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Operation Alice: The dark web isn't as hidden as it seems, as global crackdown shows
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Europol recently unveiled "Operation Alice," a major effort to dismantle a large network of fraudulent websites hidden within the dark web. The investigation began in 2021 and initially focused on a platform named Alice with Violence CP. In the end, the operation took down one of the largest dark web...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows 11 users are still fixing the Start menu with third-party tools
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
While Microsoft rethinks where they've failed with Windows 11, many users rely on tools like Open Shell, Start11, StartAllBack, and ExplorerPatcher to take back control of the UI. Open Shell remains a free favorite with a customizable Windows 7-style menu, while Start11 and StartAllBack offer more polished tweaks for modern systems. ExplorerPatcher rounds things out as another powerful free option.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Sony confirms AI frame generation is coming to PlayStation, just not this year
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Speaking to Digital Foundry about Project Amethyst, Mark Cerny confirmed that Sony is developing AI-powered frame generation for PlayStation, but noted that no new releases are planned this year. He also declined to reveal whether the feature will be rolled out to the PS5 and PS5 Pro or be exclusive...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
California bill targeting Big Tech self-preferencing gains industry support as Apple faces scrutiny
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The proposed law, known as the Blocking Anticompetitive Self-Preferencing by Entrenched Dominant Platforms, or the BASED Act, was introduced by California state senator Scott Wiener. It seeks to restrict tactics that allow large platforms to favor their own products and block emerging rivals. In an unusual twist for a policymaker...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus refine Arrow Lake with better value
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Our full reviews of the new Intel CPUs are coming this week, but early ones already point to a meaningful refinement of the Arrow Lake lineup, with improved efficiency, higher core counts, and stronger overall value. Most agree the chips are capable all-rounders, particularly at their aggressive $199 and $299 price points.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D hits record low price, remains the go-to gaming CPU
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has dropped to its lowest price yet, now around the $420 mark, making one of the fastest gaming CPUs even more compelling. Built around AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, it continues to deliver exceptional gaming performance and strong efficiency, standing out in a crowded market.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The effort is being led by Windows chief Pavan Davuluri, who has publicly acknowledged the extent of user frustration with Windows 11. In a recent company blog post, he said the Windows team had spent months analyzing user feedback to identify what he described as "the voice of people who...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung brings AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, more devices to follow
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The AirDrop rollout to Samsung's flagship series starts in Korea today, with US devices set to follow later this week before expanding to more regions, including Europe, Latin America, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
OpenAI plans to double its workforce as it pivots to enterprise AI
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The company, valued privately at about $730 billion, is expected to nearly double its headcount to roughly 8,000 employees by year's end, up from about 4,500 currently, people familiar with the matter told The Financial Times. New hires will be concentrated in engineering, research, sales, and product development. A significant share...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple store external SSD prices skyrocket as some SanDisk drives jump 200%
Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Apple has quietly raised prices on several third-party SSDs sold through its online store, and some of the increases are stunning.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »