LibreCAD

LibreCAD is a feature-packed and mature 2D-CAD utility. Support and documentation are free from our large, dedicated community of users, contributors and developers. LibreCAD is available in over 30 languages. This gave rise to CADuntu. After some discussion within the community and research on existing names, CADuntu was renamed to LibreCAD. Meanwhile, for LibreCAD 2.2.0 series, Qt5 is mandatory.

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Robin Miller

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review

So, technically, they were released. But putting that launch aside for a second, we now have the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to consider. This new GPU is a cut-down version of the 5080, using the same GB203 die. In other words, the performance downgrade shouldn’t be all that significant. Of course, we have benchmarked both models, so let’s get into the results. This allowed the card to maintain an average core clock frequency of 2,780 MHz while consuming 267 watts....

February 19, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Barry Anderson

The rise of on-device AI is reshaping the future of PCs and smartphones

As a result, they are already having a real-world impact. This means fine-tuning and personalization capabilities should be significantly easier than with current methods. More importantly, this local access will allow them to create content in the user’s voice and style. Of course, as promising as this shift is, several challenges and practical realities must be considered. Additionally, many of these tools will likely require users to rethink how they interact with their devices....

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Tanner Wilson

Valve releases full Team Fortress 2 SDK, modders gain control over the game's code

The latest patch fully unlocks the game’s SDK, releasing virtually all modding restrictions. The new SDK rules aim to preserve those investments. Valve’s SDK update will likely boost activity for what remains one of Steam’s most popular games. A massive content update in 2023 pushed the concurrent player count to an all-time high of over 253,000. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch also received numerous bug fixes. It remains unclear whether the company plans to release more patches soon....

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Joshua Bartlett

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may miss Earth in 2032 and hit the moon instead

A few weeks later, those odds were reduced to a more worrying1-in-48chance. The moon’s crater-covered surface is an indication of how many asteroids have impacted our natural satellite. Its largest crater, the South Pole-Aitken basin, is more than 1,500 miles in diameter. Scientists are now using the James Webb Space Telescope to take a closer look at asteroid 2024 YR4. Featured on TechSpot

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Karen Gomez

DiffusionBee

DiffusionBee allows you to unlock your imagination by providing tools to generate AI art in a few seconds. you’re able to use it to edit existing images or create new ones from scratch. It’s easy to use, and the results can be quite stunning. All you need is a text prompt and the AI will generate images based on your instructions. Reimagine and transform your images DiffusionBee offers easy-to-use tools, powered by AI, to modify your existing images....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Christopher Hogan

Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok 3 AI model with DeepSearch, voice mode, and more

Previously, Musk had promised that Grok 3 would be “scary smart,” with advanced reasoning capabilities. xAI emphasized that its latest reasoning models excel at answering math, science, and programming questions. Both models are available via the Grok app. This tool will scan online sources, including X, to generate responses to various queries. xAI claims that Colossus was built within six to eight months specifically to train the next-generation Grok model....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Diana Robinson

Hacker group releases updated tool to activate almost all modern Microsoft software

!A hacking collective has released what some call the “largest breakthrough in Windows/Office piracy ever.” The new method permanently activates most Microsoft products, bypassing Redmond’s DRM system entirely. Yet, the company doesn’t seem to care. The “TSforge Activation” method can permanently activate many Windows and Office versions. It can also provide users with a convenient way to access Windows 10 patches beyond October 2025. The newly released MAS 3.0updateadds the TSforge Activation method to the toolkit....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Christopher Henry

Lenovo's ThinkBook Flip AI laptop features a towering OLED screen that folds in half

The laptop could also double as a tablet, which is something 2-in-1 convertible laptops also offer. Dual-screen laptops aren’t new. Intel revealed aconcept modelback in 2019 that resembled the ThinkBook Flip AI. There’s also the powerfulROG Zephyrus Duowith its two screens. Asus also unveiled the2024 Zenbook Duolast year. It can also be used in desktop mode, with the two screens arranged horizontally. Hopefully, there won’t be a visible crease like we see in many folding devices....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Riley Hughes

RegCool

RegCool is an advanced registry editor and editor foe Offline-Hive files. Features What’s New

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 14 words · Lisa Singleton

Rockstar is in talks with Fortnite and Roblox creators about user-generated GTA 6 content

The FiveM and RDR2 RedM mods allow players to play multiplayer modes on customized dedicated servers. GTA 6 is stillscheduled to launchon consoles this fall, according to Take-Two’s last earnings call. Featured on TechSpot

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Melissa Warner

Scientists engineer ultra-hard synthetic diamond from graphite

If commercially viable, the new diamond could be a boon for industries that rely on the hardened material. The lab-grown diamond in question is of the hexagonal variety, and was created by heating highly compressed graphite. As The Independenthighlights, this is not the first time a hexagonal diamond has been explored in the lab. Obvious use cases would include industrial applications like drilling or machining, where long-lasting tools are a must....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Mr. Patrick Daniels

Tech disruption hit white-collar jobs hard, but new opportunities are emerging

However, feels like this environment is beginning to shift as companies grow more confident about the economy. The past few years have been particularlychallengingfor white-collar professionals. Despite initial prosperity during the early stages of the pandemic, the industry has faced considerable upheaval. The hunt for jobs has been no less painful. Now, though, new trends suggest that this landscape may be on the cusp of significant change. However, as the job market evolves, white-collar workers must adapt to remain competitive, DiStefano advises....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · William Horn