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An ex-Microsoft OS engineer almost got fired for adding ZIP file support to Windows 30 years ago, but the company has never updated it🫠
By Kevin Okemwa published
ZIP FILE 🤫 Microsoft veteran Dave W. Plummer recently recounted how he added ZIP file support to Windows 30 years ago, and how it almost cost him his job at the tech giant.
Halo Infinite update adds new earnable currency and brings back one weapon's iconic ability
By Samuel Tolbert published
EMP Halo Infinite's next big update is adding earnable currency for returning cosmetics, as well as bringing back the Plasma Pistol's ability to stun vehicles.
Demand for Apple's HoloLens-like Vision Pro has fallen 'well beyond' expectations. I am shocked. Not really.
By Jez Corden published
Apple Vision No Remember the Apple Vision Pro hype from a few months ago? Me neither. Seems nobody else does either, since according to a new report, nobody actually wants to wear a $3000 computer on their face.
Forza Horizon 5 celebrates GT racing with 12 new cars and more ways to build custom road races
By Zachary Boddy published
AllStars The latest Forza Horizon 5 update is now available, bringing 12 new cars and expanding availability for a previous exclusive. Oh, and there are more EventLab props.
The most comfortable office chair I've ever used is getting even better built-in and adjustable lumbar support
By Rebecca Spear published
Amazing chair A new version of my favorite gaming chair is available for preorder. Here's why it's the ideal office chair.
People are getting copyright strikes for sharing Fallout TV show memes
By Jennifer Young published
📈 If you've created a meme from any of the Fallout TV show images, be warned, Amazon is submitting copyright claims on Twitter/X.
Surprise! Minecraft gives Armadillos AND new Wolves to everyone with latest update, available NOW
By Zachary Boddy published
Armored Paws Mojang Studios has surprised players by dropping a new content update on all platforms today, featuring both Armadillos and new Wolves.
Microsoft's new lightweight AI model is as capable as GPT-3.5 despite being small enough to run on a smartphone
By Sean Endicott published
small but mighty Microsoft trained a small AI model using a curriculum inspired by children's bedtime stories. Phi-3 is small enough to run on a phone or laptop but is as capable as larger models in some areas.
Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2): New features, AI PCs, Windows on Arm, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden last updated
vNext Microsoft is currently developing the next major version of Windows 11, which is expected to ship later this year as the 2024 Update, also known as "version 24H2." Here's what you need to know.
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