PCs & Laptops: The Latest Computing News
PCs, laptops, Microsoft, Apple and everything in between. Here you’ll find all the latest computing news – from the gaming, to benchmarks to raytracing. You’ll also find stories about security, privacy, hacking and the dark web.
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AirTags, SmartTags and Tiles Can Be Used To Track You: Here’s How You Can Detect Them
An AirTag can be used to track you, along with a SmartTag or a Tile. Here are some tips on how you can avoid being tracked with one.
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Google’s Accidentally Refunding Some Customers for Stadia Pro
Google started issuing refunds for games and in-game purchases earlier this month, and it’s been messy — look at some of the comments in this 9to5Google article. Over on Reddit, some folks have noticed receiving refunds from Google for Stadia Pro, even after the company said it wouldn’t issue them.
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HP Announces Layoffs as PC Demand Drops
A tidal wave of layoffs continues to plague tech companies worldwide, and HP Inc. is the next titan to fall on its sword. In reporting its Q4 and fiscal year results yesterday, the company also announced that it was reducing its workforce by up to 6,000 people by the end of their 2025 fiscal year.
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China ‘Resolves’ Gaming Addiction So It May No Longer Need Pesky Industry Regulations
“Solving” gaming addiction sounds as easy as easy as “solving” alcoholism, but China’s state-affiliated body overseeing video games seems about ready to call recent efforts at curbing gaming use among children a “success.”