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ChatGPT may be the smartest software ever, but this Pong-era game console can do something it can't
By Rael Hornby published
A 48-year-old game console has outsmarted ChatGPT in "The Game of Kings," but its victory may be short-lived.

Sony's rumored plan to "downgrade" PS5 performance might actually be genius
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Those "nerf" rumors may not be as bad as they seem.

Sam Altman's vision for the future: "A significant fraction of the power on earth should be spent running AI"
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
AMD CEO Lisa Su brought OpenAI's Sam Altman on stage during the Advancing AI 2025 keynote on Thursday, and one exchange from their brief chat now lives rent-free in my mind. For better or worse.

Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU leaks suggest a generational leap at a budget price
By Luke James published
This 50-class GPU might be the sleeper hit of Nvidia’s next-gen laptop line-up.

How to turn any laptop into an RTX gaming rig for only $2.39
By Stevie Bonifield published
Cloud gaming isn't new, but it's cheaper than ever before with Nvidia GeForce Now day passes. They might just be the cheapest way yet to get into PC gaming.

Wikipedia editors revolt over "truly ghastly" plan for AI slop — they're winning (for now)
By Mahnoor Faisal published
Editors weren’t exactly thrilled about the prospect of AI slop -- low-quality, AI-generated writing -- appearing at the top of entry pages.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: When it starts and what to expect
By Hilda Scott last updated
Shop the best Amazon Prime Day deals in July for the best summer discounts and back-to-school savings.

Amazon Prime Day-worthy deals in June 2025, here are 50+ discounts I recommend
By Hilda Scott last updated
Amazon Prime Day-worthy deals in June 2025
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