News Archive: July 2023
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- FTC explains how Microsoft-Activision merger will harm consumers and competitionIn the FTC v Microsoft federal case, the Federal Trade Commission outlines harms to consumers that could arise from the Microsoft-Activision merger.Jul 1, 2023 9:33 AM CDT
- Nintendo conquers console publishing revenues, beats Sony by $3 billion, Xbox by $3.8 billionData from the FTC v Microsoft evidentiary hearing shows how much of a lead Nintendo has over PlayStation and Xbox in terms of first-party revenues.Jul 1, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- Starfield will be a 'modders paradise,' Todd Howard saysStarfield will be a modder's paradise with a ton of opportunities--the game's massive array of 1,000 planets is like a canvas for Bethesda's faithful.Jul 2, 2023 5:03 PM CDT
- All of Far Cry's source code has been leaked online and is available to downloadThe entire source code for the first Far Cry game has been leaked on the site Internet Archive and has been shared around social media platforms.Jul 3, 2023 2:59 AM CDT
- Xbox's support has allowed Bethesda to 'be this ambitious' with StarfieldThe support of the Xbox games business enabled Bethesda to amp up their ambitious ideas and plans with Starfield: 'Their support has been incredible'Jul 3, 2023 2:35 PM CDT
- How good does The Witcher 3 look in 8K with 100 mods? It's truly stunning in this videoYou wouldn't believe this game is the best part of a decade old, not looking at how mods and tinkering can supercharge the visuals.Jul 4, 2023 12:23 PM CDT
- Remember treasure foxes in Skyrim? Now we have legendary loot rats to follow in Diablo 4Want to find legendary loot in Diablo 4? A crazy new theory suggests all you need to do is follow the rats and you'll find it. (No cows are involved).Jul 5, 2023 7:18 AM CDT
- Ubisoft has a plan to stop cheaters in its games - by boring them to death (and it's working)QB tech is far from fully explained, but we're told it's effective, and aims to make life so tedious for the developers of cheats that they just give up.Jul 6, 2023 8:48 AM CDT
- IO Interactive opens fifth game studio as it ramps production of new 007 James Bond gameDanish video game developer IO Interactive has opened its fifth studio to help work on upcoming new projects like the ambitious 007 James Bond game.Jul 6, 2023 1:18 PM CDT
- Xbox Game Pass price increase now in effect, Xbox LIVE conversion ratios have also changedThe new Xbox Game Pass price hike has officially taken place on console, and Microsoft has also adjusted the Xbox LIVE -> Game Pass conversion ratios.Jul 7, 2023 1:05 PM CDT
- Nintendo ends fiscal year with $8.98 billion in cash, $17 billion net assetsNintendo ends its Fiscal Year 2023 period with $12 billion revenues, $8.98 billion cash and cash equivalents, and $17 billion in total net assets.Jul 9, 2023 11:24 AM CDT
- Final Fantasy franchise sales break 180 million following Final Fantasy XVI's launchFinal Fantasy XVI's sales performance on PlayStation 5 has pushed total Final Fantasy franchise sales past 180 million worldwide in the last 36 years.Jul 10, 2023 11:48 AM CDT
- BioWare writer leaves after 21 years with the studioJay Watamaniuk, who helped write Mass Effect, Anthem, and Star Wars The Old Republic, has left BioWare after more than 21 years with the RPG developer.Jul 10, 2023 7:56 PM CDT
- Federal judge identifies eight reasons why Microsoft has no incentive to withhold Call of DutyCalifornia district court judge Jacqueline Scott Corley identifies eight major reasons why Microsoft has no incentive to withhold Call of Duty from Sony.Jul 11, 2023 2:23 PM CDT
- Ayaneo Air 1S is the thinnest and lightest portable gaming handheld with a Ryzen 7 7840UThe release of the Ryzen 7 7840U has opened the door to powerful portable gaming hardware, and the latest is the new AYANEO AIR 1S.Jul 11, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- Microsoft offers 'small and discreet' divestiture CMA, but UK regulators haven't yet acceptedMicrosoft has proposed a 'small and discreet' divestiture to UK regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority in the hopes of merger approval.Jul 12, 2023 11:33 AM CDT
- FTC appeals Judge Corley's decision in Microsoft-Activision merger caseUPDATE: The Federal Trade Commission has filed a notice to appeal Judge Corley's decision to deny the Commission's preliminary injunction request.Jul 12, 2023 6:00 PM CDT
- Elden Ring gets a nifty mod to improve the graphics on PC, adding dynamic shadowsA new Force Dynamic Shadows mod looks a pretty cool addition for jazzing up the graphics in Elden Ring, and it may work in Dark Souls 3, too.Jul 13, 2023 8:24 AM CDT
- Microsoft and UK regulators pause Activision merger legal battleMicrosoft and UK regulators at the CMA have paused their appeals battle, CMA is now willing to work with Microsoft to find ways to address concerns.Jul 13, 2023 12:24 PM CDT
- FTC requests order to block Microsoft and Activision from merging until appeal decision is madeFTC requests an injunction that would block Microsoft from merging with Activision until after the Commission's appeal filing has been decided upon.Jul 13, 2023 3:03 PM CDT
- Hogwarts Legacy 'Ultra Plus' mod takes graphics to a whole new levelHogwarts Legacy 'Ultra Plus Ultimate Visual' mod ushers in a fresh graphical upgrade that truly pushes the game to its absolute limits.Jul 14, 2023 2:16 AM CDT
- WoW Classic hardcore raid wipe: Is this the greatest (or worst) act of griefing of all-time?Yes, we've got a feeling it is, considering the planning and build-up required to pull this off, as 'Tinyviolin69' wipes a max-level hardcore mode raid.Jul 14, 2023 12:05 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Elden Ring on Xbox Game Pass? Subscribers could be about to get the Game of the Year for 2022A hint dropped on Twitter has fired up speculation that Elden Ring could be incorporated in the Xbox Game Pass, which would be quite something.Jul 20, 2023 10:47 AM CDT
- Analysis: Mobile gaming has transformed Activision-Blizzard's businessAnalysis of Activision-Blizzard's segment revenues shows just how much mobile has radically affected the publisher's multi-platform games business.Jul 20, 2023 4:23 PM CDT
- Blizzard was Activision's top Q2 earner with record-breaking $1 billion revenuesDiablo IV is a sales beast that surged Blizzard revenues so high that it became Activision's top-earning segment via a record-breaking $1 billion earnings.Jul 21, 2023 10:32 AM CDT
- PlayStation 5 price could be about to drop in US - ahead of the release of a new PS5 model?A price cut would be welcome, and it might just be making way for the rumored revamp of the PS5 - though that refresh won't be a PS5 Slim, we're assured.Jul 21, 2023 1:03 PM CDT
- Diablo III vs Diablo IV sales: Prime evil showdownDiablo IV is a mega-hit that helped Blizzard break $1 billion net revenues for the first time ever, but how does this compare to Diablo III's sales?Jul 23, 2023 3:16 PM CDT
- NVIDIA underlines that its RTX IO tech is part of the puzzle for curing stuttering frame ratesPC gamers have long been plagued by stuttering issues, here and there, but RTX IO looks like a big step towards banishing those blues.Jul 24, 2023 8:05 AM CDT
- Bethesda releases epic Starfield animated shorts set in anthology formatBethesda channels old-school sci-fi magic like Syd Mead, John Berkey, and classic anime mecha with its new Starfield anthology of animated shorts.Jul 25, 2023 12:29 PM CDT
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart hits up to 200 fps with DLSS 3 Frame Generation and RTX IORatchet & Clank: Rift Apart is out this week, and with DLSS 3 support on day one you're looking at some impressive performance on the GeForce RTX 4090.Jul 25, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- Blizzard actually lost 1 million users after Diablo IV's releaseDespite the game's massive success for the publisher, Blizzard's monthly active users actually dropped in the same Q2 2023 quarter that Diablo IV launched.Jul 26, 2023 12:31 PM CDT
- Digital made up 77% of Capcom's Q1 gaming revenues, and 86% of total game salesCapcom's latest Q1 2023 earnings continue the latest trend in digital-skewed earnings, with physical once again being outpaced at the Japanese publisher.Jul 26, 2023 6:31 PM CDT
- Do you use Diablo 4 mods? Blizzard might hit you with the perma-ban stickBlizzard makes it clear that 'unauthorized software' that modifies the game is prohibited - and calls out TurboHUD4 as an example.Jul 27, 2023 9:11 AM CDT
- New PlayStation 5 model unlikely to use 5nm SoC, may stick with 6nm Oberon Plus APU insteadSony may release a new PlayStation 5 model in 2023 that ships without a disc drive, but it will probably use the 6nm Oberon Plus SoC and not a 5nm chip.Jul 27, 2023 9:10 PM CDT
- Square Enix commits to launching more games on Xbox 'whenever possible'With the news of FF14 coming to Xbox, Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu promises to bring more of the publisher's new titles to Microsoft's Xbox platform.Jul 28, 2023 8:01 PM CDT
- Switch 2 may release in Holiday 2024Nintendo's new next-gen gaming hardware looks to be an upgraded Switch unit with hybrid handheld-console portability and may launch in Holiday 2024.Jul 31, 2023 9:33 AM CDT
- Good news, Diablo 4 sorcerers (and barbarians): buffs are coming, and very soonAs well as Blizzard giving back to sorcerers - following recent nerfs to the class - there's a fix for VRAM wonkiness on the performance front.Jul 31, 2023 1:05 PM CDT
- ASUS showcases a concept GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU with onboard PCIe Gen 4 SSDWith the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti having spare PCIe lanes to work with, ASUS is looking at integrating PCIe Gen4 storage with NVIDIA's midrange GPU.Jul 2, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- World's most powerful space telescope releases breathtaking pictures of Saturn's iconic ringsThe James Webb Space Telescope has pointed its powerful instruments at Saturn for the first time, capturing the planet's iconic rings in impressive detail.Jul 3, 2023 1:43 AM CDT
- NASA is paying four people to be locked in a Mars simulator for just over a yearNASA will be paying slightly over per hour minimum wage to the four individuals living in a simulation of the surface of Mars for 378 days.Jul 3, 2023 4:40 AM CDT
- NASA's Mars rover photographs mysterious 'doughnut' on the planet's surfaceNASA's Perseverance rover spotted and photographed a mysterious doughnut-shaped object located approximately 330 feet away from the rover.Jul 3, 2023 9:06 AM CDT
- Starfield allows players to sell planet survey data, set up interstellar economiesBethesda's executive director Todd Howard talks about how Starfield feeds into player motivations and rewards around discovering and exploring planets.Jul 3, 2023 3:36 PM CDT
- The new flagship ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 has been overclocked to a massive 3.94 GHzASUS's new flagship GeForce RTX 4090 now has the world record for fastest GPU, recording an impressive 3.94 GHz with some help from LN2 cooling.Jul 3, 2023 11:02 PM CDT
- Meta to release its answer to Twitter in just two days, introducing 'Threads, an Instagram app'Meta is seemingly going to release its answer to Twitter in just a few days, as a new listing for Threads, an Instagram app, has appeared on the App Store.Jul 4, 2023 2:50 AM CDT
- NASA confirms recent solar flare was so big it could have affected people on the groundNASA has confirmed that a recent solar flare that occurred just a few days ago was so large it may have affected people on Earth's surface.Jul 4, 2023 5:46 AM CDT
- Reddit takes major hit from protesting subreddits that are striking the platform where it hurtsMassive Reddit communities containing millions of members are still protesting the company's API changes that have pushed out many third-party developers.Jul 4, 2023 7:50 AM CDT
- Radeon RX 7600 XT spotted on AMD website - but don't get excited about this GPU yetThe AMD Germany site has mentioned a Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card, but this is more likely a mistake than anything - although you never know...Jul 4, 2023 2:28 PM CDT
- Intel's NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon SFF PC is over $500 cheaper at GEEKNUC than AmazonGEEKNUC is running an incredible summer sale where it's offering the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon SFF PC for a huge discount over other sellers.Jul 5, 2023 12:05 AM CDT
- NASA receives a phone call from a helicopter on another planetNASA has finally re-established communications with a very important helicopter that's currently located on the surface of another planet.Jul 5, 2023 1:16 AM CDT
- Google says it will use all your public posts and data to train its AI modelsGoogle quietly updates its privacy policies to note that it's going to use everything that's public and, on the internet, to train its AI models.Jul 5, 2023 2:28 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 price drops to $999 for the first timeThe GeForce RTX 4080 price has dropped down to $999 for the first time over at Newegg, with the sub-$1000 price representing a 16% discount from its MSRP.Jul 5, 2023 9:58 PM CDT
- Colorful GeForce RTX 4090 iGame LAB reclaims world record with 3.975 GHzSo close to 4 GHz you can taste it! Overclocker Cens reclaims the crown for the Colorful GeForce RTX 4090 iGame LAB as the race to 4 GHz heats up.Jul 5, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU with 16GB VRAM rumored to launch on July 18The fresh spin on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card should be here in under a fortnight, but how many gamers are going to buy this 16GB version?Jul 6, 2023 5:55 AM CDT
- ADATA launches LEGEND 970 PCIe Gen5 SSD with custom active cooling to reduce temperaturesThe ADATA LEGEND 970 delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 10,000 MB per second and features a patented cooling solution.Jul 6, 2023 10:34 PM CDT
- Leaked letter to Mark Zuckerberg reveals Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over ThreadsTwitter has filed a lawsuit against Meta over the company's new Threads app, claiming it's a 'copycat' of Twitter built by former company employees.Jul 7, 2023 5:55 AM CDT
- Meta responds to Instagram accounts being erased because of ThreadsMeta has acknowledged the voiced concern about users deleting their Threads account and realizing their Instagram account also was erased.Jul 7, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- World's largest LED screen worth $2.3 billion is turned on for the first timeMadison Square Garden and Sphere Entertainment have unveiled the world's largest LED screen and begun testing full eye-watering animations.Jul 7, 2023 10:20 AM CDT
- MSI unveil the G274QPF, a new 27-inch 170Hz eSports gaming monitorMSI has revealed it will be releasing a brand new 1440p gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 170Hz that will support both AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync.Jul 7, 2023 11:41 PM CDT
- Elon Musk Twitter account goes viral by calling Mark Zuckerberg a lizard, 'see you in the cage'An Elon Musk Twitter account has gone viral by seemingly fooling millions of people with a post that calls Zuckerberg a lizard and a copycat.Jul 8, 2023 2:12 AM CDT
- Elon Musk calls Zuckerberg a 'cuck' then proposes 'literal dick measuring contest'Elon Musk has continued firing shots at Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the release of the Threads app, a direct competitor to Musk's $44 billion Twitter.Jul 9, 2023 11:31 PM CDT
- Researchers discover a head-scratching mysterious radioactive rock on the far side of the MoonA team of researchers have discovered what appears to be a mysterious 30-mile-wide hunk of granite located on the dark side of the Moon.Jul 10, 2023 4:50 AM CDT
- NASA humanoid robot to do dirty work in Australia before it helps astronauts in spaceNASA has announced it's sending a humanoid robot called Valkyrie to Western Australia to serve as an oil rig attendant before it heads to space.Jul 10, 2023 5:59 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's graphics card making partners don't seem to have much faith in the RTX 4060 Ti 16GBBoard manufacturing partners are unexcited about the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, and won't be pushing this graphics card much, we're told via the grapevine.Jul 10, 2023 10:32 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 overclocked to a record-breaking and fun 4090 MHzThe race to 4.0 GHz might be over but German overclocker CENS is still having some fun as he pushes GeForce RTX 4090 to... 4090 MHz.Jul 10, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM creators want to prove it doesn't impact performance in PC gamesDenuvo wants to prove that its DRM doesn't impact a game's performance and is planning to work with independent tech reviewers to change public perception.Jul 11, 2023 1:28 AM CDT
- Robots weirdly dodge and answer questions at the world's first human-robot press conferenceNine humanoid robots gathered at the world's first human-robot press conference hosted at the AI for Good conference, and the responses were varied.Jul 11, 2023 2:25 AM CDT
- Analysts reveal Instagram's Threads app is seriously hurting Elon Musk's TwitterIndustry analysts have revealed a chart that suggests that Twitter's traffic is 'tanking' following the launch of Meta's new app Threads.Jul 11, 2023 4:16 AM CDT
- No more NUCs: Intel seemingly confirms that its nifty mini PCs are canceledThere won't be a next NUC, as we're told it's the end of the line for these compact PCs that Intel has been making for a long time now.Jul 11, 2023 10:47 AM CDT
- Social media heavyweights: Zuckerberg shows off his ripped body ahead of Elon Musk cage fightMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shown off his ripped body in a new Instagram post featuring UFC superstars Alex Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya.Jul 12, 2023 3:37 AM CDT
- PlayStation owners get Apple TV+ free for six monthsIf you own a PlayStation you can now get your hands-on Apple TV+ and stream movies and TV shows for free for up to six months with no purchase required.Jul 12, 2023 1:32 PM CDT
- ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX is available for $799, and it comes with StarfieldOne of the best deals for a high-end GPU in 2023 to date, with the ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX available for $799 with Starfield.Jul 12, 2023 10:27 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 gets ChatGPT functionality thanks to the new CyberAI mod'Use OpenAI to generate unique storylines or side quests based on in-game events or player actions,' ChatGPT comes to Cyberpunk 2077.Jul 13, 2023 12:28 AM CDT
- Sinkhole in Florida reopens for the third time after swallowing a sleeping man 10 years agoA sinkhole in Florida has reopened for the third time in 10 years after it swallowed a sleeping man in 2013, causing residents in the area to be concerned.Jul 13, 2023 1:35 AM CDT
- NASA rover detects organic matter on Mars, suggesting life's building blocks may planet-wideNASA's Perseverance rover has detected organic matter in rock samples acquired in the Jezero Crater, suggesting organic matter may be planet-wide.Jul 13, 2023 2:09 AM CDT
- Scientists make AI go crazy by feeding it AI-generated contentRice and Stanford University researchers have coined a new term for when an AI is fed AI-generated data, which causes them to go 'MAD.'Jul 13, 2023 2:59 AM CDT
- Windows 11 and other Microsoft software get fixes for 132 vulnerabilities in latest patchesHow many? Yes, that's a lot of security holes to plug in Windows, Office, and other Microsoft products - including six zero-day flaws.Jul 13, 2023 10:24 AM CDT
- XPG LANCER BLADE DDR5 memory kits with low profile heatsinks, RGB, and OC support have launchedXPG LANCER BLADE RGB DDR5 and LANCER BLADE DDR5 memory is here, there's also a 'ROG Certified' edition to push overclocking speeds even further.Jul 13, 2023 10:31 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti available for its lowest price to date, just $334MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB just got a massive discount over at Newegg, bringing the price down by around 16% - making it a great deal.Jul 14, 2023 1:59 AM CDT
- Twitter claps back at Threads by dishing out $5 million to thousands of usersTwitter has begun paying verified creators a portion of the advertising revenue generated in post replies, and the money is substantial.Jul 14, 2023 4:49 AM CDT
- GIGABYTE unveils two new flat-screen gaming monitors each with a 170Hz refresh rateGIGABYTE has unveiled two new flat-screen gaming monitors that will be arriving with Super Speed IPS and a solid refresh rate of 170Hz.Jul 14, 2023 5:46 AM CDT
- Windows 11 is getting a handy new option to fix the OS if it's brokenIn a new preview build, you can now fire off an in-place repair of a Windows 11 installation that's hit the rocks via Windows Update.Jul 14, 2023 10:00 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Apple reportedly has an in-house ChatGPT-like chatbot but you can't use itApple has reportedly developed its own chatbot framework and built its own large language model, but it's only available internally for now.Jul 19, 2023 2:18 PM CDT
- The new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS update adds support for faster DDR5-8000 speedsThe new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS gives DDR5 memory speeds a massive boost, and there are already several examples of boards and kits hitting DDR5-8000.Jul 19, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- AMD is set to launch new Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 GPUs in September, with a reveal in AugustMore rumors pointing to a Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 GPU launch in September, with word that AMD is planning three additional RDNA 3 launches.Jul 20, 2023 12:34 AM CDT
- Samsung introduces a new massive 98-Inch QLED 4K Smart TV that it says is 'accessible'It might not be affordable, yet, but the new 98-inch Samsung QLED Q80C 4K TV sees launches with a price point much lower than its predecessor.Jul 20, 2023 1:56 AM CDT
- New Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 specs leak as launch edges nearerThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are now expected to be announced within the next few days and now we might know the specs involved.Jul 20, 2023 5:09 AM CDT
- ASRock preps new 16GB Intel A770 card, showing NVIDIA that doubling VRAM shouldn't cost $100NVIDIA upgrades RTX 4060 Ti 8GB to 16GB - resultant premium is $100. ASRock upgrades Arc A770 8GB to 16GB - resultant premium is $50.Jul 20, 2023 8:04 AM CDT
- Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra specs and images leak as launch nearsSamsung's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is likely to be announced very soon and a new leak has outed its specs and a number of photos of the tablet itself.Jul 20, 2023 11:43 AM CDT
- Samsung has developed the first GDDR7 memory for GPUs with up to 32 Gbps speedSamsung has completed its development of GDDR7 memory for next-gen GPUs, so does this mean we'll see it in the upcoming GeForce RTX 5090?Jul 20, 2023 11:28 PM CDT
- Apple threatens to disable FaceTime and iMessage over regulator demandsApple is firing back at UK lawmakers pushing for legislation that would force end-to-end encryption apps to implement a government backdoor.Jul 21, 2023 1:45 AM CDT
- Nuclear powered rocket to cut the travel time to Mars in half by traveling 500,000 mphAn aerospace company is undertaking what could be the next generation of space travel within the solar system, a nuclear-powered rocket.Jul 21, 2023 2:37 AM CDT
- US lawmakers push to unveil secret alien technology and 'non-human intelligence'US lawmakers are putting their differences aside for a bipartisan bill that will push for the unveiling of secret alien technologies.Jul 21, 2023 3:51 AM CDT
- WhatsApp is finally fixing this ridiculous group calling limitationWhatsApp is testing an upgrade to its group calling feature that allows more than double the number of people to be included from the outset.Jul 23, 2023 6:52 AM CDT
- ENERMAX's impressive AQUAFUSION ADV AIO 360mm radiator cooler is now available in whiteENERMAX AQUAFUSION ADV CPU AIO cooler series is now available in black and white, and the 360mm model can cool up to 380W TDP to maximize performance.Jul 23, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Intel Core i5-14600 CPU leak suggests it won't beef up core count, and we get a hint on pricingIntel's mid-range Raptor Lake Refresh processor line-up might not be quite as strong as previous buzz from the grapevine has hinted.Jul 24, 2023 4:47 AM CDT
- NASA announces there are trillions of 'rogue' Earth-sized planets wandering through our galaxyA new study from NASA researchers indicates the Milky Way galaxy has more than 20 times more rogue planets than stars wandering through space.Jul 24, 2023 5:46 AM CDT
- Former Google executive drops stark warning about robots replacing human for sexA former senior Google executive has warned that virtual reality and augmented reality headsets will soon be used for simulated sexual experiences.Jul 24, 2023 6:35 AM CDT
- Intel Arrow Lake CPUs rumored to not have hyper-threading, but that doesn't mean they'll suckFar from it, in fact - a YouTube leaker tells us that Arrow Lake will do away with hyper-threading, but will still usher in huge performance gains.Jul 24, 2023 11:13 AM CDT
- GoDeal24 July Sale: Genuine Microsoft Office and Windows 10/11 from just an incredible $7GoDeal24 has some awesome July sales deals on Microsoft software including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office from just a crazy low $7.Jul 24, 2023 8:08 PM CDT
- Radeon RX 7900 Golden Rabbit Edition is a cutdown version of the 7900 XT for the Chinese marketLaunching in the Chinese market, the new Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) is a cutdown 16GB model that should be more affordable.Jul 24, 2023 11:59 PM CDT
- Fed up with poor RDNA 3 GPU performance in some games? AMD's new driver fixes some big issuesAMD's latest driver boosts frame rates by up to 67% for the RX 7900 XT GPU, with huge gains for Forza Horizon 5, and a chunky uplift for The Last of Us.Jul 25, 2023 9:49 AM CDT
- Another leak suggests Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs will be out in OctoberThe evidence is piling up that we'll see Intel's next-gen CPUs in about three months' time, with this latest leak coming from a Chinese PC maker.Jul 25, 2023 2:10 PM CDT
- AMD 3D V-Cache CPUs are set to hit the laptop market and that's great news for PC gamersAMD's 3D V-Cache powered Ryzen CPUs are great for PC gaming, and it looks like the technology is coming to the laptop and notebook space.Jul 26, 2023 12:26 AM CDT
- Astronomers discover weird exoplanet that's as fluffy as cotton candyAstronomers have discovered a very strange exoplanet called WASP-193b, and while it's 50% bigger than Jupiter, it's as light as cotton candy.Jul 26, 2023 6:16 AM CDT
- Threads launches the feature that everyone has been screaming for since day 1Instagram has rolled out a new update to Threads that includes a feature that everyone has been asking for since the app became available to download.Jul 26, 2023 7:04 AM CDT
- Microsoft's Surface and Windows sales are flagging badly (again)Q4 fiscal results point to a continuing slump on the hardware front, especially with Surface devices, but cloud revenue once again saves the day...Jul 26, 2023 8:20 AM CDT
- Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Fold 5, it's next big foldableThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is here and the early reviews suggest that the new model isn't all that different from the model that it replaces.Jul 26, 2023 2:05 PM CDT
- ASUS is set to mass produce its power-cable-less GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs later this yearASUS has a new style of GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU coming soon, one that removes the need for a dedicated power connector, but it requires a custom board.Jul 26, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- Waiting for NVIDIA to release an RTX 4090 Ti GPU? Sorry, it's not happening, leaker claimsKopite7kimi has been quiet for a time on the subject of NVIDIA, but we're now told that any plans for an RTX 4090 Ti graphics card have been scrapped.Jul 27, 2023 7:24 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 Pro Max could be in for a massive price hikeApple's best iPhones could be about to get more expensive with the iPhone 15 Pro Max increasing by as much as $200 according to one analyst.Jul 27, 2023 12:42 PM CDT
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Golf Edition is a thing that just happenedThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Golf Edition with a green-tinted bezel is now available but only from Samsung's Korea-based website for now.Jul 27, 2023 1:48 PM CDT
- Adobe's new AI feature for Photoshop can fill in the bits of your photo that don't existGenerative expand feature is a seriously smart addition to Adobe Photoshop (following generative fill), although it's only in beta testing right now.Jul 27, 2023 3:00 PM CDT
- AMD officially unveils the new Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, the first mobile processor with 3D V-CacheThe new ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D gaming laptop from ASUS is the first mobile device to feature AMD's PC gaming focused 3D V-Cache technology.Jul 27, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- Seagate has begun shipping its new HAMR hard drives with over 30TB of capacityIt might look like an old school HDD but Seagate's new HAMR is brand-new magnetic storage tech making its way to customers right now.Jul 27, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE all but confirmed by the Wireless Power ConsortiumThe Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has been leaking for a little while and now the phone has appeared in an online database owned by the Wireless Power Consortium.Jul 28, 2023 3:58 AM CDT
- Samsung's profits dropped a whopping 95% last quarterSamsung says that its profits fell 95% year on year for Q2 2023, a feat that matches the previous quarter's similarly dismal results.Jul 28, 2023 12:55 PM CDT
- Elon Musk's Twitter rebrand reaches the iPhone with an X app iconElon Musk's ongoing rebrand of Twitter has continued with the company rolling out new iPad, and iPhone apps with the X logo and name attached.Jul 28, 2023 3:12 PM CDT
- Generative AI tool puts users inside their own custom South Park episodesFable Simulation has created a generative AI tool that's been trained on South Park and can let users create their own South Park episodes.Jul 29, 2023 2:20 AM CDT
- Here's the most intense and best moments of the UFO hearingThree key witnesses have finally testified in front of Congress regarding the emergence of UFOs, and many of the claims are eye-opening.Jul 29, 2023 4:03 AM CDT
- NASA is officially building a nuclear-powered rocket to make travel times to Mars fasterNASA has partnered with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Lockheed Martin to create a nuclear-powered rocket.Jul 29, 2023 5:52 AM CDT
- Multiview finally debuts on YouTube but there's a huge catchYouTube TV is rolling out support for Multiview to subscribers of the WNBA PrimeTime Channel but you can't pick what to watch and on limited devices.Jul 29, 2023 9:26 AM CDT
- What to expect from Jensen Huang's NVIDIA keynote at SIGGRAPH 2023? Hint: AIExcitement is building in the graphics community as Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, prepares to take the stage at SIGGRAPH 2023. What should we expect?Jul 30, 2023 5:50 PM CDT
- New AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB GPU is available in Australia as part of a complete systemThe brand-new AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, a cutdown Radeon RX 7900 XT, is available in Australia as part of a full custom gaming PC build.Jul 31, 2023 3:02 AM CDT
- NASA in talks with SpaceX to convert Starship into a new space stationSpaceX is currently in talks with NASA about converting its Starship launch vehicle into a space station that would be sent into low-Earth orbit.Jul 31, 2023 4:36 AM CDT
- Ford recalls 870,000 F-150s over dangerous parking brake malfunctionsFord announced it's recalling nearly one million of its F-150 trucks throughout its 2021 to 2023 models over a potentially dangerous parking brake problem.Jul 31, 2023 5:27 AM CDT
- Scientists trace seismic activity back to a wild Taylor Swift concertA team of researchers has traced seismic activity under Seattle back to a nearby Taylor Swift concert that was a result of energetic fans.Jul 31, 2023 7:54 AM CDT
- What was Kanye West's Twitter account has been reactivated under two conditionsKanye West's Twitter has been reinstated after the celebrity was banned in December last year for several antisemitic that violated now X's TOS.Jul 31, 2023 9:58 AM CDT
- The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are getting a big chip upgradeThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 are said to have a new chip for even better performance compared to previous Apple Watches.Jul 31, 2023 12:37 PM CDT
- Apple Watch buyers on a budget are going to be left out this new-hardware seasonThe Apple Watch SE 3 doesn't look set for an announcement this September, leaving the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 the only new models.Jul 31, 2023 1:22 PM CDT
- Apple knows its Screen Time parental controls are borked and it's working on itApple's Screen Time parental controls aren't working for a ton of people but the company says it's aware of the problem and is working on it.Jul 31, 2023 4:41 PM CDT
- Google Chrome adds support for iOS Home Screen web appsGoogle Chrome has been updated to allow iPhone owners to add web apps to their iOS 16.4 or later device's Home Screen for the first time.Jul 31, 2023 7:00 PM CDT
- This NES-inspired keyboard from 8BitDo looks fantastic and it comes with Dual Super Buttons8BitDo is releasing a new wireless mechancal keyboard inspired the look of the Nintendo Entertainment System - Christmas has come early.Jul 31, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Activision CEO regrets not releasing Call of Duty on Switch, interested in supporting Switch 2Activision CEO Bobby Kotick regrets not releasing more games onto the Nintendo Switch, and is interested in trying again with Nintendo's new console.Jul 1, 2023 11:07 AM CDT
- Xbox Series X/S Gen 9 console sales break 21 million, push modern Xbox sales to 79 millionA recent Xbox developer briefing reveals Xbox console sales data, pinpoints current sales figures for both Gen 8 Xbox One & Gen 9 Xbox Series X/S consoles.Jul 2, 2023 1:53 PM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 7000 Starfield bundle is coming, buy a new CPU and get the gameAMD has partnered with Bethesda for the release of Starfield, and it looks like there's a Ryzen 7000 CPU game bundle coming very soon.Jul 2, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- South Africa approves the Microsoft-Activision mergerSouth Africa is the latest country and region to offer unconditional approve of the Microsoft-Activision merger and becomes the 10th region to do so.Jul 3, 2023 12:27 PM CDT
- Console gaming has highest play-to-pay conversion rate, analyst firm Newzoo saysConsole gamers are the most likely to convert from player to payer, and console has the 'highest share of users' willing to spend $25 or more on games.Jul 3, 2023 4:21 PM CDT
- The Outer Worlds was made with casual RPG players in mind, pitched as 'Fallout meets Firefly'Fallout creator Tim Cain reveals that The Outer Worlds was made with casual RPG players in mind and discusses the main pitch for the FPS space sim.Jul 4, 2023 1:33 PM CDT
- Game Pass effect: Xbox's game subscription service is changing consumer buying habitsXbox Game Pass isn't just a subscription--it's a new transformative business model that is changing consumer buying habits in a very interesting way.Jul 5, 2023 12:43 PM CDT
- Capcom wants to take 'great care' in new Mega Man games, won't rush developmentCapcom says it wants to take 'great care' in new Mega Man games, is not interested in rushing new products out in order to maximize repeated sales.Jul 6, 2023 10:09 AM CDT
- Smoke, Rain, Frost, Cyrax, Sektor join Mortal Kombat 1 roster in explosive new gameplay footageNetherRealm and WB Games reveal a chaotically brutal new gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing the retunr of a bunch of classic characters.Jul 6, 2023 2:07 PM CDT
- Baldur's Gate III is so big that it takes 80 hours to beat 'if you blitz through it'Baldur's Gate III is such a massive RPG that it can take 80 hours if you rush through it...and 'many times that' if you take your time and explore.Jul 7, 2023 2:42 PM CDT
- Big 3 earnings compared: PlayStation vs Xbox vs NintendoNintendo's latest annual report gives more insight on the performance comparisons between gaming's big 3 triumvirate: Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.Jul 9, 2023 12:19 PM CDT
- Call of Duty Modern Warfare II sold 4.4 million copies on PlayStation 1 week, beat FIFA 23Modern Warfare was a huge success on PlayStation, selling 4.4 million copies in its first week, accounting for around 30% of $1 billion record sales.Jul 10, 2023 1:18 PM CDT
- FTC v Microsoft: Judge Corley denies preliminary injunction in big win for XboxJudge Corley has DENIED the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction, Microsoft may commence its $68.7B merger with Activision in 'close over' strategy.Jul 11, 2023 10:16 AM CDT
- AMD's Ryzen and Radeon Starfield game bundle deal is now liveAMD has launched its massive Starfield Game Bundle promotion, and it covers almost all Ryzen and Radeon products - so now's the time to upgrade.Jul 11, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- New study finds that 87 percent of games released before 2010 are no longer availableIf it wasn't for the retro gaming community doing its part, pretty much all video games released before 2010 would be lost to time - forever.Jul 12, 2023 12:27 AM CDT
- Microsoft identified 'five different mobile and PC gaming opportunities' in Activision buyoutMicrosoft CFO Amy Hood and her financial team identified five key mobile and PC gaming opportunities as 'financial upsides' to the Activision merger.Jul 12, 2023 12:29 PM CDT
- Valve's Team Fortress 2 just got a massive update with 14 new maps and 25 new cosmetic itemsA big update for Valve's Team Fortress 2 is here, bringing a tonne of new content. Even more impressive, more people are playing TF2 than ever before.Jul 12, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- Microsoft comments on FTC appeal, says FTC's case is 'demonstrably weak'Microsoft President Brad Smith and Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer deliver statements on the recent win in federal courts regarding the Activision merger.Jul 13, 2023 11:34 AM CDT
- Former FTC chair explains why Microsoft prevailed in Activision merger caseFormer acting FTC chair William Kovacic explains why the Federal Trade Commission lost its preliminary injunction hearing in the Activision merger case.Jul 13, 2023 1:27 PM CDT
- Microsoft could renegotiate Activision buyout at higher share premium to extend deadlineMicrosoft and Activision could negotiate a deadline extension for their impending merger, and ATVI shareholders may get a higher premium as a result.Jul 13, 2023 6:22 PM CDT
- UK regulators extend final order deadline as they consider Microsoft's latest merger offerUK regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority have extended a final report deadline as they consider Microsoft's latest divestiture offer.Jul 14, 2023 8:33 AM 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Diablo 4 is Blizzard's fastest-selling game to date, raking in a record-setting amount of cashDiablo 4 is proving to be quite the cash cow, helping to drive Blizzard's net sales over $1 billion in a quarter for the first time ever.Jul 20, 2023 1:00 PM CDT
- The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5 fan remake is playable and looks incredibleThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5 remake looks stunning in motion, and you can download and play through the game's Deku Tree dungeon!Jul 21, 2023 12:27 AM CDT
- Call of Duty Mobile breaks $3 billion consumer spendingCall of Duty Mobile has broken $3 billion in total worldwide consumer spending as mobile-based gaming continues transforming Activision's business.Jul 21, 2023 11:33 AM CDT
- Activision has made nearly $1 billion from mobile every quarter over the last yearExamination of Activision's platform revenues shows just how big mobile games like Candy Crush, Diablo Immortal, and COD Mobile are for the publisher.Jul 21, 2023 3:13 PM CDT
- Modder turns an overclocked Nintendo Switch into a Steam Deck-like handheld gaming PCWith hacks, CPU and GPU tweaks, Android, and a Linux layer on top of that, here's a look at games like Titanfall 2 and God of War running on the Switch.Jul 23, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- Dying Light dev Techland becomes Tencent's latest subsidiaryTencent management sells the majority of its private shares to China's Tencent to help fund new projects and video games, is no longer fully independent.Jul 24, 2023 4:33 PM CDT
- Xbox breaks alleged Game Pass exclusivity requirement, Sea of Stars launches day one on PS PlusXbox breaks the Game Pass exclusivity requirement, new Sea of Stars game to launch day one on both Game Pass and PlayStation Plus subscription services.Jul 25, 2023 1:34 PM CDT
- If Remnant 2 challenges an RTX 4090 GPU, how is it on PS5 or Xbox? There's good and bad newsThe game that seriously worries an NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics card is a bit iffy for frame rates on consoles in some cases - and especially on Xbox Series S.Jul 26, 2023 9:57 AM CDT
- CD Projekt RED to lay off 9% of workforce, sets aside $1 million for severanceCD Projekt RED will lay off 100 people, or 9% of its workforce, in an attempt to remain agile while it developers multiple projects in Unreal Engine 5.Jul 26, 2023 1:25 PM CDT
- Xbox overhauls the Home UI for Xbox Series X|S consoles in time for StarfieldIt's been in development for over a year, and after 8 months of testing and going through player feedback the revamped Xbox console UI is here.Jul 26, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 sales hit 40 million, may be outselling Xbox Series X/S by nearly doubleSony's new PlayStation 5 console hits 40 million units in sell-through, on pace to beat PlayStation 4 figures thanks to strength in hardware shipments.Jul 27, 2023 1:34 PM CDT
- New Red Dead Redemption remaster evidence surfaces on Rockstar's official websiteNew evidence of the rumored Red Dead Redemption remaster surfaces on Rockstar Games' official website and hints at an impending game reveal.Jul 28, 2023 10:20 AM CDT
- Microsoft expects Xbox to deliver record-breaking revenue during Starfield's releaseIf Microsoft's forecast is correct, then the Xbox games division will deliver record Q1 revenues, and Starfield could be a significant contributor.Jul 28, 2023 9:13 PM CDT
- World of Warcraft beats Call of Duty in certain metrics, European Commission findsBlizzard's MMORPG World of Warcraft actually performs better in specific per-user metrics than Activision's $31 billion Call of Duty shooter franchise.Jul 31, 2023 10:32 AM CDT
- PlayStation 5 system update currently in Beta adds Dolby Atmos and 8TB SSD support8TB is a lot of storage for games, doubling the existing 4TB max capacity for PS5 storage expansion. That's around 150 modern AAA games.Jul 31, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- MSI GeForce RTX 4090 AERO S appears in China and it features a blower-fan cooling designAnother two-slot GeForce RTX 4090 with an old-school blower fan emerges, this time from MSI with the mysterious new MSI GeForce RTX 4090 AERO S.Jul 3, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the most popular GPU according to the latest Steam Hardware surveyThe latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for June 2023 are in, so let's go through all the movers and shakers and see what GPUs are out there.Jul 3, 2023 2:02 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says how much freedom of speech is costing Twitter per yearTwitter owner Elon Musk has sat down to discuss how much it costs Twitter to maintain its stance on freedom of speech, which has scared advertisers.Jul 3, 2023 5:06 AM CDT
- Microsoft exec tells us Windows 11 will get 'significantly' better security in future versionsSecurity has been a key area for Windows 11 from the start, but Microsoft is going to continue to push for stronger defenses for the OS.Jul 3, 2023 11:01 AM CDT
- This prototype cooler for a GeForce RTX 4090 Ti could be yours for only $120,000 USDMassive cooler for a prototype NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Ti Founders Edition card has made its way to the used marker in China if you've got 120K to spare.Jul 3, 2023 9:32 PM CDT
- Intel working to make path tracing in Cyberpunk 2077's RT Overdrive possible on affordable GPUsIntel's new research is the first step to making real-time path-tracing possible on entry-level and even integrated graphics cards.Jul 3, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Elon Musk's new Twitter limitations are fuelling his competitionTwitter was hit with a wave of changes over the weekend, and users reacted by going to Twitter's competing apps that reported a broad surge.Jul 4, 2023 4:21 AM CDT
- Elon Musk comments on Meta's recently unveiled Twitter competitor called ThreadsTwitter owner Elon Musk has commented on the recent unveiling of Meta's answer to Twitter, a new app called Threads that'll integrate with Instagram.Jul 4, 2023 6:16 AM CDT
- Apple reins back sales target for the Vision Pro after being hit production issuesApple has reined back its sales target for its Vision Pro headset after the company was hit with production and manufacturing issues.Jul 4, 2023 9:53 AM CDT
- GIGABYTE launches two AORUS WATERFORCE water-cooled GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics cardsOne for those looking for an AIO solution and one for those with an open-loop water-cooled system, here are GIGABTYE's two new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti models.Jul 4, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- CableMod's custom 90-Degree 12VHPWR connector also melts, reigniting the GPU controversyCableMod's 90-degree 12VHPWR Degree Angled Adapter is seen as a must-have add-on for the GeForce RTX 4090, though it too is prone to melting.Jul 5, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Twitter gives update on limiting number of tweets, saying 'you must slow down to speed up'Twitter has given an update on the new tweet limitations plaguing the platform, explaining why it couldn't notify users ahead of the changes.Jul 5, 2023 1:33 AM CDT
- Thinking of a system RAM upgrade for your PC? Now might be a good time to buyPrices are bottoming out after quarter upon quarter of big drops, and would-be DDR5 buyers might want to make a move - though DDR4 is a little different.Jul 5, 2023 5:29 AM CDT
- ASRock launches a low profile Intel Arc A380 GPU that doesn't require external powerIt might not be a gaming powerhouse, but ASRock's new Intel Arc A380 Low Profile 6GB GPU would be a great addition for a budget build.Jul 5, 2023 10:29 PM CDT
- NVIDIA has already been using the new revised 12V power connector on the GeForce RTX 4070NVIDIA is changing the 12VHPWR connector for the GeForce RTX 40 Series, and it looks like a version of it has already appeared on the GeForce RTX 4070.Jul 6, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Rumor suggests Intel's Core i9-14900K will only be enough to scrape by as next-gen flagship CPUTemper your expectations for Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh processors, as they might be a bit weaker than anticipated, or so the rumor mill reckons.Jul 6, 2023 11:40 AM CDT
- AMD Adrenalin driver release resolves high idle power issue for Radeon RX 7000 GPUsIt's been on the 'Known Issues' list since the Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX launched in December of last year, and it has finally been fixed.Jul 6, 2023 10:56 PM CDT
- Twitter lawyers claim Meta built Threads with illegal trade secrets and former Twitter staffTwitter lawyers have sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg threatening to sue the company over the release of its new text-based app Threads.Jul 7, 2023 6:20 AM CDT
- Head of Instagram reveals what's coming to ThreadsThe head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, has revealed that Meta is currently developing several key features it plans to roll out to Threads.Jul 7, 2023 8:42 AM CDT
- Webb telescope discovers oldest active supermassive black hole ever seen and it's 'tiny'NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has broken a new record by detecting what is now considered the most distant active supermassive black hole to date.Jul 7, 2023 10:46 AM CDT
- Elon Musk throws a jab at Threads by saying it's just Instagram without all the 'thirst pics'Twitter owner Elon Musk has commented on the recent release of Meta's Threads app, saying it's just Instagram without the 'thirst pics'.Jul 8, 2023 12:59 AM CDT
- GEEKOM MiniAir 11 SFF PC Summer Sale - Intel Celeron mini PC for just $194 with $135 discountGEEKOM is running a Summer Sale on its MiniAir 11 mini PC with Intel 11th Gen Celeron-5105 processor for just $194, which includes a huge $135 discount.Jul 9, 2023 5:04 PM CDT
- Meta's Threads app is on track to 100 million users as it reaches 70 million in just 5 daysMeta's newly launched Threads app is on its way to 100 million users, as it attracted more than 70 million users within the first 5 days of its launch.Jul 10, 2023 2:44 AM CDT
- NASA's Webb telescope photographs a fiery galaxy with a violent past in deep spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has photographed a fiery spiral galaxy that has a very violent past and is located 131 million light-years away.Jul 10, 2023 5:14 AM CDT
- Banned Twitter account tracking Elon Musk's private jet pops up on ThreadsThe Twitter account that was tracking Elon Musk's private jet and was permanently banned from the platform has emerged on Meta's newly released Threads.Jul 10, 2023 7:33 AM CDT
- Intel Core i7-14700K benchmark leaks stoke excitement for rumored 20-core CPUThe first purported benchmark leaks have arrived for the Core i7-14700K, and they show an impressive level of multi-core performance.Jul 10, 2023 12:28 PM CDT
- Fake Samsung M.2 SSD being sold for cheap performs worse than USD flash driveFake SSDs are being sold for cheap, and with brands like Samsung being ripped off what you're actually getting is nothing close to the real thing.Jul 10, 2023 11:32 PM CDT
- Harvard physicist says he may have found alien spacecraft fragments, and some look like EarthA Harvard professor believes he may have found fragments of alien technology that landed on Earth inside a meteor that was discovered in 2014.Jul 11, 2023 1:45 AM CDT
- Warnings issued for 'frightening' AI-powered deepfake video circulating social mediaAn English financial journalist and broadcaster has warned of an eerily accurate deepfake scam powered by AI circulating social media.Jul 11, 2023 2:56 AM CDT
- Foxconn exits $19 billion micro chip manufacturing deal in IndiaFoxconn has pulled out of a $19 billion project that was expected to put India on the map when it comes to manufacturing microchips.Jul 11, 2023 4:46 AM CDT
- Windows 11 running on only 176 MB of RAM is a thing, though it's a drastically cut-down versionThat means no explorer or desktop, just a super slow Command Prompt interface in this fascinating demo of a cut-down version of Windows 11.Jul 12, 2023 12:57 AM CDT
- Intel Raptor Lake Refresh line-up leaked - and the mid-range CPUs look a threat to AMDIntel could have some nippy refreshes inbound, including the 14700K and 14600K CPUs - and the 14400 might be great value, if this rumor is right.Jul 12, 2023 10:33 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU reportedly has a new power connector design to avoid cable meltdownsApparently the new Founders Edition of the NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics card has the revised power connector design as seen on the RTX 4070 already.Jul 12, 2023 2:05 PM CDT
- Linux hits highest market share in decades, with 3% of desktops running the OSLinux usage on desktop PCs has doubled since 2018, with the open-source operating system's market share now sitting at 3% - the highest to date.Jul 12, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Elon Musk unveils new AI company to rival ChatGPT and unlock the secrets of the universeTwitter owner, Tesla, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced a new AI company that will rival ChatGPT and unlock the universe's secrets.Jul 13, 2023 12:45 AM CDT
- NASA celebrates Webb anniversary with new photo of space throwing up more spaceNASA has released a new image of a star-forming region in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex to celebrate one year of glorious Webb observations.Jul 13, 2023 1:47 AM CDT
- Your iCloud Keychain passwords will work in Chrome, other browsers with macOS SonomaApple's iCloud Keychain password manager is now available to users of third-party browsers who have the latest macOS Sonoma beta installed.Jul 13, 2023 2:10 AM CDT
- US government moves $305,000,000 worth of Bitcoin seized from Silk Road bustNearly 10,000 Bitcoins were moved by the US Department of Justice to a series of addresses amid a Silk Road official being sentenced to 20 years in prison.Jul 13, 2023 3:16 AM CDT
- Apple just make it way easier to take full-page screenshotsApple has released a new version of its iOS 17 iPhone software and it brings with it a number of new features including improvements to screenshots.Jul 13, 2023 1:10 PM CDT
- Corsair launches new high-performance NIGHTSABRE WIRELESS mouse and K65 PRO MINI keyboardCorsair has launched a pair of new peripherals for PC gamers, the NIGHTSABRE WIRELESS RGB Mouse and K65 PRO MINI RGB 65% Optical-Mechanical Keyboard.Jul 13, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- This AI extension has gone viral as it gives everyone their own 'personal assistant'An artificial intelligence extension has gone viral on productivity TikTok as thousands of people rush to get their own 'personal assistant'.Jul 14, 2023 2:32 AM CDT
- Hubble telescope photographs 'cosmic monster' showing off the magic of spaceNASA and the ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has pointed its instruments at a 'cosmic monster' located eight billion light years away from Earth.Jul 14, 2023 5:03 AM CDT
- Bill Gates warns how AI is expected to change the world as we know itMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could change the world as we know it and not for the overall better.Jul 14, 2023 7:00 AM CDT
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 tipped for 2023 release with 3D-printed partsThe Apple Watch Ultra could be about to get a refresh and it's been suggested that 3D printed parts will be included this time around.Jul 14, 2023 11:48 AM 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 is getting a new thermometer appThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is just days away and now we know it's going to have an app for measuring the temperature of your surroundings.Jul 19, 2023 2:32 PM CDT
- MSI's live GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB benchmarks show it's marginally slower than the 8GB modelBut basically, the same when it comes to 1080p gaming - which means we'll have to wait until if the bump to 16GB makes any difference.Jul 19, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- This new G7 SE Wired Xbox controller from GameSir features impressive Hall Effect sticksDrift stick is where the analog stick moves on its own, and it's super annoying. This new third-party Xbox controller solves the issue.Jul 20, 2023 1:04 AM CDT
- Declassified CIA file roughly ties JFK assassination to UFOsNewly released John F. Kennedy CIA and FBI files have loosely connected the president's November 1963 assassination to UFO sightings.Jul 20, 2023 2:36 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 might miss its traditional September release windowApple's iPhone 15 might not ship during the usual September release window, meaning we will have to wait until October for the next round of updates.Jul 20, 2023 5:32 AM CDT
- Phanteks Revolt Series power supplies let you customize your own CableMod cablesThe Revolt Series of PSUs from Phanteks is expanding with new high-end models that let you customize your very own CableMod cables.Jul 20, 2023 9:02 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 Pro could have this Wi-Fi upgradeThe iPhone 15 Pro might benefit from an upgraded Wi-Fi 6E technology, making it the first iPhone to support the faster wireless networking speeds.Jul 20, 2023 12:06 PM CDT
- Solidigm launches a massive 61.44TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, the world's highest capacitySolidigm launches the world's highest capacity SSD for high-performance computing, and all we can think about is putting it in a gaming PC.Jul 20, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Reddit begins to clear house with the removal subreddit moderators protesting API changesReddit has taken control over one of the biggest subreddits that are still continuing to protest the company's recent price changes to its API.Jul 21, 2023 2:02 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says Tesla can develop robotic limbs for humans to create cyborgsDuring Tesla's second-quarter earnings call, Elon Musk said the company could develop robotic arms and legs designed to assist humans.Jul 21, 2023 2:55 AM CDT
- ASUS could be making a ROG NUC mini PC and our wallet is already cowering in fearIntel's NUCs could get pretty pricey, so what will the cost of a purported fresh take from the ASUS ROG brand come in at? We shudder to think.Jul 21, 2023 11:02 AM CDT
- Confirmed: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will close flatThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is set to fold flat and it might have just been confirmed by Samsung itself as July 26 launch gets ever closer.Jul 23, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launches with lower than MSRP price in Germany as first reviews arriveThe GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is currently being sold at a price lower than the MSRP set by NVIDIA, and early reviews showcase how it performs.Jul 24, 2023 1:29 AM CDT
- SpaceX publishes two wallpaper-worthy photographs of the Starship Super Heavy boosterSpaceX has released on its Twitter account two wallpaper-worthy photographs of the Starship Super Heavy booster located on the launch pad.Jul 24, 2023 5:14 AM CDT
- Researchers move to merge artificial intelligence with human brain cellsA team of scientists have received a grant of $600,000 AUD to start research merging human brain cells with artificial intelligence.Jul 24, 2023 6:03 AM CDT
- Elon Musk is about to re-brand Twitter, the first steps to 'the everything app' have been takenElon Musk has announced that Twitter is about to be re-branded to X in what seems to be the first big steps towards creating 'the everything app'.Jul 24, 2023 6:56 AM CDT
- Confirmed: Spotify just hiked its prices in a ton of countriesSpotify has confirmed that it is increasing the price of its various Premium subscriptions starting today, but existing subscribers have a month grace.Jul 24, 2023 5:02 PM CDT
- Xbox is giving away pizza-scented Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Xbox Wireless ControllersThere's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie coming out, so Xbox has created some pizza-scented controllers to celebrate the turtles in a half-shell.Jul 24, 2023 10:36 PM CDT
- AYANEO KUN gaming handheld will feature a massive 8.4-inch screen and AMD Ryzen 7 7840UWith the biggest screen, battery, and premium controls, the new AYANEO KUN is shaping up to be a premium PC gaming handheld alternative to the Steam Deck.Jul 25, 2023 12:29 AM CDT
- Netflix subscribers surge by 6 million as password sharing crackdown maneuver pays offNetflix's new password sharing crackdown policy has paid off big time as paying subscribers surge to over 238 million across all worldwide regions.Jul 25, 2023 10:32 AM CDT
- Crucial's new Portable SSDs deliver the company's fastest external storage storage to dateThe new Crucial X9 Pro and X10 Pro Portable SSDs are designed for creators, and these tiny external storage solutions are fast and indeed portable.Jul 25, 2023 10:27 PM CDT
- Scientists prove they can implant false memories into people with AI-generated deepfakesA group of scientists has performed a test on hundreds of participants that proves AI-generated deepfakes can falsely implant memories.Jul 26, 2023 5:45 AM CDT
- Fallout from Oppenheimer atomic bomb test hit 46 states after the eye-opening detonationPrinceton University scientists have looked into Oppenheimer's nuclear bomb test and discovered the fallout would have landed on 46 states.Jul 26, 2023 6:32 AM CDT
- Twitter officially rebranding to X ushers in major financial and legal concernsA law professor has warned that Twitter's rebrand to 'X' opens up the door for more financial problems by being inundated with lawsuits.Jul 26, 2023 7:16 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 8GB may be running out of stock, but not because gamers are buying the GPUThe problem isn't demand, but a lack of supply, with NVIDIA supposedly scaling down production - meaning some RTX 4060 Ti models will soon be out of stock.Jul 26, 2023 10:47 AM CDT
- Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are finally officialThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are both now available for preorder with prices starting at just $299 for the smallest one.Jul 26, 2023 2:19 PM CDT
- ASRock is about to launch a new Phantom Gaming Intel Arc A770 16GB GPU for $330For those looking at a brand-new GPU with 16GB of VRAM, check out ASRock's new Phantom Gaming Intel Arc A770 16GB GPU for $330 launching this week.Jul 26, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- Intel Raptor Lake Refresh leak shows us CPU clock speeds - and rules out some rumored upgradesWe won't see Core i3 and Core i5 processors with beefed up performance core loadouts, and the flagship 14900 will supposedly boost to 5.8GHz.Jul 27, 2023 8:28 AM CDT
- iOS 17 just leaked the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button and what you'll use it forThe iPhone 15 Pro is expected to ditch the mute switch in favor of the Action button and the latest iOS 17 beta seems to have leaked its features.Jul 27, 2023 1:14 PM CDT
- Google is rolling out Apple AirTag anti-stalking alertsGoogle is rolling out an AirTag tracker identification feature to help prevent Android users from being stalked by people using Apple's item tracker.Jul 27, 2023 2:03 PM CDT
- WhatApp's new instant video messages are for when typing just won't doWhatsApp has announced that it is rolling out instant video message support for those times when you just want to send a short video clip to someone.Jul 27, 2023 3:07 PM CDT
- Rare MSI RTX 3080 Ti SUPRIM X with 20GB of VRAM pops up for sale in Sydney, AustraliaNVIDIA was planning a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB of VRAM before it was scrapped, and now one has popped up for sale in Australia.Jul 27, 2023 10:29 PM CDT
- AMD unveils the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, a new custom model made exclusively for the Chinese marketAMD officially unveils the new Chinese market exclusive Radeon RX 7900 GRE, with price, specs, and performance detailed for this cutdown Radeon RX 7900 XT.Jul 28, 2023 12:27 AM CDT
- Elon Musk is taking Twitter to the dark sideTwitter's Elon Musk has decried that light mode is no longer going to be the default interface for Twitter and that dark mode will take its place.Jul 28, 2023 4:20 AM CDT
- AMD RX 7900, 7800 and 7700 leak suggests aggressively priced GPUs to really worry NVIDIAApparently AMD still isn't certain which of these models will be launched, but at least two RDNA 3 GPUs are coming at Gamescom, we're told.Jul 28, 2023 1:56 PM CDT
- Less than half of Threads' 100 million users are actually using itMeta says that less than half of the 100 million people that signed up for Threads are still active on the fledgling Twitter-like social network.Jul 28, 2023 3:42 PM CDT
- Apple sneakers go on sale for $50,000New and unworn Apple sneakers that were only available to employees during the 1980s have gone on sale for a flat $50,000 at Sotheby's.Jul 29, 2023 2:45 AM CDT
- Whistleblower tells Congress the US has recovered 'alien' pilots from a crashed UFODavid Grusch, a former Department of Defence officer has testified in front of Congress that the US government has recovered a UFO.Jul 29, 2023 4:31 AM CDT
- Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk cage fight now in doubt as exclusive audio surfacesRecent comments from Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has thrown considerable doubt on the anticipated cage fight with Elon Musk.Jul 29, 2023 6:31 AM CDT
- Stablemates OnePlus Open and Oppo Find N3 foldables tipped for big zoom camera gainsThe OnePlus Open / Oppo Find N3 are coming and they are said to have the best periscope camera you'll find in any foldable phone you can buy.Jul 29, 2023 9:54 AM CDT
- SIGGRAPH celebrates 50 years of pioneering innovation in computer graphics and interactive techStarting next Sunday, August 6th in Los Angeles, SIGGRAPH will celebrate its 50th anniversary, hosting many professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts.Jul 30, 2023 6:25 PM CDT
- Elon Musk officially rolls out ad revenue sharing program on X, formerly TwitterElon Musk has launched X's official ad revenue-sharing program enabling creators to earn money from all of their posts - if they meet the requirements.Jul 31, 2023 3:15 AM CDT
- NASA's Webb confuses scientists with a photograph of a cosmic question markNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has photographed a massive cosmic question mark called Herbig-Haro 46/47 that's located out in deep space.Jul 31, 2023 4:53 AM CDT
- Liquid-cooled INNO3D RTX 4090 iCHILL Frostbite Pro features a single slot 'space-saving design'INNO3D has unveiled a pair of new liquid-cooled iCHILL Frostbite GeForce RTX 4090 cards and one of them arrives in single-slot form.Jul 31, 2023 5:56 AM CDT
- Pentagon hit with major security breach that penetrated 17 military basesA Tennessee-based engineer has stolen tens of thousands of dollars worth of government radio equipment that creates a 'critical compromise'.Jul 31, 2023 8:03 AM CDT
- iPhone 15 Pro expected to have next-gen thin bezels moving Apple closer to a bezeless phoneApple's yearly event is just around the corner, and rumors suggest we can expect extremely thin bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro, along with more upgrades.Jul 31, 2023 10:48 AM CDT
- The Apple Watch Ultra 2 might come in a new premium color optionThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 might come in a more moody color for those who don't like silver after missing out on it before its original 2022 launch.Jul 31, 2023 12:48 PM CDT
- Apple's biggest MacBook Air might be a big bustApple's new 15-inch MacBook Air isn't necessarily the big seller that some might have expected according a new report citing the supply chain.Jul 31, 2023 3:50 PM CDT
- Tesla owners could be getting a new wireless iPhone option for music streamingTesla appears to be working on adding AirPlay support to its iPhone app and cars, opening the possibility of streaming audio and video streaming.Jul 31, 2023 6:31 PM CDT
- WhatsApp is making it easier to add people to group chatsThe hugely popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is testing a new change to help make it quicker and easier to add people to group chats.Jul 31, 2023 7:09 PM CDT
- FTC's narrow high-performance console market undermined as economist finds substitution effectsFTC's narrow high-performance console market undermined as economist finds substitution effects that indicate the Nintendo Switch is indeed a competitor.Jul 1, 2023 8:17 PM CDT
- Ubisoft's ambitious Assassin's Creed Infinity games-as-a-platform plan is taking shapeIt sounds like Ubisoft's new ambitious plan to host a number of Assassin's Creed games under one games-as-a-platform banner is starting to take shape.Jul 2, 2023 4:27 PM CDT
- Valve takes a stand on AI-generated art, rejecting game for featuring copyrighted materialAs the AI art debate continues, Valve says you'll need to prove AI models weren't trained with copyrighted material to get AI art on a Steam release.Jul 3, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Starfield's 2023 release may not have been possible without Xbox exclusivityStarfield may not be launching this year if it also had to release on PlayStation 5 and was not exclusive to Xbox consoles, ZeniMax's Pete Hines says.Jul 3, 2023 1:33 PM CDT
- Forget Microsoft and Sony leaks here are 200+ pages of classified Sega documents from the 1990sA treasure trove of documents from Sega from the 1990s has emerged revealing inside info surrounding the company's 32-bit Sega Saturn console.Jul 4, 2023 1:31 AM CDT
- Call of Duty has 70 million daily active users, more than RobloxBased on testimony from Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, the Call of Duty franchise has 70 million daily active users, which is 4 million more than Roblox.Jul 4, 2023 3:36 PM CDT
- GTA V returns to Game Pass for the third time, Take-Two obviously a believer in subscriptionsGrand Theft Auto V has returned to Xbox Game Pass for the third time, showing that publishers are interested in taking advantage of the subscription.Jul 5, 2023 3:29 PM CDT
- Nintendo boosts R&D spending as next-gen Switch 2 loomsNintendo increases its research and development (R&D) spending as it prepares its next-gen Switch console and a fusillade of new software and content.Jul 6, 2023 11:09 AM CDT
- FTC: Activision and Microsoft identified 'large financial benefits' to ATVI games on Game PassFTC's pre-hearing findings of fact document says that Activision and Microsoft 'identified large financial benefits' from Activision games on Game Pass.Jul 7, 2023 11:42 AM CDT
- Xbox Game Pass and Starfield could help Xbox deliver record Q1 earningsBetween Xbox Series X resupply, a new Series S, the Xbox Game Pass Price hike, and Starfield, Xbox gaming is poised to deliver a record-breaking Q1.Jul 8, 2023 10:24 AM CDT
- DLSS support is coming to this month's Remnant II, Jagged Alliance 3, and moreDLSS 2 Super Resolution support confirmed for Jagged Alliance 3 and Testament: The Order of High Human, and the highly anticipated sequel Remnant II.Jul 9, 2023 10:02 PM CDT
- EA opens new studio Cliffhanger Games to work on Black Panther singleplayer AAA gameElectronic Arts opens a new studio, Cliffhanger Games, in its EA Entertainment label to make a singleplayer Black Panther game with an original story.Jul 10, 2023 3:27 PM CDT
- Dave the Diver hits a million sales in 10 days as PC gamers can't get enough of this indie hitEnticing blend of spearfishing and sushi restaurant management - with a whole ton of other bits and pieces besides - is now a best-seller on Steam.Jul 11, 2023 11:49 AM CDT
- AMD outlines what Ryzen and Radeon hardware you'll need to play StarfieldAs part of the new AMD Starfield Game Bundle the company outlines what hardware you'll need to play the game at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.Jul 11, 2023 10:59 PM CDT
- Square Enix wants to speed up game development and is 'exploring various ideas' on remastersSquare Enix's new president says the company isn't happy with the long development times for big game releases, and wants to speed up new game launches.Jul 12, 2023 9:46 AM CDT
- FTC responds to federal ruling: Microsoft-Activision merger is a clear threat to competitionThe FTC says it is disappointed with Judge Corley's ruling, says the Microsoft-Activision merger is a 'clear threat to competition' in various markets.Jul 12, 2023 5:22 PM CDT
- Diablo 4 Barbarian records Critical Hit with 36 zeroes, filling the screen with a single numberDiablo 4 player records 35,248,198,783,801,730,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 points of damage, which is insane and clearly broken. But fun to see.Jul 13, 2023 12:59 AM CDT
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has DirectStorage on PC and a GPU trick to take a load off the CPURatchet & Clank: Rift Apart is confirmed to support DirectStorage, and it'll be the first PC game to utilize version 1.2 and GPU decompression tech.Jul 13, 2023 12:05 PM CDT
- Microsoft-Activision deal closure may spark gaming acquisition spreeJefferies managing director Andrew Uerkwitz comments on how the Microsoft-Activision merger closure could spur companies to make more acquisitions.Jul 13, 2023 2:18 PM CDT
- Ratchet & Clank PC requirements revealed and it will be the first DirectStroage 1.2 game tooRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart is out July 26, 2023, for PC and it ramps up the ray tracing effects with added support for DirectStorage 1.2.Jul 13, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- In a timely move, Xbox will allow a competing cloud streaming service on its platformAntstream is coming to Xbox, with the streaming subscription service bringing over 1400 classic arcade and floppy-era computer games to the platform.Jul 14, 2023 11:32 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Controversial Diablo 4 patch is tanking player moraleBlizzard's new Diablo 4 patch hamstrings an entire class and sparks controversy that is affecting player motivations and could jeopardize engagement.Jul 20, 2023 10:16 AM CDT
- Square Enix responds to Final Fantasy 16 sales confusion, says game sales are extremely strongSquare Enix has officially commented on the Final Fantasy 16 launch sales discussion, dispelling all controversy by saying sales are 'extremely strong'Jul 20, 2023 1:29 PM CDT
- Diablo 4 'Season of the Malignant' is here - and already reverts an unpopular patch v1.1 changeLevel requirements for World Tier III or IV have been binned, but there's no change with the balance tweaks that have been highly controversial.Jul 21, 2023 8:13 AM CDT
- PlayStation Pro: 'Project Trinity', 2024 launch, 8K performance modeReports indicate that Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro model may target 8K upscaled gaming, more consistent 4K performance, and may release in November 2024.Jul 21, 2023 11:41 AM CDT
- FTC pauses lawsuit against Microsoft-Activision merger, but agency could continue suingThe FTC v Microsoft sage isn't over yet: Although the agency has paused its administrative case, it could still refile to block the MSFT-ATVI merger.Jul 22, 2023 7:32 PM CDT
- World of Warcraft player tricks AI news site into creating a fake story about GlorboA made-up character, a Redditor, and an AI newsbot enter a bar... WoW fan tricks AI into posting a news story about fake character Glorbo.Jul 24, 2023 1:59 AM CDT
- Remnant 2 is a new game where even the GeForce RTX 4090 struggles to hit 60fps in 4KRemnant 2 is out this week, and it needs NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS enabled to hit 60fps in 4K even though it doesn't feature any ray-tracing.Jul 25, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Xbox revenues hit $15 billion, miss expectations due to 'weak first-party, third-party content'The Xbox gaming division delivered $15.5 billion in total-year revenues, missing Microsoft's internal expectations due to 'weakness' in content sales.Jul 25, 2023 5:25 PM CDT
- Capcom delivers record Q1 with 13.5 million game sales, arcade segment growthCapcom breaks new milestones with record Q1 performance on a USD converted basis, with game sales, revenues, and net income hitting new all-time highs.Jul 26, 2023 11:32 AM CDT
- Xbox Game Pass increases one of gaming's most important metricsXbox Game Pass play time is up nearly 25% over last year and is seeing record highs for monthly active users, but Microsoft gave no subscriber updates.Jul 26, 2023 2:38 PM CDT
- Destiny 2 is the next game players are tricking AI sites into posting about secret boss GlorboGlorbo strikes back! The fake character created by Redditors to trick AI newsbots into posting articles is now a secret boss in Destiny 2.Jul 27, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Xbox annual revenue down $746 million, made up 7% of Microsoft's yearly earningsXbox gaming generated $15.466 billion in Microsoft's Fiscal Year 2023 period, and accounted for roughly 7% of total revenues made during the year.Jul 27, 2023 5:29 PM CDT
- Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox with cross-playIt's finally happening: Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy XIV to Xbox Series X and S consoles in 2024, and will feature cross-play integration.Jul 28, 2023 6:53 PM CDT
- Xbox has a capture problem and it's getting worseMicrosoft plans to shut down the Xbox console companion app, removing the only direct first-party option to import screenshots from console to PC.Jul 30, 2023 3:01 PM CDT
- Oblivion remake possibly in development, but Bethesda isn't making itReports indicate that a The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is in development on Unreal Engine 5, but Bethesda Game Studios apparently isn't making it.Jul 31, 2023 12:34 PM CDT
- AMD has missed the first half of 2023 launch window for its Radeon HYPR-RX technologyAMD's HYPR-RX performance boosting technology for Radeon Adrenaline software was on track for a 1H 2023 launch, and that window has come and gone.Jul 2, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- GIGABYTE announces three new SuperSpeed gaming monitors in various sizesGIGABYTE has announced three new curved gaming monitors that will be arriving in various sizes between 27 and 32 inches and includes FHD and QHD models.Jul 3, 2023 1:20 AM CDT
- Elon Musk drops update on when SpaceX is planning to launch Starship againSpaceX CEO Elon Musk has given an update on the timeline for the company's next-generation launch vehicle that's poised to take humans to Mars.Jul 3, 2023 2:18 AM CDT
- Windows 11 gets a couple of major bugs with File Explorer fixedOne gremlin in the works tied up a significant amount of processor resources, and another bug caused File Explorer to stop working.Jul 3, 2023 8:23 AM CDT
- Wait a minute: NVIDIA RTX 4000 GPU prices are being hiked now? They are in ChinaThere has already been a price rise for the freshly released RTX 4060, and more will follow across the entire range, right up to the RTX 4090 flagship.Jul 3, 2023 2:05 PM CDT
- NVIDIA is changing the 12VHPWR connector for the GeForce RTX 40 Series for a new designThe new 12V-2x6 power connector is expected to arrive sometime next year for GPUs, replacing the prone to melting 12VHPWR connector.Jul 3, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- YouTube to disable video playback for accounts caught too many times with ad blockersGoogle is testing a new method to stop YouTube users from using ad blockers as the platform is limiting the total number of watchable YouTube videos.Jul 4, 2023 1:58 AM CDT
- Sun breaks 20+ year record for sunspots produced, raising major concern from scientistsThe Sun's solar cycle is picking up some speed toward its most active period as the Sun has broken a 20+ year record for most sunspots produced in a month.Jul 4, 2023 4:59 AM CDT
- China warns of 'multiple natural disasters' expected to happen in JulyChinese authorities have warned the population that in July, there will be 'multiple natural disasters' that'll spark rain disasters.Jul 4, 2023 7:13 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU is already getting price cutsIn two European countries we're now seeing the RTX 4060 get reduced to 6% under MSRP - so is it just a matter of time before this is the case in the US?Jul 4, 2023 11:24 AM CDT
- AMD's new Ryzen 5 7500F could be the budget CPU to get for the Ryzen 7000 line-upA new six core CPU for the Ryzen 7000 series, with info pointing to AMD launching a budget friendly Ryzen 5 7500F as early as this week.Jul 4, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- ASUS unveils new TUF GAMING ultrawide display featuring a 180Hz refresh rateASUS has unveiled a new ultrawide display under its TUF Gaming line-up, introducing the VG34VQL3A, a 34-inch ultrawide panel clocked at 180Hz.Jul 5, 2023 1:02 AM CDT
- A mysterious DLSS 'Ultra Quality' mode appeared in F1 23, but it's just NVIDIA's DLAADLSS 'Ultra Quality' mode appears in F1 23, but NVIDIA says it was a mistake and this is simply DLAA and will be renamed in upcoming patch.Jul 5, 2023 1:58 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card now spotted at 10% below MSRP in EuropeIn Spain, the RTX 4060 has been dropped substantially only just after its launch, and we've seen price cuts in France and Germany, too.Jul 5, 2023 10:35 AM CDT
- ENERMAX introduces new REVOLUTION D.F. X ATX 3.0 power supplies from 850W up to 1600WENERMAX is adding a touch of ARGB lighting to its line-up of ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 ready power supplies with the new REVOLUTION D.F. X.Jul 5, 2023 11:26 PM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4090 4.0 GHz clock speeds has been achieved by overclocker SplaveThe race to hit a boost clock speed of 4 GHz on a GeForce RTX 4090 is over, with a new HWBOT submission showcasing a 4005 MHz result from Splave.Jul 6, 2023 1:22 AM CDT
- Grab an epic summer deal like Windows 10 Pro for $16 and Office 2016 for $27 from Scdkey.comScdkey.com's Summer Sale has some awesome deals like Windows 10 Pro for just $16 and Office 2016 for just $27. Go and grab a deal while these prices last!Jul 6, 2023 7:33 PM CDT
- Flagship AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 3D V-Cache CPU is on sale with a massive discountAMD's flagship 3D V-Cache processor is available now with a sizable 17% discount, bringing the price down on this flagship CPU to just USD 557.Jul 6, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Man caught trying to enter country with 420 SSDs taped to his bodyChinese customs have caught a man with 420 SSDs worth more than $30,000 at the border, specifically the hardware smuggler at 420 M.2 SSDs.Jul 7, 2023 6:53 AM CDT
- Intel Core i7-14700K may run with 20-cores and be a 'complete beast' (but maybe not for gamers)This could be a dream processor for creative types, more so than for gamers, according to the latest leak from a popular YouTuber.Jul 7, 2023 9:15 AM CDT
- Intel Battlemage rumor suggests 2nd-gen GPUs might be too little, too late, sadlyIntel Arc rumors are indicating that if Battlemage GPUs aren't already a lost cause, these graphics cards are seriously floundering.Jul 7, 2023 12:15 PM CDT
- Reddit issues 'final warning' to subreddits posting NSFW content to kill advertising revenueReddit has issued a final warning to subreddits finding reasons to add a Not Safe For Work (NSFW) label, which prevents the subreddit from advertising.Jul 8, 2023 1:33 AM CDT
- ASUS launches GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Atlas Shark with 12VHPWR power connectorASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Atlas Shark with 16-pin 12VHPWR connector spotted, and the switch from 12-pin to 16-pin could be the case of part availability.Jul 9, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Twitch announces its finally adding features that will help small creators get discoveredTwitch has announced it will be rolling out a slew of long-awaited new features aimed at bringing more discoverability to streamers.Jul 10, 2023 3:10 AM CDT
- US announces its no longer storing sarin gas, staggering 30,000 ton stockpile destroyedThe United States has announced that it has completed destroying more than 30,000 tons of chemical weapons, including deadly sarin gas.Jul 10, 2023 5:31 AM CDT
- Intel's next desktop CPUs - Raptor Lake Refresh - rumored to launch mid-OctoberRaptor Lake Refresh processors could debut on October 17 or during the following week, with Arrow Lake CPUs still due late in 2024.Jul 10, 2023 8:14 AM CDT
- MSI is prepping to launch GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim with 16GB of VRAM in white16GB RTX 4060 Ti models are expected to launch next week, and MSI's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim will make use of the company's new cooler design.Jul 10, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- Groundbreaking: humanity's first encounter with exotic material from outside our solar systemA Harvard physicist has claimed he has obtained pieces of what could be fragments of an alien technology arriving from outside our solar system.Jul 11, 2023 12:52 AM CDT
- Beyond imagination: NASA releases hypnotic video of Webb telescope flying past 5,000 galaxiesNASA has released a phenomenal video showcasing 5,000 galaxies that have been observed by NASA and the ESA's James Webb Space Telescope.Jul 11, 2023 2:02 AM CDT
- Instagram's Threads hits 100 million users in just five daysMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that Instagram's new Threads app has reached 100 million users in a very impressive amount of time.Jul 11, 2023 3:21 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB graphics card launch is looking more low-key by the minuteNow we're told the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB flavor is a card that NVIDIA's board making partners really don't want to know about, and reviews will arrive late.Jul 11, 2023 9:38 AM CDT
- AMD CEO Lisa Su says using AI to design chips will dominate the market going forwardIt's AI Inception, or something, as we move towards a future where AI models will end up designing the AI hardware that AI models use.Jul 12, 2023 1:26 AM CDT
- This macOS update fixes a syncing problem with an iPod that hasn't been sold in yearsApple's latest macOS Ventura software update is here to deal with a specific bug that prevented the old iPod Shuffle from successfully syncing with Macs.Jul 12, 2023 1:22 PM CDT
- AMD FidelityFX SDK 1.0 is now available to download, a one-stop-shop for AMD techAMD FidelityFX SDK 1.0 released, and it combines all AMD tech for game developers in a single package. From FSR to brand new tech like FidelityFX Blur.Jul 12, 2023 9:36 PM CDT
- ASUS confirms the ROG Ally handheld's microSD reader can overheat and malfunctionASUS responds to issues with ROG Ally handhelds overheating and damaging the SD card reader (and SD cards), and there's a fix coming.Jul 12, 2023 11:29 PM CDT
- Samsung to beat LG with the largest OLED TV on the marketSamsung is coming for LG's number one spot in having the biggest OLED TV on the market with the release of the brand new QN83S90C.Jul 13, 2023 1:16 AM CDT
- Apple has another go at releasing its failed iOS 16.5.1 Rapid Security Response updateApple has released an updated Rapid Security Response for iOS 16.5.1 after its previous attempt introduced a bug that prevented websites from loading.Jul 13, 2023 1:57 AM CDT
- CEO replaces 90% of customer support staff with AI chatbot, sparking major backlash onlineA 31-year-old CEO has fired 90% of his customer support staff to implement an artificial intelligence system that has dramatically reduced running costs.Jul 13, 2023 2:34 AM CDT
- The Google One VPN is getting smarter about your locationGoogle says its One VPN service is going to start connecting people to a more local server to help apps that rely on local IP address information.Jul 13, 2023 5:14 AM CDT
- Instagram's Threads just fixed its first major iPhone problemInstagram has released a Threads app update that fixes an issue that previously caused the app to crash on iPhones when adding media to a post.Jul 13, 2023 1:23 PM CDT
- ASRock's new Z790 Taichi Lite and B650E Taichi Lite motherboards are hereASRock is bringing the price down on some of its most premium motherboards with the launch of the new Z790 Taichi Lite and B650E Taichi Lite.Jul 14, 2023 1:28 AM CDT
- Hollywood studios seek eternal rights to AI replicas of actorsHollywood actors have joined the picket line in a stance against studios that want to scan actors to create AI replicas to be used in new content.Jul 14, 2023 4:20 AM CDT
- Scientists say the universe is 26.7 billion years, defying all previous beliefsNew research suggests that the universe could be more than twice as old as what researchers previously estimated, which was 13.8 billion years old.Jul 14, 2023 5:25 AM CDT
- Windows 11 to give users the ability to easily get rid of Cortana (and it's about time)A simple and convenient one-click uninstall for Cortana is now available via the Start menu, although this is just in early testing right now.Jul 14, 2023 7:30 AM CDT
- UPDF, the best PDF Editor? A functional and affordable Adobe Acrobat alternativeWondering what's all this hype about UPDF and what makes it the best Adobe Acrobat alternative? Dive into this article to get your answer!Jul 14, 2023 3:16 PM 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The Galaxy Ring could be Samsung's first entry into the smart ring marketSamsung is reportedly working on a new smart ring that could track your health and fitness metrics, dubbed the Galaxy Ring, but little is known about it.Jul 19, 2023 1:22 PM CDT
- WhatsApp is now available on your Wear OS-powered smartwatchWhatsApp is now available on smartwatches powered by Google's Wear OS operating system for the first time, Meta has confirmed in a post on Twitter.Jul 19, 2023 2:42 PM CDT
- Whistleblower claims US has recovered a UFO that warps space and timeAttorney Daniel Sheehan has represented a UFO whistleblower that is claiming the US government has an alien spacecraft in its possession.Jul 20, 2023 12:16 AM CDT
- What would happen if the Earth stopped orbiting the Sun?Each year the Earth takes 365 days to complete one successful lap around the Sun, but if the planet stopped orbiting, we'd only live for about a month.Jul 20, 2023 1:17 AM CDT
- Apple's new top priority is working on its own version of ChatGPTApple's new top priority is reportedly the 'Ajax' framework which will be used to develop large language models similar to ChatGPT and Microsoft's Bing.Jul 20, 2023 3:05 AM CDT
- YouTube Premium and YouTube Music just got more expensive than ever beforeGoogle appears to have increased the price of YouTube Premium and YouTube Music although the company has yet to announce anything officially.Jul 20, 2023 6:05 AM CDT
- Don't expect a new iPhone SE any time soon, analysts sayThe Apple iPhone SE might not be getting a new refreshed model for a little while with two analysts pointing to a 2024 timeframe for an update.Jul 20, 2023 11:18 AM CDT
- Leaked pricing for AMD Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 GPUs emerge, how do they stack up?Pricing always comes last when it comes to a GPU launch, but let's take a look at these leaked price points for the Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon RX 7800.Jul 20, 2023 10:56 PM CDT
- Terminator creator James Cameron is pretty sure AI could end up destroying us allJames Cameron, the creator of The Terminator and director of other classic movies like Aliens opens up about the dangers of AI in 2023.Jul 21, 2023 12:57 AM CDT
- $10 quintillion asteroid edges closer to Earth ahead of key NASA and SpaceX rocket launchAn asteroid estimated to be worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 is making its way closer to Earth ahead of an important NASA and SpaceX rocket launch.Jul 21, 2023 2:19 AM CDT
- Local officials sound alarm on escaped individuals infected with rare deadly bacteriaAuthorities have sounded the alarm on several hospitalized individuals that have escaped with rare and deadly bacteria called anthrax.Jul 21, 2023 3:15 AM CDT
- A Telegram feature nobody wants is now available but there's a catchTelegram is rolling out its stories feature to everyone who wants it, but they'll have to be a Premium subscriber to get it alongside existing features.Jul 23, 2023 6:41 AM CDT
- A Spotify price hike is coming to the US, report claimsSpotify is set to start charging US subscribers more than ever starting as soon as next week according to a new report, with worldwide price hikes coming.Jul 23, 2023 7:38 AM CDT
- Overclocker pushes DDR5 speeds to over DDR5-9000 with AMD's game changing AM5 BIOS updateWe could be looking at a turning point for both AM5 and AMD systems when it comes to memory speed thanks to the latest BIOS update.Jul 24, 2023 2:57 AM CDT
- Elon Musk explains the hidden meanings behind the Tesla and SpaceX logosSpaceX CEO Elon Musk has explained on Twitter there is hidden meanings behind both the Tesla and SpaceX, specifically the 'T' and the 'X'.Jul 24, 2023 5:34 AM CDT
- Amazon to bring contactless palm-payment scanning to Whole Foods by end of 2023Amazon One has announced that its contactless palm payment will be coming to more than five hundred Whole Foods around the country.Jul 24, 2023 6:18 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says Cybertruck demand is so 'off the hook you can't even see the hook'Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during a recent company earnings call that demand for the anticipated Cybertruck is so 'off the hook, you can't even see the hook'Jul 24, 2023 7:17 AM CDT
- Corsair and Phison release new Link State firmware update for MP700 SSD to fix heat issuesCorsair has implemented Phison's new firmware on its MP700 to keep thermals in check while maintaining acceptable performance, even during throttling.Jul 24, 2023 6:33 PM CDT
- Sony Project Q handheld leak shows that it's running Android, but functionality will be limitedA leaked video for the upcoming Sony Project Q handheld streaming device for PlayStation 5 shows that it's running Android for its OS.Jul 24, 2023 11:02 PM CDT
- Intel Beast Lake rumors surface again, hinting at mighty CPUs tailored specifically for gamersA potential glimpse at Intel's future CPU roadmap suggests an Arrow Lake Refresh might be in the cards, and Nova Lake is another interesting talking point.Jul 25, 2023 7:55 AM CDT
- Microsoft promises it won't charge you to use Bing AI chatbotSome rumors have prompted Microsoft to clarify this, though eventually, we wouldn't be surprized to see monetization of the Bing chatbot via another means.Jul 25, 2023 11:11 AM CDT
- ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 sets new 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme world recordOverclocking world records are being broken every other day it seems, with the latest from OC master Splave smashing the 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme record.Jul 25, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Researchers find first meteorite that may have left Earth and returned back to our planetA team of scientists has identified what appears to be the first meteorite that has left Earth and then returned back to our planet.Jul 26, 2023 6:02 AM CDT
- OpenAI removes ChatGPT's ability to detect AI-generated text over major performance concernsOpenAI warned that its AI classifier was 'not fully reliable' and has since been removed from ChatGPT after performance concerns were detected.Jul 26, 2023 6:46 AM CDT
- NVIDIA and OpenAI to create advanced AI model that connects 10 million GPUs togetherNVIDIA and OpenAI expand their partnership with a new advanced AI model more powerful than ChatGPT that connects 10 million NVIDIA AI GPUs.Jul 26, 2023 7:32 AM CDT
- Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Flip 5, it's new flagship flip phoneSamsung has today announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the latest flip phone from a company with a long history of flagship foldable phones.Jul 26, 2023 1:51 PM CDT
- Samsung announces three new Galaxy Tab products at UnpackedSamsung has today announced not just one new tablet but three including the range-topping Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. All models support the S Pen, too.Jul 26, 2023 2:33 PM CDT
- Micron's new HBM3 Gen2 memory is the world's fastest with 1.2 TB/s of memory bandwidthMicron is currently rolling out 24GB HBM3 Gen2 memory to select customers, and with 1.2 TB/s of throughput is a massive leap over previous generations.Jul 27, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Intel firmly denies rumors that it's planning a price hike for Core CPUsA report from a tech site claiming German wholesalers have had a letter from Intel about upping processor prices is false, Intel assures us.Jul 27, 2023 10:58 AM CDT
- Latest watchOS 10 beta adds the cutest Snoopy watch facesApple's latest watchOS 10 Apple Watch beta includes some super-cute Snoopy watch faces that are also animated - and might just be the best thing ever.Jul 27, 2023 1:27 PM CDT
- Google's Find My Device support is delayed and it's all Apple's faultGoogle says that it has delayed the launch of its Find My Device network while it waits for Apple to add unknown item tracker notifications to iOS.Jul 27, 2023 2:54 PM CDT
- Reddit is testing 'Official' labels to help identify legit accountsReddit has announced that it is testing a new 'Official' label that will help people identify verified accounts although only a handful are right now.Jul 27, 2023 3:22 PM CDT
- Colorful unveils new iGame GPUs, a stylish GeForce RTX 4070 Ultra Z and a cute RTX 4060 Ti MINIColorful's new GeForce RTX 4070 features a hidden-cable design, and its new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti looks perfect for Mini-ITX builds.Jul 27, 2023 10:59 PM CDT
- Apple TV is already feeling the Lionel Messi effect as MLS viewership soarsLionel Messi's arrival in the MLS is already making waves with fans but it's also giving Apple an instant return on its investment via MLS Season Pass.Jul 28, 2023 3:41 AM CDT
- Are GPU price drops over? Rumor claims graphics cards are only going one way now - up in priceAMD's RDNA 2 graphics cards have sold very well through July, as have RX 7900 models, and NVIDIA's low-end Ampere GPUs, according to retailer sources.Jul 28, 2023 10:54 AM CDT
- Samsung removed this feature from your Galaxy S23 Ultra but hasn't said whySamsung appears to have removed the high bitrate 8K video recording feature from the Galaxy S23 Ultra but it hasn't confirmed why it did it.Jul 28, 2023 2:59 PM CDT
- Apple's latest privacy push spells problems for app developers everywhereApple is going to require that developers explain why they are using some specific APIs in an attempt to help ensure they aren't misused to track people.Jul 28, 2023 4:02 PM CDT
- Elon Musk simply takes @X handle from Twitter user that had it for 16 yearsElon Musk and his social media company X, formerly Twitter, has taken the @X handle away from a user that acquired it more than 16 years ago.Jul 29, 2023 3:10 AM CDT
- Scientists revive 46,000 year old worm and it started having babiesA female microscopic roundworm that's 46,000 years old has been revived after its long slumber in Siberian permafrost and started having babies.Jul 29, 2023 5:22 AM CDT
- Samsung's Galaxy Ring faces a production D-Day this AugustSamsung is rumors to be working on producing its own health monitoring ring, likely called Galaxy Ring, and it could get the OK for mass production soon.Jul 29, 2023 9:07 AM CDT
- The Google Pixel Watch 2 is getting four new, exclusive watch faces and they just leakedThe Google Pixel Watch 2 is already starting to leak including four exclusive new watch faces that will ship with the second generation Google wearable.Jul 29, 2023 10:17 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's massive quad-slot GeForce RTX 40 Series cooler prototype has a hidden third fanNew reports indicate that we're not going to see a GeForce RTX 4090 Ti anytime soon, but here's what the Founders Edition cooler might have looked.Jul 31, 2023 2:32 AM CDT
- Radeon Adrenalin 23.7.2 drivers are causing massive performance issues on the Ryzen 7 7840U APUThe return of 'bad drivers' from AMD? The latest Adrenalin Software is not recommended for Ryzen 7 7840U devices as it is causing major performance issues.Jul 31, 2023 3:34 AM CDT
- Hubble telescope snaps eye-watering image of a star swallowing a planetOnly 32 light years away from our planet lies a planet that is slowly being evaporated by a star, and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has imaged it.Jul 31, 2023 5:10 AM CDT
- NVIDIA predicted to generate $300 billion in AI revenues by 2027 with a 75% market share$300 billion in AI revenues by 2027 for NVIDIA would equate to 10 times the amount the company is expected to earn in 2023 from AI.Jul 31, 2023 6:28 AM CDT
- SpaceX releases epic video of Falcon Heavy returning to EarthSpaceX has posted a video of its Falcon Heavy landing back on Earth to its X account after transporting the heaviest communications satellite ever.Jul 31, 2023 8:35 AM CDT
- Windows 11 shut down bug is one of the more bizarre glitches we've ever seenApparently in Windows 11 (and Windows 10), when you select the 'update and shut down' option, in some reported cases the OS is updating and rebooting.Jul 31, 2023 11:20 AM CDT
- iPhone 15 buyers could be in for a spot of sticker shock this SeptemberApple is reportedly set to increase the price of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in countries beyond the United States' borders this September.Jul 31, 2023 1:02 PM CDT
- Future iPads could have super-small bezels thanks to the Apple WatchThe Apple Watch's display technology could bring thinner bezels to the iPhone and iPad but how thin can bezels on a tablet really become?Jul 31, 2023 4:12 PM CDT
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 is already showing up in Geekbench resultsThe Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup is months away but one phone already showed up in Geekbench results complete with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.Jul 31, 2023 6:51 PM CDT
- TeamGroup releases ELITE DDR5 memory that complies with JEDEC memory standardsTeamGroup's new ELITE PLUS DDR5 6400MHz and ELITE DDR5 6400MHz memory offers higher frequencies and lower power consumption, with JEDEC compatibility.Jul 31, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
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