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A Redditor found a "pre-gutted" Commodore PET 2001 that they repurposed as a fully-fledged gaming PC, while keeping the Commodore's keyboard intact and functional. The internals are relatively modest, but they can still play most modern games on the retrofitted screen, which is a Retina LCD from an iPad.
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wants to delay AI data center projects to slow down progress, to ensure that AI will benefit the largest number of people and not just the richest few. Read more ›
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Warner Bros. Discovery's board has formally rejected the $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, the company announced. WBD said it remains committed to its $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, which would close some time next year, pending regulatory approval. "[The board] has unanimously determined that the tender offer launched by Paramount Skydance on December 8, 2025 is not in the best interests of WBD and its shareholders and does... Read more ›
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The price of RAM has shot up in recent times, and it's now affecting at least one Android handheld brand. Read more ›
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An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT. Read more ›
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While shopping for Christmas gifts at Costco this year, I found deals on stocking stuffers and name-brand items from brands like Touchland and Dyson. Read more ›
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A buyer in Spain has reported receiving a sealed DDR5 memory kit that contained counterfeit parts, raising fresh concerns about return fraud affecting high-value PC components. Read more ›
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My mom used to provide childcare for us, but after her cancer diagnosis, I'm her caregiver. I became part of the sandwich generation overnight. Read more ›
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The FAA is committing $6 billion to upgrade air traffic control infrastructure, set to roll out within three years instead of 15 years. Read more ›
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Warner Bros. Discovery's board rejected Paramount Skydance and CEO David Ellison again. Read WBD's full letter to shareholders. Read more ›
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Following the recent debut of its Comet browser on Android, Perplexity has now rolled out a major update for its iPad app. The update brings a significant overhaul, including a redesigned interface that makes the app feel native to the iPad rather than a blown-up iPhone app. According to Bloomberg, the revamped iPad app features ... Read more ›
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You should think twice about switching to Gemini on your smart speaker or display. Read more ›
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I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that. Read more ›
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The Last of Us co-director Bruce Straley has described generative AI as "a snake eating its own tail", discussing how easily use of the tech can be misinterpreted. Read more Read more ›
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Tesla could be temporarily locked out of its biggest US market if it doesn't change deceptive marketing that exaggerates the self-driving capabilities of its cars, the California Department of Motor Vehicles warned on Tuesday, adopting the ruling of an administrative law judge. The DMV said Tesla's use of terms like "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" to […] Read more ›
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America's job market is paralyzed — and white-collar workers are struggling to land roles. The real culprit is high interest rates, not AI. Read more ›
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A 15-year-old's Christmas list offers a glimpse into what Gen Alpha wants to see under the tree in 2025. Read more ›
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The surge of drones on the battlefield has made it almost impossible to pull off traditional casualty evacuations. Read more ›
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After a 30-year wait, the new FPGA-based Commodore 64’s are coming off the production line, and we’ve got one for review. It does not disappoint! Read more ›
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Despite continual predictions that SSDs will fully displace HDDs, demand for spinning rust is on the rise. Read more ›
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Tragic images showing 50 mangled M.2 SSDs has been shared on social media. It looks like a naughty boy was the culprit. Read more ›
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There's been a Russian youth uprising, with tens of thousands of kids writing to say they want to emigrate because Roblox has been blocked. Read more ›
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The project, led by neuroengineer Viktor Tóth, has evolved into a second-generation setup that significantly expands what the rats can do inside the Doom engine. Read more ›
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Five lawsuits were filed in Texas this week, putting some of the biggest names in PC tech under an uncomfortable spotlight, as their components are still being found in Russian weaponry. Read more ›
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Microsoft says Windows 11 will receive major gaming-focused enhancements in 2026, including broader support for Xbox Full Screen Experience, Auto Super Resolution for handhelds, expanded Advanced Shader Delivery, and more. Read more ›
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HP's GBIP interface will finally receive stable drivers for Linux (6.19 kernel release), 53 years after its debut. Read more ›
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SPhotonix says it has moved its so-called 5D Memory Crystal technology out of the lab and closer to real-world deployment. Read more ›
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Scalpers exploit the memory shortage to sell memory kits at exorbitant prices on platforms like eBay. Read more ›
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