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ASUS ProArt Display PA147CDV in use with touchscreen.

This half-sized portable monitor is unlike any you’ve ever seen

Asus is showing off a narrow portable display that looks like it could be a ScreenPad ripped right out of a ZenBook laptop.
A Twitter icon on a blue background on a smartphone's screen, all on a white background.

Mass Twitter deactivations accompanied by jump in new accounts

After Elon Musk bought Twitter, the bird app saw both mass deactivations and account creations. And these manifested in pretty dramatic follower count changes.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Even Microsoft is running an unsupported Windows 11 PC

In the latest Windows Insider Webcast, Microsoft was spotted running an unsupported Windows 11 PC with an Intel 7th-generation processor.
The Mac Studio and Studio Display at Apple's Peek Performance event.

Apple pushes update to Studio Display that fixes webcam issues

Apple is addressing the webcam issues on the Studio Display with a Monterey 12.4 beta software update.
Jack Dorsey sits in front of a Twitter logo.

Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition just got a noteworthy endorsement

Not long after Twitter accepted Elon Musk's bid yesterday, co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his support of the deal. Here's what he said.
The edit Tweet button shown in the Twitter app on a phone.

Twitter bans product changes this week to stop employees from ‘going rogue’

Elon Musk bought Twitter, which means the real work of the transition to his ownership begins now. And it just started with a temporary ban on product changes.
A large monitor displaying a security hacking breach warning.

Homeland Security bug bounty reveals huge number of flaws

Participants of Homeland Security's first-ever bug bounty program, named Hack DHS, confirmed that they found a worrying amount of security bugs.
Apple products are seen in the store.

Apple’s Private Relay VPN seems to be leaking user data

Apple has a reputation for security and privacy, but the company’s iCloud Private Relay VPN might be undermining that due to a newly discovered data leak.
Singapore Airlines Premium Economy

Free Starlink Wi-Fi could be coming to a flight near you

A partnership with Starlink could result in supercharged Wi-Fi speeds on board Hawaiian Airline flights.
Elon Musk smirks while pointing.

Elon Musk just bought Twitter for $44 billion

Twitter has officially accepted Musk's bid to acquire Twitter and take it private.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

Apple tests mystery M3 chip — but there’s some bad news

A new report claims Apple is already testing its new M3 chip, months before the M2 has even launched. But the news might leave iMac fans disappointed.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Next-gen Nvidia GPUs may have AMD beat in one key way

Nvidia is said to be switching to TSMC's 4N process node for its next-gen RTX 40-series graphics cards, according to a new report.
Jawed Karim in YouTube's first video in 2005.

YouTube launched 17 years ago today with this video

YouTube launched 17 years ago on Sunday, with its first-ever clip featuring an elephant with a "really, really, really" long trunk.
Twitter app store listing on a mobile device.

Twitter is working on a new feature straight out of AIM

Twitter is apparently working on a new status feature, according to a screenshot tweeted by Jane Manchun Wong. But so far, it looks dated and not very useful.
Person typing on a computer keyboard.

Destructive hacking group REvil could be back from the dead

Ransomware gang REvil was unceremoniously shut down in 2021, but the group’s website is back up and running, suggesting the hackers could be back in action.
Turned on smartphone with Instagram app icon on its screen.

Instagram wants more ‘original’ content on its platform

This week, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced three of the app's latest features. The new features appear to emphasize a push for more original content.
A top-down view of the Razer Blade 14.

You can now buy the new Razer Blade 14 with Ryzen 6000

You can finally buy the Razer Blade 14 after a long preview and pre-order period.
Blue MacBook Air concept image.

New WWDC rumors say these two M2 Macs will get announced

In addition to the widely rumored MacBook Air redesign, a refreshed Mac mini could also debut at WWDC 2022.
elon musk stylized image

Elon Musk takes another big step toward buying Twitter

In the latest SEC filing, Musk confirms that he has secured $46.5 billion in funding for his Twitter takeover bid. We look at where the funding will come from.
A working Commodore 65 PC on a desk with a monitor and floppy disk.

This super-rare Commodore 65 PC could be yours for $30,000

Want to grab a slice of PC history? An ultra-rare Commodore 65 has been listed on eBay, but with its price nearing $30,000, you’ll need deep pockets to buy it.
Alienware m17 R5 laptop sitting on a table.

Alienware’s first AMD Ryzen 6000 laptops are finally here

Alienware's first gaming laptops with AMD's Ryzen 6000 processors are available to purchase, alongside a new AMD-powered desktop.
Mark Zuckerberg at Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022

Meta says metaverse may take 5-10 years to fully come to life

Meta has hinted that it expects its metaverse to be a larger project with more advanced hardware and software than anyone can currently imagine.
vine cofounder wants to create follow up app

Apparently, Jack Dorsey regrets killing Vine. We miss it too

Co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to a tweet about Vine, and apparently said that he regretted shuttering the short-video sharing app.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Leak reveals Intel’s new Alder Lake-HX chips with 16 cores

Intel's latest mobile processors -- the Alder Lake-HX -- have leaked. These 12th-gen chips pack some serious power to compete with Ryzen's 600 series CPUs.
oculus quest finger tracking coming in 2020

You can now high-five in VR

Meta's updated hand tracking gets us closer to ditching VR controllers for good.
A person holds an iPhone in their hand while on the Instagram app.

Instagram Reels now offer fundraising capabilities

Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a new fundraising tool for Instagram Reels as part of an Earth Day initiative. Here's how to add it your reels.
A woman uses a pink Logitech Lift Vertical mouse.

Logitech’s Lift Vertical mouse adds comfort for daily use

Logitech has just unveiled a brand new mouse, the Lift Vertical Ergonomic. Made to bring comfort to daily use, the mouse features a unique design.
Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

Beware this fake Windows 11 installer that may harm your PC

Hackers are faking an official Microsoft website and getting unsuspecting Windows users to download fake Windows 11 installers that may harm their PCs.
A side profile of the 2021 MacBook Pro.

M1 Macs could have a problem with their Thunderbolt ports

Imagine paying for an expensive new Mac only to not get full Thunderbolt 4 speeds.
Foldable laptop running Windows 10.

HP is also secretly working on a 17-inch foldable laptop

HP's new foldable laptop is on the way, and it will likely be made with a thin polyimide film. That's the same material used in the original Galaxy Z Fold.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding a Zen 4 CPU.

Why AMD Zen 5 chips are going to be such a huge deal

AMD's Zen 4 chips aren't even out yet and the hype for Zen 5 has already started.
Details for the Microsoft Build developer conference sessions are beginning to leak online.

Microsoft Build to highlight Teams integration with metaverse

Details for the Microsoft Build developer conference sessions are beginning to leak online.
Instagram app on the Google Play Store on an Android smartphone.

Instagram brings product tagging to all public accounts

You can now tag products in your Instagram photos, even if you don't have a brand account, just a public one. Here's how to use the feature in your own posts.
The edit Tweet button shown in the Twitter app on a phone.

A first look at Twitter’s in-progress edit button

Screenshots of an in-progress Twitter edit button show what the much-requested feature may look like. It's still early though, as the feature doesn't work yet.