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- Apple details its Mac security features in this hilarious new adThis Apple ad shows just how secure your data will be if someone decides to steal your laptop and then tries to sell it on the black market.Jul 19, 2023 1:09 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB graphics card pricing already looks ridiculous, franklyOver in Europe the ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4060 Ti with 16GB is more expensive than the cheapest RTX 4070 at one retailer - which is clearly nonsense.Jul 19, 2023 10:31 AM CDT
- Grand Theft Auto V reaches its most realistic state yet with crazy new modModders have pushed Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V to its absolute limits with a new mod that makes it the most realistic it's ever been.Jul 19, 2023 5:42 AM CDT
- Scientists debunk claims that a woman was directly hit with a 'meteorite'A French woman claimed that she was hit directly in the chest with a rock that fell from space, and now scientists debunked those claims.Jul 19, 2023 4:16 AM CDT
- Intel partners with ASUS for the development of current and future NUC Mini PCsIntel has announced a new partnership with ASUS that sees the latter take over sales and support for existing and future NUC systems.Jul 19, 2023 2:56 AM CDT
- Elon Musk confirms Twitter will allow users to publish a book with this coming featureElon Musk has confirmed that Twitter developers are working on a new feature that will enable users to post long, complex articles with mixed media.Jul 19, 2023 1:47 AM CDT
- Troika's original Baldur's Gate 3 pitch sounds like a mix of Skyrim and Jedi OutcastBefore Larian, Fallout creator Tim Cain's studio Troika Games made a Baldur's Gate 3 pitch that would have taken D&D into the real-time action genre.Jul 18, 2023 6:03 PM CDT
- Instagram Threads just got some much-needed new featuresThreads by Instagram has a new iOS update that brings some of the most requested features to the app including a follow tab, translations, and more.Jul 18, 2023 3:18 PM CDT
- New Call of Duty server fix is indicative of how Microsoft intends to treat franchiseXbox's plans for Call of Duty are pretty simple: Keep all games online all of the time in order to maximize sales, engagement, and microtransactions.Jul 18, 2023 12:33 PM CDT
- NVIDIA fixes nasty glitch with some GPUs using DisplayPort that caused boot hangsBeen the victim of stalled PC boots, or black screens, while using a DisplayPort 1.3 or 1.4 connection? NVIDIA has a firmware update to fix these problems.Jul 18, 2023 9:54 AM CDT
- New Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 images leak ahead of official launchThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is expected to be announced later in July and now we're seeing leaked images of the upcoming model ahead of time.Jul 18, 2023 6:52 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 could come in a bright new colorThe iPhone 15 is expected to be announced later this year and it's thought that it might come with one new color to replace another that was rumored.Jul 18, 2023 5:30 AM CDT
- Instagram's Threads could be getting direct messages after allInstagram's Threads might be getting direct message support soon after all despite previous claims that it wasn't a priority for the company.Jul 18, 2023 2:06 AM CDT
- Twitter valuation sinks into the abyss after Elon Musk's takeoverTwitter's valuation has been catastrophically slashed since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk completed the company takeover in October 2022.Jul 18, 2023 1:46 AM CDT
- New EU legislation will require iPhone and Nintendo Switch devices to have removable batteriesThere's new regulation that will come into effect in the EU from 2027 where all devices need to feature batteries 'readily removable by the end-user.'Jul 18, 2023 12:04 AM CDT
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon RX 7800 performance leaked in new benchmarksWith the rumored Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon RX 7800 GPU launch happening in September, we've got our first look at performance via leaked 3DMark results.Jul 17, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- Corsair acquires Drop to upgrade its keyboard offerings in a personal wayCorsair is acquiring Drop, formerly Massdrop, a company dedicated to allowing gamers to personalize their favorite keyboard with epic designs.Jul 17, 2023 1:16 PM CDT
- Elon Musk reveals Twitter lost 50% of advertising revenue after he took overTwitter owner Elon Musk has revealed that his social media platform lost 50% of its advertising revenue following his company takeover.Jul 17, 2023 12:03 PM CDT
- Instagram's Threads gains 20% of Twitter's weekly active user baseRecently released data indicates that Instagram's Threads app is already a massive success, gaining a fifth of Twitter's weekly active users.Jul 17, 2023 10:03 AM CDT
- Sealed original iPhone destroys previous auction sale record of $63,000An original sealed iPhone has sold at an auction for a staggering amount of money, shattering the previous record for first-edition sealed iPhones.Jul 17, 2023 7:30 AM CDT
- Extremely rare event: woman gets hit in the rib cage with meteorite during coffee dateA woman that claimed she was hit in the chest with a meteoroid during a coffee date has taken that 'space rock' to geologists for examination.Jul 17, 2023 5:45 AM CDT
- This website is powered by a 39-year-old IBM PCjr DOS Web Server with a 4.77 MHz CPUBrutmanLabs.org is a site dedicated to retro computing and has been live for over 2,500 hours running on an IBM PCjr home computer from 1984.Jul 17, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 has a 'Very Positive' user review rating on Steam after two years of updatesAfter two years of updates and countless bug fixes, Cyberpunk 2077's Steam user review rating finally hits that 'Very Positive' milestone.Jul 16, 2023 11:28 PM CDT
- Sony signs Call of Duty deal with MicrosoftSony has officially signed a contract with Microsoft to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation once Microsoft closes its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision.Jul 16, 2023 9:34 AM CDT
- FTC loses, Xbox wins: Appeals court denies FTC injunction in Microsoft-Activision merger caseThe Ninth Circuit Appeals Courts have denied the Federal Trade Commission's injunction request, and the merger has effectively been greenlight in the U.S.Jul 14, 2023 6:36 PM CDT
- Blizzard games are coming to Steam as publisher selectively breaks Battle.net exclusivityBlizzard confirms plans to offer its games on Steam starting with Overwatch 2 in August, and select games are also coming to Valve's storefront platform.Jul 19, 2023 12:39 PM CDT
- Bad news, Intel: AMD Zen 5 CPUs spotted in AIDA64, hinting they're on track for launchPreliminary support for Zen 5 chips has been added to the AIDA64 benchmarking suite, giving us another clue that Ryzen 8000 could launch in mid-2024.Jul 19, 2023 8:30 AM CDT
- YouTubers show in slow-motion how your face contorts when bouncing on a trampolineYouTubers, 'The Slo Mo Guys', have captured just how much a human face contorts while bouncing on a trampoline, and the results are hilarious.Jul 19, 2023 4:58 AM CDT
- Diablo 4 Patch 1.1 for 'Season of the Malignant' is here, and it brings new items, buffs, nerfsDiablo 4's Season 1 kicks off in a few days and a massive patch just added a bunch of new items for all players with fixes, nerfs, and buffs aplenty.Jul 19, 2023 3:58 AM CDT
- Harvard and MIT scientists make huge breakthrough in reversing agingA team of Harvard and MIT scientists has identified six treatments that can reverse the aging in cells and convert them into a 'youthful state'.Jul 19, 2023 2:24 AM CDT
- Portal: Prelude RTX brings full path-traced lighting and remastered assets to the iconic modPortal: Prelude RTX is the latest RTX Remix project from Team Green that remasters the award-winning prequel mod with stunning ray-traced lighting.Jul 19, 2023 1:32 AM CDT
- Star Citizen's Cloud Imperium Games merges with game dev TurbulentStar Citizen merges with its long-time game developer partner Turbulent as it doubles-down on its ambitious new content like the Squadron 42 campaign.Jul 18, 2023 4:18 PM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 5 cases leak with built-in kickstandsSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 are coming soon and some of their cases have already leaked with a cool kickstand and holder.Jul 18, 2023 3:01 PM CDT
- Intel Raptor Lake Refresh CPU leak has good news (for the 14700K) and bad news (for the 14600K)It's increasingly looking like the rumor mill is correct about the 14700K getting its core count beefed up, but the 14600K won't be, sadly.Jul 18, 2023 11:59 AM CDT
- Alien invasion finally happens - a very blocky one as Google launches Space Invaders AR gameFend off the invaders in AR with your Android or iOS phone, as Google pays tribute to the arcade classic Space Invaders which is 45 years old.Jul 18, 2023 8:00 AM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 leak shows its hot new cover display in actionThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to be announced very soon and it's large cover display's new features have been leaked in a series of screenshots.Jul 18, 2023 6:15 AM CDT
- UFO expert claims a crashed alien spacecraft is hidden underneath a US buildingA UFO expert has claimed he knows the exact location of a crashed UFO and that it was so big that its finders had to build a building on top of it.Jul 18, 2023 3:01 AM CDT
- Elon Musk's new AI set to focus on why aliens haven't made contact with humansElon Musk discussed in a Twitter Spaces event that his new AI company will focus on understanding 'the true nature of the universe'.Jul 18, 2023 2:03 AM CDT
- WormGPT uses AI similar to ChatGPT to make spreading malware more efficient and dangerousGenerative AI language models are being used to create more sophisticated phishing emails to spread malware and boost cybercrime, and we're not surprised.Jul 18, 2023 1:26 AM CDT
- Emulating the original Red Dead Redemption on PC sees performance hit 250 fps on an RTX 4090There are rumors pointing to an upcoming remastered release for the original Red Dead Redemption, but you can play it on PC via emulating console hardware.Jul 17, 2023 11:04 PM CDT
- Hubble telescope captures 'stellar photobomber' lurking in deep spaceNASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble Space Telescope has imaged the irregular galaxy Arp 263, and the image has been photobombed.Jul 17, 2023 2:05 PM CDT
- This old iPhone sold for more than some housesThis original 4GB iPhone has sold for a whopping 190,000 at auction and was originally owned by someone who worked on Apple's engineering team.Jul 17, 2023 1:09 PM CDT
- New Xbox Game Pass Core has a surprising benefit for classic gamesMicrosoft is packing more value to the new Xbox Game Pass Core subscription that we originally thought, including an awesome bonus for Gen7 games.Jul 17, 2023 11:34 AM CDT
- Mysterious unidentified object found on beach, police to stand guard until its removedAuthorities have announced that a mysterious object has appeared on a beach and that local police will be standing guard until it's removed.Jul 17, 2023 9:16 AM CDT
- Tesla announces the first Cybertruck has been built after repeated production delaysTesla has announced that it built its very first Cybertruck at its Texas Gigafactory, following years of production delays and setbacks.Jul 17, 2023 6:46 AM CDT
- Russia's banning iPhones over surveillance fearsApple's iPhones, iPads, and other devices have effectively been banned for official use in Russia over US surveillance concerns within the country.Jul 17, 2023 2:23 AM CDT
- NVIDIA dominates the South Korean GPU market, while CPU shares are split between Intel and AMDGeForce GPUs apparently make-up 94% of all South Korean DIY builds, with the real race happening in the CPU space with AMD and Intel neck and neck.Jul 17, 2023 12:31 AM CDT
- Report: Xbox LIVE Gold being replaced with new Xbox Game Pass tierMicrosoft officially plans to retire Xbox LIVE Gold and introduce a new $9.99/month base Game Pass tier with online multiplayer and a pool of games.Jul 16, 2023 9:14 PM CDT
- Report: Microsoft and Activision likely to extend merger deadlineEmboldened by the win in federal courts, Microsoft and Activision are said to likely make an agreement to extend the merger deadline past July 18.Jul 15, 2023 10:33 AM CDT
- Ubisoft unveils immersive haptic bodysuit that transports gamers inside Assassin's Creed MirageUbisoft has announced a Ready Player One-inspired haptic suit for Assassin's Creed Mirage, enabling players to feel 'exclusive sensations'.Jul 14, 2023 6:17 PM CDT
- Want cheap Netflix without ads? Sadly that ship has sailed as basic plan is canceledThe cheapest plan that doesn't have adverts is now the standard product, and it's a good deal more expensive than the basic subscription was.Jul 19, 2023 11:35 AM CDT
- Microsoft-Activision merger deadline extended to October with rising termination feeIt's official: Microsoft and Activision have extended their merger deadline to October 18 to safeguard against further possible regulatory scrutiny.Jul 19, 2023 7:59 AM CDT
- YouTube makes watching videos in 2x speed much easierYouTube has rolled out a new feature that allows users to change the playback speed of videos, making podcast or lecture listening much faster.Jul 19, 2023 4:34 AM CDT
- TikTok rolls out music streaming service to directly challenge Spotify and Apple MusicTikTok has announced that its new music streaming app is being rolled out in three markets in an effort to challenge Spotify and Apple Music.Jul 19, 2023 3:17 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX IO GPU-accelerated storage tech arrives this month and will be in Ratchet & ClankNVIDIA RTX IO is finally here, and it works on all DirectX 12 capable GPUs bringing faster load times and improved storage to PC games.Jul 19, 2023 2:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB card launches, but there aren't any reviews out there yetWithout any pre-release reviews NVIDIA has quietly launched its new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, with the new GPU available now for $499.Jul 19, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- GIVEAWAY: Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 32GB RAM Kit and KC3000 2TB M.2 SDDKingston joins TweakTown to giveaway some FURY Beast DDR5 RGB memory and one of its KC3000 2TB SDDs to one lucky winner. Join in for a chance to win!Jul 18, 2023 4:15 PM CDT
- Microsoft and Activision discussing merger deadline extension, more sources sayNew reports surface that Microsoft and Activision are exploring discussions on a potential merger deadline extension as CMA timing remains uncertain.Jul 18, 2023 1:32 PM CDT
- UK vs Microsoft-Activision merger: Here's what's going onUK regulators believe Microsoft's new Activision merger restructured deal will satisfy its concerns, and here's what's going on with the merger in the UK.Jul 18, 2023 11:27 AM CDT
- Probably the worst PC game ever made is somehow getting remastered almost 30 years laterPlumbers Don't Wear Ties is a 90s game regarded as a 'cult classic' - for all the wrong reasons. We're sure the remaster will be tons better (ahem).Jul 18, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- The Samsung ViewFinity S9 is a promising new 27-inch 5K displaySamsung has confirmed how much its 27-inch 5K ViewFinity S9 display will cost when it goes on sale in the United Sates. It'll cost $1,599.Jul 18, 2023 5:51 AM CDT
- Google Pixel 8 Pro specs and launch timeline leak onlineGoogle Pixel 8 Pro specifications and launch timeline has been leaked, and now buyers can reportedly expect a glorious Samsung OLED display.Jul 18, 2023 2:31 AM CDT
- Vague iPad Air report hints at unknown upgradesThe current iPad Air is more than a year old and now there is a report that an updated model is now in the works at Apple with unknown specifications.Jul 18, 2023 1:49 AM CDT
- Threads experiences catastrophic drop in daily users after being crowned 'fastest growing app'Instagram's Threads was crowned the 'fastest growing app ever,' and now data analytics firms are reporting a catastrophic drop in daily users.Jul 18, 2023 1:06 AM CDT
- This new mini-PC console is smaller than an Xbox Series S and powered by a GeForce RTX 4060The idea of a dedicated Steam Machine that looks like a videogame console has been around for years, and this new entry from ThundeRobot looks impressive.Jul 17, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- Apple's next MacBook Pro could use a new 3nm manufacturing processApple is expected to refresh the MacBook Pro with a new chip later this year and a new report suggests it'll be based on TSMC's 3nm process.Jul 17, 2023 1:21 PM CDT
- CMA's request to adjourn appeal had nothing to do with FTC lossThe adjournment request from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was unaffected by the Federal Trade Commission's loss in the United States.Jul 17, 2023 12:31 PM CDT
- AMD may launch RX 7800 and 7700 GPUs next month, with an RX 7900 to follow as an afterthoughtNext RDNA 3 GPUs to be revealed in August, with a vanilla RX 7900 in the offing too - but it'll be a curious product with a very low-key launch.Jul 17, 2023 11:03 AM CDT
- AMD Zen 5 CPUs could be a big leap over Zen 4 - so might they be a killer blow to Arrow Lake?If the latest rumor around Ryzen 8000 processors is right, Intel will need to make sure Arrow Lake CPUs are seriously good to compete.Jul 17, 2023 8:00 AM CDT
- Intel leak suggests Arrow Lake CPUs may disappoint compared to previous rumors, but don't panicThese performance estimations purportedly direct from Intel could disappoint at first glance, but there are some major caveats to bear in mind.Jul 17, 2023 6:26 AM CDT
- Don't buy a new Mac! Updated M3 models to launch within monthsApple's new M3-powered Macs could arrive as soon as this October with the MacBook Air and iMac two of the machines likely to get the chip first.Jul 17, 2023 1:51 AM CDT
- Redditor creates GeForce RTX 4060 Founders Edition with Mini-ITX shroud and single-fan coolerCheck out this fan-made Mini-ITX GeForce RTX 4060 Founders Edition from Redditor Clashmains_2, who took it on themselves to create one.Jul 16, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Every Call of Duty game is on sale on Xbox as Microsoft prepares to merge with ActivisionEvery Call of Duty game ever released on Xbox is currently on sale on the Xbox store as Microsoft prepares to merge with Activision Blizzard King.Jul 16, 2023 12:19 PM CDT
- World's largest LED display transformed into Earth, Mars and the MoonThe Sphere is a 366-foot-tall by 516-foot-wide LED display that has transformed into objects within the solar system, such as Earth and Mars.Jul 14, 2023 6:45 PM CDT
- Judge assumes Call of Duty will be Game Pass exclusive despite Microsoft's PS Plus offerFederal judge overseeing the FTC v Microsoft case believes it is likely that Call of Duty will be Xbox Game Pass exclusive, contrary to Microsoft's offers.Jul 14, 2023 3:21 PM CDT