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The Commodore 64C returns, complete with original 1980s molds and modern hardware
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Now, the 64C is back as a brand-new computer. The revived Commodore started shipping its 64C Ultimate to pre-order customers this week. Anyone who skipped the campaign can order one as well, starting at $299.99.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hackers leak details of 41,000 Homeland Security employees, exposing undercover operations and surveillance tools
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
The transparency nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets published the archive, which it calls "Icepick," on Wednesday. It spans DHS and seven of its component agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Customs and Border Protection.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft spent $6.5 billion less than expected on AI infrastructure, but it wasn't by choice
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Microsoft spent $45.2 billion on capital expenditures, including finance leases, in the September quarter, compared with the $51.7 billion expected by analysts cited by the Financial Times. That's still around 30% more than a year earlier, illustrating just how expensive the AI infrastructure race has become.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Valve won't ban AI games on Steam despite growing complaints and extortion threats
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Although Valve forces developers to disclose how they use generative AI in making their games, the company refuses to ban the technology's use outright from Steam. Valve also recently recommended that indie developers concerned about AI clones strive to make their original games better through constant updates and community building.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Alphabet shares plunge over 10% as Google's AI search struggles to make money
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Alphabet reported quarterly revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% year over year, but earnings of $2.12 per share missed expectations of around $3.01. Its net income fell to $26.2 billion, though an $8.7 billion loss on equity investments contributed to the decline.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon tells engineers to stop tokenmaxxing and judge AI tools by what they ship
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Amazon is not abandoning usage data. It is asking managers to examine those figures alongside other indicators.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Americans are losing enthusiasm for their jobs, with AI and remote workers at the center of the decline
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Gallup began tracking employee engagement in 2000, when 26% of employees in the US said they were engaged. That figure stayed steady between 26% and 30% through 2013, then climbed to a peak of 36% in 2020.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Check Point is turning network firewalls into cloud-based subscriptions
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
Check Point recently introduced its new Firewall-as-a-Subscription offering, giving organizations access to comprehensive network protection designed for the AI era. The Israeli cybersecurity company says customers no longer need to purchase expensive hardware appliances before getting started with the new platform. However, they'll be locked into monthly or annual payments...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple finally has a touchscreen laptop, 16 years after Steve Jobs called them "terrible"
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is Apple's first laptop to include a touchscreen and an OLED panel. Pricing starts at $2,900 for the 14" model or $3,400 for the 16" model, both sporting the M5 Pro SoC. If you're about maxing out, the 16-inch M5 Max variant starts...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ford's $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home's battery backup without a separate inverter
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
According to Ford, the Fathom's bidirectional charging feature will rely on a built-in inverter, eliminating the need for the expensive 80A wall-mounted unit required by the F-150 Lightning. The inverter will convert power from the truck's battery into AC electricity, supplying up to 10 kW to a home. This would...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »