The Biden administration plans to introduce new restrictions on exporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, but key companies including ASML and Tokyo Electron could be exempt, Reuters reports. The latest measure aims to continue limiting China’s access to critical technology while preserving trade relations with key US allies, including Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea….
Nothing has a new smartphone—the Phone (2a) Plus—nearly identical to the Phone (2a) it released earlier this year, but with slightly beefed-up specs. It costs $399 and is available in the US through the same beta program. But it isn’t the new Android handset we find most interesting, it’s the company’s new widget. The “News…
Though the unemployment rate for tech workers remains near historic lows, there’s been a shift in the rate at which firms are hiring — and what they’re seeking in new prospects. Coupled with a large number of layoffs last year at tech giants, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded, shifting what companies seek…
The Windows 11 2023 Update has been released, but behind the scenes, Microsoft is constantly working to improve the newest version of Windows. The company frequently rolls out public preview builds to members of its Windows Insider Program, allowing them to test out — and even help shape — upcoming features. Skip to the builds…
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A familiar debate is once again surrounding Cloudflare, the content delivery network that provides a free service that protects websites from being taken down in denial-of-service attacks by masking their hosts: Is Cloudflare a bastion of free speech or an enabler of spam, malware delivery, harassment and the very DDoS attacks…
Thank Goodness You’re Here!, a game which feels like someone took a snapshot of a North Yorkshire town in the mid ’70s and somehow turned it into a full-blown quest filled adventure, has gained Steam Deck verification just one day ahead of its release date. Coal Supper, the development team behind the bizarre yet incredibly…
Enlarge / A marketing image by Microsoft for the desktop version of Skype. Microsoft If you’ve used Microsoft’s Skype in recent years, you’ve probably noticed that the user experience is less than ideal because of the pervasiveness of ads in the software. Fortunately, that’s going to change in a new update coming to all platforms…
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is standing by Reddit’s decision to block companies from scraping the site without an AI agreement. Last week, 404 Media noticed that search engines that weren’t Google were no longer listing recent Reddit posts in results. This was because Reddit updated its Robots Exclusion Protocol (txt file) to block bots from…
At last, the pre-patch is in full swing, and the Radiant Echoes event is live in World of Warcraft. It’s time for the standard pre-patch limited time event. It’s a great way to catch up your characters in gear, but also earn some exclusive pets and mounts. This guide will teach you how everything works…
Enlarge / Oclean’s X Ultra, released in July, has optional Wi-Fi connectivity. Oclean One of the most unlikely passengers on the AI gadgets hype train is the toothbrush. With claims of using advanced algorithms and companion apps to help you brush your teeth better, toothbrushes have become a tech product for some brands. So-called “AI…