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Acer has introduced two new Chromebooks aimed at students, marking the company’s first education devices built around the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor. The Acer Chromebook 311 and Chromebook Spin 311 focus on battery life, durability, and simple designs intended for everyday classroom use and shared school environments. The new models are entry-level systems for schools looking to refresh or expand Chromebook fleets. The focus is more on power efficiency and physical resilience rather than performance. SEE ALSO: Apple turns to Google Gemini to power the future of Apple Intelligence and finally make Siri good Both new Chromebooks are powered by… [Continue Reading]

Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, has written a public letter outlining what is happening on the platform in 2026. Stroking egos right from the start, he writes that “creators are the new stars and studios”, praising them for the work they do for YouTube. The company  will also be expanding YouTube TV, with fully customizable multiview and more than 10 specialized YouTube TV plans spanning sports, entertainment and news coming soon. There is also a bold promise to take control of AI slop – something which has become an irksome problem on the platform. The letter feels as though it… [Continue Reading]

In 2025, 9,251 ransomware cases were exposed on the dark web, representing a 45 percent increase from 2024. A new report from threat exposure platform NordStellar shows a significant rise in the number of ransomware cases in the last quarter of 2025, with December setting a two‑year record, with a substantial 1,004 recorded incidents. "In the last quarter of 2025, ransomware groups deliberately exploited end-of-year cybersecurity gaps caused by reduced staffing and monitoring," says Vakaris Noreika, cybersecurity expert at NordStellar. "However, there has been an upward trajectory the whole year. Ransomware actors are growing increasingly aggressive -- given the surge… [Continue Reading]

be quiet! has launched two high-end wireless gaming mice called Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym. The German PC hardware company is expanding beyond its usual ranges into peripherals, targeting gamers and professionals. Both mice have been designed with a focus on performance, with special attention paid to elements such as weight, sensor accuracy, and wireless stability. Wireless gaming mice Dark Perk Ergo is designed for right-handed users and features an ergonomic shape that sits naturally in the hand. The form is apparently built to support relaxed grip styles during longer gaming sessions, reducing strain while maintaining precise control.… [Continue Reading]