Uber is offering drivers $4,000 to switch to electric, but it comes with some serious caveats
Uber has rebranded its "Uber Green" ride option as Uber Electric and launched a driver incentive offering up to $4,000 for eligible drivers to buy new or used electric vehicles. The company claims its drivers "go electric up to five times faster than the average motorist," boasting more than 200,000...
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Reverse-engineering ASML isn't going great for China, engineers allegedly broke the machine trying
An unnamed Chinese entity attempted to study the inner workings of some older ASML Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, but the effort ultimately failed. According to local sources cited by security editor Brandon Weichert, Chinese technicians are desperate to understand how ASML machines operate, aiming to build their own chip...
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ROG Xbox Ally X runs faster on Linux than Windows, early testing reveals
YouTuber Cyber Dopamine managed to replace the version of Windows that ships on the Ally X with Bazzite, a Linux distribution purpose-built for handhelds that uses Steam's Big Picture Mode for its launcher. Early impressions are incredibly promising, and makes you wonder if Windows is the best fit for the...
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digiKam is a powerful open-source photo manager and RAW editor
digiKam is an open-source photo manager built for handling very large collections. It offers RAW editing, face recognition, geotagging, and deep metadata control, making it suitable for professional workflows as well as serious hobbyists on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Microsoft explains why Windows drivers often show strange, older dates
In a recently published support document, Microsoft answers questions about how Windows handles this crucial software layer that connects the operating system to hardware devices. Drivers allow the OS and applications to communicate with peripherals, Redmond explains – but that's just the beginning of the story.
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Asus Vivobook 14 is a great budget laptop for everyday tasks at just $480
Normally $799, the Asus Vivobook 14 has dropped to a record-low $479 . It features a 10-core i5-1334U CPU, 24 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. At 14-inch and just 3 pounds, it's a lightweight option for daily productivity. Other highlights include a privacy shutter, USB-C, HDMI, and two USB-A ports.
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Apple's 18-inch foldable iPad is starting to look like a very expensive maybe
Apple's plan to develop a large foldable iPad – its most ambitious reimagining of the tablet since the product first launched in 2010 – has reportedly encountered major engineering challenges that could delay its debut until 2029, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke with Bloomberg.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 could launch with 192MB of L3 cache, 200W TDP
After an initial leak a few weeks ago, a new report appears to reveal key specifications for AMD's upcoming 3D V-Cache processors, rumored to be the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D. According to prolific tipster chi11eddog, the "Granite Ridge Refresh" CPUs will use Zen 5 architecture while keeping...
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Uber will soon offer drivers "AI chores" to earn a few more dollars between rides
Uber recently introduced a new way for US drivers to earn extra income, launching what is essentially an AI-oriented version of Amazon Mechanical Turk. The company's new Work Hub allows drivers to complete brief, low-effort tasks while waiting for their next passenger.
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World's smallest FPV drone? YouTuber builds quadcopter that fits inside a Pringles can
The build's extreme compactness limits its practical use – without landing gear or shielding, takeoff and recovery require precision and care – but its technical ingenuity highlights a growing subculture of enthusiasts exploring physical limits in FPV design.
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