Hours after a former OpenAI employee quit Anthropic and said, "no other human activity poses this level of danger", a colleague said there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade.
https://www.techspot.com/news/113788-anthropic-researcher ...
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- 10 Sep 2026, 03:13
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] Anthropic Researcher Resigns, Warns The AI Race Could End In Human Extinction
- Replies: 0
- Views: 61
- 10 Sep 2026, 03:09
- Forum: General
- Topic: [PC GAMER] Steam Now Requires Australian Users To Have A Credit Card To Purchase R18+ Games
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16
[PC GAMER] Steam Now Requires Australian Users To Have A Credit Card To Purchase R18+ Games
And no, a simple bank debit card won't work.
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry ... -wont-work
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- 08 Sep 2026, 11:12
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] CD And Vinyl Sales Are Surging As Frustration With Digital Media Keeps Growing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 203
[TECHSPOT] CD And Vinyl Sales Are Surging As Frustration With Digital Media Keeps Growing
The news comes as public anger over digital media, from increasing streaming prices to buyers not actually owning their purchases, intensifies.
https://www.techspot.com/news/113756-sa ... -amid.html
https://www.techspot.com/news/113756-sa ... -amid.html
- 08 Sep 2026, 08:41
- Forum: General
- Topic: [GAMERS NEXUS] 216,000,000 Spy TVs - The LG Smart TV Problem
- Replies: 0
- Views: 54
[GAMERS NEXUS] 216,000,000 Spy TVs - The LG Smart TV Problem
The LG Smart TVs we've tested have first-party ACR (automatic content recognition) functionality that can pry into your personal life with greater precision than you might realize.
- 07 Sep 2026, 20:07
- Forum: General
- Topic: [EXPRESSIVE AUDIO] Why CDs Are Making A Comeback in 2026
- Replies: 0
- Views: 119
[EXPRESSIVE AUDIO] Why CDs Are Making A Comeback in 2026
Worried that streaming has made music feel disposable? The CD resurgence is bringing back ownership, intent, and real connection.
https://expressiveaudio.com/blogs/expre ... ck-in-2026
https://expressiveaudio.com/blogs/expre ... ck-in-2026
- 06 Sep 2026, 04:48
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: STEAMWEBHELPER.EXE High CPU Usage Fix
- Replies: 0
- Views: 662
STEAMWEBHELPER.EXE High CPU Usage Fix
This started after the last Steam client's update on 2 September 2026. To fix it, set the What's New section to "only show product updates not other type of events or news".


- 06 Sep 2026, 04:11
- Forum: General
- Topic: [RICK BEATO] Another Reason I F*cking Hate AI
- Replies: 0
- Views: 290
[RICK BEATO] Another Reason I F*cking Hate AI
In this episode I talk about how a solar flare could wipe out all digital media and how I'm preparing for the AI Apocalypse.
- 06 Sep 2026, 00:41
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: [TWEAKTOWN] RTX 5090 Power Connector Melts Again As Cable Reaches Nearly 200 Degrees Celsius
- Replies: 0
- Views: 134
[TWEAKTOWN] RTX 5090 Power Connector Melts Again As Cable Reaches Nearly 200 Degrees Celsius
An ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 setup on Hardware Unboxed showed the 12V-2x6 power connector melting under heavy load (cable reached 175°C).
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113421/r ... index.html
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113421/r ... index.html
- 06 Sep 2026, 00:38
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TWEAKTOWN] 17 Years Later, Activision Finally Patches Modern Warfare 2'S Dangerous PC Exploits
- Replies: 0
- Views: 125
[TWEAKTOWN] 17 Years Later, Activision Finally Patches Modern Warfare 2'S Dangerous PC Exploits
Activision has patched all known vulnerabilities in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PC, including dangerous remote code execution exploits.
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113424/1 ... index.html
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113424/1 ... index.html
- 05 Sep 2026, 23:37
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TWEAKTOWN] Discord Hit With Backlash After Plans Resurface For Global Age Verification System
- Replies: 0
- Views: 89
[TWEAKTOWN] Discord Hit With Backlash After Plans Resurface For Global Age Verification System
Discord is reportedly reviving global age checks, sparking privacy concerns over ID verification, facial scans and tighter teen restrictions.
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113425/d ... index.html
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113425/d ... index.html
- 05 Sep 2026, 23:34
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] Researchers Uncovered AI Agents That Hijacked A German Wiki To Discuss How To Escape Their Sandbox
- Replies: 0
- Views: 85
[TECHSPOT] Researchers Uncovered AI Agents That Hijacked A German Wiki To Discuss How To Escape Their Sandbox
The activity continued for around six weeks before outside researchers uncovered it months later.
https://www.techspot.com/news/113743-op ... board.html
https://www.techspot.com/news/113743-op ... board.html
- 03 Sep 2026, 21:26
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] Dallas Garbage Trucks Are Using AI Cameras To Flag Code Violations And Give Homes A "Blight Score"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 392
[TECHSPOT] Dallas Garbage Trucks Are Using AI Cameras To Flag Code Violations And Give Homes A "Blight Score"
Privacy concerns and fears of unfair fines are fueling a backlash against the program.
https://www.techspot.com/news/113723-co ... given.html
https://www.techspot.com/news/113723-co ... given.html
- 01 Sep 2026, 19:35
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TWEAKTOWN] GPU Prices Are Now 28% Above MSRP On Average, RTX 5090 Explodes To 136% Above MSRP
- Replies: 0
- Views: 597
[TWEAKTOWN] GPU Prices Are Now 28% Above MSRP On Average, RTX 5090 Explodes To 136% Above MSRP
TechSpot's tracking across 10 countries shows average GPU prices about 28% above launch MSRP, with a 15% jump from July to August 2026.
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113385/g ... index.html
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113385/g ... index.html
- 31 Aug 2026, 22:42
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] Your ChatGPT Conversations Could End Up In Court, And They're Not Protected
- Replies: 0
- Views: 602
[TECHSPOT] Your ChatGPT Conversations Could End Up In Court, And They're Not Protected
Private conversations with AI chatbots are increasingly being used in court cases, creating a new source of evidence for police, prosecutors, and civil litigants.
https://www.techspot.com/news/113667-ch ... e-not.html
https://www.techspot.com/news/113667-ch ... e-not.html
- 29 Aug 2026, 21:57
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TOM'S HARDWARE] California Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Linux Exemption From Age-Verification Law
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1054
[TOM'S HARDWARE] California Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Linux Exemption From Age-Verification Law
AB 1856 excludes open-source operating systems from the upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act.
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/l ... are-exempt
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/l ... are-exempt
- 27 Aug 2026, 20:32
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools For Wiping Out Stubborn Software
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2442
[TECHSPOT] The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools For Wiping Out Stubborn Software
From User-Friendly Tools to Power User Suites.
https://www.techspot.com/article/3153-w ... installers
https://www.techspot.com/article/3153-w ... installers
- 24 Aug 2026, 13:27
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TWEAKTOWN] Sony Reminds Players They Don't Actually Own Digital Playstation Games Amid Disc-Production Backlash
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2170
[TWEAKTOWN] Sony Reminds Players They Don't Actually Own Digital Playstation Games Amid Disc-Production Backlash
Sony is sending out its updated PlayStation "Terms" to players, reminding them that they don't actually own any of their digital purchases.
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113220/sony-reminds-players-they-dont-actually-own-digital-playstation-games-amid-disc-production-backlash/index.html
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113220/sony-reminds-players-they-dont-actually-own-digital-playstation-games-amid-disc-production-backlash/index.html
- 23 Aug 2026, 19:10
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TWEAKTOWN] Redditor Receives Not One But TWO Empty Boxes Of Ryzen 5 9600X From Amazon
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1098
[TWEAKTOWN] Redditor Receives Not One But TWO Empty Boxes Of Ryzen 5 9600X From Amazon
A PC shop owner on Reddit says he got an empty Ryzen 5 9600X box from Amazon, refunded it, ordered a replacement, and got a second empty box!
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113199/r ... index.html
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113199/r ... index.html
- 23 Aug 2026, 19:04
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TECHSPOT] AliExpress Was Silently Running Audio In Your Browser To Fingerprint And Track Your Device
- Replies: 0
- Views: 935
[TECHSPOT] AliExpress Was Silently Running Audio In Your Browser To Fingerprint And Track Your Device
A Bluetooth glitch exposed AliExpress's hidden audio fingerprinting.
https://www.techspot.com/news/113581-al ... evice.html
https://www.techspot.com/news/113581-al ... evice.html
- 21 Aug 2026, 22:25
- Forum: General
- Topic: [TOM'S HARDWARE] World's Largest Open Library Calls For Volunteers To Scan And Preserve Physical Books As AI Companies Buy, Scan, And Destroy Them
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1359
[TOM'S HARDWARE] World's Largest Open Library Calls For Volunteers To Scan And Preserve Physical Books As AI Companies Buy, Scan, And Destroy Them
Anna's Archive says "time is running out" as "knowledge is permanently monopolized on private servers".
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/worlds-largest-open-library-calls-for-volunteers-to-scan-and-preserve-physical-books-as-ai-companies-buy-scan-and-destroy-them ...
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/worlds-largest-open-library-calls-for-volunteers-to-scan-and-preserve-physical-books-as-ai-companies-buy-scan-and-destroy-them ...