Trading standards officers first began investigating 47-year-old Marc Kearns from Snaith in East Yorkshire in 2019. The BBC reports that the the British Phonographic Industry had become aware of his love of old-school CD music burning a year earlier. A warrant was finally executed in September 2022.

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Security researchers at Paradigm Shift have published the first iPhone bootROM exploit in years. The process, called usbliter8, targets a hardware-level flaw, which means upgrading to newer hardware is the only real fix.

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AMD has identified and fixed two scaling bottlenecks in HandBrake that were limiting performance on high-core-count CPUs. Starting with version 1.11, these improvements significantly boost transcoding speeds on Ryzen Threadripper and Threadripper Pro processors, with gains of up to 215% reported in some workloads.

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If you've ever flown Frontier Airlines and your boarding pass ended up in a photo, a trash can, or a social media post, your personal data may be accessible to anyone right now.

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Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 introduces the new Sulfur Caves biome, complete with sulfur and cinnabar block sets, geysers, and the quirky Sulfur Cube mob. The update also adds a Friends List system, experimental Vulkan graphics support, and new building and gameplay possibilities powered by the Sulfur Cube's unique physics-based interactions.

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Thanks to a close collaboration with Adobe, Microsoft engineers have significantly improved performance in certain Photoshop operations. Photoshop is a large, native desktop application written in C++ and compiled with Microsoft's Visual C++ compiler on Windows, which is why Microsoft focused on MSVC in an effort to extract additional performance...

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The attack reportedly abused Wallpaper Engine's "Application Wallpaper" executable, which runs as a standalone Windows program and can include community-developed games, planners, calendars, system monitors, and other widgets. However, because the app allows unverified third-party code to run on users' systems, it can be abused by threat actors to target...

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The US memory manufacturer has launched the Optimus GX PRO 850P SSD lineup, which includes storage drives specifically designed for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. While high-capacity SSDs are already expensive, Sandisk's PS5-branded drives push pricing to an entirely different level.

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The next Air will reportedly ship with an ultrawide rear camera alongside the primary unit, boosting its appeal to photo bugs that may have skipped the first-gen device due to its single-camera configuration. In an era where multiple cameras are the norm on most mainstream and premium models, the single-camera...

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Taiwan has seen an increase in volunteer-led civil defence groups in recent times as China becomes more aggressive and emboldened by Russia's actions.

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The Pew Research Center found that 49% of US adults now use chatbots, up from 33% two years ago. This includes roughly one in four who use these tools on daily basis. Fifty-one percent say they don't use chatbots at all, the majority of whom are 50 and older.

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Details of the next Threadripper series were discovered in AMD's technical documentation portal by InstLatX64. It lists the AMD Ryzen Threadripper TR6 desktop processors under document ID UG1866, with screenshots revealing some key details: Family 1Ah Model A8h, DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 6, Zen 6 cores, and the Mustang Peak codename.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook recently told The Wall Street Journal that raising prices across its product lineup will become unavoidable this year due to continually inflating memory costs. The company has not yet determined which devices will see hikes or how severe they will be, but WSJ estimates that base-model...

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Windows comes with a set of default apps that cover the basics – but for most of them, that's exactly their ceiling. Here are 11 better alternatives worth switching to.

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"When I won my Second Term (Third, actually!), it was clear America needed its Semiconductor Industry to come back to the U.S.A. We design everything, but we need to BUILD it here, NOW!" Trump wrote. "So I decided to help Intel because we need to design and build our Chips...

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The European Commission has rejected a petition bearing 1,294,188 verified signatures to propose legislation against making end-of-life premium games permanently unplayable.

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Mozilla is trying to innovate and bring new features to Firefox, but the browser continues to lose users. Despite these concerning market trends, the company is actively working to improve the ailing browser, so much so that it has published a new roadmap highlighting the most important changes coming to...

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AB Download Manager is an open-source download accelerator and manager, like IDM but without the price tag. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it supports download acceleration, queue management, and pause/resume support through a clean interface. It can also detect and download videos, audio, and non-encrypted HLS streams from supported websites.

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According to a report from Nikkei Asia, Samsung Foundry has either received orders from or is in negotiations with Google, Nvidia, Tesla, AMD, and BYD to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips based on sub-5nm nodes. Some of these companies previously worked exclusively with TSMC but are now engaging with Samsung to...

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That context matters for understanding what this update actually is. Android, at least in its pure form, is no longer what most users interact with. On Pixel phones, the operating system sits beneath a layer of Google-specific features and services, many of which don't appear on other Android devices in...

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A company named Mogozen has been working for months on the CG Deck project and is now preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign to bring the product to market. The CG Deck is a handheld "mini-computer" based on an x86 SoC design, offering extensive customization options and compatibility with both...

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Revenue growth has been dramatic. OpenAI generated $3.7 billion in revenue in 2024 before jumping to $13.07 billion in 2025. By the end of that year, monthly revenue was approaching $2 billion, suggesting demand continued to accelerate. OpenAI says ChatGPT now has more than 900 million weekly users, though only about 50 million subscribe to paid tiers.

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Google Chrome remains the default browser for billions of users. Latest release 149.0.7827.156 is largely a security update, but a significant one, fixing 33 vulnerabilities including seven rated critical and numerous high-severity flaws tied to memory corruption, WebRTC, extensions, passwords, and authentication systems.

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The notice described it as a convenient way to access official White House communications, including announcements, executive actions, speeches, livestreams, videos, and other updates.

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The most striking product is a new version of AirPods with cameras in the stems, code-named B798. It's now tracking toward a late-2027 launch after slipping from an original 2026 target, reports Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the plans.

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The new Surface Pro is the 13-inch 12th Edition model, while the Surface Laptop is now in its 8th Edition and remains available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes.

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During Computex 2026, Silicon Motion senior VP Nelson Duann told Tom's Hardware that NAND shortages over the past year have nearly eliminated the direct-to-consumer market for SSDs. The company's SSD controllers, which previously ended up in drives sold at retail, now mostly go to companies such as Dell and Asus.

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Introduced at AWE 2026 in Long Beach, Specs are now available for pre-order with a $200 refundable deposit and are expected to ship this fall in the US, UK, and France.

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The change came to light in April, when Ben Kilpatrick installed a new OS on a Ryzen 7 9700X system built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture. He describes himself as a "privacy-conscious Linux hobbyist," and part of his routine is to verify that hardware security features are switched on. To...

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The patent, spotted by Cheat Happens, is titled Operation device, information processing apparatus, control method thereof, and program.

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AMD is expected to launch its Zen 6 "Morpheus" processors later this year or in early 2027 at the latest. The new CPU line is shaping up to bring meaningful changes on both the architectural and platform fronts. Now, a fresh leak suggests the Ryzen 10000 desktop series will also...

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iFixit's teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 confirms that the phone is essentially an HTC U24 Pro with a few minor cosmetic changes. The findings settle suspicions that had been circulating since earlier this year and undercut Trump Mobile's original claim that the device would be American-manufactured.

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Microsoft first introduced its location detection feature in December 2025. Now, the company has detailed how the capability will actually work and how users can control it. Employees concerned about a new "surveillance" layer in the corporate world can take a step back: in most cases, organizations already know a...

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Noctua has built a three-layer acoustic soundproofing structure into its pump, which it claims reduces both air-borne noise and structure-borne vibrations. There's also a switch to toggle between three different pump speed profiles. The unit ships with the pump in quiet mode; balance mode is said to provide additional performance...

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The Callback 8020 is being pitched as the "not dumb dumbphone," sitting somewhere between a basic feature phone and a full Android device.

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Firefox 152 introduces new tab management options and a refreshed Settings page designed to make browser preferences easier to navigate. The update also adds optional JPEG XL support, improves zoom controls, and includes a range of fixes and security updates.

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As part of the new update policy, Microsoft will bundle all available updates – including security patches, driver releases, bug fixes, firmware revisions, and .NET packages – into a single installation instead of processing them separately. The new update schedule will allow Windows to complete the installation with a single...

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Since the IPO, SpaceX shares have climbed more than 56% from the $135 offer price, briefly pushing SpaceX past Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company. Paying in stock rather than cash means SpaceX is using that inflated currency to its advantage. As investor Bill Ackman put it,...

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The new G305 X Superlight follows in the footsteps of the original G305, a fan favorite in Logitech's stable over the last several years. Priced at $79.99, the new six-button mouse features an updated Hero 44K sensor, a scroll wheel, support for up to five on-board profiles and yes, RGB...

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The UK was one of several countries examining potential under-16 social media bans, following the lead of nations such as Australia.

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Electronic Arts writes that EA Advertising is a new platform transforming how brands connect with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its global portfolio of games.

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Young people, particularly in South Korea, have begun visiting so-called "dopamine sites" for the same reason people doomscroll on phones. The trend might be the latest expression of an online culture increasingly centered around instant gratification.

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Sources have told The Verge that Ninja Theory staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, leaving the team looking for a buyer so operations can continue.

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The best phone for you in 2026 isn't necessarily the most expensive one. Whether you're spending $199 or $1,199, there's a strong case to be made across every budget.

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Tech journalist Erdi Özüağ reports that Intel's current roadmap targets the first quarter of 2028 for its initial x86 processors with Nvidia RTX graphics, with a possible reveal at CES. The long-anticipated chips are expected to challenge AMD's high-end mobile APUs and bolster both companies' broader platform ambitions.

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The Rotary Mouse from Airra Labs will debut on Kickstarter at a significant discount and with free shipping to early backers. The company says there is real demand for the product, despite its unconventional design.

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At first glance, the Cyber Range looks like a stage set for traditional, in-person training drills. In reality, nearly everything inside is wired so the systems behave like they would in an actual community network, which is the whole point of the build.

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Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl Pei has said that AI is making components significantly more expensive, warning that a reckoning is coming for consumers buying new devices. In a recent post shared on his X account, Pei said memory chips now account for more than 50% of the total hardware...

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Google Earth has brought its flight simulator to the web, originally an Easter egg in the desktop app. No download required anymore: just open Google Earth, hit Explore Earth, then Tools > Flight Simulator. You get two aircraft: the F-16 for speed or the Cirrus SR22 for sightseeing. The experience works best at slower speeds, as the app needs time to stream terrain and satellite imagery in real time.

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The disruption at Jubail did not begin with the missile strikes on April 6 and 7. Plants had already been shut down in late March as it became clear that moving cargo through the Strait of Hormuz was too risky amid the conflict. The attacks then added damage to a...

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Under the terms announced Monday morning, Fox Corporation will pay $160 per share, split as $96 in cash and the remainder in Fox Class A common stock. Upon closing, existing Fox shareholders would own roughly 73% of the combined company, with Roku shareholders holding about 27%. The deal is expected...

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Files is an open-source File Explorer replacement for Windows. It supports tabbed browsing, dual-pane layouts, file tagging and preview, cloud integration, and deep customization. The latest version adds on-demand folder size calculation to avoid unnecessary background scans, and preserves file selections when changing layouts.

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Way of the Sword is the first new mainline entry in the series since Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in 2006 – a gap of nearly two decades. That said, the series hasn't been entirely dormant: it produced several spin-offs and side projects, including remasters, the VR title Onimusha VR: Shadow...

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It's another reminder that volatility is inherent to this asset. Some investors are taking profits after bitcoin's recent run-up. Others are concerned that interest rates may remain high, which tends to weigh on speculative investments. At the same time, capital is flowing into other high-growth themes, with artificial intelligence emerging...

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Google Research frames the project around "embodied carbon," the emissions tied to manufacturing devices in the first place. Smartphones, which most people replace every few years, account for a growing share of global e-waste. Extending their useful life, even in a different role, directly reduces that footprint.

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The 2026 World Cup ball is basically a flying motion tracker

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According to sources interviewed by The Elec, mass production will take place in existing fabs, which currently produce 321-layer V9 NAND. Inside the company, the 375-layer design has been referred to as a "400-layer" product.

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SemiAnalysis has calculated how big that gap really is. After testing subscription tiers from both OpenAI and Anthropic – running long-horizon coding and agentic tasks until weekly limits were exhausted – the firm found that the cost of theoretical maximum usage of these plans if priced at standard API rates...

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Netgear has filed counterclaims against TP-Link in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, escalating a legal fight that TP-Link started last November.

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That sequencing would put an older architecture alongside a newer one in the market at the same time, a decision that seems driven as much by platform and component realities as by standard product cycles.

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Like other companies, AMD likely feels a little threatened by the success of a budget MacBook, so it's gone after its weakest area: PC gaming.

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All Windows users with AMD Radeon graphics cards released in the past several years can now use a new feature from Microsoft that virtually eliminates shader compilation in PC games. However, the functionality currently only supports games played through the company's Xbox app.

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Microsoft president and vice chairman Brad Smith recently shared his – definitely informed – opinion about the growing backlash against AI. Smith thinks that other leaders in the industry should listen when people express their disdain for "pro-AI" speakers attending graduation events. Smith believes that they should take the backlash...

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The DOJ says the domains were used to publish digitally forged nude and sexual images and videos of women without their consent. According to the Justice Department, the material involved thousands of "digital forgeries," while the US Attorney's Office for New Jersey describes the sites as hosting hundreds of thousands...

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People familiar with the matter told The Information that Microsoft executives have not ruled out restructuring Xbox as a wholly owned subsidiary or even a joint venture. Although no such plans are currently in place, they remain a possibility.

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SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday under the ticker SPCX, and the numbers attached to the debut are the kind that usually require a footnote to believe. The company priced 555.6 million Class A shares at $135 on Thursday evening, raising roughly $75 billion and valuing the firm...

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Microsoft recently announced that DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is now available on Windows Server 2025, providing encrypted DNS traffic for client-to-server communications. The feature has been available in Windows client editions for years and is now being extended to server-oriented versions of the operating system.

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According to reports from various local and national news outlets, at least 18 police officers have either been arrested, fired, or placed under investigation for allegedly abusing data from Flock AI cameras to stalk their ex-partners. Investigators told 404 Media they believe the cases represent only the tip of the...

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René Mayrhofer, a principal software engineer for Android Security and self-described pacifist and privacy advocate, has resigned from Google. The engineer had worked at Mountain View since 2017 but said he had become increasingly dissatisfied with what he sees as the company's departure from its previously stated – and repeatedly...

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