Sony's latest PlayStation DRM policy is causing widespread confusion
Sony is reportedly introducing a significant limitation to offline play for PlayStation games. The Japanese company has allegedly implemented a new 30-day "timer" applied to certain digital purchases, requiring users to connect to the internet at least once a month to re-validate game licenses. However, according to some interpretations, the...
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A federal agent said WhatsApp's encryption is a lie. Then the investigation was shut down
The case, led by a special agent in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, focused on claims that some Meta employees and contractors could access WhatsApp messages despite the app's use of end-to-end encryption.
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The Google Pixel 11 will reportedly feature a 5-year-old GPU
According to noted tipster Mystic Leaks, the Tensor G6 will use the PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU, which debuted in 2021. If accurate, the outdated GPU could drag down graphics performance in the new devices, potentially pushing buyers toward alternatives from Samsung, Motorola, and others.
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OpenAI is reportedly building a smartphone where AI agents replace apps
The hardware side appears more conventional. Kuo says the device would use chips from either MediaTek or Qualcomm and be assembled by Luxshare, a manufacturer that also produces iPhones. That points to reliance on established partners rather than a new supply chain.
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Notepad++ lands on macOS as a native app
Notepad++ is now available on macOS as a free open-source app. It uses the same core editing engine, bringing familiar features like syntax highlighting, plugins, and macros, while integrating with macOS for better performance.
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EU says Meta is breaking the law by failing to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
The Commission says Meta's own terms set 13 as the minimum age for Facebook and Instagram, but the systems in place to enforce that rule are not effective enough. Regulators say underage users can still get in by entering a false birth date, while existing accounts belonging to children are...
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Texas Instruments refreshes its iconic calculator with the faster TI-84 Evo
The Evo doesn't try to compete with smartphones or apps. Instead, Texas Instruments is effectively doubling down on the idea of a single-purpose tool at a time when most computing devices aim to consolidate tasks. There's no Wi-Fi, no notifications, and no app ecosystem. As the company puts it, the...
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Logitech's G512 X modular keyboard lets you mix analog and mechanical switches
The G512 X is now available on Logitech's website and will be available at global retailers on May 2. The wired keyboard, featuring the company's "Dual Swap" technology, comes in 75-key and 98-key layouts.
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CES owner warns FCC router ban could leave millions of devices vulnerable
According to a filing, CTA representatives met with the FCC last week to discuss the foreign router ban.
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A Supreme Court case could decide whether your phone can be used to find you first and suspect you later
The case stems from a 2019 armed robbery at Call Federal Credit Union near Richmond, Va., where a gunman took $195,000 from the vault before police arrived. When conventional investigative work stalled after reviewing security video and interviewing witnesses, a detective turned to a geofence warrant, asking Google to turn...
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