ASUS reportedly denied a warranty claim for an RTX 5090 Astral graphics card after finding a microscopic “surface irregularity.” They then offered to replace it for $3,340, or $1,670 with a 50% discount. The situation highlights the often murky and frustrating world of hardware RMAs.
Helium isn’t just for balloons. Its unique properties make it essential for cooling, cleaning, and precision in semiconductor manufacturing. With global supply under pressure, the entire tech world has a problem.
Two brothers, both federal contractors with prior hacking convictions, have been charged with a brazen data destruction spree. According to the DOJ, they deleted sensitive databases just minutes after being terminated and used an AI tool to try and hide the evidence.
Microsoft is raising prices for its commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans starting July 1, 2026. The company is bundling over 1,100 new AI and security features into core plans to justify the increase.
Valve’s new Steam Machine is hamstrung by a lack of full HDMI 2.1 support on SteamOS. The issue stems from the HDMI Forum blocking open-source implementations of the standard, forcing Valve to use a workaround for 4K/120Hz output.
ZOTAC has unveiled a new high-end mini PC, the ZBOX MAGNUS EU27507TC. It features a desktop GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor, but it’s a barebones kit starting at nearly $3,000. This follows their smaller RTX 5060 Ti model from October.
A Pentagon Inspector General report details a system installed for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that let him access his personal cellphone from his secure office. The investigation ties this to his use of Signal to share sensitive info on Yemen airstrikes, concluding it risked U.S. forces.
A new piece in Inc. makes a compelling case for an online-first retail strategy. It argues that winning on a big-box retailer’s digital marketplace is now the prerequisite for securing valuable physical shelf space.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is partnering with Bad Robot Games to publish a new four-player cooperative shooter. The project will be directed by Mike Booth, the designer of the iconic game Left 4 Dead. The untitled game is slated for release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
JavaScript turns 30. Born from a 10-day hack at Netscape, it now powers 98.9% of websites. The language’s chaotic birth and marketing-driven name set the stage for three decades of web dominance.
