TL;DR: Arrowhead and Nixxes have reduced Helldivers 2's PC file size from 154GB to 23GB by eliminating duplicated data, cutting storage needs by 85%. This update minimally impacts loading times, ...

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has created a “slim” version of its explosive co-op third-person shooter that massively reduces its file size on PC. For some time now PC gamers have complained about ...

At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers computer science and A.I.

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Valve has announced three new Steam hardware products, which will all be shipping out in early 2026. Next year will see the launch of a new Steam Controller, a Steam Machine for PC gaming, and the ...

Valve announced the Steam Machine today alongside a new Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. Following up on the success of its Steam Deck, Valve is clearly attempting to bridge the ...

Jake brings two decades of experience with him, having covered major industry events, breaking news, one-on-one interviews, and more. When he's not playing World of Warcraft, he's usually on the hunt ...

Rumor: Android computers appear to be on the way. Qualcomm is working on Android 16 support for the X Elite and X (series). The picture shows purwa (Snapdragon X)’s Android 16 private code list, and ...

With crypto moving away from GPU (graphics processing unit) mining and AI turning to more specialized chips, GPU prices are finally on the decline, making it a great time to build your long-awaited PC ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A new computer is a major purchase. It can be among the most expensive electronics that money can buy, potentially functioning as the center ...

The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that offered it this year. The email was sent to the state departments of revenue ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...