flagship-ish

Nothing Phone 3 review: flagship-ish

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We 'built' the Alienware Area-51 out of Lego bricks — limited edition model only available through Alienware rewards

We 'built' the Alienware Area-51 out of Lego bricks — limited edition model only available through A...

1 week ago 6

Intel axes Clear Linux, the fastest distribution on the market — company ends support, effective immediately

Intel axes Clear Linux, the fastest distribution on the market — company ends support, effective imm...

1 week ago 12

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2025 review

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2025 review

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendy

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendy

1 week ago 9

PCB reference books with pages made from actual USB-C powered PCBs are now available at $37 each

PCB reference books with pages made from actual USB-C powered PCBs are now available at $37 each

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