Samsung bonus dispute threatens AI memory work as workers push back over huge payout gap Samsung’s tentative labor deal has avoided an 18 day strike for now, but it has also created a new problem inside the… Justin Nelon · May 25, 2026
AI costs are starting to worry tech companies as heavy token use cuts into productivity gains Tech companies have spent the past year pushing employees to use AI tools more often, but the cost of that usage is… Justin Nelon · May 25, 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 fan builds NUSA Infiltrator jacket with flexible OLED collar and Raspberry Pi power A cosplay maker has recreated the NUSA Infiltrator jacket from Cyberpunk 2077, complete with a working flexible OLED collar that can even… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Researcher develops spray on stealth coating that could make drones harder to detect A Turkish researcher has shared details of a new sprayable radar absorbent material that could help drones reduce their radar signature. The… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Steam Machine appears in Vulkan database as Valve’s console continues moving toward launch Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine has appeared in the Khronos Group’s Vulkan conformant product database, giving fans another sign that the long awaited… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
First ever Cray T3D supercomputer goes to auction with $81,000 reserve The first Cray T3D ever produced has gone up for auction, giving collectors and computing museums a rare chance to buy a… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Nvidia CEO urges Supermicro to tighten compliance after alleged AI server smuggling case Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on Super Micro Computer to strengthen its export compliance controls after a major smuggling case involving… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Custom Blackbird drone unofficially breaks speed record with 453 mph test run A custom built drone has unofficially broken the drone speed world record after reaching a peak speed of 453 mph during a… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
The Witcher 3 designer says Vesemir’s death left the team silent during development The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer Paweł Sasko has looked back on one of the game’s most emotional story choices,… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Steam Controller charging puck warning follows short circuit report from metallic watch strap A Steam Controller owner has warned others to be careful around the controller’s charging puck after a metallic smartwatch strap accidentally touched… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 launches on September 17 with early access and year one expansions Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 finally has a release date. Deep Silver and King Art Games have confirmed that the real… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
007 First Light faces refund requests after Denuvo DRM is added before launch 007 First Light is only days away from release, but IO Interactive has already upset some PC players by adding Denuvo DRM… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Warhammer Skulls 2026 brings Chaos Gate sequel, Helldivers 2 crossover, Space Marine 2 update, and a free Steam game Warhammer Skulls 2026 delivered a busy round of announcements for Warhammer fans, with new games, fresh DLC, a major Space Marine 2… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
NYT Connections for May 24 has an easy set of answers, but the purple group still uses a familiar word trick Today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Sunday, May 24, is game number 1078, and it appears to be one of the easier rounds… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Xbox Player Voice top requests show fans still want exclusives, free online play, and more backwards compatibility Xbox fans have spent the first week of the new Xbox Player Voice program voting on the changes they want Microsoft to… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Intel confirms Googlebook will use its hardware as Google prepares Gemini powered laptops Intel has confirmed that it is working with Google on Googlebook, the new laptop platform built around Gemini Intelligence. The confirmation means… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
Micron starts sampling 256GB DDR5 RDIMM modules for AI and server workloads Micron has started sampling a new 256GB DDR5 RDIMM module for server platforms, giving data center builders a much denser memory option… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
AMD expands Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup with new 3D V Cache workstation CPUs AMD has expanded its Ryzen PRO 9000 desktop lineup with six new Zen 5 processors, including two models with 3D V Cache… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
TCL’s X11L Mini LED TV reportedly reaches nearly 11,000 nits in HDR test TCL’s X11L Mini LED TV has reportedly crossed a major brightness milestone, with display reviewer Vincent Teoh measuring nearly 11,000 nits on… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $419.99 at Newegg with free Corsair 750W power supply AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D has received a new Newegg deal that brings the gaming processor down to $419.99 when using a promo… Justin Nelon · May 24, 2026