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PC Game Launcher for Goddess of Victory: Nikke Hacked To Spread Malware

The developers of Goddess of Victory: Nikke, an action RPG, just rolled out a fix to its Windows PC game launcher amid signs it was circulating malware capable of hijacking a machine.

By Michael Kan
The game

Miss Small Phones? The 5.3-Inch 'Enough Phone' Will Try To Fill the Void

The Enough phone has opened its Kickstarter, with the goal of shipping the first batches of the Android handset next May. It's similar in size in the iPhone 12 mini.

By Michael Kan
small phone

Get an Early Look at Best Buy's Black Friday Deals on Headphones, Smartwatches, and More

Black Friday is still weeks away, but the deals have already started popping up, and Best Buy has some enticing tech discounts to get your holiday savings started early.

By George Yang
Google Pixel Watch 5/Google Home Speaker/Bose QuietComfort Headphones/Beats Pill Speaker

Ram Altman? OpenAI's CEO Tries to Defuse Controversial Memory Comments

'I actually do want the world to have tons of memory,' Sam Altman says after facing backlash for suggesting that PCs capable of running AI locally are a waste.

By Michael Kan
Sam Altman

How to Watch Today's Fenerbahçe vs. Liverpool UCL Game Live For Free

Following two draws and a loss, hosts Fenerbahçe are in desperate need of a win to improve their chances of qualifying for the knockouts. Can they get it against Liverpool? Watch the two giants clash live.

By Jibin Joseph
Liverpool's Bradley Barcola celebrates a goal against LASK at Oberösterreich Arena on October 14, 2026

US Voters Reject AI Data Centers, Elon Musk Finds Solace in Orbital Alternative

Ballot measures to block or restrict the construction of new AI data centers received strong support from US voters. Elon Musk suggested it could be good news for data centers in space.

By Michael Kan
AI data center

Microsoft's Big Bet on 8GB PCs Is Finally Paying Off

Windows 11 now runs surprisingly well on 8GB of RAM. I spoke with Microsoft execs and engineers about what changed.

By Chris Hoffman
A Windows 11 laptop with an 8GB RAM logo

How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, Even for Free

The Champions League is in full swing with more exciting matches to come. Here's how to tune in with the right streaming service, free trial, or VPN.

By Jason Cohen
uefa champions league trophy

Hackers Hit French Blood Plasma Freezers in Latest Attack on Cooling Companies

Attackers set the freezers to 110° Celsius (versus -30° Celsius), but staff caught it before any blood plasma supply was damaged.

By Jon Martindale
Bags of processoed blood plasma in a freezer unit.

Can’t Find Anything to Watch on Netflix? This New AI Feature May Be the Answer

A new AI-powered Discover tab will begin to appear on the smart TV version of Netflix in the coming weeks.

By James Peckham
The new AI Discover feature on Netflix

How to Watch Every 2026 NFL Game Live (Even Without Cable)

Now that the season is in full swing, you'll want to stream every touchdown, sack, and field goal of football. Here's how to tune in to Week 9's primetime games, even if you don't have cable.

By Jason Cohen
fans cheering in front of a TV showing a football game

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Is a Modern Masterpiece

It looks absolutely incredible, and its controls have been drastically improved. Most importantly, the heart of the original 1998 game is intact.

By Will Greenwald
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Your iPhone Will Get the Duo’s StandBy Clock Upgrades, New Karaoke Mode

The first developer preview for iOS 27.3 details various new upgrades, including two changes to the mobile version of Safari.

By James Peckham
The iPhone Duo showing its StandBy Mode

iPhone 18 Tipped to Arrive Next Year With Bigger Battery, Higher Price

The leak also suggests a performance boost for the iPhone 18, which may run on a 2nm A20 chip.

By Jibin Joseph
iPhone 17 in sage

Binance Traces $6.3B Hack to Employee Duped by Fake Job Interview

A Binance engineer was reportedly tricked into installing malware on a work laptop, enabling suspected North Korean hackers to loot $6.3 billion from the exchange.

By Michael Kan
binance hack

I Told You Not to Buy an 8GB Windows Laptop. I Was Wrong

I spoke with the Microsoft executives and engineers behind Windows 11's memory overhaul, then retested an 8GB laptop myself. The difference is real.

By Chris Hoffman
A Windows laptop with a stylized 8GB RAM stick

Time Zone Errors Hit Microsoft Products After Parts of Canada Stay on DST

Double-check your calendar. Microsoft's Outlook and Exchange Online might not display the correct time in Canada due to parts of the country remaining on daylight saving time.

By Michael Kan
Canada flag

I'll Show You How to Play GTA 6 Early With This Easy Time Zone Trick

Grand Theft Auto VI officially releases on November 19, but the exact time you can play depends on your location. Here's how you can check it out before everyone else.

By Jason Cohen
PS5 controller in front of grand theft auto 6 logo

How to Watch Today's Barcelona vs. Aston Villa UCL Game Live For Free

It's almost time. This fixture has a history of intense drama and nail-biting finishes. Will today's clash be another classic? Watch Barcelona vs. Aston Villa live with a streaming subscription or a VPN to find out.

By Jibin Joseph
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha celebrate a goal against Real Racing Club de Santander at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on September 16, 2026.

As Digital Storefronts Vanish, Modders Are Doing the Job Sony and Microsoft Refuse to Do

When corporate strategy reduces decades of interactive art to expired licenses, grassroots modding transforms from a legally gray subculture into the front line of historical preservation.

By Gabriel Zamora
PS5 and Xbox Game Preservation