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Data centers are turning to $200,000 robot dogs to guard the facilities
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026
In the past year, interest in four-legged robots capable of autonomous patrols has surged, according to executives at Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics, two of the leading developers in the field. Data center operators, facing growing pressure to maintain 24-hour uptime and security across facilities spanning dozens of acres, see...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Meet the 102-year-old teaching seniors how to use smartphones and Windows
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026
Simes presides over Computer Pals, a volunteer-run group devoted to helping older adults develop digital literacy. Under his guidance, the club's lessons range from navigating Windows 11 to distinguishing between legitimate and malicious links online. His authority doesn't stem from age or nostalgia but from curiosity – an instinct that led...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia DLSS 5 first look: generative AI lighting radically transforms game visuals
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Instead of upscaling games from lower resolutions or interpolating frames using AI, DLSS 5 applies machine learning to a game's lighting model. Nvidia calls it the next stage of rendering after upscaling and ray tracing. Digital Foundry got an early hands-on look at the technology (video below), which sparked controversy...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Canva Affinity adds Light UI, Convert to Curves, and Live Tone Blend
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Affinity's latest update to introduces Light UI for a brighter and cleaner workplace, Convert to Curves to eliminate manual tracing by transforming objects into a fully editable vector curves, and Live Tone Blend Groups which blends layers dynamically and non-destructively.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro brings discrete audio back from the grave
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
While the traditional discrete sound card has largely become a niche product for enthusiasts and hardware obsessives, Creative is attempting to attract new customers with a fresh model. The newly launched Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Pro can significantly upgrade the audio experience, the company says, and includes an additional layer...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Alphabet spins out GFiber as it merges with Astound in major broadband deal
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The sale marks a turning point for GFiber, which began in 2012 as Google Fiber – a bold experiment aimed at challenging the sluggish US internet market. Its gigabit speeds, demonstrated first in Kansas City, were ahead of their time but proved difficult to expand profitably.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft is backing away from putting Copilot everywhere in Windows 11
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Microsoft previewed Copilot Suggestions in notifications as far back as 2024, but the feature was never rolled out, even in preview builds for Windows Insiders. According to Windows Central, the company decided to scrap the AI-powered feature following severe backlash over the Windows Recall tool, which many cybersecurity experts viewed...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Doom: The Dark Ages is the first Denuvo DRM game of 2025 to be cracked
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
A "cracker" known as Voices38 recently shared their latest release: a Denuvo-free version of Doom: The Dark Ages. The newest entry in id Software's FPS franchise has now entered the wild world of PC piracy, though it remains an 81 GB download with significant hardware requirements, including a powerful gaming GPU.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with stronger ANC, lossless audio, and live translation
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Pre-orders for the AirPods Max 2 open March 25 in more than 30 countries, with general availability beginning in early April. Apple is sticking with the familiar industrial design, which means the sequel looks a lot more like a spec and feature refresh than a dramatic reimagining.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
GIMP 3.2 arrives with performance improvements and workflow refinements
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Popular Photoshop alternative GIMP has been updated to feature non-destructive Link and Vector Layers, an upgraded MyPaint Brush tool, and expanded file format support including SVG export. The update also brings UI and stability improvements.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »