Former OpenAI researcher turned whistleblower found dead in San Francisco

He also believed its practices were damaging to the internet. Balaji also published a lengthyarticleon this topic on his personal blog in October. The San Francisco Police Department toldTechCrunchthat Balaji was found dead in his apartment on November 26. No evidence of foul play was discovered during the initial investigation. Featured on TechSpot

December 16, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Christina Everett

Modders give the new Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC an NVMe storage upgrade

The innovative form factor positions the Pi 500 as a potential game-changer for casual computing and light productivity tasks. However, the lack of NVMe M.2 storage support prevents it from reaching its full potential. Instead, the gear includes a 32GB Class A2 microSD card, which should suffice for most tasks. However, microSD storage is notably slower, and an NVMe upgrade could significantly boost performance. The highly resourceful Raspberry Pi community took the challenge head-on, and succeeded....

December 16, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Jamie Johnson

Samsung's new Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop is Lunar Lake-powered, claims 25 hours of battery life

These devices feature 2.8K AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, Samsung’s “Vision Booster” technology promises improved screen visibility, even in challenging lighting conditions. The biggest draw, though, is the eye-popping 25-hour battery life estimate from Samsung. To make use of this, Samsung has baked AI features throughout the software experience. Users can also use it to select text from images and scan QR codes. Samsungsaysthis results in superior color accuracy and clarity compared to standard webcams....

December 15, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Curtis Moore

8 Dos and Don’ts of While Using Public Wi-Fi (Updated 2025)

For this reason, double-check you follow these 8 dos and donts of using public Wi-Fi. Contents What Should You Do When Accessing Public Wi-Fi? When accessing public Wi-Fi, there are several things you should do to protect yourself and your personal information. Turn On Your Anti-Virus This is a no-brainer. What Should You Not Do When Accessing Public Wi-Fi? Therefore, only visit sites that begin with HTTPS as they are more secure....

December 14, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Kimberly Hill

Intel claims retailers are facing high return rates for Snapdragon PCs, Qualcomm denies it

Intel, meanwhile, is making improvements to adapt to new market demands. Johnston Holthaus recently claimed that retailers are grappling with a high return rate of Qualcomm-powered machines. Regardless of one claim or the other, Arm-based systems are making inroads into the PC market. Intel, for its part, is acutely aware of the evolving landscape. “We [will] have more competitors than we have ever had. Team Blue has been improving performance and power efficiency to match Arm-based rivals....

December 14, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Courtney Meyer

Feds struggle to explain mysterious "car-sized" drone sightings over New Jersey

In true 2024 fashion, nearly everyone has a smartphone at the ready. However, these drones don’t seem to be the typical variety flown by videographers or FPV enthusiasts. Several witnesses have described them as “car-sized,” measuring up to six feet across. Sightings consistently occur after sunset. Probably the craziest videos out of all the New Jersey drone videos I’ve seen so far. As sightings continue to increase, pressure is mounting on officials to take decisive action....

December 13, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Paige Gallegos

Study suggests our sun could unleash a long-overdue catastrophic superflare this century

New research suggests that killer superflares may actually be a lot more common than we previously thought. This radiation can fry electronics, wipe data servers, and send satellites crashing back to Earth. During that window, they identified a staggering 2,889 superflares erupting from 2,527 of those stars. But this new, more comprehensive analysis indicates sun-like stars likely experience them about once per century on average. Why the sudden, dramatic jump in projected superflare frequency for our sun?...

December 13, 2024 · 1 min · 104 words · Kevin May

The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrives on PC in April 2025

Gallant added that the developers have been working hard to ensure high performance and robust features for PC gamers. Related Stories Featured on TechSpot

December 13, 2024 · 1 min · 24 words · Geoffrey Singh

AxCrypt

to make it use AxCrypt you will need tocreate an account. Open, edit and share a secured file directly with double-click. We make it easy for you to automatically view and keep the files secured on these folders. The recipient just needs a free AxCrypt ID and will be automatically invited via email if necessary. The invitation email contains instructions on how to view and edit the file. Secured folders...

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Kimberly Burnett

MacBook Air M4 leaked in macOS 15.2 Sequoia, may feature new ultrawide camera

Leaked regulatory documents have also hinted at the possibility of upgraded cameras for the upcoming new laptops. Rumors suggest that they will retain the old design, which may disappoint some potential buyers. Featured on TechSpot

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 35 words · Tyler Taylor

This mini PC supports up to four 8K monitors, has a built-in display, and more

Aoostar’s Gem12 Pro Max is nowavailablefor purchase. Installed next to it is a fingerprint scanner that supports Windows Hello authentication. Furthermore, the new model upgrades the rear USB-C output to USB4, potentially offering another high-bandwidth video connection. Adding a dedicated GPU through OCuLink could allow even more. Fortunately, connecting external dedicated graphics doesn’t take up one of the M.2 slots. Three wattage options are available in the BIOS. The launch discount deal starts at $419 but includes no memory, storage, or operating system....

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Michelle Haley

Valve is changing how Steam downloads game updates

Steam is giving gamers more control over updates for installed titles. Valve detailedchangesto Steam’s update policy, introducing new general and per-game options. Valve acknowledges, however, that the default behavior isn’t always ideal. Valve hasn’t provided a timeline for rolling out these download management features to the stable Steam client. Featured on TechSpot

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Anthony Turner

Differences between ipv4 and ipv6 Explained 2025

Lets discuss more details about IPv4 and IPv6. What are thedifferences between IPv4 and IPv6and will find out which is better over others? Contents What is an IP address? And each unit is connected to a computer web connection thatusesthe Internet Protocol for communication. IPv4 is a connectionless protocol used in packet-switched layer networks, such as Ethernet. It provides a logical connection between online grid devices by providing identification for each rig....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Tracy Kennedy