2025-05-01

Mark Zuckerberg confirms new Ray-Ban smart glasses are coming ‘later this year’ – here are the 3 pairs I think we’ll see

Meta has confirmed it has new Ray-Ban smart glasses on the way with ‘new technological capabilities.' [...]

2025-05-01

Slowdown? What slowdown? Microsoft signs huge $544 million data centre deal with UAE's Telco Du

Microsoft and Du's new hyperscale data center in the UAE looks to boost AI infrastructure and expand cloud access across the region. [...]

2025-05-01

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smarter TV operating systems bring added convenience - but also new privacy concerns, especially from automatic content recognition (ACR), which quietly tracks everything you watch. [...]

2025-05-01

Hollywoods new stars were cast by the internet

From YouTube and TikTok to the big screen, meet the creators redefining celebrity and shaping the future of Hollywood. [...]

2025-05-01

Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11’s folders so they open much faster with new update – but it's still not quick enough for my liking

Fed up of Windows 11 folders being frustratingly sluggish to open? Microsoft has made them faster now, but more still needs to be done here. [...]

2025-05-01

Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)

Samsung's Certified Renewed program lets you buy a like-new flagship phone for less - and do your part to cut down on e-waste. [...]

2025-05-01

Borderlands 4 gets explosive gameplay deep dive and a new release date

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 4 will now launch on September 12, 2025, as it reveals a new extended gameplay trailer. [...]

2025-05-01

Tariffs could further disrupt the stability of the PC hardware market - and this new study suggests it's best to buy right now

US tariff scares are still present despite the 90-day pause, and IDC's new study on PC hardware sales suggests that people are buying up hardware in case prices go up.. [...]

2025-05-01

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 1

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 1. [...]