*insert Godzilla screeching sound* Here's the very first look at the next big kaiju feature. Godzilla Minus Zero will continue the story of 2023's Godzilla Minus One, which returned the franchise to the more grounded tone established in the original film, and while the new teaser trailer doesn't show a whole lot, it suggests some big things for the series.Minus Zero is set in 1949, two years after the first movie, "and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity," according to the official logline. Apparently that includes shifting the setting from Tokyo to New York, as we see Godzilla right next to the St …Read the full story at The Verge.

Sometimes, when Microsoft doesn't add a feature to Windows 10 or 11, the userbase will make it themselves. One could even argue that Windows users are better developers for the OS than Microsoft itself. However, sometimes a Microsoft engineer will make an app to fix an issue they've been encountering and release it for everyone to use, which is like the ultimate middle-ground between a user-made app and an official Windows addition.

Building out a serious network for the home can completely transform how everyone interacts with self-hosted content and other devices on the LAN. It's also a shortcut to losing one's mind attempting to keep up with everything, especially if they're less tech-savvy or aren't familiar with how it's all configured and interconnected. That's where solid documentation can really make a difference. Most of the switch ports are populated, and there are various devices running different services. If I were to ask my spouse or someone else to do something, most of the time spent would be me explaining how everything works.

Apple quietly threatened to kick Elon Musk's AI app, Grok, from its App Store in January over its failure to curb the surge of nonconsensual sexual deepfakes flooding X, according to NBC News. It was a muted show of force from one of tech's most powerful gatekeepers, made behind closed doors even as the undressing crisis unfolded in full public view and criticism over Apple's cowardice mounted.In a letter obtained by NBC News, Apple told US senators it "contacted the teams behind both X and Grok after it received complaints and saw news coverage of the scandal" and demanded that the developers "create a plan to improve content moderation." …Read the full story at The Verge.

We've talked about mini PCs countless times at XDA. Some think that it's a perfect desktop replacement, while others would disagree. What I can say is that with RAM and SSD prices rising, it's a good solution if you need a simple and versatile PC that won't cost you a fortune. Now, there are plenty of different models to choose from, so the possibilities are endless, but we think this one from Trycoo is worth taking a look at since it's down to its lowest price ever.

Alongside additional AI functionality, upgraded Now Playing, and new security features, Google's March Pixel update also included a frustrating battery drain bug.

It has been a good last few weeks for people who like to build their own cameras. Back in late March, we checked out an open-source Raspberry Pi camera that looked like it came out of an 80s sci-fi movie, complete with different filters you can choose from. And while that was an amazing project, you can never have enough DIY cameras.

AI has had a very strange effect on the world of cybersecurity. Using artificial intelligence to spot, stop, and prevent virus infections is very useful, and they're especially good at identifying if an email is from a legitimate business or a scammer. At the same time, malicious actors are using AI to craft better viruses than ever before, and are especially good at creating realistic voices and messages to fool people.

For as long as modern rendering has existed, textures have been the biggest VRAM hog in the room. You can optimize geometry, tweak lighting, and scale resolution, sure, but those high-resolution materials wrapped around every surface still pile on memory usage like nothing else.

I use a lot of tools daily, which you’d think would mean I’ve gotten used to the constant tab-switching and app-hopping - but I haven’t. As a result, there’s always that one app you end up living in more than the others, just for the relief of staying put for a minute. Lately, that’s been Claude for me. I’m already in there for research, brainstorming, and pretty much anything that requires heavy thinking. So I thought, why am I leaving to check my calendar or opening whole separate note-taking apps just to come right back?

The Bookshop.org integration is now available for Spotify users on Android, with iOS support expected next week. | Image: Spotify Spotify is rolling out some new updates for book lovers, expanding audiobook listening features and allowing users to buy physical publications through the platform. Readers in the US and UK can now purchase printed books via a new integration with Bookshop.org on the Android Spotify app, with support for iOS users expected to arrive next week. The partnership was announced in February, with Bookshop.org founder and CEO Andy Hunter saying at the time that "Spotify is bringing in more readers, and I'm all for anything that grows the size of the pie." This, alongside other updates announced today, aim to make it easier to jump into your next …Read the full story at The Verge.

If you've been looking for an ultra-wide monitor that isn't going to cost a lot of money, this one from Onn is going to be it. You get a massive 49-inch screen, along with good colors and contrast, and a 144Hz refresh rate. There's also plenty of connectivity, and the price is now down to $399, which is $200 below its usual retail price.