Linux continues to gain more users each passing day, and the switch has never been easier. Steam games launch through Proton, your favorite browser syncs everything over, and the desktop feels snappier than Windows ever did. Then, a user runs what seems to be a routine update, and instead of a login screen after reboot, there’s a black display with a blinking cursor. I've been here before, and many beginners also find themselves here.

Gaming mods have always been a little unhinged, but I don't think even the most ambitious modders could have anticipated the kind of nonsense we're witnessing right now. Thanks to AI-assisted coding, modders are putting Spider-Man in Batman: Arkham Knight, or bringing Super Mario into Elden Ring. It's as if every modder is chasing increasingly ridiculous things to mod into other games.

Prebuilt gaming PCs have long been the go-to solution for players who want high-end performance without the hassle of sourcing individual components. While building your own rig offers customization, it also requires technical know-how and time.

If you're running a heavy workstation setup, especially with HP business laptops, the right dock is non-negotiable. You need reliable power delivery, stable connectivity for multiple monitors, and enough ports to ditch the dongle life.

Google is bringing Personal Intelligence to Gemini AI in your car. With this update, Gemini in Android Auto and cars with Google built-in can tap into your information across Google apps, including Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube, and Search.As an example, Google says you can ask Gemini about your flight status if you're driving to the airport. The AI assistant can pull your flight details from a confirmation message in Gmail and then use that information to look up the status. You can also ask Gemini to "take me to my doctor's appointment" instead of pulling up directions manually, or ask it to "find the car wash from the photo I t …Read the full story at The Verge.

Influencer Nick Shirley listens as US President Donald Trump makes an announcement on fraud in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that the Trump administration was giving right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley $10,000 and launching a $25 million bounty program for members of the public to report fraud.In December 2025, Shirley published a viral video alleging fraud at daycares in Minnesota that were operated by members of the local Somali community. Shirley lingered in parking lots and asked to enter childcare centers, taking refusals as evidence that the centers weren't actually caring for children. The video quickly went viral, triggering a massive governmental response: Federal immigration agents descended on the …Read the full story at The Verge.

YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, as reported by 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently shared screenshots of the dislike button now being placed in the three-dots submenu, and a user on Reddit also shared an image of the dislike button being absent for them.Right now, for me, the dislike button sits right next to the like button under a video. Moving it to a submenu would make it considerably more of an effort to access, meaning that fewer people would likely use it.YouTube keeps on getting worse…First the dislike counter got removed,then the button got removed on YouTube Shorts,now the disli …Read the full story at The Verge.

On Tuesday, US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed the lawsuit Ann Altman filed last year alleging that her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, had sexually abused her throughout her childhood. As reported earlier by The Guardian, the judge wrote that over the past year, Ann had failed to appear for an independent medical examination or meet other deadlines despite warnings that it would result in the case being dismissed.When the case was filed last year, a statement shared by Sam Altman, his mother, and his brothers said, "Annie has made deeply hurtful and entirely untrue claims about our family, and especially Sam… All of these claim …Read the full story at The Verge.

Wireless noise-canceling headphones have become a daily essential for many of us, but finding a pair that balances audiophile-grade sound with genuine convenience often means paying a premium. The market is crowded with options, yet few manage to deliver both exceptional audio fidelity and marathon battery life without compromise.

With the rise of both Flock cameras and glasses that can record people, it has been a nightmare for the privacy-minded to get around in confidence. Fortunately, there are projects out there that can help you scan and identify when something might be monitoring you, and SquachWatch is definitely one of the cuter ones out there.

A few years ago, Microsoft seemed to truly believe LLMs were the future of Windows 11. We don't have access to Microsoft's communications, so it's hard to say exactly when the gears shifted; however, I believe the turning point was when Microsoft went public with its ideas for making Windows 11 agentic, and it was confused by the outrage it met.

I was tired of using my Google TV Streamer (I got it cheap earlier this year) just for streaming. I wanted a more configurable box, so I could play local media and attach devices. A Shield has two USB ports, and even Onn's budget box includes one. However, what annoyed me about the Streamer is that it has only one USB-C port, which serves as its power connection but can also handle data.