Illustration: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Image: Getty Images In a new motion filed late Friday in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Elon Musk’s attorneys have asked for a preliminary injunction to stop OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit enterprise, reports TechCrunch. They also asked the judge to forbid the company from continuing alleged practices that they say violate US antitrust laws.Musk’s lawyers claim that because of CEO Sam Altman’s alleged self-dealing, OpenAI “will likely lack sufficient funds to pay damages” if Musk wins the suit. The motion follows reports of OpenAI’s intent to become a for-profit business and that it recently began early talks with regulators to move its structural change forward. As for antitrust claims, Musk’s lawyers allege that OpenAI and Microsoft “told... Continue reading…

We've covered a range of projects for your Raspberry Pi here on XDA, from the ambitious, wacky, and wonderful, to the more beginner-oriented DIY projects you can tackle without much equipment or gear. Passionate hackers and tinkerers have built just about everything you could imagine with a Raspberry Pi since its introduction in 2012, but today's project is something a little special. If you've ever really wanted to put ther power of your Pi to proper use, then this might be up your alley.

Did you manage to catch all the cool tech news that happened over the last week? I can't blame you if you didn't; with Thanksgiving now come and gone, the dust settling from Black Friday, the Cyber Monday deals on the horizon, and the Christmas bells ringing in the distance, it's pretty easy to lose track of everything happening. Which is a shame, because this week saw a ton of great news hit the grapevine.

For someone buying their first mechanical keyboard in 2024, the market is flooded with countless options for every budget, form factor, and style. However, if you want to go with an established brand without spending a ton, the Corsair K70 core TKL is one of the newest entrants in the affordable segment.

Whether you are a freelancer, a solo professional, or a busy entrepreneur, juggling multiple projects, clients, tasks, and deadlines can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools at your fingertips. Since there is no shortage of productivity tools out there, choosing relevant solutions can feel overwhelming. That is why I have compiled a list of nine must-have productivity powerhouses that will streamline your workflow, boost your efficiency, and ultimately free you up to focus on what you do best.

If you're someone that sits for hours at a time at their desk getting work done or playing games, a comfortable chair is something that you should probably consider. Of course, these can be quite expensive, with some superb ones easily costing over $500. Not everyone is willing to pay so much, and we understand that, which is why budget options are always a great way to go.

When it comes to productivity software, hearing the term "open-source" can be a turn-off for some. Giving up software capability to save a few bucks or to preserve your privacy is not a trade-off some professionals are willing to take. The good news is, that compromise hardly exists anymore. There are a ton of excellent open-source options out there that rival even the best paid productivity software, and here are my top picks to definitely consider weaving into your workflow.

Hey, remember that leak that happened yesterday that pinned an Intel Battlemage release date on December 3rd? It turns out that the leak was a lot more accurate than we had first assumed. Intel has stepped up to the podium and declared that we'll learn more about the GPUs this coming Tuesday, but that hasn't stopped a leaker from revealing even more information about the GPUs.

When storing data and backups outside of devices, you have a few options. First is a singular external drive, which is fantastic for quickly moving data between devices. But should you require more storage space and don't wish to rely on a compact portable drive, direct-attached storage (DAS) is an external enclosure that can be filled with drives. Then there's network-attached storage (NAS), which is essentially DAS but with more ports, network connections, an OS, and other internal components. Finally, we have a storage area network (SAN) that's more advanced and designed for serious data work. Here's what separates these three methods of storing data.

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is a fantastic CPU air cooler. In my review, I praised the cooler for handling even the more powerful processors from AMD and Intel. While it's no "affordable" option for keeping temperatures in check, it's also not the most expensive air cooler and is well worth the asking price. For Cyber Monday, you can enjoy a full 20% discount on the listing price, bringing be quiet!'s premium cooler down to a low $72.

You can grab a serious bargain on TCL TVs this holiday shopping weekend. | Image: TCL It just wouldn’t be Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday without a deluge of TV deals. And while we don’t recommend the second-rate models lining the Sunday circulars, there are plenty of TVs on sale that deliver a satisfying viewing experience and solid feature set — whether you plan on gaming, watching sports, or catching up on the latest TV shows and movies.Several of the best OLED models are currently sitting at or near all-time low prices right now, including the excellent LG C4 and Sony A95L QD-OLED, the latter of which a panel of judges (including our own Nilay Patel) voted as the veritable “King of TV.” Below, we’re also highlighting briefcase TVs; solid midrange picks under $1,000 like the 65-inch TCL QM85 (which has tons of... Continue reading…

Over the past few years, mechanical keyboards have gained more attention, with more people being curious about the experience and how it compares to a traditional keyboard. Of course, if you're on the fence, it may be hard to see the benefits of a mechanical keyboard without actually using one long term.