A proposed Chipmaker's Visa could reform H-1B, but will Congress go for it?
The H1-B visa is used for foreign workers in specialty occupations, essential to the US tech industry
Google Maps is getting 3D building view feature in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Immersive View enhancements to provide more informative directions
Grab the Apple MacBook Air M1 for just $750 brand new
Even a couple of years after launch, the MacBook Air M1 remains a solid choice for those in search of fast and lightweight laptop
Get a lifetime license of Microsoft Office for $29
Over 80% off, no subscription needed
MSI's upcoming gaming handheld is Intel powered, pictures and benchmarks leak early
Similar to the ROG Ally in appearance and performance
Xbox backtracks after banning accounts that automatically uploaded NSFW BG3 videos
Not having content sharing enabled by default would have eliminated much of the problem
Microsoft will revive its PC peripheral business through design company Incase
Microsoft-branded accessories will not disappear from the market, after all
23andMe is now blaming users and their recycled passwords for data breach
A "shameless" attempt to avoid yielding to class action lawsuits?
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Tesla introduces more realistic range estimates for Model Y, S, and X vehicles
Your mileage may vary
What just happened? If there's one thing electric vehicle companies are known for, it's exaggerating the official ranges of their EVs. This is something that Tesla has been accused of doing on several occasions – and Musk's company is believed to be the worst offender of the bunch – this may explain why the automaker recently lowered the range estimates for several models in the US.
Honda and Mitsubishi will test a fuel cell-powered data center in Japan
A decarbonization experiment with reused fuel cells that will run for two years
Razer teases new Blade laptops with "world's first" panels: 16-inch 240Hz OLED and 18-inch 4K@165Hz
More will be revealed at CES
LG's new OLED gaming display can reach a 480Hz refresh rate at 1440p
It will be showcased at CES next week
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is available for free from the Epic Games Store
In brief: Looking to grab one of the most underappreciated games in years for nothing at all? Then head over to the Epic Games Store, where the current freebie is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, a hugely enjoyable space opera that lives up to the franchise's movies and comics.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 vs. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX: Is the GeForce Premium Worth It?
An updated look at current-gen GPU flagships, the battle between the Radeon 7900 XTX and GeForce RTX 4090. Of course, the GeForce is faster, but also costs twice as much, so is the premium worth it?
Starbucks accused of using dark patterns in its app to retain nearly $900 million
Akin to an "involuntary subscription"
Dell brings the sleek (and controversial) XPS 13 design to 14 and 16-inch models
Dell abandons the XPS 15 and introduces Intel Core Ultra with NPUs
New certification for Adaptive-Sync monitors with dual-mode support arrives just in time for CES
"Dual-Hz" monitors are likely around the corner, just in time for CES 2024
The Xbox Series S mid-life refresh is a toaster?
Or is Microsoft trying to say that an Xbox Series S refresh is toast?
Is this mysterious 700W Nvidia GPU a new H200 chip or an RTX 4090 Titan?
Rumor mill: As Nvidia's profits from AI hardware soar, many worry that the company could increasingly divert resources from its consumer-facing RTX graphics cards. Thus, the leak of a previously unknown GPU could spark debate over whether it's an AI card or a new RTX 40 series Titan, especially given its extreme TDP rating.
SpaceX launches first satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities
SpaceX partnered with T-Mobile in the US
Microsoft is adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards
Microsoft really, really wants you to use its generative AI
What just happened? Are you sick of hearing about AI? Microsoft doesn't care, and to make sure you really appreciate just how great the technology is, it's adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards. The change will mark the first time the standard Windows keyboard layout has seen a big alteration since the Windows key appeared in 1994.
Google OAuth secrets exposed as account-hijacking MultiLogin vulnerability discovered
A secure authentication standard that isn't so trustworthy, after all
U.S. delays re-imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, keeping graphics card prices stable for now
The deadline has been extended by five months
Vizio will pay $3 million in class action for falsely advertising 60Hz TVs as 120Hz
If you bought a Vizio TV in the last 10 years in California, you may be eligible for a payout
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown PC specs revealed: 4K@60fps with a GTX 1060!
Low-end hardware for a high-end resolution
Samsung is planning human-free, fully automated fabs within six years
A hot potato: In a rare story about a company that isn't Amazon pushing to replace its human workers with machines, Samsung is reportedly planning to make all its fabs fully automated within the next six years. The Korean giant has already begun development of a system that will lead to human-free facilities, according to a new report.
Top 10 Tech Pranks: Harmless and Fun IT Jokes
Back to the office? Pranks are awesome. And you're a tech-savvy individual, so it's time that your pranks showed that. Help colleagues grow closer with these practical IT jokes.
Samsung unveils new Odyssey G9 49-inch ultrawide and Odyssey G8 32-inch 4K 240Hz gaming monitors
Also the 360Hz 27-inch Odyssey G6 G60SD
European Union set to revise cookie law, admits cookie banners are annoying
European Commission hopes large platforms will accept a "cookies pledge"
Who is overemployment really harming? Often, it's your colleagues
Many overemployed people aren't double checking their own work, nor are they innovating on behalf of the company
NAND flash fabs in Japan halt production to check for earthquake damage
More chaos for the storage industry