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Japan's bullet train to debut high-tech private cabins, for an added fee
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
A recently introduced Shinkansen high-speed train is set to add several exclusive private cabins over the next few months. According to a local report, these "private rooms" will include high-tech services designed to improve remote working conditions and internet performance. Travelers visiting Japan may also find the option appealing, although...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Memory card and flash drive pricing surges 120%, with some models spiking 260%
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Take flash-based memory cards, for example. Building on data from a PCWorld investigation, Tom's Hardware recently found that memory card and USB drive prices have increased by an average of 123% compared to last year. And that's just the median – in one extreme example, a 256GB Lexar Blue microSDXC...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Open-source tool decrypts all private data collected by Windows Recall on Copilot PCs
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Alexander Hagenah previously exposed issues affecting Windows Recall with his TotalRecall tool, prompting Microsoft to redesign the feature around stronger architectural principles. Now, the security researcher is once again highlighting Recall's weaknesses with TotalRecall Reloaded. The updated tool can reportedly bypass protections in Recall and access private user data stored...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The 2026 PC and Console Gaming Report shows most revenue now comes from games outside the Top 20
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
In Western PC markets, titles ranked 21 and below accounted for 56% of spending in 2025, up from 48% in 2022. Most PC revenue now comes from games outside the Top 20. Over the same period, total PC playtime rose 14%. Games below the Top 20 increased their share of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PureMac is a new open-source macOS cleanup and app removal tool
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
PureMac strips system cleanup back to basics, offering full app uninstallation with leftover file removal alongside tools for clearing caches, logs, and other clutter. It's positioned as a free, open-source alternative to CleanMyMac, it runs on-device with no telemetry or subscriptions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Your Airbnb host might actually be AI
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
The scale of this shift came into focus after an exchange at an Airbnb property near New York City, where an AI system speaking for hosts named Alexis and Peter responded to a guest message that appeared to test its system instructions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Steam might soon display 30-day price history for game deals
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Data miners recently unearthed Steam code suggesting the storefront could soon compare each game's current price with prices from the previous 30 days, likely to warn users if developers recently raised prices ahead of a sale. Steam and other stores have offered similar warnings in Europe since 2023, but the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel brings 18A process to budget laptops with new Core Series 3 CPUs
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Intel describes Core Series 3 as an upgrade path for small businesses and home users following a typical five-year refresh cycle, offering performance gains over five-year-old PCs and previous-generation low-power Core processors such as Core 7 150U.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
How Intel Got Into Trouble: We Test the Last Decade of Intel Flagship CPUs
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
From Kaby Lake to Core Ultra, we revisit Intel's flagship CPUs to see how a decade of design choices shaped performance, power, and ultimately, how the company lost its lead.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office bundle on Windows laptops
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
College students who purchase eligible Windows laptops before July 31 can receive a free year of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a customized Xbox controller. Retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and Dell are leaning into the promotion, surfacing models designed to rival the MacBook Neo on...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »