Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just got a lot less appealing.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     6 days ago

Intel might return to Apple laptops, but not the way you think

Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo claims Intel may start manufacturing Apple’s entry-level M-series chips by mid-2027. It’s not a revival of Intel-powered Macs, but a behind-the-scenes shake-up that could reshape Apple’s supply chain and how future MacBooks are built.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     6 days ago

I tested over a dozen laptops in 2025, and these are my top picks for Black Friday

Best Buy is currently offering two of Asus' best laptops at an irresistible discount. One of them is a feather-light MacBook Air rival, while the other one is gaming laptop royalty.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     November 28

Tired of AI slop? This tool rewinds the internet to pre-ChatGPT era

Slop Evader is a new browser extension that filters your search results to a pre-AI era of the internet. By cutting off content published after 2022, it removes much of today’s AI-generated noise and brings real, human content back into focus.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 28

US Patent office says AI can make inventions, but you will get the credit

New USPTO rules confirm that AI can support the invention process, but only humans can legally claim inventorship under U.S. patent law.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 28

Google Gemini 3 Pro users, your free days might be ending soon

Google has tightened usage limits for free Gemini 3 Pro users and temporarily restricted Nano Banana Pro features and NotebookLM visuals due to overwhelming demand and capacity constraints.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 28

Risk of bubble in humanoid robot sector, China warns. So, what if it bursts?

We've heard plenty about an AI bubble. But there appears to be another one emerging in the tech sector.

Computing     Trevor Mogg     November 27

You thought 8GB VRAM was bad? Nvidia might stop bundling it at all

Rumours suggest Nvidia is pulling VRAM from its GPU bundles amid the global memory shortage, leaving partners to find their own. It's a move that could push graphics-card prices higher and shrink options for budget builds.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     November 27

You’re not imagining it: RAM and storage prices are climbing fast

Memory and storage makers warn of tight supply through 2026, with DRAM and NAND shortages pushing prices up. That squeezes everything from budget PCs to gaming rigs, so plan any upgrades accordingly.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     November 27

Don’t worry, your holiday shopping stress will be managed by AI now

Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 27

ChatGPT and Gemini can crack jokes, but they don’t quite get your puns

Researchers find AI chatbots can mimic jokes but struggle with puns, revealing limits in how deeply models understand language, meaning, and humor.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 27

Planning a PC upgrade? HP warns of higher prices ahead

Your next HP laptop or desktop may cost more, as soaring memory chip prices begin to hit the company’s PC business. Budget models could see the earliest changes, with less RAM or higher prices ahead.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 27

Your future Chromebook might run a new Android-based Aluminium OS

Google’s next-generation desktop platform, Aluminium OS, has surfaced through a new job listing, revealing an Android-based, AI-driven operating system that may eventually replace ChromeOS.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 27

Now you can finally talk and type at the same time on ChatGPT

OpenAI has redesigned ChatGPT Voice to work inside the main chat interface, enabling real-time spoken and written responses without switching modes.

Computing     Moinak Pal     November 26

Google is supercharging Circle to Search with AI Mode, giving you better follow-up answers

Google is upgrading Circle to Search with AI Mode, delivering richer, more context-aware follow-up answers and making visual search far more useful on Android devices.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 26

Updating and removing your Windows 11 apps is about to get a lot less frustrating

Windows 11 is getting a smarter way to handle apps. Microsoft is introducing easier ways to manage updates and remove unused apps, making everyday system cleanup faster and far more intuitive.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 26

You can now make cinametic AI videos in Google Flow just by doodling

Instead of typing perfect prompts, you can now sketch your ideas in Google Flow. Your doodles guide the AI, transforming rough drawings into polished, cinematic videos with better control over scenes, subjects and overall direction.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 26

Windows 11 could soon fix one of your biggest annoyances with using external monitors

Windows 11’s upcoming PowerToys feature may soon let you adjust external monitor settings directly from the OS, removing the need for clunky physical controls.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 26

If you’re planning a GPU upgrade, AMD just gave you a reason to hurry

AMD has reportedly notified partners that its Radeon graphics-card prices may rise by at least 10%, driven by a global RAM/DRAM shortage. Gamers looking to upgrade may want to act fast.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     November 25

Google may soon let Gemini read your NotebookLM files and answer related queries

Google is developing a Gemini–NotebookLM integration that lets you import notebooks into chats and vice versa, promising a more seamless AI workflow.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 25

Google clarifies Gmail’s Smart Features don’t use your data to train the Gemini AI model

Google has denied claims that Gmail uses your emails to train Gemini AI. The company clarifies how Smart Features work and reassures users that their data remains private.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 25

Chrome is testing a new feature that prevents websites from knowing exactly where you are

Chrome for Android is testing a new toggle that lets websites access only your approximate location. Here's why it matters for your privacy and everyday browsing.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 25

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