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Steam holds first-ever Black Friday sale, open through December 1
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025
Steam is offering discounts on thousands of games through Thanksgiving weekend. The company has replaced its usual Thanksgiving theme with a Black Friday celebration that spans events from numerous game publishers and franchises.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Elon Musk admits other automakers don't want Tesla's over-hyped FSD software
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
This week, Musk admitted on X that since offering to license Tesla's self-driving technology for a small fee, there have been no takers. Most rival automakers want nothing to do with it, and the few that did show interest wanted to run small pilots with no immediate plans to bring...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
MIT study says agentic AI can already replace 11% of the US workforce
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
Teams from MIT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a novel way to simulate AI's potential impact on US jobs. The effort produced the Iceberg Index, a digital twin of the national labor market.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New CISA alert: encryption isn't what's failing on Signal and WhatsApp
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns that hackers are actively targeting Signal, WhatsApp, and other encrypted messaging apps with commercial spyware that exploits specific phones and account vulnerabilities. The alert describes phishing attempts, app impersonation, and zero-click exploits aimed at high-value users, often using commercial toolsets comparable to...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows Notepad will soon support tables because why leave well enough alone
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
Notepad recently gained new formatting capabilities, including support for tables. Redmond developers described table support as an expansion of the editor's "lightweight" formatting features. Users can now quickly insert tables in documents to improve note composition using the new "Table" option in the formatting toolbar or by entering the correct...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
BMW, GM, and startups are rethinking EV motors to reduce rare-earth dependence
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
Automakers are pursuing two broad strategies to protect their EV programs. One is to secure rare-earth supply outside China; the other is to eliminate or sharply reduce rare-earth use inside the vehicle by switching to alternative motor and magnet technologies.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Timesplitters Rewind is finally available (for free), after 13 years in development hell
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
TimeSplitters Rewind, which you can download free of charge from the website, is described as a greatest hits collection of maps, modes, leagues, challenges and story content from the originals. The Unreal Engine-powered remake isn't three separate games, but a single title that attempts to capture the spirit of the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Only the best Black Friday tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
It's that time of year, when companies slash their prices in the run-up to the holidays, starting with the Thanksgiving weekend. With so many offers available, finding the best discounts is not easy. As we do every year, we have reviewed hundreds of potential tech deals to bring you a...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
Qualcomm is positioning the chip as the practical counterpoint to its Elite-branded silicon, emphasizing how much performance it can deliver at a lower cost. The company claims roughly one-third faster CPU performance and a double-digit GPU uplift over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while acknowledging that peak clocks and headline...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple set to reclaim title as world's biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025
According to Counterpoint Research, iPhone sales will grow 10 percent this year, fueled by strong demand in the US, China, and India. Meanwhile, Samsung's smartphone business is projected to grow 4.6 percent, driven by Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 sales. Both companies are on track to beat the measly...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »