Python’s new JIT compiler might be the biggest speed boost we’ve seen in a while, but it’s not without bumps. Get that news and more, in this week’s report.

UK-based Maverick Games has revealed its debut project, Clutch, which it describes as a “cinematic open-world action-driving game.” Clutch’s story will combine both professional circuit racing with ...

Top Class Actions reports that GM is facing a new class action lawsuit in California over alleged defects tied to its 10-speed automatic transmission, with plaintiffs claiming the automaker knowingly ...

New cost estimates are in for California’s high-speed rail project, and the price tag has gone up again. The massive rail system is designed to one day connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, with ...

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...

Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified shortcut that launches Bing in your browser. A couple of days ago, Microsoft ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new internet speed test feature in Windows 11 that’s accessible directly from the taskbar for user convenience. PCWorld reports this feature is actually just a shortcut to a ...

Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test in Windows 11’s taskbar, alongside Sysmon integration and other feature updates in preview builds. Microsoft is testing a new network speed test ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

February 19, 2026 Etihad Rail Mobility, a joint venture of United Arab Emirates-owned Etihad Rail and France-based transport operator Keolis, awarded contracts earlier this month for first phase ...

A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar. A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more.