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You NEED to ditch Ollama and use LM Studio for local AI if you have a laptop or mini PC — here's why
I've been playing with Ollama a lot recently, but it lacks in one key area that has sent me back over to trying LM Studio, with great success, and no need for dedicated GPU.
2025-08-19 11:12
Is Gears of War: Reloaded bringing its 4K visuals and 120 FPS multiplayer to Xbox Game Pass? — Here's what we know
The Coalition's new Gears of War: Reloaded remaster is one of Xbox's biggest games of the summer, but is it on Game Pass? Here's what we know.
2025-08-19 11:02
Firefox advances privacy for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean users
Mozilla has begun rolling out Chinese, Japanese, and Korean translation support in Firefox. It's privacy-friendly and even works offline. Read more...
2025-08-19 08:28
Mozilla releases Thunderbird 142 with several bug fixes and improvements
Thunderbird 142 is now available for download, introducing minor UI tweaks, improvements, and bug fixes. Read more...
2025-08-19 07:54
Microsoft could be working on a cheaper Xbox Cloud Gaming plan
Microsoft is reportedly considering an Xbox Cloud Gaming-only subscription tier that facilitates gamers who don't own an Xbox console at all. Read more...
2025-08-19 07:38
Login credentials for millions of PayPal accounts reportedly being sold online
A seller claiming to have the credentials of millions of PayPal customers exposed as recently as May 2025 is selling them online for $750. Read more...
2025-08-19 05:46
Obsidian 1.9.10 lands with a new core plugin, bug fixes, and more
Obsidian Editor 1.9.10 is now available for download, introducing a new core plugin that was previously in Early Access, along with multiple improvements, bug fixes, and more. Read more...
2025-08-19 05:30
Microsoft breaks reset and recovery options on older Windows versions
Microsoft has confirmed that reset and recovery options are broken on many versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 after installing August's Patch Tuesday updates. Read more...
2025-08-19 05:14
SoftBank announces $2 billion investment in Intel common stock
SoftBank has agreed to invest $2 billion in Intel, underscoring its belief in Intel's crucial role in expanding U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Read more...
2025-08-19 04:16
OpenAI launches its most affordable ChatGPT paid subscription in India
OpenAI has launched a new, budget-friendly subscription plan called 'Go' in India for ₹399 per month. Read more...
2025-08-19 02:58
Microsoft confirms “context-aware” AI features for Windows 11 as future, skips Windows 12 mention
The future of Windows is going to be AI with context-awareness, as Microsoft's Windows chief confirmed in a new video. The post Microsoft confirms “context-aware” AI features for Windows 11 as future, skips Windows 12 mention appeared first on Wind...
2025-08-18 23:28
Sam Altman admits OpenAI "screwed up" GPT-5's launch but shares a bold vision for the future — hints at "a cooler social experience with AI" and a potential Google Chrome buyout
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with other company executives, met with multiple reporters over dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant in San Francisco to discuss the multibillion-dollar AI firm's future plans
2025-08-18 21:53
Fallout TV series Season 2 first look images show the main cast — and a glimpse of this iconic city before the bombs fell
Before the bombs fell, Vegas was a glittering jewel — Fallout Season 2’s images reveal what was lost, and what’s waiting in the wasteland.
2025-08-18 21:37
Nvidia App finally gets global DLSS override and a bunch of other updates
The upcoming Nvidia App beta update, landing tomorrow, is finally bringing a global toggle for DLSS overrides and lots of other enhancements. Read more...
2025-08-18 21:12
HP's "high-quality, 2-in-1 AI laptop" is down to $699 for a limited time — ideal for students and Windows 10 refugees
HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.
2025-08-18 20:51
Latest updates for Skype for Business Server include breaking changes
Microsoft has released hotfix updates for Skype for Business Server. They contain a couple of breaking changes that IT admins need to be aware of. Read more...
2025-08-18 20:16
Sad the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over? I am, too, but hey — Battlefield 2042 just got a surprise new Update 9.2, and it has BF6 rewards for everyone that plays it
With the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now over, DICE has released a surprise Battlefield 2042 update with a new map, new weapons and vehicles, and special Battlefield 6 rewards to earn.
2025-08-18 20:06
Save 71% on Cleaner Kit for iOS (lifetime) Premium Plan
Free your device memory. Cleaner Kit uses AI to scan and remove duplicate contacts, duplicate pictures, screenshots, and Live Photos on your iPhone. Read more...
2025-08-18 20:00
Microsoft finally testing an Excel feature that was introduced in Google Sheets months ago
Microsoft Excel has gained a new function, which is pretty much identical to one that Google Sheets got back in June. Read more...
2025-08-18 19:32
NVIDIA's inept AI game assistant now works on more RTX hardware — should you be using it for PC gaming?
NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.
2025-08-18 19:30