Computex got weird: A sword PC, a scented case, and a hologram cooler
Computex in 2026 is a bit of a downer. Even though there are new CPUs from Intel and Nvidia — yes, Nvidia CPUs, it’s a big deal! — the ongoing RAM crisis has put a…
weird
Bored.com is back, and it feels like the Internet remembered how to be weird
Bored.com used to be one of those classic time-killer sites you’d stumble onto in the school library or computer lab during your off periods. Back in the Flash era, it was packed with browser games,…
Rude to ChatGPT? Don’t be surprised if it gets weird
Is it weird to say “thanks” to AI? I’ve caught grief in the past for saying “please” and “thank you” to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, but I still do it, even though I understand that…
AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it’s getting weird fast
On Friday, a Reddit-style social network called Moltbook reportedly crossed 32,000 registered AI agent users, creating what may be the largest-scale experiment in machine-to-machine social interaction yet devised. It arrives complete with security nightmares and…
Apple launches the iPod Sock 2.0 for the iPhone—and it’s weird
While we’re waiting to see if there’s a new HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K update in store for this week, Apple on Tuesday released a surprising new product that no one saw coming: The…
Playing Battlefield 6 on a 2-inch AIO screen is a weird flex, but OK
Putting tiny screens inside your PC is dumb. That’s my take on it, anyway. But if you want to fill up the inside of your computer with a tiny Times Square of displays covering every…
SSD acting weird? Do these 5 things ASAP before it dies
Even the best-made storage drives will stop working one day, even if you take good care of them. Yes, it’s true that hard drives and SSD don’t last forever. Unlike hard drives that give audible…
Windows 11’s annual ’25H2′ update arrives, and it’s a weird one
Windows 11’s annual “big” update is here! But while the “25H2 update” (dubbed so because it’s being released in the second half 2025) builds the foundation for a year of new Windows features, you might…
Windows 11’s annual ’25H2′ update arrives today, and it’s a weird one
Windows 11’s annual “big” update is being released today! But while the “25H2 update” (dubbed so because it’s being released in the second half 2025) builds the foundation for a year of new Windows features,…
Laptop designs are getting weird again, and I’m all for it
Remember the first laptops? They were weird. Ancient laptops were often as large as desktop computers but only had tiny screens that could only display a few dozen characters. Over time, progress ironed out the…