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- Lexar's new ARES RGB DDR5 memory kits are designed for gamers and creators
Lexar's new DDR5 memory offers up to 6000MHz speeds with support for both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, with RGB kits designed for gamers and creators.Apr 30, 2023 11:59 PM CDT - New iOS 17 renders show off app changes and more
Apple's iOS 17 update is set to make some big changes to the iPhone if you believe the rumors - new renders show some of those changes in action.Apr 30, 2023 11:57 PM CDT - The Apple Watch is getting widgets just like your iPhone
Apple's next Apple Watch software update is expected to be a big one and it's now said to be borrowing a feature from the iPhone and iPad.Apr 30, 2023 11:38 PM CDT - The Pixel 7a unboxing photos are here
Google's Pixel 7a is coming and now a series of unboxing photos shows us what new buyers can expect when their phone arrives at their doorstep.Apr 30, 2023 11:25 PM CDT - Star Wars Jedi Survivor's PC launch under fire, EA 'working on fixes'
EA has issued an apology for the state of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PC, says fixes are on the way though no timing is given so it could be a while.Apr 30, 2023 11:02 PM CDT - Leaked NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti document points to end of May launch window
More confirmation that the RTX 4060 Ti coming late May, this time from a leaked NVIDIA document sent out to its partners covering the RTX 4060 Series.Apr 30, 2023 10:34 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Ally could launch with a non-Extreme AMD Ryzen Z1 variant for $599
With official pricing details for the ASUS ROG Ally PC gaming handheld coming soon, a new leak suggests that the entry-level variant will cost $599.Apr 30, 2023 10:08 PM CDT - Gamers disapprove of $70 AAA game price, but it's unlikely to change
Based on a survey conducted on Twitter, most gamers strongly disapprove of the r $70 price tag for AAA games, but game prices are unlikely to drop.Apr 30, 2023 9:56 PM CDT - Mario movie makes $1 billion, supercharges Nintendo's transmedia business
The Super Mario Bros. movie has broken $1 billion in global box office ticket sales and has significantly transformed Nintendo's transmedia business.Apr 30, 2023 11:15 AM CDT - Sony made $8.3 billion via hardware in FY22, over $3 billion more than last year
Sony delivered new record PlayStation hardware revenues of $8.2 billion as the company floods global markets with PS5 consoles, and more is yet to come.Apr 30, 2023 9:55 AM CDT - New Pixel Fold leak shows the foldable like never before
Google is getting ready to announce the Pixel Fold but the leaks just won't stop. Now we've been shown official-looking shots of the unconfirmed phone.Apr 29, 2023 12:42 PM CDT - First Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 renders are here and they're stunners
Samsung's next big flagship release will be the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and a new series of renders shows what we can expect from the bendy device.Apr 29, 2023 8:46 AM CDT - WhatsApp begins testing voice message transcriptions on iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow people to have their voice messages automatically transcribed and indexed for them.Apr 29, 2023 8:25 AM CDT - Apple's latest Macs could be about to get a lot cheaper
Apple is reportedly getting ready to offer its 2023 Macs as refurbished machines with prices likely to be around 15% cheaper than new.Apr 29, 2023 7:55 AM CDT - New $69.99 price may negatively impact PS5 game unit sales, data suggests
Reports indicate that PlayStation users are buying less games, and Sony's data suggests that higher costs are a reason why unit sales have dropped.Apr 28, 2023 11:21 PM CDT - The Apple Watch could soon be rid of the iPhone for good
Apple is rumored to be ready to unbind the Apple Watch from the iPhone for the first time and allow it to sync with the Mac and iPad for the first time.Apr 28, 2023 1:51 PM CDT - The worst iPhone earbuds are getting a big upgrade
Apple is reportedly ready to launch an updated version of its EarPods wired earbuds that will have a USB-C connector at the end instead of Lightning.Apr 28, 2023 12:39 PM CDT - The Apple Watch Ultra isn't getting this big upgrade just yet, but it's coming
The Apple Watch Ultra is tipped to get a new microLED display but despite rumors it might come next year, it now looks likely that we'll wait until 2025.Apr 28, 2023 12:15 PM CDT - 101 million Europeans used the iPhone App Store but what about its other stores?
Apple has shared monthly usage numbers for the App Store and other services across its products, although only for people in Europe.Apr 28, 2023 11:56 AM CDT - PlayStation 5 hits 38.4 million shipments as Sony sets new console sales record
PlayStation has achieved multiple fiscal year and quarterly performance records on the strength of significant PlayStation 5 console sales milestones.Apr 28, 2023 11:37 AM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti photo is leaked, suggesting the GPU could be out soon
With the rumors now coming thick and fast, it seems like NVIDIA is very likely to be unleashing a more affordable Lovelace graphics card soon enough.Apr 28, 2023 11:18 AM CDT - Activision games would come to cloud if Microsoft merger doesn't pass, CMA says
UK regulators have determined that Activision is likely to bring its biggest games to cloud platforms on a buy-to-play and bring-your-own-game basis.Apr 27, 2023 5:10 PM CDT - FTC responds to Activision CEO, says it 'absolutely did not collude' with CMA
Sources at the FTC say that US regulators did not discuss the Microsoft merger in meeting with CMA last week: 'FTC absolutely did not collude with CMA'Apr 27, 2023 2:43 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPUs with 8GB of VRAM spotted in MSI gaming PCs
Another rumor around the RTX 4060 Ti suggests it'll run with 8GB of video RAM, and that's something a good few gamers aren't happy about.Apr 27, 2023 2:06 PM CDT - Armored Core VI gameplay trailer heralds triumphant return of the mech series
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware released an explosive and slick gameplay trailer for Armored Core VI, showing off smooth combat and larger-than-life bosses.Apr 27, 2023 1:32 PM CDT - AMD fixes Ryzen 7000 CPU burnout problem - and BIOS updates are incoming
AMD has already provided a new AGESA to put restrictions in place to resolve the issue, and motherboard makers should have new BIOS releases imminently.Apr 27, 2023 11:26 AM CDT - Activision achieves best Q1 in last 14 years, milestone thwarted by merger block
Activision Blizzard King just reported its best Q1 period in over a decade, achieving new records across revenues, operating profit, and net income.Apr 27, 2023 9:45 AM CDT - Activision merger may 'seriously harm competition,' multiple companies tell CMA
Multiple video games companies told UK regulators at the CMA that the Microsoft-Activision combination could 'seriously harm competition' in the industry.Apr 27, 2023 7:15 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Ally could be a Steam Deck killer at rumored price of $699
That's for the model with the Z1 Extreme 8-core CPU and 512GB of storage, making it look highly competitive against Valve's Steam Deck 512GB version.Apr 27, 2023 2:15 AM CDT - Sparkle returns to the GPU space with three new Intel Arc models
Sparkle hasn't released a discrete graphics card since 2013, but the company is back with three new Intel Arc GPU releases targeting mainstream gamers.Apr 26, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - MSI to cancel and recall the GeForce RT 3060 Ti SUPER 3X due to branding
Looks like MSI adding the word SUPER into the product name of a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was not only confusing but bad form, with the GPU now being recalled.Apr 26, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is now rumored to launch on May 25
The next RDNA 3 GPU from AMD will be the Radeon RX 7600 XT, with new info pointing to a launch of May 25 with reviews coming on May 24.Apr 26, 2023 9:57 PM CDT - The Last of Us just got a massive 25GB patch on PC, but more work is needed
Naughty Dog and Iron Galaxy continue to release patches and updates for The Last of Us Part I on PC, with the latest being the biggest yet.Apr 26, 2023 9:34 PM CDT - Astropad Studio fixes the biggest problem with connecting iPads to Macs
Astropad Studio is now better than ever with reduced latency and even better iPad Pro Apple Pencil support thanks to a big new software update.Apr 26, 2023 2:23 PM CDT - Activision stock dives as UK blocks Microsoft merger
Activision-Blizzard drop crashes by nearly 12% during intraday trading as market responds to UK regulators blocking the proposed merger with Microsoft.Apr 26, 2023 1:55 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU spotted priced 10% below MSRP in Europe
A German retailer has brought in a hefty price drop with one model of the RTX 4070 as we hear continued whispers about weak demand for the GPU.Apr 26, 2023 12:39 PM CDT - Activision's heated response to CMA merger block: 'UK is closed for business'
Activision-Blizzard has a strongly-worded response to the UK regulators at the CMA that blocked the company's planned $68.7 billion merger with Microsoft.Apr 26, 2023 11:46 AM CDT - MSI motherboard update speeds up boot time drastically for AMD Ryzen 7000 PCs
Boot times have been cut in half thanks to a new Memory Context Restore option in the BIOS, and it might work with other motherboard brands too.Apr 26, 2023 10:30 AM CDT - NVIDIA's new software can stop AI chatbots making fools of themselves (or worse)
New software called NeMo Guardrails should keep chatbots like Bing AI or Google's Bard on track, and eliminate 'hallucinations' or other odd behavior.Apr 26, 2023 9:13 AM CDT - Microsoft to appeal CMA's decision to block $68.7 billion Activision merger
Microsoft plans to appeal UK regulator CMA's final decision to prevent and block the proposed $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision merger from taking place.Apr 26, 2023 6:29 AM CDT - CMA blocks Microsoft-Activision merger
UK regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have blocked the Microsoft-Activision merger, finds 10-year remedy deals insufficient.Apr 26, 2023 6:12 AM CDT - Mark Zuckerberg gets confronted by surviving angry Meta employees
Mark Zuckerberg has been confronted by Meta employees that survived the company's mass layoffs, with the CEO receiving hot questions about further cuts.Apr 26, 2023 4:32 AM CDT - SpaceX's violent Starship explosion pushes FAA to ground the program
SpaceX launched the largest and most powerful launch vehicle on April 20, and mid-flight blew the rocket up after it failed to separate.Apr 26, 2023 2:31 AM CDT - China breaks silence on its rumored dead Mars rover
China has broken its silence surrounding the current status of its rumored dead Zhurong rover that entered into hibernation in May 2022.Apr 26, 2023 1:42 AM CDT - DLSS 3 added to Sony's Returnal and the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
DLSS 3 support added to Sony first-part PC release Returnal and will be there day one for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum when it launches in May..Apr 26, 2023 12:58 AM CDT - NASA explains origin of mysterious shiny object photographed by Mars helicopter
NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has snapped an awesome photo of the Red Planet's surface showing a mysterious shiny triangular object.Apr 26, 2023 12:36 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Ally launch event is happening May 11, pricing and full details coming
Full specs, pricing, and timing for the new ASUS ROG Ally portable PC gaming handheld is coming May 11 as part of a special launch event.Apr 26, 2023 12:02 AM CDT - Report: Microsoft to defy FTC and close Activision merger if EU, UK approve deal
Reports indicate that Microsoft may attempt to defy the Federal Trade Commission and close its $68.7 billion merger with Activision in or before June.Apr 25, 2023 11:42 PM CDT - AMD announces Ryzen Z1 Series processors designed for handheld PC game consoles
The new Ryzen Z1 Series designed for PC handheld game consoles tops PS4 Pro and Xbox One X in raw TFLOPS performance according to AMD specs.Apr 25, 2023 11:31 PM CDT - First private spacecraft to land on the Moon crashes failing historic mission
A private Japanese company that was slated to make a historic landing on the surface of the Moon may have failed as the spacecraft isn't responding.Apr 25, 2023 11:11 PM CDT - AMD issues a statement on reported Ryzen 7000 CPUs burning out
With reports of AMD's new Ryzen 7000X3D processors with 3D V-Cache burning out damaging both the chip and motherboard, AMD issues a statement.Apr 25, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - Corsair launches new MP600 MINI M.2 SSDs for Steam Deck storage upgrades
Corsair's new MP600 MINI 1TB has arrived, adding another storage expansion option for Steam Deck owners looking to upgrade their handheld.Apr 25, 2023 9:56 PM CDT - Xbox Game Pass almost made $1 billion in revenues in Q3
Subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass generated nearly $1 billion in content & services revenues during Microsoft's Q3 period, company CEO Satya Nadella says.Apr 25, 2023 5:02 PM CDT - This Dead Island 2 build will carry you through most of the game
Having troubles surviving in LA...I mean Hell-A? Try out this Dead Island 2 build to improve your chances against teeming hordes of undead zombies.Apr 25, 2023 4:31 PM CDT - Xbox console sales down 30%, hit lowest revenues since Xbox Series X/S launch
Xbox console revenues are down to their lowest point since the Xbox Series X/S launched in November 2020 due to supply constraints, Microsoft says.Apr 25, 2023 4:00 PM CDT - Intel Meteor Lake desktop CPUs could still turn up in 2023, but don't bank on it
Is Intel really going to release Meteor Lake desktop processors this year? It seems this is still a possibility, although we're not overly convinced.Apr 25, 2023 2:46 PM CDT - Dead Island 2 is a huge success with 1 million copies sold in 3 days
Dead Island 2 is a huge success right out of the gate with 1 million sales in just 3 days' time, but a good portion of those sales may be old pre-orders.Apr 25, 2023 2:16 PM CDT - ZeniMax Workers United union begins bargaining phase with Microsoft
The formally-recognized ZeniMax Workers United union has started collective bargaining with its parent company at ZeniMax and Microsoft.Apr 25, 2023 1:31 PM CDT - SEGA of America workers vote to unionize and form labor union
An overwhelming majority of SEGA of America workers have voted to unionize and become part of the third major unionization in the video games industry.Apr 25, 2023 12:47 PM CDT - Here's the purported reason why AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are dying due to overheating
There's been a great deal of concern about why some Zen 4 processors are literally burning out, but now we know more about what's going on here.Apr 25, 2023 12:12 PM CDT - Diablo IV PC requirements demand 32GB of RAM and RTX 3080 GPU for 4K gaming
If you want to play at 4K resolution with max details, you'll need a beefy gaming PC - but the good news is the requirements are easier going elsewhere.Apr 25, 2023 10:22 AM CDT - Here's how much it costs OpenAI to run ChatGPT every day
Millions of people are using ChatGPT for numerous reasons, but how much money does it cost its developers, OpenAI, to keep it up and running?Apr 25, 2023 5:08 AM CDT - Falling Starship debris caught on video destroying minivan
A video has captured the moment debris from SpaceX's recent orbital test flight launch of Starship collided with an onlookers minivan.Apr 25, 2023 3:31 AM CDT - First private spacecraft to make historic landing on the Moon today
A Japanese company will be attempting the very first successful private landing of a spacecraft on the surface of the Moon on the 25th of April.Apr 25, 2023 2:23 AM CDT - NASA confirms its $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope has glitched
NASA has announced its $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope has experienced a glitch that has led NASA to launch an investigation.Apr 25, 2023 1:45 AM CDT - Elon Musk has nearly 25,000 people paying him $4 a month for 'this and that'
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has promoted Twitter's new monetization feature while simultaneously revealing nearly 25,000 people are paying him $4/month.Apr 25, 2023 1:10 AM CDT - AMD looks to be holding off on releasing Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT cards
Current plans indicate that AMD will launch the Radeon RX 7600 GPU while holding off on the Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT due to the current GPU market.Apr 25, 2023 12:27 AM CDT - TEAMGROUP's creator-focused T-CREATE EXPERT DDR5 memory wins design award
TEAMGROUP announces that its stylish and high-performance T-CREATE EXPERT DDR5 memory for creators has won the Red Dot Design Award 2023.Apr 24, 2023 11:56 PM CDT - DLSS 3 in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 is broken on Ryzen 7000 CPUs
DLSS 3 Frame Generation has proven to be a useful new bit of rendering tech when playing some visually intensive games, but not for some Ryzen owners.Apr 24, 2023 11:29 PM CDT - Google Authenticator one-time passwords will now sync with your Google account
Google Authenticator just got an important update, one that will now let you sync those one-time passwords to your Google Account.Apr 24, 2023 10:56 PM CDT - Modded GeForce RTX 3070 with 16GB of VRAM shows impressive performance gains
Wonder what a GeForce RTX 3070 with 16 GB of VRAM might look like? Well, someone has modded an RTX 3070 to feature double the VRAM and put it to the test.Apr 24, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - iPad Pro for 2024 rumored to feature an OLED display alongside the new M3 chip
It looks like Apple is ready to go all in on OLED with 2024 set to feature iPad Pro and MacBook Air models launch with OLED displays.Apr 24, 2023 9:58 PM CDT - New MSI BIOS limits Ryzen 7000X3D voltages following reports of CPU burnout
The move follows a number of worrying reports recently about Zen 4 3D V-Cache processors dying (and the motherboards they're in, too).Apr 24, 2023 1:58 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti vs AMD RX 7600 GPU showdown could happen at the end of May
Exciting times next month, potentially, and there's an interesting theory aired about how the mid-range GPU territory is regarded these days.Apr 24, 2023 11:42 AM CDT - EU watchdog issues urgent warning on ChatGPT and risks AI poses to consumers
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) wants a full investigation into any potential risks, particularly when it comes to younger people and children.Apr 24, 2023 10:06 AM CDT - NASA's Mars rover snapped an incredible photo of a dusty Mars helicopter
NASA's Mars rover named Perseverance has snapped an incredible close-up photograph with its Mastcam-Z of NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity.Apr 24, 2023 5:34 AM CDT - Watch SpaceX's Starship launch and explode in 8K slow motion
SpaceX's conducted its first orbital test flight for the world's largest and most powerful rocket, and it was captured in high-definition slow motion.Apr 24, 2023 5:04 AM CDT - China to copy NASA's helicopter to beat the US in the Mars sample return race
China has released more details about its Tianwen-3 mission, which is set to deliver Mars samples back to Earth before any other country.Apr 24, 2023 3:13 AM CDT - Parrot-to-Parrot video calling is real and the results are surprising
Eighteen parrots have been taught how to video call other parrots and have been observed by researchers that analyzed any behavioral changes.Apr 24, 2023 2:39 AM CDT - Explore an anime version of Tokyo in this free Unreal Engine 5 demo
Unreal Engine 5 is upping the visual fidelity we see in a number of games, with Anime Tokyo recreating the iconic Shibuya district.Apr 24, 2023 1:57 AM CDT - Hundreds of 24-ton bricks set to solve a major problem with renewable energy
A company is constructing two facilities that will raise and lower 24-ton blocks of compressed dirt to solve a significant renewable energy problem.Apr 24, 2023 1:35 AM CDT - Acer Predator X34 V is a new 34-inch ultrawide OLED with impressive brightness
The Acer Predator X34 was the first ultrawide display I experienced, so the news that the 2023 model is set to go OLED is cause for celebration.Apr 24, 2023 12:32 AM CDT - GeForce RTX 4070 shows up in Amazon's best-selling graphics cards, behind RX 580
The GeForce RTX 4070 has been selling (as seen on Amazon in US), but the current trends point to people snapping up older GPUs before they disappear.Apr 24, 2023 12:06 AM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti could be priced at $399, on par with the RTX 3060 Ti
With reports that the GeForce RTX 4070 is not selling as expected NVIDIA might be looking at a more gamer-friendly price for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.Apr 23, 2023 11:46 PM CDT - Nintendo very unlikely to get full $10 million restitution from Bowser
Courts have ordered Gary Bowser to pay Nintendo $10 million for his involvement in Team Xecuter, however the company is unlikely to receive full amount.Apr 23, 2023 4:53 PM CDT - FTC seeks info on Microsoft's 10-year Call of Duty deal with Nintendo
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking more information about the 10-year Call of Duty licensing deal that Microsoft signed with Nintendo.Apr 23, 2023 1:50 AM CDT - South Africa likely to approve Microsoft-Activision merger
South Africa is likely to be the sixth worldwide regulator to approve Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion mega-merger with Activision Blizzard King.Apr 23, 2023 12:49 AM CDT - Nintendo asks FTC judge to dismiss testimony subpoena in Activision merger case
Nintendo of America legal counsel asks FTC law judge to dismiss a subpoena that would require Nintendo executives to testify in the Activision merger case.Apr 22, 2023 10:16 PM CDT - Blizzard wants you to help slam its Diablo IV servers in second beta test
Blizzard wants to make sure Diablo IV's launch goes as smoothly as possible, so they're holding a second beta that will massively stress test the servers.Apr 22, 2023 2:52 PM CDT - HiFi Rush exceeded expectations, Xbox executive fact checks recent reports
Xbox executive management responds to recent rumors of Hi-Fi Rush failing to meet expectations, says the game was actually a big hit for the Xbox brand.Apr 21, 2023 3:11 PM CDT - Buy an NVIDIA RTX 4090, get an Intel A750 GPU for free from Japanese retailer
This is one of the more bizarre bundle deals we've ever seen, but there are several catches to bear in mind here, including a very limited stock.Apr 21, 2023 2:17 PM CDT - AMD RX 580 GPUs are now being used as... keychains?
If you want a novelty keychain, and fancy a GPU theme, maybe someone will start making these outside of China - but we wouldn't bank on it.Apr 21, 2023 11:19 AM CDT - Intel XeSS brings jaw-dropping frame rate boosts to Cyberpunk 2077 with Arc GPUs
XeSS in 'performance' mode offers up to a 71% boost in frame rates, allowing the A750 GPU to run the game at well over 60 fps with ray tracing.Apr 21, 2023 10:10 AM CDT - Meta lays off 1/3rd of Ready at Dawn, the devs that made The Order 1886
Ready At Dawn, the devs behind The Order 1886 launch game on PlayStation 4 and the Lone Echo VR games, has been affected by Meta's recent layoffs.Apr 21, 2023 9:32 AM CDT - Important Xbox sharing feature now gone, likely due to Elon Musk's Twitter
Elon Musk's new Twitter API fee may have massively inconvenienced Xbox gamers and shrunk the available engagement pool for Microsoft's gaming business.Apr 21, 2023 7:38 AM CDT - NASA selects who will live in a Mars surface simulation for 1 year
NASA has selected four participants that will undertake the challenge of living in a simulated version of the surface of Mars for an entire year.Apr 21, 2023 6:04 AM CDT - Elon Musk is paying for these Twitter accounts to keep their blue checkmarks
After announcing the change, Twitter has removed a swath of legacy verification checkmarks across its platform, leaving the accounts Musk is paying for.Apr 21, 2023 5:35 AM CDT - NASA confirms 660-pound satellite has crashed into Earth after 21 years in orbit
An out-of-commission NASA satellite has plummeted back down to Earth after spending 21 years in orbit observing solar flares from low-Earth orbit.Apr 21, 2023 5:04 AM CDT - Elon Musk congratulates SpaceX after Starship was deliberately blown up
Only four minutes after liftoff, SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded, ending the first trial flight for the world's largest and most powerful rocket.Apr 21, 2023 3:04 AM CDT - AI-generated Drake song featuring The Weekend forced to be taken offline
The major record label, Universal Music Group, has removed a popular AI-generated song featuring imitated vocals from Drake and The Weekend.Apr 21, 2023 2:36 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld's Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU confirmed via Geekbench
Geekbench results for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU inside the ASUS ROG Ally have appeared, confirming a boost clock of just over 5 GHz.Apr 21, 2023 12:32 AM CDT - Seagate to pay the US Gov $300 million for selling hard drives to Huawei
Seagate has reached an agreement with the US Department of Commerce where it will pay a penalty of $300 million for selling millions of HDDs to Huawei.Apr 20, 2023 11:56 PM CDT - Netflix will finally stop sending out DVDs in red envelopes to people this year
It's the end of an era with Netflix looking to send out its final red envelope with a DVD inside sometime later this year after 25 years.Apr 20, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 23.4.2 driver released, Dead Island 2 support added
The latest Radeon driver release from AMD adds support for Dead Island 2, but several known issues for the Radeon RX 7000 Series remain.Apr 20, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - NVIDIA is reportedly slowing GeForce RTX 4070 production due to low sales
The GeForce RTX 4070 isn't selling well, with a new report outlining that NVIDIA has informed its partners that it plans to pause production for a month.Apr 20, 2023 9:59 PM CDT - Google was warned against launching 'cringeworthy' Bard AI, report claims
Staff reportedly called the AI a 'pathological liar' while voicing concerns about inaccuracies, and felt it was worse than useless in one case - ouch.Apr 20, 2023 2:03 PM CDT - New password manager from Proton Mail devs promises to be super-secure
Proton Pass, which is still in beta, runs a tight ship with encryption applied to everything - and it boasts a nifty trick with email aliases, too.Apr 20, 2023 9:52 AM CDT - Windows 11 tweaks aim to save power and boost battery life for laptops
Better longevity on the move is always a major boon for notebooks, and a tweak to usher in improved power-efficiency for the display is good to see, too.Apr 20, 2023 7:25 AM CDT - GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition axial fans are great for cooling CPUs
Turns out the RTX 40 Series Founders Edition fans are great for cooling things other than high-end Ada Lovelace cards, like CPUs in these custom builds.Apr 20, 2023 12:28 AM CDT - Radeon 780M RDNA 3 GPU in AMD Phoenix Laptop sees impressive benchmark results
Tech reviewer tests out the latest ASUS TUF system powered by the new Ryzen 9 7940HS processor with a Radeon 780M RDNA 3 iGPU, with impressive results.Apr 19, 2023 11:04 PM CDT - MSI Afterburner gets a long-awaited update, with version 4.6.5 available now
MSI Afterburner is back with a new official release, and it's a massive update that adds support for all new GeForce RTX 40 Series and AMD Radeon RX GPUs.Apr 19, 2023 10:28 PM CDT - Microsoft updates DirectStorage to version 1.2 with support for older HDDs
Microsoft has released Version 1.2 of the DirectStorage SDK, where in addition to performance improvements there's now support for older HDDs.Apr 19, 2023 9:57 PM CDT - The Pixel Tablet's price is unknown, but its charging dock isn't cheap
The Google Pixel Tablet is expected to be announced soon and its charging dock is already expected to be expensive when it's bought separately.Apr 19, 2023 5:05 PM CDT - Cliffy B hopeful for Lawbreakers revival, but Nexon owns the rights
FPS maven Cliff Bleszinski is hopeful for a Lawbreakers revival, but there's just one potential snag: The shooter IP is owned by South Korea's Nexon.Apr 19, 2023 5:05 PM CDT - The iPhone 15 wasn't always going to have a USB-C port
Apple's iPhone 15 is expected to get a USB-C port but a new report suggests that wasn't always the plan - it was originally getting a Lightning port.Apr 19, 2023 4:29 PM CDT - Atari looks to the past for its future, buys up more than 100 classic games
Atari announces that it has acquired more than 100 classic PC and console games including the notorious platformer Bubsy to bolster its nostalgia model.Apr 19, 2023 3:43 PM CDT - Patch Chrome now, as Google's browser has a nasty security flaw
That makes two zero-day vulnerabilities that have hit the Chrome browser in the space of a week, which isn't a good look for Google.Apr 19, 2023 3:10 PM CDT - PS5 driving US console market gains, breaks new PlayStation monthly sales record
PlayStation 5 remains the best-selling console of 2023 in the U.S. and is driving hardware sales for the region while breaking new sales records.Apr 19, 2023 2:39 PM CDT - Halo dev leads Netflix's push into prime AAA gaming
Old school Halo developer Joe Staten has been hired to creatively direct Netflix's first major AAA game as the streamer transforms into a multimedia giant.Apr 19, 2023 2:08 PM CDT - CMA to deliver final decision on Microsoft-Activision merger next week
UK regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority will deliver a final decision on the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger next week on April 26.Apr 19, 2023 1:24 PM CDT - Capcom shares hit all-time high following Monster Hunter Now mobile game news
Capcom's shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange reached a new high point following the announcement of a new Niantic-developed Monster Hunter mobile game.Apr 19, 2023 12:29 PM CDT - New adventure game from developer of Myst has a recommended PC spec of 32GB RAM
That's stupidly steep for an adventure game, right? Well, the developer does offer up an explanation for the big ask on the system RAM front.Apr 19, 2023 11:11 AM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4080 GPU gets a tempting price cut at some retailers
The RTX 4090 was also discounted in the US, but stock has now vanished, while RTX 4080 deals currently remain - though you might want to think carefully.Apr 19, 2023 6:58 AM CDT - Gamer uses a brain signal controller to beat Elden Ring boss Melania
A Twitch streamer has beaten one of the most annoying bosses in FromSoftware's notorious title Elden Ring just using her brain signals.Apr 19, 2023 4:31 AM CDT - Chocolate 3D Printer from Cocoa Press is available for pre-order, yes chocolate
The Cocoa Press 3D is available for pre-order, a new 3D printer that prints chocolate creations that you will need to do your best not to eat right away.Apr 19, 2023 3:56 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Ally handheld to be powered by a custom AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processor
Hardware details for ASUS's powerful ROG Ally gaming handheld PC emerge, pointing to a custom AMD Phoenix APU called the Ryzen Z1 Series.Apr 19, 2023 3:27 AM CDT - College students set to beat NASA at landing first robotic US rover on the Moon
NASA will be stepping aside to allow college students to helm the mission that will put the very first autonomous rover on the surface of the Moon.Apr 19, 2023 3:08 AM CDT - Microsoft is building its own AI chip using TSMC's 5nm process to save money
With the rise of AI and the surging costs surrounding all things AI hardware, Microsoft is developing its own AI chips under the project name 'Athena.'Apr 19, 2023 2:53 AM CDT - Never released GeForce RTX 3060 SUPER would have featured a fully unlocked GA106
Looks like NVIDIA were testing a fully unlocked GeForce RTX 3060 with more CUDA Cores that could have ended up being an RTX 3060 SUPER.Apr 19, 2023 2:36 AM CDT - Google's Pixel Fold detailed as launch window all but confirmed
Google's Pixel Fold is now just around the corner with CNBC reporting that it'll cost around the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 after its announcement in May.Apr 19, 2023 2:24 AM CDT - Seagate's new 22TB IronWolf Pro is the company's highest-capacity CMR HDD
The new Seagate IronWolf Pro 22TB is designed for NAS, DAS, and RAID environments with multiple users and it offers impressive capacity.Apr 19, 2023 2:15 AM CDT - Big changes are coming to Netflix in the United States
Netflix says it's going to stop sending plastic discs out in the mail after 25 years, while password sharing is going to have to end in the United States.Apr 19, 2023 2:05 AM CDT - Mother receives ransom AI phone call about her daughter's kidnapping
A mother has been terrified after receiving a phone call from a loved one that informed her that her daughter had been tragically kidnapped.Apr 19, 2023 1:52 AM CDT - Google reveals its AI taught itself a skill that it wasn't supposed to have
The CEO of Google has sat down for an interview to discuss artificial intelligence developments and how parts of it remain mysterious.Apr 19, 2023 1:19 AM CDT - Leaker claims watchOS 10 will finally make app management better
The Apple Watch is getting some new software later this year and it's said it'll finally add app folders to the mix when watchOS 10 arrives in September.Apr 18, 2023 3:00 PM CDT - Instagram just got 'one of the most requested features we've had'
Instagram has finally realized that its stance on links in profiles was unnecessary. Now, up to five of them can be added which is a big improvement.Apr 18, 2023 2:34 PM CDT - Forget ChatGPT, Elon Musk is making TruthGPT, an AI to 'understand the universe'
A truth-seeking AI that attempts to understand the very nature of the universe? You can't accuse Musk of lacking ambition, that's for sure.Apr 18, 2023 2:12 PM CDT - New NVIDIA GPU driver supports Dead Island 2, fixes nasty Counter-Strike 2 bug
Dead Island 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor get support, and those in the limited test of Counter-Strike 2 will welcome a bug fix present in driver 531.68.Apr 18, 2023 11:26 AM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU may get a $50 price cut - and that could happen very soon
An up to $50 rebate is being mulled by NVIDIA, if the rumor mill is right, and this could be how Team Green helps to stoke sales if they end up flagging.Apr 18, 2023 10:10 AM CDT - Linux beats Windows 11 in AMD Ryzen 7800X3D speed tests - but does that matter?
Performance showdown sees Linux victorious over Microsoft's OS, but the margin of victory has to be taken into account - plus other factors besides.Apr 18, 2023 9:05 AM CDT - WhatsApp is upgrading its emoji game with animations
WhatsApp could be about to change its emoji game by adding support for animated emojis for the first time. The feature is said to be ready for beta testing.Apr 18, 2023 6:33 AM CDT - Photographer wins prestigious competition with AI image and refuses the award
A German artist has refused his award for the creative open category that he won at Sony's world photography awards to spark a debate.Apr 18, 2023 5:05 AM CDT - MIT physicist says humans will give birth to an advanced alien civilization
Max Tegmark, a physicist, cosmologist, and artificial intelligence researcher, says humans will give birth to an advanced alien civilization.Apr 18, 2023 4:23 AM CDT - Google's Pixel 7a won't mean the death of the Pixel 6a, report claims
Google's Pixel 7a is coming but unlike previous releases, Google isn't expected to kill off the previous mid-range phone to make space for it in the lineup.Apr 18, 2023 4:17 AM CDT - Two new Motorola Razr foldable phones tipped for June Release
Motorola is said to have not just one but two new foldables ready for the market and they're set to be announced in June according to a new leak.Apr 18, 2023 3:52 AM CDT - Google DeepMind CEO warns AI is heading towards self awareness
The head of Google's DeepMind, an artificial intelligence research laboratory, has said that AI is heading in the direction of becoming self-aware.Apr 18, 2023 2:34 AM CDT - Students create ChatGPT smart glasses to coach you through your next date
A new pair of smart glasses allow users to access OpenAI's ChatGPT to provide additional information to the wearer in real-time during conversations.Apr 18, 2023 2:05 AM CDT - Don't expect a mystery third Samsung foldable in 2023
Samsung had been rumored to have a third foldable device in the works, possibly with a tri-fold design. Now, one analyst says that it won't arrive in 2023.Apr 18, 2023 1:39 AM CDT - The GeForce RTX 4070 is here, so where's AMD's mid-range response?
AMD has yet to release or talk about more affordable RDNA 3 graphics cards, but that doesn't mean there's no info out there for the 7800 XT and 7700 XT.Apr 18, 2023 1:32 AM CDT - This Sony Trinitron CRT turned into a custom water-cooled PC is pure retro gold
This custom build takes a classic Sony Trinitron CRT monitor and turns it into an all-in-one retro gaming PC, and it looks awesome.Apr 18, 2023 12:26 AM CDT - Live11 is Windows 11 that runs off a USB drive or DVD with no install required
Live11, based on the optimized Tiny11 from NTDEV, manages to squeeze Windows 11 on a 4GB drive and can run on RAM with no installation required.Apr 17, 2023 11:27 PM CDT - ASUS's new ProArt GeForce RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti graphics cards are compact
ASUS's new creator focused GeForce RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti graphics cards are its most compact yet with a 2.5-slot thickness and 300mm length.Apr 17, 2023 10:59 PM CDT - Kingston has now shipped over 100 million overclockable memory modules
Kingston passes an impressive milestone for its RAM line-up with over 100 million enthusiast overclockable memory modules shipped since 2002.Apr 17, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - Google's Pixel Fold release date and more leaked as launch nears
Google is finally going to enter the foldable fray with a new leak seemingly outing the release date and price of the important phone.Apr 17, 2023 5:14 PM CDT - Analysis: Five reasons why SEGA is buying Rovio
SEGA plans to buy Angry Birds mobile game developer Rovio in a sweeping deal for $771 million because of a number of reasons. Here are a few of them.Apr 17, 2023 3:32 PM CDT - Apple's iOS 17 could finally blow the iPhone open for sideloading apps
Apple could finally be about to enable sideloading on the iPhone with iOS 17 thought to be the software that will set the ball rolling this year.Apr 17, 2023 2:21 PM CDT - SEGA to buy Angry Birds developer Rovio in $771 million deal
Following the rumors, SEGA has officially confirmed it plans to buy Angry Birds game developer Rovio for $771 million in a bid to bolster its business.Apr 17, 2023 2:14 PM CDT - Windows 11 bug has seemingly broken the taskbar for some folks
The latest update for Windows 11 is causing more buggy behavior, sadly, and we're hearing reports of the taskbar going seriously awry in some cases.Apr 17, 2023 1:00 PM CDT - WhatsApp's media picker is getting a big change on iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a change that will show people what media they've about to send to someone in a new bar at the bottom of the screen.Apr 17, 2023 12:01 PM CDT - 2024 iPad Pro could use super-thin OLED tech from LG Display
Apple is expected to benefit from new LG Display OLED panel technology that will allow the 2024 iPad Pro to be thinner and brighter than previous models.Apr 17, 2023 11:52 AM CDT - Windows 11 looks to be getting AI smarts to improve multitasking
Powering up multitasking through AI seems to be the plan, as a hidden feature for snap layouts has been uncovered in a new test build of Windows 11.Apr 17, 2023 10:10 AM CDT - Xreart combines classic gaming and tech hardware to create stylish wall art
Disassembled tech and gaming hardware as art is a relatively new concept but one that is a 'once you see it, you become a full convert' situation.Apr 17, 2023 9:02 AM CDT - NVIDIA reportedly in no hurry to ramp up production of RTX 4000 GPUs
NVIDIA is happy to motor on with Lovelace chip production as it stands, with no plans to press the accelerator in the near future, apparently.Apr 17, 2023 8:32 AM CDT - Apple's Mac Studio might not be dead after all - here's why
Apple could be planning to refresh the Mac Studio despite concerns that it would be killed off thanks to the Apple silicon Mac Pro's existance.Apr 17, 2023 7:12 AM CDT - New MacBooks tipped to launch within weeks, but which ones actually will?
Apple is rumored to have new Mac portables on the horizon with some arriving as soon as WWDC23, but there is confusion over the exact timeframe for most.Apr 17, 2023 6:58 AM CDT - Big AI investor warns what's on the horizon will affect every human being
A high-level artificial intelligence investor has warned that the exponential development of artificial intelligence systems will affect every human being.Apr 17, 2023 5:35 AM CDT - NASA telescope photographs a very rare cosmic phenomenon in deep space
Astronomers have detected a very rare cosmic phenomenon occurring in deep space, and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has photographed it.Apr 17, 2023 5:02 AM CDT - Google to release 'all-new' search engine powered by AI
Google is preparing to jump into the artificial intelligence race with an 'all-new' search engine that's powered by artificial intelligence.Apr 17, 2023 3:05 AM CDT - Elon Musk shakes up OpenAI, Microsoft and Google with new AI startup
Reports indicate that Elon Musk has created a new artificial intelligence-centered startup that will be a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT.Apr 17, 2023 2:32 AM CDT - Raytracing removed from Resident Evil 2 & 3
Capcom has removed raytracing from Resident Evil 2 and 3 on Steam. Worse, users are now forced onto the games' poorly implemented screen space reflections.Apr 17, 2023 2:05 AM CDT - Elon Musk admits to the rumor about why he actually bought Twitter
Elon Musk has sat down for an interview where he confirmed a long-standing rumor about the reason behind following through with his purchase of Twitter.Apr 17, 2023 1:31 AM CDT - Blizzard promises major dungeon improvements for Diablo IV launch
Diablo IV will receive huge dungeon improvements in time for its June launch. The concerns many had during the beta phase will be addressed soon after all.Apr 17, 2023 1:14 AM CDT - Someone modded DLSS 3 and Frame Generation into The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most popular PC games of all time, and one of the most modded - with DLSS 3 and Frame Gen coming.Apr 16, 2023 10:58 PM CDT - GeForce RTX 4060 Ti custom model spotted, overclocked, and with 8GB of VRAM
The dust hasn't quite settled when it comes to the launch of the GeForce RTX 4070, and it looks like the RTX 4060 Ti is right around the corner.Apr 16, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced as Computex 2023 Keynote Speaker
Computex 2023 is taking place in Taipei from May 30 to June 2 and NVIDIA CEO and founder Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote address.Apr 16, 2023 9:56 PM CDT - ASUS says that the new ROG Ally gaming handheld is launching globally and soon
ASUS's ROG Ally is a new Windows 11gaming handheld and Steam Deck competitor, and the company confirms that it's getting a worldwide launch.Apr 16, 2023 9:29 PM CDT - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has goofy mech battles, rockets, and classic bosses
Nintendo's new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer blends mystery and seriousness with goofy creations and mechanics that promise fun adventuring.Apr 16, 2023 6:26 PM CDT - Ubisoft+ more expensive than Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox consoles
Ubisoft's premiere all-you-can-play subscription service has finally rolled out on Xbox, but it's not included in Xbox Game Pass and has a steep cost.Apr 16, 2023 5:05 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XVI playable demo coming to PS5 in June, save data carries over
Square Enix plans to release a playable gameplay demo trial for Final Fantasy XV about two weeks before the game launches, and save data will carry over.Apr 16, 2023 4:04 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XVI's Ifrit seen dealing 2 million damage in epic monster battle
Final Fantasy XVI promises outrageous action-packed combat, especially with its new eikon battles that channel larger-than-life kaiju monster battles.Apr 16, 2023 3:28 PM CDT - Steam Deck to break 3.47 million unit sales in 2023, analysts predict
Valve's popular handheld-PC hybrid should break 3 million total unit sales throughout 2023, analyst firm Omdia has forecasted 5 years of device sales.Apr 15, 2023 4:14 PM CDT - Halo made $6 billion from games and multimedia, 343 Industries says
343 Industries confirms the Halo franchise is a multi-billion dollar video game series, with over $6 billion generated from games and transmedia content.Apr 15, 2023 3:31 PM CDT - Longtime Halo dev Frank O'Connor may have left 343 Industries
Another high-profile Halo developer may have left 343 Industries, punctuating a series of major departures and layoffs after Halo Infinite's release.Apr 15, 2023 2:35 PM CDT - Super Mario Bros. movie hits $500 million, tops all 2023 films to date
Nintendo and Illumination make serious coin with the Super Mario Bros. movie hitting $500 million, becoming the best-earning video game adaptation.Apr 15, 2023 12:25 PM CDT - SEGA to buy Angry Birds maker Rovio for $1 billion
SEGA Sammy has made a significant $1 billion offer to acquire Angry Birds developer Rovio in a big mobile push, sources have told The Wall Street Journal.Apr 14, 2023 4:19 PM CDT - U.S. Senator calls Sony anti-competitive, asks for all exclusivity documents
Spurred by the FTC's market definition that excludes Nintendo, Senator Kevin Cramer (R - ND) calls Sony anti-competitive and asks for documentation.Apr 14, 2023 2:41 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4070 gets price cuts, with rumors the GPU is off to a shaky start
There's lots of stock at MSRP out there, and some RTX 4070 models which had a slightly higher price tag have already been cut down to the MSRP of $600.Apr 14, 2023 12:12 PM CDT - Meteor Lake could be gaming laptop CPU champ - if Intel gets it out quick enough
Meteor Lake laptop CPUs could hit 5.4GHz and rule the roost for gaming laptops, unless Intel is too slow off the mark with these mobile processors.Apr 14, 2023 10:43 AM CDT - Intel's new graphics driver makes Arc GPUs faster still (again)
Intel's Arc Alchemist graphics cards have made impressively big gains in some games, and that's something which is happening regularly with new drivers.Apr 14, 2023 8:20 AM CDT - GeForce RTX 40 Series performance and efficiency compared to the RTX 30 Series
With the GeForce RTX 4070 launch we take a look at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K power usage and performance for the 40 Series line-up compared to the 30 Series.Apr 14, 2023 12:32 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series announced, powerful gaming with an added subwoofer
Built for high-end mobile gaming, media, and more, the new ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series has been announced and the specs are certainly impressive.Apr 13, 2023 11:27 PM CDT - Microsoft could be working on Windows Handheld Mode for Steam Deck and gaming
Windows Handheld Mode designed for gaming devices like the Steam Deck could be coming, as seen in a leak from a recent Microsoft Hackathon.Apr 13, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - Half-Life 2 Path Tracing mod via RTX Remix looks amazing in new screenshots
RTX Remix is all about adding path tracing and using AI to enhance older PC games, and this early look at Hal-Life 2 Path Tracing is stunning.Apr 13, 2023 10:28 PM CDT - AMD announces AMD Radeon PRO W7900 and PRO W7800 built on RDNA 3 architecture
AMD unveils its new Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics cards for professionals and they will be a lot cheaper than NVIDIA's RTX 6000 Ada GPUs.Apr 13, 2023 9:58 PM CDT - Sabrent Apex X21 Destroyer is a single PCIe card that houses 21 NVME SSDs
168 TB of high-speed PCIe Gen4 SSD storage on a single card, the Sabrent Apex X21 Destroyer is a storage monster and we'd love to see it in action.Apr 13, 2023 9:27 PM CDT - Suicide Squad delayed to 2024 only to polish, not to change game mechanics
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been delayed to 2024 to give Rocksteady more time to polish, but the core gameplay loop remains the same.Apr 13, 2023 3:34 PM CDT - New Xbox prototype spotted once again on Phil Spencer's shelf
Microsoft's experimental Keystone micro-console is still on Phil Spencer's shelf, teases a new low-cost cloud console that could help expand Xbox brand.Apr 13, 2023 2:47 PM CDT - New report highlights dangers of GPU sag with damaged NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti cards
The weight of heavy cards can bend and damage components on the board like video RAM, and this is something that could apply to any big graphics card.Apr 13, 2023 1:55 PM CDT - AMD Zen 6 CPUs (on 2nm) have reportedly been glimpsed - but don't get excited
This was literally a fleeting glance at Zen 6 server processors as mentioned on a LinkedIn profile, and it's a leak we should be ultra cautious around.Apr 13, 2023 10:34 AM CDT - This is the best tip we've seen in ages for the Chrome and Edge web browsers
Microsoft engineer Jen Gentleman just shared a piece of browser functionality that's a really nifty shortcut we can't believe we didn't already know about.Apr 13, 2023 8:03 AM CDT - Intel and Arm announce a deal to manufacture chips on the Intel 18A process
A multigeneration collaboration between Intel and Arm will see Arm-based SoC ship manufactured at Intel foundries using the Intel 18A process.Apr 12, 2023 11:57 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX Remix Runtime is available now to bring ray tracing to classic games
NVIDIA has released the RTX Remix runtime as open source on GitHub opening the door for modders to bring ray tracing to classic PC games.Apr 12, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - Windows 11 to change how Print Screen works for the first time since Windows 95
Microsoft is set to change what the Print Screen key does, with the new functionality set to bring up the Windows 11 Snipping Tool.Apr 12, 2023 10:28 PM CDT - NVIDIA's RTX Video Super Resolution support added to VLC for offline videos
VLC adds support for NVIDIA's AI-based RTX Video Super Resolution, bringing the technology to offline videos in one of the most popular standalone apps.Apr 12, 2023 9:59 PM CDT - HBO Max is dead, long live .... Max?
HBO Max is going away and it's being replaced by something essentially the same. It's called Max, but still has all the HBO content you subscribed for.Apr 12, 2023 5:40 PM CDT - You can now play games in Facebook Messenger because why not?
You might never have wished that you could play games in Facebook Messenger but that hasn't stopped Meta from making it happen for you anyway.Apr 12, 2023 5:17 PM CDT - Report claims the iPhone 15 Pro Max will cost a crazy $2,900
Apple is reportedly ready to increase the price of its high-end iPhone to levels that would make it the most costly iPhone ever - almost $3,000.Apr 12, 2023 5:13 PM CDT - Nintendo hunting Zelda leaker, subpoenas Discord to provide leaker's identity
Nintendo has subpoenaed Discord to identify the personal information of those that leaked the Tears of the Kingdom artbook in the official Discord server.Apr 12, 2023 4:49 PM CDT - Chinese gamers criticize Tencent, NetEase and miHoYo for using 'cheap' AI art
AI is accelerating quickly and has already impacted multiple video game illustrator jobs, but Chinese gamers see past the subterfuge and reject AI art.Apr 12, 2023 4:04 PM CDT - Konami worker attempts to murder boss after being power harassed
A Konami employee has been charged with attempted murder after hitting his former boss with a fire extinguisher, makes claims of systemic harassment.Apr 12, 2023 2:54 PM CDT - Half of the world's population, or 3.7 billion people, now play video games
Half of the world's population now plays video games, but only a small minority of gamers are responsible for most of the market's overall spending.Apr 12, 2023 2:39 PM CDT - OpenAI is offering up to $20,000 to find bugs in its ChatGPT AI
All part of developing a safe AI, we're told - but if you're thinking you can highlight the AI's errant replies for money, that's not what this is about.Apr 12, 2023 2:01 PM CDT - Xbox hit with new game performance controversy as PR fire rapidly spreads
The Xbox brand has been embroiled in another controversy as the latest first-party exclusive misses the minimum performance expectations from gamers.Apr 12, 2023 1:31 PM CDT - Sony might be making a big mistake with PlayStation Plus
Sony could be taking a radically different approach to PlayStation Plus than its competitors, and the loss in value could affect retention and sign ups.Apr 12, 2023 12:23 PM CDT - Elon Musk reportedly buys tons of GPUs to cook up AI masterplan with Twitter
Musk purportedly has a generative AI project in its early stages, although there's already a huge amount of resources committed, if this report is right.Apr 12, 2023 11:09 AM CDT - New Windows 11 update arrives with a controversial change to the Start menu
Or at least some users will see this change being rolled out with the latest 'Patch Tuesday' update, alongside a bunch of other tweaks and fixes.Apr 12, 2023 9:34 AM CDT - AMD Zen 5 benchmark leak suggests CPUs that could be a nightmare for Intel
Another rumor has popped up on Zen 5 - they're coming thick and fast now - which makes it seem like these CPUs will be a huge leap forward over Ryzen 7000.Apr 12, 2023 6:54 AM CDT - AMD outlines how GPU VRAM capacity matters ahead of the RTX 4070's debut
VRAM capacity in modern GPUs is a hot topic, with many wondering how much is enough? AMD looks to answer that while also taking a few shots at NVIDIA.Apr 11, 2023 11:57 PM CDT - NVIDIA reveals that 83% of GeForce RTX 40 Series owners enable ray tracing
The GeForce RTX 40 Series is still relatively fresh on the scene, and most PC gamers that have made the jump play with ray-tracing enabled.Apr 11, 2023 11:27 PM CDT - Syntech launches a 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station designed for Steam Deck
Syntech's new 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for Steam Deck is packed with ports and features and arrives with a compact ergonomic build.Apr 11, 2023 10:28 PM CDT - Samsung PRO Plus microSD and full-size SD cards announced for professionals
Samsung's new PRO Plus range of microSD and full-size SD cards offer a nice improvement to read and write speeds over previous models.Apr 11, 2023 9:59 PM CDT - Elon Musk's Twitter leaks users' secret nude photos to the public
Twitter users are reporting private nude photographs of them showing up in the public For You tab, raising concerns about the privacy of Twitter Cirlces.Apr 11, 2023 9:53 PM CDT - Cougar Cratus is a flagship high-end PC case with an angled interior
The Cougar Cratus is a new high-end PC case from the hardware company, and it features a striking design with an angled interior to improve airflow.Apr 11, 2023 9:31 PM CDT - Apple's AR/VR headset suffers even more turmoil as unveiling nears
Apple's unannounced mixed reality headset is reportedly going to be assembled by Luxshare after the company asked Pegatron to hand it over.Apr 11, 2023 3:01 PM CDT - Google TV is integrating more than 800 free channels from Tubi, Plex, and more
Google TV is giving people access to a whole load of free streaming channels from the likes of Tubi, Plex, and Haystack via a new live TV tab.Apr 11, 2023 2:57 PM CDT - Gamer's Lawsuit takes second shot at blocking Microsoft-Activision merger
Plaintiffs have filed an amended complaint in the Gamer's Lawsuit that seeks to use the Clayton Act to block the $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision merger.Apr 11, 2023 2:43 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs could be over twice as fast as RTX 4000 graphics cards
NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs are looking promising, if a new performance rumor is right - though there are a whole bunch of caveats that come along with it.Apr 11, 2023 2:43 PM CDT - Twitter is dead, sort of
Twitter Inc. no longer exists and is now part of X Corp, another company that CEO Elon Musk owns. Could Twitter change its name as well?Apr 11, 2023 2:27 PM CDT - WhatsApp for Mac is getting a new, cleaner look
WhatsApp is testing a new version of the WhatsApp for Mac app that does away with text labels and replaces them with familiar icons instead.Apr 11, 2023 2:13 PM CDT - Sony has produced documents for plaintiffs in gamer's lawsuit
10 gamers have banded together to sue to block the Activision merger under the Clayton Act, and Sony has provided key documents to plaintiffs in the case.Apr 11, 2023 12:06 PM CDT - Microsoft could change Windows 11's File Explorer in a big way later in 2023
Is Microsoft readying the biggest update to this central part of the Windows 11 interface to be seen in a decade? That's what the rumor mill reckons.Apr 11, 2023 10:56 AM CDT - New NASA director spotted swearing oath on Carl Sagan book instead of bible
NASA has named its new Goddard Flight Center director who was recently sworn in with Carl Sagan's book 'Pale Blue Dot' instead of a bible.Apr 11, 2023 10:03 AM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU price leak makes us fear the worst
NVIDIA's next Lovelace graphics card is supposedly imminent, but on top of the shaky performance rumors already aired, this pricing leak is a worry, too.Apr 11, 2023 8:32 AM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.62 with Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode is finally here
Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode has arrived in Patch 1.62 for Cyberpunk 2077, and CD Projekt Red states that it'll need at least a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti to run.Apr 11, 2023 8:02 AM CDT - Elon Musk reveals when SpaceX will launch its rocket headed for Mars
SpaceX's Starship rocket, the mode of transportation slated to get humans on the Red Planet, will perform its first orbital test flight next week.Apr 11, 2023 3:03 AM CDT - NASA's Webb telescope has changed our understanding of Uranus forever
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has performed new observations on Uranus and changed how humans understand the mysterious distant planet.Apr 11, 2023 2:23 AM CDT - Samsung leaked top secret information to ChatGPT, sparking investigation
Three Samsung employees unintentionally leaked top-secret information to OpenAI's ChatGPT, sparking an internal investigation and an immediate reaction.Apr 11, 2023 1:41 AM CDT - Workstation RDNA 3-based GPU AMD Radeon Pro W7900 has been spotted
The AMD Radeon Pro W7900 has appeared in Puget Bench results, marking the first debut for the AMD Radeon Pro W7900 workstation GPU.Apr 11, 2023 1:04 AM CDT - Official NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 benchmarks leak, RTX 3080 performance confirmed
Leaked official benchmarks for the GeForce RTX 4070 show that performance will be similar to the RTX 3080, and even faster with DLSS 3.Apr 10, 2023 11:32 PM CDT - Custom ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX sees its price drop to USD 960
The ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX is now listed on Newegg for USD 959.99, making it the first custom 7900 XTX to drop below MSRP.Apr 10, 2023 10:58 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 Ray Tracing Overdrive Mode detailed in new Digital Foundry video
Path tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 is set to arrive this week, and a new deep dive video from Digital Foundry showcases some of the stunning results.Apr 10, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - PlayStation VR2 launch sales may be outpacing original PSVR1 headset
Sony's PlayStation VR2 may not be attracting mainstream gamers en masse, but the new headset is actually selling at a more rapid pace than its predecessor.Apr 10, 2023 9:28 AM CDT - Google CEO announces Google Search is about to change for everyone
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has announced the next biggest change to come to Google Search is right around the corner, and it will affect everyone.Apr 10, 2023 9:05 AM CDT - Burgers made with woolly mammoth DNA were eaten by a tech CEO
Two companies in the cultured meat industry are using DNA from 10,000-year-old extinct woolly mammoths to make new plant-based products.Apr 10, 2023 7:39 AM CDT - ChatGPT warning sounded on 'ticking time bomb' legal issues
A law scholar has sounded the alarm on the legal liabilities of OpenAI's ChatGPT artificial intelligence-powered chatbot after it spewed disinformation.Apr 10, 2023 7:01 AM CDT - NASA releases the most detailed 3D map of Mars ever, Google Earth but for Mars
Using data acquired from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers have stitched together 110,000 images to create the most detailed 3D map of Mars.Apr 10, 2023 3:06 AM CDT - Mysterious red UFO-like ring photographed looming in sky above city
A photographer stationed in the foothills of the Italian Alps captured the brief appearance of a strange red UFO-like ring looming over an Italian city.Apr 10, 2023 2:02 AM CDT - GEEKOM Mini IT11 Easter Sale - Core i7 mini PC for just $549 with $230 discount
GEEKOM is running an Easter sale on its Mini IT11 mini PC with Intel Core i7 processor for just $549, which includes a huge $230 discount.Apr 9, 2023 3:51 PM CDT - Candy Crush downloaded 3 billion times, remains big target for Microsoft buyout
Candy Crush has been downloaded 3 billion times and mobile-maker King has 233 million monthly active users--it's no wonder Microsoft wants to buy ATVI.Apr 9, 2023 2:52 PM CDT - Sony's Jim Ryan: Call of Duty downgrade would irreparably harm PlayStation
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan claims that PlayStation would 'never recover' if Microsoft released a downgraded Call of Duty on PlayStation.Apr 9, 2023 11:37 AM CDT - WhatsApp could let you share status updates as Facebook Stories
WhatsApp is testing a new beta version of its instant messaging app that will allow people to share their status as a Facebook Story from within the app.Apr 8, 2023 10:24 AM CDT - Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now to fix these huge security flaws
Apple's iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have new software updates available that address security flaws that have been exploited in the wild.Apr 8, 2023 9:58 AM CDT - Apple is 'the last hope' to convince people AR/VR is the next big thing
Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset, is seen as the last hope for an industry struggling to sell units according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Apr 8, 2023 9:28 AM CDT - Apple won't let people downgrade their iPhone to iOS 16.3.1
Apple has stopped signing a recent version of iOS in an attempt to make sure that people are running newer versions of the iPhone's operating system.Apr 8, 2023 8:42 AM CDT - Four GIGABYTE RTX 4070 designs showcase two with 8-pin power and two without
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070s have been spotted ahead of the launch next week, and the image shows that two out of four models will support 8-pin power.Apr 7, 2023 1:02 AM CDT - LIAN LI has custom GeForce RTX 40 Series 12VHPWR cables with RGB lighting
LIAN LI's new custom 12VHPWR cables with RGB lighting add some funky lighting to the act of installing a GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU.Apr 7, 2023 12:32 AM CDT - The Force is Strong with Seagate's custom Lightsaber FireCuda PCIe Gen4 SSDs
These cool-looking custom Star Wars SSDs from Seagate feature lightsabers that light-up and PCIe Gen4 NVMe speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s.Apr 6, 2023 11:27 PM CDT - NVIDIA finally confirms GeForce RTX 4070 with Reflex coming to Counter-Strike 2
Ahead of its official reveal, NVIDIA accidentally showcases GeForce RTX 4070 performance via the announcement that Reflex is coming to Counter-Strike 2.Apr 6, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - SCDKey Deals: Windows 10 for $15 (free Windows 11 upgrade) & Office for only $27
SCDKey has an awesome April software sale on Microsoft software, including Windows 10 Pro for $15 and other great deals on Office.Apr 6, 2023 6:39 PM CDT - How to quickly bypass the FRP lock on Samsung phones
Do you need a Samsung FRP bypass tool, efficient to bypass FRP in no time? Stay tuned as this post explains a quick fix for FRP bypass.Apr 6, 2023 6:07 PM CDT - Microsoft cracks down on emulators on Xbox Series X, removes RetroArch app
Microsoft cracks down on emulation and now blocks RetroArch from running in retail mode on Xbox Series X/S, can now only run in Dev Mode with restrictions.Apr 6, 2023 5:36 PM CDT - Sony cites Starfield, Redfall exclusivity as evidence of Microsoft's real plans
Sony still believes Microsoft has an incentive to make Call of Duty exclusive, cites exclusivity conduct with Starfield, Elder Scrolls VI, and Redfall.Apr 6, 2023 4:26 PM CDT - Sony identifies 4 errors with CMA's data model, says data is off by at least 70%
Sony's legal counsel has identified four errors with the CMA's specific data modelling, including issues with potentially misleading data from Microsoft.Apr 6, 2023 3:41 PM CDT - Apple tests iOS 16.4.1 update with key bug fixes
Apple is reportedly already testing a new software update, dubbed iOS 16.4.1, that deals with issues reported since iOS 16.4 was released last week.Apr 6, 2023 2:56 PM CDT - Best Buy begins selling unlocked iPhones, but not the iPhone 14
Those on the hunt for an unlocked iPhone can now head to Best Buy, but only if they don't want to pick up Apple's best models including the iPhone 14.Apr 6, 2023 1:07 PM CDT - Microsoft says it won't withhold or degrade any Activision games on PlayStation
Microsoft now says that it will not withhold or degrade access to any Activision game on PlayStation platforms, ATVI content will not be exclusive.Apr 6, 2023 12:17 PM CDT - AMD Zen 5 CPUs will be very fast? This is a leak you should sit up and listen to
Mainly because it comes from the brains behind the original Zen architecture, Jim Keller, who seems to think Zen 5 will be a big leap forward.Apr 6, 2023 11:40 AM CDT - Sony patents new thermally-reactive and ultra-sensitive PlayStation controller
Sony has filed a patent for a thermally-reactive PlayStation controller that offers new levels of haptic feedback and movement/input registration.Apr 6, 2023 11:10 AM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4060 could finally be the affordable Lovelace GPU gamers crave
The cost of NVIDIA's RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti graphics cards could be relatively cheap if a YouTube leaker is right, and a rumored RTX 4070 price tag pans out.Apr 6, 2023 8:53 AM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU may be priced at $599 for a reason, and gamers won't like it
Leaker discusses NVIDIA's apparent last-minute price drop with the RTX 4070 graphics card, and how entry-level models could be weaker than expected.Apr 6, 2023 7:08 AM CDT - Scientists raise eyebrows at repeating signal from nearby Earth-sized planet
A team of astronomers has detected a repeating signal from a strange Earth-sized exoplanet that is well within our galactic neighborhood.Apr 6, 2023 6:38 AM CDT - Elon Musk comments on his name being hardcoded into Twitter's algorithm
After searching a portion of Twitter's source code, it was discovered that Elon Musk's name, along with Democrat and Republican, were embedded within it.Apr 6, 2023 6:04 AM CDT - AMD's new Ryzen 7 7800X3D has been overclocked to 5.4 GHz
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D isn't meant to be overclocked, but that hasn't stopped YouTube channel SkatterBencher from trying... and succeeding.Apr 6, 2023 1:32 AM CDT - LinkedIn co-founder comes out against Elon Musk and his mentality towards AI
The co-founder of LinkedIn has said that the call for artificial intelligence development to slow down is a guise that's hiding self-interest.Apr 6, 2023 1:03 AM CDT - Researchers discover what may be the oldest meteorite that has hit Earth
A team of researchers from Australia just unearthed a multiple-billion-year-old meteorite that may be the oldest meteorite fragment ever found.Apr 6, 2023 12:33 AM CDT - Scientists point to specific type of planet where aliens could be hiding
A new study has pointed to a specific type of planet that's largely been overlooked as having the right conditions to support alien life.Apr 6, 2023 12:02 AM CDT - Intel discontinues several 11th-generation Tiger Lake mobile and desktop CPUs
Intel is slowly saying goodbye to 11th Generation Tiger Lake CPUs with several mobile and desktop models now entering the 'end of life' stage.Apr 5, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - The hidden Windows 11 Start Menu offers you quick access to system features
Offering quick access to system features and settings, the hidden Start Menu in Windows 11 is feature everyone should know about. And use.Apr 5, 2023 10:27 PM CDT - Even the GeForce RTX 4090 struggles with native Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive Mode
Cyberpunk 2077 Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode is looking to become the new Crysis, as it definitely needs DLSS 3 magic to run in 4K on the GeForce RTX 4090.Apr 5, 2023 9:58 PM CDT - Windows 11 bug that broke Red Dead Redemption 2 has been fixed by Rockstar
Microsoft didn't rush to the rescue with this fix, but rather, the cure was applied by Rockstar via an update to its launcher software.Apr 5, 2023 1:15 PM CDT - Don't expect Mario to get another phone outing any time soon
Nintendo doesn't seem all that likely to want to bring its most famous son back to the iPhone or Android phone, according to quotes in a new interview.Apr 5, 2023 12:43 PM CDT - New PlayStation handheld: Not Vita 2, remote play only, no dedicated gaming
Sony is reportedly working on a new PlayStation handheld that's always-online, only supports Remote Play on PS5 and not dedicated handheld gaming.Apr 5, 2023 10:57 AM CDT - KEBOHUB EE01 for Mac and Windows combines a great mechanical keyboard with a hub
With its crowdfunding campaign live on Kickstarter we had the chance to go hands-on with the impressive KEBOHUB EE01, a mechanical keyboard and hub combo.Apr 5, 2023 8:58 AM CDT - Fed up with your Ryzen 7000 PC booting up really slowly? Here's some good news
At last it seems that AMD Ryzen 7000 PCs on the AM5 platform are now booting much faster, in fact, almost twice as quickly going by one report.Apr 5, 2023 7:09 AM CDT - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leak suggests a CPU that's almost a match for the 7950X3D
Indeed, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster in some games, and overall, offers very much the same performance as the more expensive 3D V-Cache flagship.Apr 5, 2023 3:25 AM CDT - Google cost cutting to limit laptops, PCs, and access to staplers for employees
After eliminating thousands of jobs further cost-cutting measures from Google will give employees fewer options when it comes to hardware and... stationary.Apr 5, 2023 12:32 AM CDT - LG is creating new 4K and Ultrawide OLED displays with refresh rates of 240 Hz
4K OLED displays with an impressive 240 Hz refresh-rate are coming in 2024, with LG set to offer 27-inch, 32-inch, and 42-inch models.Apr 4, 2023 11:57 PM CDT - New official Xbox controller is partly made from recycled CDs and old water jugs
Just in time for Earth Day, this new limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller has been created using recycled plastics from several strange sources.Apr 4, 2023 10:58 PM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Driver 531.58 addresses The Last of Us crashing issues
A new NVIDIA driver hotfix fixes crashing issues for The Last of Us Part I with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs, with Naughty Dog also releasing a new patch.Apr 4, 2023 10:32 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive Mode trailer showcases stunning path-tracing
Full path tracing for Cyberpunk 2077 shown in new trailer from NVIDIA, and the results are a stunning look at the future of gaming.Apr 4, 2023 10:04 PM CDT - iPhone 17 to be the first non-Pro model with 120Hz ProMotion - Analyst
Apple is said to be ready to bring 120Hz ProMotion to the iPhone 17 in 2025, bringing buttery smooth on-screen animations to non-Pro models.Apr 4, 2023 2:44 PM CDT - Apple reportedly rushing a software update out to fix Wi-Fi and other issues
Apple's iPhones have been suffering from some ongoing Wi-Fi and other issues and the company hopes a rushed software update will help.Apr 4, 2023 2:18 PM CDT - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leak shows a CPU that could seriously worry Intel
Leaked presentation slide from AMD shows that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D outguns Intel's flagship Core i9-13900K by up to 30% in one game.Apr 4, 2023 2:06 PM CDT - Google's take on AirDrop is now out for Windows 11 and Android users
Windows 11 (or 10) users can now simply drag a file from their desktop to Android smartphone, or vice versa, using Nearby Share which has arrived in beta.Apr 4, 2023 11:50 AM CDT - Windows 11 won't help desktop PC users make savings with utility bills after all
Content Adaptive Brightness Control will remain something that's useful to laptop owners for extending battery life, but it won't help desktop PCs.Apr 4, 2023 9:46 AM CDT - Weird pancake-like cosmic explosion called 'the cow' is unexplainable
An explosion nicknamed 'the Cow' has been described as the most asymmetrical explosion ever detected by astronomers, as it's shaped like a pancake.Apr 4, 2023 6:33 AM CDT - Student uses ChatGPT to write 'perfect letter' to get parking ticket overturned
A 22-year-old student has instructed OpenAI's ChatGPT to create the 'perfect letter' to get her parking letter issued by the police overturned.Apr 4, 2023 4:04 AM CDT - NASA collided a spacecraft into an asteroid and here's what it achieved
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), where it smashed into an asteroid, was a success, and now the space agency has outlined what it achieved.Apr 4, 2023 3:10 AM CDT - New Google Flights feature pays ticket buyers if prices change
Google announced a new feature for Google Flights that guarantees ticket prices wouldn't go any lower before takeoff, and if it does, the company will pay.Apr 4, 2023 2:35 AM CDT - NASA names the next astronauts headed to the Moon in more than 50 years
NASA has named the astronauts that will be partaking in the Artemis II mission, where a crewed Orion capsule will perform a loop around the Moon.Apr 4, 2023 1:35 AM CDT - Someone tricked ChatGPT into becoming a keygen, creating usable Windows 95 keys
ChatGPT 'cannot provide any product keys or activation codes for any software,' unless you trick it into generating Windows 95 keys.Apr 3, 2023 11:59 PM CDT - Intel has reportedly put in big orders with TSMC for next-gen Arc GPUs
Intel is putting in big orders with TSMC for its next generation of Arc GPUs, with Battlemage set to arrive in the second half of 2024.Apr 3, 2023 10:57 PM CDT - be quiet! Light Wings White ARGB fans introduced, and yes, these have blades
be quiet! Light Wings White offer PC builders a new color option for one of the best ARGB PC fan options out there, with a release happening April 11.Apr 3, 2023 10:28 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Ally is a Steam Deck competitor that will offer double the performance
ASUS is prepping a Steam Deck competitor with the new ASUS ROG Ally handheld, which it says will ship with the fastest AMD APU to date.Apr 3, 2023 9:57 PM CDT - Western Digital storage expansion for Xbox Series consoles has appeared online
Up until now the only option for expanding your Xbox Series X|S storage has been Seagate, which makes these new Western Digital cards very welcome.Apr 3, 2023 9:04 PM CDT - Spotify is shutting down its Clubhouse wannabe Spotify Live
Spotify Live is going away after the music, podcast, and audiobook streamer confirmed that the app is going to be killed off in an email to users.Apr 3, 2023 5:56 PM CDT - Apple reportedly still on track to launch Reality Pro headset at WWDC in June
Apple is reportedly still expecting to launch its first mixed reality headset during the WWDC23 event in June despite reports suggesting possible delays.Apr 3, 2023 2:59 PM CDT - Spotify swears it hasn't forgotten about AirPlay 2
Spotify says that it still intends to add AirPlay 2 support to its iPhone and iPad app five years after the protocol was launched by Apple.Apr 3, 2023 2:38 PM CDT - AMD Zen 5 leaks can't agree on how fast Ryzen 8000 CPUs might be
One leaker believes we could be looking at a 15% to 20% speed boost, another contends that Zen 5 processors might push performance higher still.Apr 3, 2023 1:48 PM CDT - Opinion: Xbox Game Pass is indeed disruptive, and that's not a bad thing
Microsoft does not believe Xbox Game Pass does not disrupt its core business, but evidence indicates that the powerful mechanism indeed does just that.Apr 3, 2023 1:15 PM CDT - Windows 11 is now on 1 in 5 PCs - but adoption remains painfully slow
New figures from an analytics firm show a sizeable jump in adoption for Windows 10 in March 2023, but the overall pace of migration to the OS is sluggish.Apr 3, 2023 10:41 AM CDT - Scientists create new stunning map of Mars showing it off in fascinating detail
A new map of Mars has been released by scientists showcasing the Red Planet's geological features in unprecedented detail from the vantage point of orbit.Apr 3, 2023 3:05 AM CDT - Authorities ban OpenAI's ChatGPT across an entire country
OpenAI's highly popular AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT has been banned by a data protection authority because it is not safe for children.Apr 3, 2023 2:42 AM CDT - AMD's new Ryzen A620 boards do not fully support CPUs with a higher than 65W TDP
AMD's new AM5 A620 motherboards have arrived, but in a surprising move only fully support a 65W TDP for CPUs in the Ryzen 7000 range.Apr 3, 2023 1:57 AM CDT - AI puts everyone at risk by giving 30 billion Facebook photos to the police
Artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition software scraped 30 billion Facebook photos and was given to authorities to chase up crimes.Apr 3, 2023 1:36 AM CDT - Former Google CEO gives stark warning about the coming age of AI
A former CEO of Google has given a stark warning during an interview about the coming age of artificial intelligence and its developments.Apr 3, 2023 1:32 AM CDT - Crucial T700 Gen5 SSD from Micron is its fastest ever with 12.4 GB/s read speeds
Crucial's first PCIe Gen5 SSD is almost here and it will offer record breaking 12.4 GB/s read speeds so 'start planning your fastest build ever.'Apr 3, 2023 12:58 AM CDT - Scientists shatter world record for deepest fish ever caught on camera
Scientists have shattered the world record for the deepest recorded fish ever caught on camera, as it lives close to the maximum depth fish can survive.Apr 3, 2023 12:31 AM CDT - Leaked GeForce RTX 4070 specs point to the GPU using only 186W when gaming
'Average Gaming Power' for the GeForce RTX 4070 is listed as 186W, pointing to a remarkably efficient new GPU for the GeForce RTX 40 Series.Apr 2, 2023 11:59 PM CDT - G.SKILL has new 24GB and 48GB DDR5 modules with speeds up to DDR5-8200
G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5 memory kits in 24GB and 48GB capacities offer incredible speed, going all the way up to DDR5-8200 CL40-52-52.Apr 2, 2023 11:04 PM CDT - ENERMAX launches its new REVOLUTION ATX 3.0 power supplies for next-gen GPUs
ENERMAX's new REVOLUTION ATX 3.0 PSUs are built for GeForce RTX 40 Series with a 12VHPWR connection that can supply up to 600W to a graphics card.Apr 2, 2023 10:38 PM CDT
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