News Archive: November 2024 Tap to refine news by category GeForce NOW lets you stream Dragon Age: The Veilguard today and STALKER 2 in a few weeks S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 joins sixteen other titles coming to the GeForce NOW library in November, playable over the cloud on an RTX 4080-powered rig. Nov 1, 2024 12:34 AM CDT PlayStation CEO on layoffs: 'We have to run a sustainable business' Sony's PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst comments on the layoffs at the games division, saying that running a sustainable business. Nov 1, 2024 11:31 AM CDT Oasis AI and a single NVIDIA H100 GPU has created a playable 'AI Minecraft' at 720p 20 FPS This AI version of Minecraft, which you can play for yourself, is entirely AI generated via the new open-world Oasis AI model from Decart. Nov 3, 2024 6:03 PM CST GTA Online's PC version is getting ray tracing and a visual overhaul in early 2025 Rockstar is finally updating GTA Online on PC to bring it in line with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, with a visual overhaul coming next year. Nov 3, 2024 9:37 PM CST Star Wars Outlaws has a new Creative Director, 'biggest update' ever on the way Ubisoft's troubled Star Wars Outlaws has a new leader, vision, and a big update on the way that will overhaul the game - from combat to animation and more. Nov 5, 2024 1:33 AM CST Spider-Man developer highlights the game-changer feature in PS5 Pro Insomniac Games has highlighted what it believes is the best feature within Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro and how it will lead to increased visual fidelity. Nov 5, 2024 10:01 AM CST New mod fixes one of the most disliked features in Starfield and other Bethesda RPGs Seamless City Interiors is a new mod for Starfield that does the seemingly impossible, it removes those annoying loading screens so you can freely explore. Nov 6, 2024 2:01 AM CST Warcraft II: Remastered gets leaked, Blizzard is bringing back the iconic RTS game Warcraft II: Remastered has appeared on Blizzard's internal servers. The updated version of the 1995 classic is rumored to be announced next week. Nov 7, 2024 12:34 AM CST Grand Theft Auto 6 mission design has more freedom, Rockstar has 'raised the bar again' Rockstar has 'raised the bar again' with Grand Theft Auto 6, rumored mission design teases that players will have more freedom than ever before. Nov 7, 2024 7:07 PM CST Grand Theft Auto 6 release date confirmed by Take-Two As part of its Quarterly Earnings report for Q2 2025, Take-Two has confirmed that the highly anticipated Gran Theft Auto 6 will be launching in Fall 2025. Nov 7, 2024 10:37 PM CST Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safe Do you feel safer logging into the PlayStation Network? According to Sony's president, forcing PC gamers onto the PSN is all about safety. Nov 10, 2024 6:33 PM CST AI injected into Minecraft and left alone is now teaching itself how to play An artificial intelligence program was injected into an instance of Minecraft where it essentially started from nothing, and was left to its own devices. Nov 11, 2024 4:06 AM CST Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Pro sales are already beating PS4 Pro sales Sony has officially launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, the company's next step in providing cutting-edge graphics to gamers through PSSR. Nov 11, 2024 7:34 AM CST Valve's Steam Deck OLED is now available in stylish limited edition White A limited edition Steam Deck OLED: White Edition has been announced and it will be available in every region where the Steam Deck has officially launched. Nov 11, 2024 5:00 PM CST High-end NVIDIA GPU brought to its knees by Unreal Engine 5.4 challenge Project Borealis - A Prologue to Half-Life 3, a fan-made project powered by Unreal Engine 5.4, has brought an NVIDIA RTX 4080 to its knees. Nov 12, 2024 9:34 AM CST Half-Life 3 is now playable thanks to fans working on Project Borealis Project Borealis: Prologue is a playable preview of the fan-made Unreal Engine 5 game that aims to tell the story of what would have been Half-Life 3. Nov 13, 2024 4:33 AM CST NVIDIA benchmarks STALKER 2: GeForce RTX 4090 with DLSS 3 hits 4K 120FPS+ at Max settings STALKER 2 is nearly here, with NVIDIA benchmarking the game at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p with its fleet of GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. Nov 13, 2024 6:06 PM CST NVIDIA's latest DLSS 3.8.10 version is over 50% smaller, here's why NVIDIA updates DLSS, making the DLL file over 50% smaller by removing obsolete Presets - handy for manually updating a game's DLSS version. Nov 14, 2024 1:04 AM CST Xbox boss Phil Spencer digs at PS5 Pro, says 'we're not growing the market with $1000 consoles' Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer talked about the controversal price of Sony's new PS5 Pro, says 'we're not going to grow the market with $1000 consoles' Nov 14, 2024 11:11 PM CST Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament are both free on the Internet Archive, with Epic's blessing Iconic shooters Unreal and Unreal Tournament, which helped establish Epic Games as a shooter powerhouse, are now free for everyone to download and play. Nov 15, 2024 1:02 AM CST Half-Life 2: Episode 3 gameplay showcases its Artic setting and brand-new Ice Gun As part of its big Half-Life 2 20th anniversary documentary, Valve showcases gameplay footage from the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Nov 17, 2024 8:32 AM CST Game Awards changes the rules to make DLCs and remakes eligible for GOTY The Game Awards has changed its rules and policies to enable DLC, remakes, remasters and new game seasons eligible to win Game of the Year. Nov 18, 2024 6:35 AM CST Nintendo sues streamer for broadcasting Switch games and linking to ROM sites and emulators Nintendo is suing streamer EveryGameGuru for broadcasting Nintendo Switch games before their official release, and helping users emulate games on PC. Nov 18, 2024 11:59 PM CST Battlefield 6 reportedly going through largest playtests in franchise history to ensure success Battlefield 6 undergoing the 'franchise's biggest playtests ever' in order to 'prevent another disastrous launch' with Battlefield V and Battlefield 2042. Nov 19, 2024 9:11 PM CST Sony is officially trying to become the owner of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware Sony is moving to acquire a majority stake in the parent company of esteemed video game developer FromSoftware, the creators of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Nov 20, 2024 9:27 AM CST Rockstar teases 'absolutely mind-blowing things' for Grand Theft Auto 6 with 'more to come' Accepting an award at the recent Golden Joystick Awards, Rockstar teases 'absolutely mind-blowing things' coming to Grand Theft Auto 6. Nov 21, 2024 8:01 PM CST GTA 6 to cause 'global distraction event' with millions having 'GTA flu' taking time off work Rockstar's release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2025 could cause 'global distraction event' that will have millions of gamers taking the day, or weeks off. Nov 22, 2024 7:30 PM CST Valve's latest Steam client update no longer support Windows 7 and Window 8 systems Windows 7 and Windows 8 users can no longer update their Steam client, so the clock is running out for PC gamers that haven't upgraded to Windows 10 or 11. Nov 24, 2024 8:33 PM CST Cyberpunk 2077 reaches 30 million copies sold Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold 30 million copies worldwide on all platforms, with the Phantom Liberty breaking 8 million sales with a 27% attach rate. Nov 26, 2024 1:55 PM CST Elon Musk at SpaceX launch: if he played League of Legends, it would damage the space program Elon Musk was asked if he played Fortnite, to which he said no... when asked about League of Legends, he said if he did it would 'damage the space program' Nov 26, 2024 4:37 PM CST Tencent's new 3D One gaming handheld teased: gigantic 11-inch screen, Intel Lunar Lake CPU Tencent reveals its new 3D One gaming handheld prototype: gigangic 11-inch display, powered by Intel's new Core Ultra 7 258V 'Lunar Lake' processor. Nov 26, 2024 8:08 PM CST Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has close to 4 hours of cutscenes Machine Games has confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has close to four hours of cinematics, that's almost two Indy films worth of story! Nov 27, 2024 3:36 AM CST FromSoftware's parent company wants Sony to buy all of it, not just parts Sony eyeing the parent company of legendary video game development studio FromSoftware is one of the best deals the company can make right now. Nov 27, 2024 9:03 AM CST Steam Autumn Sale - The best PC Game deals for Under $10 and $5 The Steam Autumn Sale is here! We go through the best gaming deals to be had for under $10 and $5, plus Valve's Steam Deck gets a tasty 25% discount. Nov 27, 2024 11:04 PM CST GeForce NOW Black Friday Deal - 50% off new Ultimate or Performance subscriptions GeForce NOW's Black Friday Deal gives new members 50% off their subscriptions with existing members getting a great deal on a SteelSeries controller. Nov 28, 2024 11:59 PM CST Tencent unveils what Palworld is to Pokemon but for Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn Tencent has announced a Horizon Zero Dawn lookalike called 'Light of Motiram' that Polaris Quest is developing, and the announcement is being attacked. Nov 29, 2024 3:16 AM CST ASUS launches ProArt Display 5K: pro-grade 5K (5120 x 2880) monitor costs $799 ASUS launches its new ProArt Display 5K monitor: 27-inch IPS panel with a native 5K resolution (5120 x 2880) at 60Hz, aimed at professionals. Nov 1, 2024 3:03 AM CDT Intel to launch next-gen Panther Lake in 2H 2025: drops on-package memory moving forward Intel drops on-package memory: next-gen Panther Lake launches without it, CEO Pat Gelsinger says on-package memory on Lunar Lake was a 'one-off for us'. Nov 1, 2024 6:31 AM CDT TT Show Episode 58 - Apple Intelligence, AMD confirms RDNA 4 details, and Russia fines Google This week on the TT Show - a Russian court has fined Google an astonishing $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, which is more money than there is money. Nov 2, 2024 4:05 AM CDT Minisforum launches MGA 1 eGPU for $559, a stylish dock with a Radeon RX 7600M XT The Minisforum MGA1 is a new OCuLink eGPU and dock with a Radeon RX 7600M 8GB mobile graphics card that is available now for $559. Nov 3, 2024 7:29 PM CST US policymakers explore 'Merger Deal' to save Intel: could merge with Qualcomm, Arm, AMD Intel's troubles only continue, with reports that US policymakers are considering a merger with 'native companies' like Qualcomm, Arm, Marvell, or AMD. Nov 3, 2024 9:11 PM CST Top 34 GPUs among PC gamers are all GeForce, NVIDIA is competing against itself Here's hoping AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 cards can shake things up a little. Right now, it looks like NVIDIA is only competing with itself. Nov 3, 2024 10:46 PM CST Windows 11 is now the dominant OS among PC gamers 51.97% of all Steam users are on Windows 11, and with Windows 10's numbers dropping it's now the clear OS of choice for PC gaming. Nov 4, 2024 1:31 AM CST ASUS rolls out 'Turbo Game Mode' for AM5 mobos: up to 35% more perf boost on X3D chips ASUS introduces 'Turbo Game Mode' for its fleet of AMD AM5 motherboards: second CCD and SMT toggles provide up to 35% more performance for X3D processors. Nov 4, 2024 5:55 AM CST Microsoft's latest bribe to use Edge or Bing is a prize of $1,000,000 in new sweepstake New sweepstake program offers a cool million bucks to one lucky winner who uses Microsoft's products, and there's a bunch of $10,000 prizes to be won, too. Nov 4, 2024 8:39 AM CST OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 products ready for Apple's new M4-powered Mac mini, MacBook Pro OWC unveils new Thunderbolt 5 products for systems and laptops: Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD with 6GB/sec reads, and a Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, too. Nov 4, 2024 6:24 PM CST Huawei Ascend 910B AI chip has secret TSMC chip inside: Taiwan, US government investigating Huawei's new Ascend 910B AI trainer found with a chip from TSMC inside, sending the Taiwan and US governments into a scramble over China's latest move. Nov 4, 2024 9:11 PM CST OneXFly F1 Pro gaming handheld with Ryzen AI 370 APU tested with Black Myth Wukong Black Myth: Wukong's 1080p performance has been tested on the OneXFly F1 Pro, the first PC gaming handheld with Radeon 890M 'RDNA 3.5' graphics. Nov 4, 2024 10:34 PM CST Acer teases Predator Hera DDR5-9466 CUDIMM memory: real gold finish, huge 10270 MT/s OC on air Acer introduces its new memory module design: Hera DDR5 Special Edition, coated in a REAL gold mirror finish, with speeds at over 10,000 MT/s under OC. Nov 4, 2024 11:45 PM CST Apple's iOS 18.2 comes with a selection of new Apple Intelligence features and improvements Apple has released the iOS 18.2 beta to developers, revealing some of the upcoming AI features scheduled to be released publicly in a December update. Nov 5, 2024 2:31 AM CST NVIDIA to unveil its next-gen GeForce RTX 50 'Blackwell' GPUs 'soon' says leaker NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' gaming GPU reveal is coming 'soon' says leaker, we're all ready for the GeForce RTX 5090, aren't we! Nov 5, 2024 6:39 AM CST Apple could launch a pair of AR glasses connected directly to the iPhone An Apple insider has claimed the Cupertino company is 'seriously considering' releasing AR smart glasses that would be linked to iPhones. Nov 5, 2024 10:34 AM CST Elon Musk confirms if Tesla is making a smartphone to rival Apple and Google Elon Musk has touched on rumors about Tesla having a smartphone in development during a recent interview on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast. Nov 6, 2024 12:03 AM CST NVIDIA surpasses Apple as the single most valuable company in the world NVIDIA has become the world's single most valuable company in the world with its stock price rising 2,700% over the past 5 years, now surpassing Apple. Nov 6, 2024 4:46 AM CST MSI does Black Friday early for GPUs: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super is $120 off with a free game MSI's RTX 4070 Ti Super comes with Star Wars Outlaws, and it's even cheaper than the most affordable open box 4070 Ti Super model on Newegg right now. Nov 6, 2024 2:11 PM CST Samsung's newly-rumored Galaxy S25 Slim will compete against Apple's new iPhone 17 Air in 2025 Samsung reportedly working on ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Slim, will take the ultra-thin smartphone fight to Apple and its rumored iPhone 17 Air in 2025. Nov 6, 2024 10:10 PM CST AMD Ryzen 9800X3D sells out straight away - scalpers already offering CPU at inflated prices It's a sad, but familiar, story, as in the US (and UK) you can't get the Ryzen 7 9800X3D anywhere - though German retailers appear to have stock. Nov 7, 2024 3:48 PM CST MSI overclocks AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to an incredible 7.24GHz on its new MEG X870E GODLIKE MSI has just pushed AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to its limits using its new MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, hitting a blazing 7.241GHz. Nov 7, 2024 6:30 PM CST Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Donald Trump on the 2024 US presidential election Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates President Trump on his victory against VP Harris, looks forward to working with him to make sure the US continues to lead. Nov 7, 2024 9:11 PM CST US President Biden, President-elect Trump could BOTH visit TSMC's Arizona fab opening ceremony US President Biden and President-elect Trump are rumored to BOTH attend TSMC's Arizona fab opening ceremony in December, with TSMC founder Morris Chang. Nov 7, 2024 11:09 PM CST GEIL is latest RAM maker to jump on CUDIMM bandwagon with new DDR5 memory that hits 9200MT/s New CUDIMMs - which offer better stability and performance - can be pushed up to 9200MT/s for those who've invested in Intel's Arrow Lake processors. Nov 8, 2024 7:39 AM CST Windows 11 users could finally get the lock screen options they should've had all along Remember that Microsoft promised to bring in the ability to pick and choose widgets on the lock screen in Windows 11? Well, it looks like this is happening. Nov 8, 2024 11:30 AM CST GIGABYTE's new X870I AORUS PRO ICE is the company's first X870-powered Mini-ITX motherboard GIGABYTE introduces its new X870I AORUS PRO ICE motherboard is a teeny-tiny Mini-ITX board, with the new X870 chipset and ready for an AMD Zen 5 processor. Nov 9, 2024 12:20 AM CST SpaceX 'Marslink' high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Elon says 'a very basic first step' SpaceX's new Marslink: high-speed internet connectivity from Mars to Earth, Elon Musk says 'this is just a very basic first step'. Nov 9, 2024 7:07 PM CST AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series Mobile 'RDNA 4' GPUs: 16GB, 12GB, 8GB chips up to 175W TGP AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series 'RDNA 4' mobile GPU lineup leaked: 16GB, 12GB, 8GB variants with up to 175W TGPs for 2025 gaming laptops. Nov 10, 2024 8:08 PM CST Microsoft could copy Apple and rebrand AI features from Copilot to 'Windows Intelligence' It's possible that Microsoft is quietly preparing to rebrand its AI features, such as Recall and its Copilot chatbot service, to 'Windows Intelligence.' Nov 11, 2024 3:39 AM CST Supermicro stuffs up a HUGE order of NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI servers, Taiwan firm steps into help Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reportedly stumbles a 'huge' order of NVIDIA's new GB200 NVL72 AI chips, forcing a Taiwanese company to step up and help. Nov 11, 2024 6:30 PM CST TSMC could build CoWoS advanced packaging plants in the US and Japan because of AI demand TSMC is rumored to build new CoWoS advanced packaging plants in the US and Japan due to 'persistently strong demand'. TSMC to double in 2024, again in 2025. Nov 11, 2024 9:09 PM CST MSI launches its new 49-inch super ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor: 5120 x 1440 @ 240Hz MSI launches its new 49-inch super ultrawide MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED gaming monitor: 49 inches at 5120 x 1440 and an uber-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Nov 12, 2024 12:12 AM CST Microsoft blames third-party software for automatic Windows Server 2025 update Microsoft has admitted that some instances of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 were automatically updated to Window Server 2025, causing administrators pain. Nov 12, 2024 2:06 AM CST Still don't want to upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft hopes 24H2 update might change your mind Microsoft decides to change tack with its nag banner in Windows 10, which now pushes an upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2 - bugs and all. Nov 12, 2024 6:38 AM CST NVIDIA App has officially launched, an essential tool for GeForce RTX users The NVIDIA App is officially out of Beta, so here's five reasons why every GeForce RTX user and PC gamer should consider installing it. Nov 12, 2024 8:00 AM CST NVIDIA's new GPU driver brings support for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and fixes nasty Corsair iCUE bug Weird iCUE glitch which was seriously spiking CPU usage has been cured, thankfully, and we have support for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, too. Nov 12, 2024 10:35 AM CST NVIDIA reportedly shifts production to GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, only one Ada GPU lives on NVIDIA has reportedly shifted production to the new GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs, with just one Ada GPU left in production. Nov 12, 2024 6:06 PM CST Bitcoin smashes through it's all-time high record after shocking 24-hour rise Bitcoin has surpassed its previous all-time high, pushing past the $90,000 mark following a massive record-breaking rally over the past 24 hours. Nov 13, 2024 12:02 AM CST Apple could launch second-generation Vision Pro with M5 chip later than expected Apple's second-generation Vision Pro spatial computing headset, which is expected to use the upcoming M5 chip, is rumored to be delayed until 2026. Nov 13, 2024 2:01 AM CST Microsoft is killing off these Windows 11 productivity apps at the end of the year Microsoft is ending support for its Mail and Calendar apps for Windows 11, as it moves to make the new online and free Outlook its only mail option. Nov 13, 2024 4:02 AM CST One step closer to the Edge: Microsoft's latest trick to poach Chrome users is underhand Watch out, Windows 11 users - a new Edge pop-up is intruding on desktops, and it comes with a number of unpleasantly sneaky elements. Nov 13, 2024 9:15 AM CST Intel Core i9-12900KS special edition dropped to $239 - 25% less than cheapest Arrow Lake CPU Limited edition version of Alder Lake flagship CPU cost $739 at launch, now you can get it an eye-opening $500 cheaper with a limited-time deal at Amazon. Nov 13, 2024 1:22 PM CST AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU + AM5 socket burned out, both physically damaged during installation AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket burned to a crisp, both physically damaged either due to a fault, or a user error during installation. Nov 13, 2024 8:08 PM CST Japan's SoftBank to receive of NVIDIA's first DGX B200 system: for first AI 5G telecom telecom SoftBank's Japanese telecoms unit will receive the first chips using NVIDIA's latest Blackwell GPU design for its new AI supercomputer. Nov 13, 2024 10:10 PM CST US pharmacy network loses 1.4 terabytes of data to boasting hackers Hackers are boasting they have stolen an astonishing 1.4 terabytes of data from American Associated Pharmacies, a US healthcare organization. Nov 14, 2024 12:32 AM CST Apple hit with £3 billion claim over iCloud pricing violating 40 million people The UK consumer watchdog has filed a £3 billion claim against Apple over its iCloud pricing and packaging practises over the last nine years. Nov 14, 2024 4:36 AM CST Expert warns AI improvements have plateaued, financial bubble pop incoming An artificial intelligence expert has warned that AI improvements per generation are beginning to plateau, making the economics of improvement futile. Nov 14, 2024 9:33 AM CST Razer USB 4 Dock offers 40Gbps speed, 100W power delivery, display output, and more The Razer USB 4 Dock takes full advantage of USB4's 40Gbs speed, with over a dozen connectivity options, power delivery, audio, display output, and more. Nov 14, 2024 9:36 PM CST SpaceX moves Starship to launchpad ahead of 6th flight test, showing a banana for scale SpaceX is preparing for its 6th launch of the world's largest and most powerful rocket Starship by rolling out the new rocket to launch pad. Nov 15, 2024 12:34 AM CST Microsoft now offers Windows 11 ISO download for Arm-based PCs Microsoft is finally offering a Windows 11 Arm64 ISO file to download, and it includes the latest Version 24H2 update for Arm-based PCs. Nov 15, 2024 2:34 AM CST Microsoft axes Beta Channel for the world's most popular OS ahead of its support decapitation Microsoft has closed the Beta Channel for Windows 10 only five months after opening it, and ahead of the looming support severance next year. Nov 15, 2024 5:33 AM CST Pentagon report on UFOs identifies key hotspots for sightings The latest Pentagon report on UFOs has revealed key hotspots for sightings, along with how many cases have been resolved and remain unresolved. Nov 15, 2024 9:46 AM CST MSI issues a statement on burnt AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and X870 motherboard socket MSI responds to the case of the burned out Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Tomahawk X870 motherboard, confirms that it's working with AMD and GamersNexus. Nov 17, 2024 10:03 AM CST This garbage truck driver found a working PC with Ryzen Threadripper 3970X CPU and RTX 2080 Ti Garbage truck driver finds discarded PC with an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB, and 32GB of DDR4 memory in the bin. Nov 17, 2024 5:35 PM CST SilverStone's latest PC case looks like something from 1990, and we love it The SilverStone FLP01 started out as an April Fools' joke, but now it looks like this retro-inspired beige-colored PC case is actually being released. Nov 17, 2024 10:59 PM CST NASA could have already killed life on Mars during its experiment NASA could have killed any life that it picked up when it collected soil samples and mixed it with water in an experiment to test for life. Nov 18, 2024 3:07 AM CST Google AI chatbot frightens student after it says 'This is for you human please die' Google's AI-chatbot Gemini has responded to a student using the AI tool for homework purposes with a threatening message, saying 'Human... Please die.' Nov 18, 2024 10:02 AM CST Intel Arc B580 'Battlemage' GPU appears, and the budget card could be here in December Packaging for the new Intel Arc B580 budget desktop gaming GPU has appeared in a shipping manifest, with rumors pointing to a December launch. Nov 18, 2024 8:34 PM CST GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are in short supply as NVIDIA prepares for the RTX 50 Series launch According to sources GeForce RTX 4070, RTX 4080, and RTX 4090 supply is about to dry up - ahead of the GeForce RTX 50 Series launch in January, 2025. Nov 19, 2024 1:03 AM CST Windows 11 support for Meta Quest arrives next month: huge virtual monitors for your desktop OS Microsoft brings in support for Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S in December, albeit in preview only to begin with, so expect some wonkiness. Nov 19, 2024 1:53 PM CST NVIDIA launches new 'AI PC' channel, getting ready for its new AI PC processor in 2025 NVIDIA opens up a new AI PC channel on X as the company expands in the AI market: consumer AI PC processor coming in 2025, and so much more. Nov 19, 2024 10:10 PM CST Microsoft officially unveils new Windows PC smaller than Apple's Mac Mini Microsoft has officially unveiled its plans to launch a new miniature PC that's even smaller than Apple's Mac Mini, and streams Windows from the cloud. Nov 20, 2024 12:30 AM CST ASRock's Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard sets new world record, DDR5-12527 MHz Overclocker AKM is back breaking their own DDR memory world record with a new insane speed of DDR5-12527MHz recorded with the Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard. Nov 20, 2024 2:04 AM CST Google may soon be forced to sell off Chrome if a judge is convinced Google may soon be forced to sell its web browser, Google Chrome if a judge approves a recent request from the US Department of Justice. Nov 20, 2024 5:35 AM CST Qualcomm predicts its PC CPUs will catch up to AMD's revenue and share by 2029 Qualcomm is looking for its PC business to grow to an AMD or even Intel size by the end of the decade, with its chips powering Windows devices. Nov 21, 2024 1:03 AM CST Get 3 months of stackable Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $36.49 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription deal - three months for just $36.49, or 28% off. An affordable option for those looking to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Nov 21, 2024 7:33 PM CST Samsung drops into Black Friday early with three Amazon deals up to 40% off Black Friday is right around the corner, and Samsung joined the hysteria early with three new deals on Amazon that are up to 40% off. Nov 22, 2024 5:01 AM CST Windows 11's Photos app is not having a good run lately, as another feature has been put on ice Two new features recently arrived for Photos - Super Resolution hit problems originally, and now the OCR capability has had the plug pulled on it (for now) Nov 22, 2024 9:35 AM CST TEAMGROUP announces T-FORCE GA PRO Gen5 SSDs: up to 10GB/sec reads TEAMGROUP reveals its new T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD: read speeds of up to 10,000MB/sec (10GB/sec) using the InnoGrit IG5666 multi-core controller. Nov 22, 2024 8:10 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 details: GB202 GPU is 744mm2, around 22% larger than AD102 in RTX 4090 NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 features the GB202 GPU, which reportedly measures 744m2 making it 22% larger than AD102 inside of the RTX 4090. Nov 22, 2024 9:15 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leaked specs tease 8960 CUDA cores and 300W power NVIDIA is reportedly hard at work on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, with new leaks teasing 8960 CUDA cores and 300W of power consumption. Nov 23, 2024 5:47 PM CST AI servers of the future: 'rack density' of 1000kW+ with NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin Ultra AI GPUs Predictions on next-gen AI servers see NVIDIA's future-gen Rubin Ultra AI GPU architecture inside of next-gen AI server racks will use 1000kW+ of power. Nov 24, 2024 3:51 PM CST ChatGPT maker OpenAI rumored web browser could kick Google's ass as it struggles with Chrome OpenAI is considering entering the web browser market, would compete directly against Google just as the company could lose its grip on Chrome. Nov 24, 2024 5:55 PM CST Magicycle celebrates Black Friday with up to $1000 discounts on select E-bikes Black Friday deals are here early, and Magicycle E-bikes have been hit with an insane deals of up to $1000 off on select E-bikes. Check them out! Nov 24, 2024 7:07 PM CST SpaceX launches Starlink's new direct-to-cell (DTC) technology, seamless global coverage Elon Musk says that Starlink's new system enables internet connectivity for your mobile phone with 'no extra equipment or special app' required. Nov 24, 2024 10:10 PM CST Microsoft asks President Trump for help against Russian and Chinese cyber attacks Microsoft has called upon the assistance of President Donald Trump to 'push harder' against cyber attacks from both China and Russia. Nov 25, 2024 12:04 AM CST Hottest Black Friday gaming monitor deals on Amazon, savings of up to $500 Black Friday deals are taking over Amazon, and gaming monitor prices have been slashed, with savings of up to $500 on select models. Nov 25, 2024 2:03 AM CST Office for $15, Windows 11 for $10 - GoDeal24's Black Friday Sale has unbeatable PC deals! Upgrade your PC this Black Friday with GoDeal24! Get lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office from $15.29 and Windows 11 from $6.82. Don't miss out! Nov 25, 2024 4:58 PM CST Tesla is looking for AI Teleoperation workers: remote control robotaxis, humanoid robots Tesla's AI Teleoperation team is hiring staff to remotely control, train robots and cars with a state-of-the-art VR rig for complex, intricate tasks. Nov 25, 2024 8:08 PM CST Samsung's behemoth 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is 36% off for Black Friday at $1600 Samsung's gigantic 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is a chunky 36% discount for Black Friday, dropping its $2500 price to $1600. Nov 25, 2024 10:10 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090D special variant for China has been confirmed, coming in 2025 NVIDIA is reportedly working on a GeForce RTX 5090D graphics card for the Chinese market, new 5090D logo appears in leaks teasing the cut-down RTX 5090. Nov 25, 2024 11:46 PM CST Here's the best-selling computer components on Amazon during Black Friday Black Friday has officially kicked off and Amazon has listed its best-selling products in its 'Computer Components' category, with discounts of up to 36%. Nov 26, 2024 12:32 AM CST Google responds to the deaths of three men who followed Google Maps off a bridge Three men have been killed at night after they plummeted off an unfinished bridge in a car while following directions from Google Maps. Nov 26, 2024 2:40 AM CST IMAX to use AI to translate its original content in order to expand its global reach IMAX partners with Dubai-based startup Camb.ai to use its AI speech models to translate its original content, including documentaries. Nov 26, 2024 4:04 AM CST If Apple release an ultra-thin iPhone next year it won't come with these features Apple has been rumored to be working on a new ultra-thin iPhone slated to release next year, and it's reduction in size means feature concessions. Nov 26, 2024 9:31 AM CST Elon Musk's Neuralink to conduct trial to see if its brain implact can control a robotic arm Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) startup, Neuralink, announces it will test whether a person can contrrol a robotic arm with just their thoughts. Nov 26, 2024 9:09 PM CST Top US senator confirms China is listening in on phone calls, including the Presidents Details of China's ramping cyber attacks against the US have emerged from US Senator Mark R Warner, who warned US networks may need mass rebuilds. Nov 27, 2024 12:32 AM CST TeamGroup's new external SSD, the T-CREATE EXPERT P32, offers up to 16TB of storage Looking for some extra storage? Well, the new T-CREATE EXPERT P32 Desktop External SSD offers up to 16TB which should be enough to cover your needs. Nov 27, 2024 3:02 AM CST Black Friday Sales - The best GeForce RTX and Radeon RX GPU deals GPU deals! Save big on a wide range of cards - from the GeForce RTX 4060, RTX 4070, and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to the Radeon RX 7800 XT, 7900 XT, and more. Nov 27, 2024 8:02 PM CST Scientists unveil breathtaking 100 mile per pixel photograph of the Sun The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has snapped detailed photographs of the Sun that have been stitched together to create an eye-watering image. Nov 28, 2024 12:32 AM CST Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition 'Battlemage' graphics card spotted for $250, more specs emerge We could be looking at an Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition GPU launch in December and a $250 price point for Intel's first Battlemage desktop graphics card. Nov 28, 2024 2:03 AM CST Intel plans to release more desktop GPUs after the first Arc Battlemage card debuts in December The first desktop Battlemage GPU product, the Intel Arc B580, is around the corner and it looks like Intel still has plans for more Arc GPU generations. Nov 28, 2024 11:32 PM CST Australia passes law to ban under 16-year-olds from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat The Australian Senate has voted to pass a proposed law that bans children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok. Nov 29, 2024 5:03 AM CST Grab a Windows 11 Pro key for just $23.50 after 25% discount in SCDKEY Black Friday sales Snag a Windows 11 Pro key for just $23.50 after a 25% discount in SCDKEY's massive Black Friday sale - don't miss these unbeatable deals! Nov 29, 2024 9:10 AM CST Top five Black Friday Amazon deals on ASUS gaming laptops, graphics cards, and monitors Black Friday has heavily discounted a range of ASUS products, including gaming laptops, routers, graphics cards, monitors, and much more. Nov 30, 2024 2:03 AM CST AMD says it's already working hard on bringing AI-powered FSR 4 to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Next-generation machine learning-based FSR is inbound for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 already - could it be the first game to support FSR 4? Nov 1, 2024 7:35 AM CDT Sony can't expect PS5 Pro to sell like the PS4 Pro Sony is convinced that there's a market for its new $700 PlayStation 5 Pro console, but the games company can't expect it to sell like the PS4 Pro. Nov 1, 2024 12:34 PM CDT PlayStation 5 Pro detailed specs and teardown: 16GB GDDR6 + new 2GB DDR5 memory inside PS5 Pro Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro console gets full specs and teardown ahead of launch: 8 cores Zen 2 CPU, 16.7 TFLOPs RDNA GPU, 16GB GDDR6 + 2GB DDR5 RAM. Nov 3, 2024 6:30 PM CST Helldiver 2 coming to Xbox is 'not happening' says Xbox insider An Xbox insider has given an update on the rumored development of an Xbox version of Sony's Helldivers 2, the incredibly popular title from Arrowhead. Nov 4, 2024 1:04 AM CST Halo 2's iconic E3 demo from 2003 is being added to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC Halo fans will finally be able to play Halo 2's iconic E3 demo from 2003 this weekend, as a free mod for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Nov 5, 2024 2:03 AM CST Doom for the Nintendo alarm clock? It's here, and the 90s shooter runs surprisingly smoothly The controls, mind you, are seriously clunky as you might expect, but getting Doom running on the Alarmo is an impressive feat nonetheless. Nov 5, 2024 10:20 AM CST Creating Hogwarts Legacy 2 is the biggest priority at Warner Bros. right now With the first game selling 30 million copies, Warner Bros. now developing a sequel, working on a new Harry Potter HBO series, and more. Nov 6, 2024 2:33 AM CST Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, full reveal on the way Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that 'Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch.' Nov 7, 2024 1:32 AM CST DLSS support comes to Planet Coaster 2 and the incredible looking Empire of the Ants NVIDIA has announced what games are getting DLSS support this week, alongside a very cool Lofi Girl RTX contest in collaboration with ASUS and Cybertek. Nov 7, 2024 8:01 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce Now gets visual upgrade, but 100-hour limit has many gamers threatening to quit Revamped Performance plan upgrades graphics to 1440p from 1080p, but introduces a 100-hour monthly time limit, which also applies to Ultimate members. Nov 8, 2024 3:15 AM CST AYANEO 3 gaming handheld announced, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, high refresh-rate OLED AYANEO has lifted the lid on its new AYANEO 3 flagship gaming handheld, which will include a 'Strix Point' Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 option. Nov 10, 2024 7:29 PM CST Pokemon sales hit 99 million on the Nintendo Switch, 1.3 billion Switch games sold to date Nintendo has released its latest earnings report, in which it revealed that Pokemon games have sold more than 99 million just on the Nintendo Switch. Nov 11, 2024 5:03 AM CST Take-Two CEO says the 'disappointing' Borderlands movie actually helped sell the games Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has recognized the gargantuan Borderlands movie flop but revealed it actually helped sell more games. Nov 11, 2024 8:03 AM CST Pizza Hut's new 3D-printed 'PIZZAWARMR' sits on your PlayStation 5, keeps your pizza warm Pizza Hut Canada has just released a pizza warmer for your PlayStation 5: a 3D-printed 'PIZZAWARMR' uses the warmth of your PS5 to heat up your pizza. Nov 11, 2024 5:42 PM CST Ubisoft hit with class-action lawsuit after removing The Crew from platforms Ubisoft is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from two gamers who claim the company 'duped consumers' into purchasing The Crew. Nov 13, 2024 1:01 AM CST Xbox head Phil Spencer comments on if the next Halo will launch on PS5 Xbox head Phil Spencer has commented on bringing more Xbox games over to PlayStation, and specifically mentioned the next Halo game. Nov 13, 2024 9:45 AM CST STALKER 2's final PC system requirements - RTX 4070, 32GB of RAM, and 160GB required STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is out next week, and on PC you'll want at least an RTX 4070 to play the game at 1440p or an RTX 4080 to play at 4K. Nov 13, 2024 9:36 PM CST PlayStation 5 Pro performance falls short of Sony's promised 45% jump from base model Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is falling short of the marketed 45% performance uplift compared to the base PlayStation, with experts reporting a max 35% gain. Nov 14, 2024 8:37 AM CST Xbox's new marketing campaign says phones, TVs, and laptops are all Xboxes For die-hard Xbox fans, Microsoft's latest 'This is an Xbox' campaign will likely further confuse their idea of what Xbox is in 2024. Nov 14, 2024 11:39 PM CST Grand Theft Auto VI publisher comments on how it will use AI to make games Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has illuminated the company's position on AI tools and how they will be adopted for future games. Nov 15, 2024 7:31 AM CST Valve talks about Half-Life's future, and what Half-Life 3 would look like Half-Life, technological, and design innovation for hand-in-hand, and we won't see another game in the franchise until it delivers something new and fresh. Nov 17, 2024 8:57 AM CST Having Star Wars Jedi: Survivor issues? Dev claims PS5 Pro's PSSR is going to get better soon Survivor uses an earlier PSSR implementation, whereas future games will have much better results - hopefully as soon as 6 months down the line. Nov 18, 2024 2:17 PM CST Sony's latest acquisition target could be a big win for PlayStation Sony Corp is reportedly in talks to buy manga powerhouse Kadokawa Group, a Japanese company that just so happens to own Dark Souls developer FromSoftware. Nov 19, 2024 12:33 PM CST Game Awards officially unveils nominees for Game of the Year 2024 The Game Awards announced the nominees for Game of the Year 2024, which will be awarded to the winner during a livestreamed event on December 12. Nov 20, 2024 2:33 AM CST Flight Simulator flies unfriendly skies with disastrous launch Flight Simulator 2024 has crashed and burned at launch--the sim is plagued by issues like login waiting lines, choppy frame rates, and hours of updates. Nov 20, 2024 11:32 AM CST Capcom reveals how long it takes for its games to turn a profit Capcom's games can generate a profit in decent timeframes, allowing the publisher to plan for overlapping releases and seasonal discounts/promotions. Nov 21, 2024 8:31 PM CST Overwatch 2's new tank character is here, check it out Blizzard announces new Overwatch 2 tank hero 'Hazard' which is playable all weekend before joining the game officially when Season 14 drops. Nov 23, 2024 5:15 PM CST STALKER 2 sells over a million copies, first big patch to arrive this week S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has already sold over a million copies, with developer GSC Game World releasing the game's first patch this week. Nov 24, 2024 9:41 PM CST Witcher 4 enters full production Project Polaris, the next game in the mega-hit Witcher franchise, has now entered full production at CD Projekt RED's studios with 400 developers. Nov 26, 2024 3:02 PM CST PS2 hits colossal 160 million sales, Sony confirms Sony has officially clarified the PlayStation 2's final sales numbers and cementing it as the best-selling console of all time with 160 million sales. Nov 26, 2024 5:04 PM CST Ubisoft's response to Star Wars Outlaws flopping is to ask Valve to kill SteamDB Ubisoft insiders have leaked that internally the company isn't a fan of Valve's liberty with Steam's API that birthed intuitive tools like SteamDB. Nov 27, 2024 1:32 AM CST Ubisoft to release Animal Crossing/Minecraft-style game codenamed 'Alterra' Ubisoft is rumored to be working on an Animal Crossing-inspired game that's codenamed 'Alterra,' and will feature similar Mincraft building mechanics. Nov 27, 2024 7:01 AM CST PS5 handheld prototyped by Sony, capable of playing console games natively Spurred from sales of its $199 PS Portal gaming handheld, Sony is reportedly working on a dedicated handheld device that will play PlayStation 5 games. Nov 27, 2024 11:04 AM CST 2K Games removes its launcher from all of its PC games on Steam and Epic 2K Games is one of the biggest game publishers out there and it has decided that it no longer needs to have its own launcher to play its games on PC. Nov 28, 2024 2:31 AM CST Nintendo Switch 2 rumor - console to launch in March 2025, big reveal in January The latest Nintendo Switch 2 release date and announcement rumors are pointing to a big January 2025 reveal and a March 2025 launch. Nov 29, 2024 12:34 AM CST No Man's Sky cements status as greatest gaming comeback: Steam reviews are now 'very positive' While it's a subjective matter, of course, many consider No Man's Sky as the greatest comeback ever witnessed in gaming, and Steam gamers appear to agree. Nov 29, 2024 7:03 AM CST Intel lost $16.6 billion in Q3 2024, revenues were down to just $13.3 billion Intel unveiled its Q3 2024 financial results: beating expectations with $13.3 billion in revenue, but the company bled a huge $16.6 billion in Q3 2024, too. Nov 1, 2024 4:00 AM CDT Meta using over 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs for Llama 4, Zuck: 'bigger than anything I've seen' Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg provides an update on its new Llama 4 model: trained on a cluster of NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs 'bigger than anything' Zuck has seen. Nov 1, 2024 7:07 AM CDT Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 (no, that's NOT a typo) Russia is suing Google for an amount of money that is more than ALL of the money in the world, over blocking pro-Russian channels on YouTube. Nov 2, 2024 6:42 AM CDT Apple posts Q4 2024 results: insane $94.9 billion in revenue, record iPhone sales Apple announces its fiscal Q4 2024 financial results: $94.9 billion in revenue, all-new iPhone 16 and more with record sales, leading into the holidays. Nov 3, 2024 8:08 PM CST SK hynix boss says NVIDIA CEO asked him to bring forward supply of HBM4 chips by 6 months SK hynix chairman Chey Tae-won just said that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang called him, asked him to bring next-gen HBM4 memory chips by 6 months early. Nov 3, 2024 9:52 PM CST NASA receives message from interstellar spacecraft explorer 15 billion miles away NASA has received a message from an interstellar explorer located more than 15 billion miles away from Earth after it failed to respond to commands. Nov 4, 2024 12:02 AM CST Scientists discover 2,000-year-old temple at the bottom of the ocean Researchers discovered an estimated 2,000 year-old temple at the bottom of the ocean after mapping the sea floor ten miles off the coast of Naples. Nov 4, 2024 4:35 AM CST AI fools thousands of people to show up for a fake Halloween parade Thousands of Dubliners showed up for a Halloween parade Thursday night and were left bitterly disappointed after they realized it was a fake event. Nov 4, 2024 6:25 AM CST Flag on the play: Windows 11 24H2 bug causes File Explorer to go out of bounds, off the desktop Really strange glitch means the ellipses menu on the toolbar of File Explorer can go off the top of the screen so it's not usable in Windows 11. Nov 4, 2024 2:11 PM CST AMD teams with Fujitsu on strategic partnership to create computing platforms for AI and HPC AMD and Fujitsu to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) moving forward. Nov 4, 2024 7:07 PM CST AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, overclocked to 5.46 GHz, outperforms the 7800X3D by 24% The Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with 3D V-Cache can be overclocked, and the proof is in a new Geekbench submission showcasing a 260 MHz faster boost clock speed. Nov 4, 2024 9:33 PM CST MSI's new MEG Z890 Unify-X motherboard with Kingston DDR5 RAM overclocked to record 12196 MT/s MSI's new MEG Z890 Unify-X motherboard used with Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 UDIMM memory modules overclocked to world record 12196 MT/s. Nov 4, 2024 10:48 PM CST KLEVV unveils new URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming OC memory: speeds of up to 8400 MT/s KLEVV unveils its new URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming OC Memory: speeds of up to 8400 MT/s, with a beautiful white aesthetic and RGB lighting. Nov 5, 2024 12:12 AM CST Windows 11 steals market share from world's most popular OS ahead of official support severing The world's most popular operating system is slowly losing market share to Microsoft's Windows 11 ahead of its official support severing next year. Nov 5, 2024 3:04 AM CST Meta's plan for a new nuclear-powered AI datacenter was foiled by bees Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that bees contributed to the cancellation of a planned nuclear-powered data center designed for artificial intelligence. Nov 5, 2024 7:02 AM CST AI of Recaps: Amazon introduces AI-powered summaries of past seasons to Prime Video Not only can X-Ray Recaps give you summaries of whole seasons, but single episodes too - it's in beta now, rolling out to those with Fire TV in the US. Nov 5, 2024 11:05 AM CST China unveils new rocket concept that's a blatant copy of SpaceX's Starship China recently unveiled a new concept design for its heavy-lift rocket, which appears to have been directly inspired by SpaceX's Starship. Nov 6, 2024 12:33 AM CST Scientists discover gene that if tweaked can extend life by up to 30% Researchers have identified a specific protein within genetic code that, if tweaked, can extend life by up to 30%, which could one day come to humans. Nov 6, 2024 5:03 AM CST ASUS unveils TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure: up to 20Gbps speeds over USB-C for all devices ASUS unveils its new TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure: supports 20Gbps speeds over USB-C for creators, gamers, and tech enthusiasts who crave fast storage. Nov 6, 2024 8:57 PM CST Apple's flagship M4 Ultra expected to beat RTX 4090 in OpenGL and Vulkan APIs, not everywhere Apple's upcoming M4 Ultra GPU is expected to beat NVIDIA's flagship GeForce RTX 4090 in OpenGL + Vulkan APIs, but not in all benchmarks or games. Nov 7, 2024 2:15 AM CST AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclocked to 6.9GHz: 1000FPS in CS2, 2000FPS in Valorant at 100W power AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclocked to 6.9GHz and smashes 1000FPS in Counter-Strike 2, and over 2000FPS in Valorant with just 100W power consumption. Nov 7, 2024 5:00 PM CST Intel will announce its next-gen Battlamage desktop GPUs early to avoid the CES 2025 rush According to a new leak, Intel plans to debut its next-gen Intel Arc 'Battlemage' desktop GPUs next month, ahead of CES 2025 and ahead of NVIDIA and AMD. Nov 7, 2024 7:33 PM CST CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Windows, app issues, and crashing, are making headlines again Microsoft's big Windows 11 24H2 caused issues with CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software, causing apps like Word and Excel to hand and crash. Nov 7, 2024 9:31 PM CST NVIDIA trademarks future-gen GeForce RTX 6090 SUPER graphics card, RTX 5090 SUPER teased NVIDIA's future-gen GeForce RTX 60 series trademarked: RTX 6090 SUPER, RTX 6090 Ti, RTX 6090 teased, alongside RTX 5090 SUPER, RTX 5090 Ti GPUs. Nov 8, 2024 2:11 AM CST Microsoft seems to be stepping up campaign to get folks to abandon Windows 10 for Window 11 Dump the world's most popular desktop OS in favor of Windows 11, is a drum Microsoft is banging louder and louder these days. Sick of hearing it yet? Nov 8, 2024 8:35 AM CST Lian Li's new DK07 standing desk arrives: fits gigantic E-ATX system inside, costs $1399 Lian Li launches its new DK07 motorized standing desk, designed for a single powerful system or even a beasty dual E-ATX setup, this desk is READY. Nov 8, 2024 10:29 PM CST This'll fix it: Intel resumes FREE coffee, tea for staffers to boost morale, costs $100M a year Intel told its employees this week that it would be bringing back free coffee and tea, but reminds its staffers that 'Intel still faces cost challenges'. Nov 9, 2024 1:19 AM CST Intel says it will 'fix' Arrow Lake and Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU gaming performance Intel has confirmed that the recent Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU launch did not meet its expectations regarding performance, and it's planning to fix that. Nov 10, 2024 6:02 PM CST AMD's upcoming Strix Halo APU to feature Radeon 8060S integrated GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs AMD's new Strix Halo integrated GPU naming revealed: welcome the Radeon 8060S that will feature 40 RDNA 3.5-based Compute Units in 2025. Nov 10, 2024 9:11 PM CST Australian government confirms it will ban social media for anyone under 16-years-old The Australian government has confirmed it will be forming new legislation that will ban access to social media for people under the age of sixteen. Nov 11, 2024 10:04 AM CST MSI's exclusive 'Memory Extension Mode' offers 21% more gaming perf on Intel Arrow Lake CPUs MSI's exclusive 'Memory Extension Mode' provides up to 21% more gaming performance on Intel's new Core Ultra 200S CPUs through memory optimizations. Nov 11, 2024 7:07 PM CST AMD Zen 5 CPUs cheaper than ever: 9950X is $569, 9900X is $359, 9700X is $309, 9600X is $229 AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series 'Zen 5' desktop CPUs at new record low price: 9950X for $569, 9900X for $359, 9700X for $309, 9600X for $229. Nov 11, 2024 10:10 PM CST President-elect Trump's victory is pushing TSMC partners to set up factories in the USA President-elect Trump's victory has prompted renewed urgency with Taiwan semiconductor supply chain partners of TSMC to set up factories in the USA. Nov 12, 2024 12:33 AM CST AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tested against 7800X3D, 9700X, 7700X: all locked at 4.8GHz AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tested against the 7800X3D, 9700X, and 7700X processors all at a fixed 4.8GHz frequency... check out the results! Nov 12, 2024 3:03 AM CST SpaceX helps the ISS from tumbling back to Earth with a quick 12 minute boost SpaceX's Dragon capsule assisted the International Space Station by boosting its altitude for approximately 12 minutes and 30 seconds. Nov 12, 2024 7:02 AM CST Amazon moves to shave seconds off deliveries with secret smart glasses Amazon is looking to reduce delivery times with a new pair of secret smart glasses that would provide drivers with a turn-by-turn navigation system. Nov 12, 2024 9:05 AM CST NVIDIA wants to stoke RTX 4000 GPU sales with free copy of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle With Blackwell GPUs now on the horizon, NVIDIA is looking to drum up Lovelace sales - buyers will get a free Digital Premium Edition of the game. Nov 12, 2024 11:26 AM CST Bitcoin explodes to a new all-time high of over $88,000 after President Trump wins US elections Bitcoin has broken through yet another record-high price, smashing the $88,000+ barrier after President-elect Trump wins the 2024 US elections. Nov 12, 2024 7:15 PM CST 'Alien signal' beamed at Earth from Mars finally decoded after an entire year After more than a year, a father-daughter team has deciphered a coded 'alien signal' sent from Mars to Earth, revealing depictions of amino acids. Nov 13, 2024 12:33 AM CST LG showcases the world's first Stretchable Display that expands by up to 50% LG is developing Stretchable Displays, which can bend, twist, and expand to adhere to a range of different objects - from car dashboards to clothing. Nov 13, 2024 2:34 AM CST Trump making Elon Musk head of 'DOGE' could be the latest move sending Bluesky to the moon Droves of X users have apparently been abandoning Musk's social media platform since Trump's election victory, with Bluesky gaining a million new users. Nov 13, 2024 7:58 AM CST Micron boasts that new PCIe 5.0 SSD is the world's fastest, most power-efficient 60TB drive Seriously nippy performance of 12GB/s while power consumption is kept at 20W, this is a beefy data center drive for AI and other heavyweight usage. Nov 13, 2024 9:46 AM CST UFO hearing: ex-Pentagon official says government 'cabal' hiding aliens, 'not alone in cosmos' UFO hearings: former Pentagon official telling Congress the US government has evidence that 'we are not alone in the cosmos' and a 'cabal' is hiding it. Nov 13, 2024 5:27 PM CST DDR5 memory speed world record was broken, DDR5-12264 achieved by overclocker AKM DDR5-12112 is the new memory world record, set by overclockers AKM with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, V-COLOR XFinity memory, and ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF. Nov 13, 2024 8:29 PM CST Global GPU revenue to reach $100 billion by the end of the year, driven by AI The GPU market is experiencing record growth and revenue, and is expected to exceed $98.5 billion in 2024 in 'unit shipments and market value.' Nov 13, 2024 10:33 PM CST China unveils high-speed quadruped robot capable of chasing people down Chinese robotics company Deep Robotics has debuted a new quadruped robot designed to traverse rugged terrain at high speeds and in style. Nov 14, 2024 1:02 AM CST Windows 11 freaks out 23H2 users by making them think their OS suddenly ran out of support Is Microsoft telling you that your Windows 11 23H2 PC is out of support? You're not alone, and whatever you do - don't take any notice of this message. Nov 14, 2024 8:11 AM CST Here's how you can win NVIDIA's sweet custom Half-Life 2-themed RTX 4080 SUPER graphics card Half-Life 2 has turned 20 years old, with NVIDIA celebrating by GIVING AWAY a custom Half-Life 2-themed GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER graphics card. Nov 14, 2024 5:29 PM CST Samsung working on 'custom HBM4' solutions for Meta and Microsoft, to fight TSMC and SK hynix Samsung reportedly started HBM4 development, with a rumor that it's working on 'custom HBM4' memory solutions for Meta and Microsoft. Nov 14, 2024 10:10 PM CST TSMC Arizona fab opening reportedly delayed until January 2025, TSMC prepares for 'Trump 2.0' TSMC reportedly delays Arizona fab opening ceremony until January 2025, after President-elect Trump is sworn in, plans to hold board meeting in US in Feb. Nov 15, 2024 1:36 AM CST NVIDIA Blackwell AI GPUs up to 2.2x faster than Hopper in MLPerf v4.1 AI training benchmarks NVIDIA's new Blackwell AI GPUs offer 2.2x the performance than Hopper in new MLPerf v4.1 AI training benchmarks released by the company. Nov 15, 2024 2:56 AM CST World's largest EV battery company founder says Elon Musk's bet on battery tech will fail The founder of the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker has said Elon Musk's bet on Tesla battery technology 'is going to fail'. Nov 15, 2024 6:01 AM CST Corsair drops a heavy hint that NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU could be seriously power-hungry Brace yourself for a 600W Blackwell flagship? That's what the rumor mill has been suggesting for some time, and Corsair appears to agree. Nov 15, 2024 10:40 AM CST GameMax Infinity Pro is a new dual-chamber PC chassis with panoramic views for under $100 The GameMax Infinity Pro is a new chassis with a dual-chamber design, panoramic views, and versatile cooling options, with ARGB fans. Nov 17, 2024 10:36 AM CST Hyundai's secret weapon: an AI-powered EV that will launch for Chinese market in 2025 Hyundai's secret weapon is its first Chinese-market-dedicated EV that features generative AI technology, will hit roads in China in 2025. Nov 17, 2024 6:06 PM CST iPhone users report hearing people's voices randomly coming from their phone Some iPhone users are reporting hearing random voices coming from their smartphone when all apps are closed and nothing is running the background. Nov 18, 2024 12:45 AM CST US military tests new AI-powered machine gun designed to take down drones The US military has showcased the capabilities of a new artificial intelligence-powered machine gun that is designed to take down drones. Nov 18, 2024 5:46 AM CST LG launches UltraGear GX7 27-inch 1440p 480Hz WOLED monitor with DisplayPort 2.1 at $999 LG introduces its UltraGear GX7: a new 27-inch 480Hz WOLED gaming monitor with DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity priced at $999. 1440p 240Hz WOLED goodness! Nov 18, 2024 7:10 PM CST AMD introduces El Capitan: the world's fastest supercomputer pumping 1.742 exaflops of power AMD powers the El Capitan supercomputer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) with Instinct MI300A APUs, the faster supercomputer in the world. Nov 18, 2024 9:09 PM CST GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs will 'seize the whole market,' cooling supplier claims According to a supplier of cooling components for GeForce RTX GPUs, the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series will 'seize the whole market.' Nov 19, 2024 1:29 AM CST ASRock unleashes 19 new ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 PSUs: up to 1650W power, dual 12V-2x6 power connectors ASRock launches 19 new ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.0 power supplies: new Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Challenger, Steel Legend PSUs up to 1650W, dual 12V-2x6 connectors. Nov 19, 2024 7:48 PM CST ASUS unveils its new AI POD: a complete rack of liquid-cooled NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI servers ASUS unveils its new ASUS AI POD at SC24: a new complete rack solution powered by NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI cabinets, ready for heavy-duty AI workloads. Nov 19, 2024 11:19 PM CST Officials warn of new hacking scheme involving QR codes and your physical mailbox Officials sent out an alert about malware being spread via a country's postal service as citizens are receiving fake letters and physical QR codes. Nov 20, 2024 1:02 AM CST Intel is already testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture, but will it come to desktops? As the wait for Battlemage or desktop Xe2 graphics from Intel continues, the company is already testing the next-gen Xe3 architecture in upcoming APUs. Nov 20, 2024 3:01 AM CST NVIDIA's Q3 revenue is up 94% from a year ago, which includes growth for Gaming $35.1 billion in revenue, up 94% from the same period last year - NIVIDA's latest quarterly financial results reveal growth in every area of the company. Nov 20, 2024 7:34 PM CST Microsoft confirms problems with latest Windows 11 24H2 update Microsoft has confirmed via a support document that there are some problems its aware of within Windows 11 24H2, an important Windows 11 update. Nov 21, 2024 5:11 AM CST NVIDIA confirms that there's a GeForce RTX GPU shortage as we head into the holidays If you're looking to pick up a GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU on sale in the coming weeks, be sure to get in quick as NVIDIA confirms that there's a shortage. Nov 21, 2024 9:36 PM CST Corsair discounts its 45-inch 240Hz bendable OLED gaming monitor by $900 for Black Friday Corsair has slashed the price of its 45-Inch 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor in celebration of Black Friday, discounting the product by $900. Nov 22, 2024 5:45 AM CST Comino servers with 8 x NVIDIA RTX 5090s are on pre-order - a sign the flagship GPU is close? Or maybe a bit closer than we thought, anyway, as Comino has revealed liquid-cooled workstations and servers packing NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs. Nov 22, 2024 11:15 AM CST ASUS reveals ROG Phone 9 Pro gaming smartphone: Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, up to 185Hz refresh ASUS reveals its new ROG Phone 9, ROG Phone 9 Pro gaming smartphones: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, AMOLED panel, up to 185Hz refresh rate. Nov 22, 2024 8:29 PM CST AMD thinks gamers will switch from the 7800X3D to the new 9800X3D for the 'overclocking factor' AMD says gamers will be enticed by the 'overclocking factor' of the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and will upgrade from their 7800X3D for that OC oomph. Nov 22, 2024 10:07 PM CST NVIDIA to launch 4 new RTX 50 series GPUs in early 2025: RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070 NVIDIA rumored to launch 4 new GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs in early 2025: GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070. Nov 23, 2024 6:34 PM CST AMD Radeon RX 7800M benchmarked: up to 28% faster using OCulink than USB4 AMD Radeon RX 7800M tested in a comparison between USB4 and OCulink, seeing the OCulink connection offering up to 28% more performance than USB4. Nov 24, 2024 4:09 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080 leaks: launching late January 2025, probably costs $1999 NVIDIA Blackwell CES 2025 leaks: RTX 5090, RTX 5080 launching in January, RTX 5090 pricing MIGHT be priced on the 'lower end of the leaked spectrum'. Nov 24, 2024 6:20 PM CST NVIDIA working 'as fast as it can' to get Samsung HBM3E memory certified for its new AI GPUs NVIDIA is working 'as fast as it can' to certify Samsung's new AI memory -- HBM3E -- with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirming the news with Bloomberg TV. Nov 24, 2024 8:08 PM CST Intel Arc 'Battlemage' B80 GPU spotted - ASRock Steel Legend and Challenger models leak ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend and ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger cards have leaked, the first next-gen Battlemage GPUs from Intel. Nov 24, 2024 10:37 PM CST Elon Musk eyes buying MSNBC, Rachael Maddow to be replaced by Joe Rogan Comcast is severing well-known media assets such as CNBC and MSNBC from its network, resulting in speculation about possible sales of legacy media sites. Nov 25, 2024 12:32 AM CST Top Black Friday motherboard deals on Amazon, discounts of up to 24% on select models Black Friday deals have slashed prices across a range of different motherboards, with discounts of up to 24% and savings of more than $100. Nov 25, 2024 9:12 AM CST DDR5 OC world record broken again: blistering 12,611.6MT/s with Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RAM Overclocker 'snakeeyes' uses sets a new memory OC world record, using Patriot's new Viper Xtreme 5 RAM hitting crazy-high 12,611.6MT/s speeds. Nov 25, 2024 6:05 PM CST NVIDIA reportedly using Samsung GDDR7 memory chips for next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' gaming GPUs reportedly set to use Samsung's new GDDR7 memory chips, coming in 2025. Nov 25, 2024 8:29 PM CST Microsoft accused of using online Word and Excel content for AI training, unless you opt-out Microsoft denies that it is scraping Microsoft 65 user data, including Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, to train its various AI models. Nov 25, 2024 10:33 PM CST Top 5 best-selling PS5 games on Amazon for Black Friday Black Friday week is here already, and Amazon has slashed prices across several PS5 games with discounts ranging from 29% to 43% off. Nov 26, 2024 12:02 AM CST AMD CPUs hit with incredible Black Friday discounts, save up to 56% on select chips Black Friday is here nice and early and AMD CPUs prices have been slashed across Amazon, with savings of up to 56% on select chips. Nov 26, 2024 1:02 AM CST NASA selects SpaceX to send a $3.35 billion nuclear-powered helicopter to Saturn NASA has selected SpaceX and its Falcon Heavy rocket for an upcoming high-profile science mission that is estimated to cost $3.35 billion. Nov 26, 2024 3:02 AM CST SpaceX releases epic 'buoycam' footage of Starship splashing down in the ocean SpaceX recently completed its sixth flight of Starship and has released 'buoycam' footage of the monstrous rocket splashing down in the ocean. Nov 26, 2024 6:35 AM CST NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D rumor: same GPU, same clocks, other parts being tuned There is 'no hardware difference' between NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 and the newly-rumored RTX 5090D for the Chinese market, says leaker. Nov 26, 2024 6:36 PM CST ASUS intros Pro WS Z890-ACE SE workstation mobo, ready for Arrow Lake CPUs with rotated socket ASUS unveils its new Pro WS Z890-ACE SE workstation motherboard: features rotated LGA1851 socket, ready for Intel's new Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake' CPUs. Nov 26, 2024 10:10 PM CST Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is causing more headaches for users Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update is causing some problems for users who have taken to Microsoft's forums and Reddit to voice their concerns. Nov 27, 2024 1:01 AM CST X officially says The Onion won't be getting Alex Jones' InfoWars accounts X Corporation has filed an objection in a federal Bankruptcy Court to the transferring of InfoWars X accounts to The Onion, citing its own TOS. Nov 27, 2024 7:32 AM CST Amazon's new video AI model is codenamed Olympus, could be announced as soon as next week Amazon has developed a new video AI model to compete with the likes of OpenAI's new Sora text-to-video tech, codename Olympus could be announced next week. Nov 27, 2024 9:24 PM CST Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 update that prevents a brand of PC from shutting down Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is causing problems for specific brands of PCs, with reports stating affected machines are unable to shutdown. Nov 28, 2024 1:04 AM CST Belkin warns owners of one model of power bank to stop using it - a full recall is underway If you've got a Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger power bank, then you must stop using the device immediately, and return it for a refund. Nov 28, 2024 11:32 AM CST Qualcomm Snapdragon X-based AI PC laptops flop: only 720,000 laptops sold, 0.8% of market Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop shipments hit 720,000 units since the AI PC launched: scooped up a measely 0.8% of the AI PC laptop market. Nov 29, 2024 1:20 AM CST Google sues former engineer who allegedly leaked online critical trade secrets Google has filed a lawsuit against a former engineer who allegedly leaked trade secrets related to the chips inside the Google Pixel smartphone. Nov 29, 2024 7:34 AM CST TT Show Episode 61 - Sony's new PlayStation Portable, OLED levels up This week on The TT Show, Jak and Kosta talk about the new Sony PlayStation Portable, 500 Hz OLED displays, and review a new gaming headset and monitor. Nov 29, 2024 11:31 AM CST EA bans Linux gamers from Apex Legends to 'meaningfully reduce' cheating in the battle royale EA explains that Linux cheats are harder to detect, and that their numbers are growing so much that the issue requires an 'outsized' level of attention now. Nov 1, 2024 8:35 AM CDT EA expects Dragon Age: The Veilguard to largely affect holiday earnings Electronic Arts apparently has lofty sales aspirations for BioWare's latest RPG as Dragon Age: The Veilguard is expected to heavily weight Q3 earnings. Nov 1, 2024 1:29 PM CDT Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix: visit Mom's Spaghetti and defeat Eminem and win Nike, Jordon Kicks Epic Games prepares for Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix: Enimem is featured, gamers can visit Mom's Spaghetti, new Kicks include Nike and Jordan shoes. Nov 3, 2024 7:07 PM CST PlayStation 5 Pro is launching with 55 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' games, here's the full list Launching on November 7 for $699, the PlayStation 5 Pro will be here in a matter of days - so here's the list of day one 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' games. Nov 4, 2024 8:29 PM CST Assassin's Creed boss confirms when the series will take a new direction Assassin's Creed Shadows will provide the groundwork for the future of the Assassin's Creed series, according to the franchise boss Marc-Alexis Coté Nov 5, 2024 9:09 AM CST Steam has officially added a record button for gameplay and clips Steam Game Recording is now available for all Steam users (including the Steam Deck), adding powerful and innovative capture tools to every game. Nov 6, 2024 1:04 AM CST Elon Musk's claim he's a global top 20 player at Diablo IV is true, but there's a catch Elon Musk claimed that he's a global top-20 Diablo IV player, and while that is verifiably true, it does come with some significant caveats. Nov 6, 2024 8:45 AM CST No Man's Sky looks incredible in 8K @ 30FPS on PS5 Pro, dev boasts, with PSSR as a trump card With new patch for the game, PSSR delivers superb upscaling to 8K resolution at 30 FPS, or 4K at 60 FPS which will be what most gamers will go for. Nov 7, 2024 10:26 AM CST Sony patents a new innovative 'Rewind' feature that could be for the PlayStation 6 The PlayStation 6 could launch with a feature that lets you bring up a timeline to rewind gameplay and relive your favorite moments. Nov 7, 2024 9:59 PM CST STALKER 2 has officially gone gold, see you stalkers in the Zone on November 20 GSC Game World has announced that STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl has gone gold: originally planned for 2012, it drops on November 20, 2024. Nov 9, 2024 11:23 PM CST BioWare isn't likely to remaster the original Dragon Age games The original Dragon Age games aren't likely to get remasters from BioWare due to the older engines they were built on and the lack of developer know-how. Nov 11, 2024 12:02 AM CST Nintendo confirms when it will announce the Switch successor In its latest earnings report, Nintendo has confirmed that it will announce the Switch successor this fiscal year and how the Nintendo Account is important. Nov 11, 2024 6:34 AM CST Pure lunacy? Grand Theft Auto 6 fans predict next trailer drop is November 22 based on the moon Moon-based clues have been dropped about Grand Theft Auto 6 before, and it appears we have another one - though take it with a pinch of moon dust. Nov 11, 2024 10:55 AM CST PS5 Pro smacks the base console in The Matrix Unreal Engine 5 The PlayStation 5 Pro is the beefier of Sony's latest console generation, and it has now been pitted against The Matrix in Unreal Engine 5. Nov 12, 2024 1:34 AM CST Grand Theft Auto Trilogy just got a massive update, new Classic Lighting Mode improves visuals Rockstar updates Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition for PS5, Xbox, and PC. A transformation that fans are welcoming with open arms. Nov 13, 2024 3:01 AM CST Microsoft Gaming CEO confirms Xbox handheld development and looming release Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft is developing an Xbox handheld and given some more details about the coming device. Nov 13, 2024 10:17 AM CST Blizzard has launched Warcraft 1 and Warcraft 2 remasters and updated Warcraft 3 Blizzard has announced and surprise dropped Warcraft I: Remastered, Warcraft II: Remastered, and Warcraft III: Reforged 2.0 - available now via Battle.net. Nov 13, 2024 11:01 PM CST Half-Life 2 RTX celebrates 20th anniversary with a new video showing the game off Orbifold Studios releases a new Half-Life 2 RTX trailer to celebrate Half-Life 2's huge 20th anniversary, powered by NVIDIA RTX technologies. Nov 14, 2024 8:16 PM CST Alex Jones confirms satirical website 'The Onion' has bought InfoWars out from under him The satirical website 'The Onion' has announced it has acquired the assets of Alex Jones' InfoWars website with the support of Sandy Hook victims. Nov 15, 2024 12:01 AM CST Half-Life 2 gets 20th anniversary update: new graphics, 3.5-hour commentary, and so much more Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's huge 20th anniversary with an update to the game, a developers commentary from Half-Life 2 developers, and more. Nov 15, 2024 11:21 PM CST Sony's new PS5 Pro console gets the beautifully nerdy iFixit teardown treatment, check it out The iFixit teardown of Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro console: easy to get to the CMOS battery, battery hatch could be 'year's hottest repair trend?' Nov 17, 2024 7:22 PM CST MSI's new Lunar Lake-powered Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld will have a massive battery The MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld is going to be at CES 2025, and it's going to have a massive battery alongside the latest Lunar Lake hardware. Nov 18, 2024 7:33 PM CST Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 console rumor: next-gen UDNA GPU from AMD, probably Zen 5 CPU too Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console uses AMD's new UDNA GPU architecture, with a Zen 4 or Zen 5 processor. Sony's new handheld uses AMD hardware. Nov 19, 2024 6:52 PM CST STALKER 2 hits 120+ FPS at 4K on a GeForce RTX 4090 with DLSS 3 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is here, and the world's most powerful gaming GPU (for now) hits 4K 120 FPS thanks to DLSS 3. Nov 20, 2024 3:28 AM CST Valve paves the way for a Steam Deck 2 gaming handheld with GeForce RTX graphics Valve's latest Proton Experimental update for SteamOS and Linux adds DLSS 3 Frame Generation support. Will the Steam Deck 2 use NVIDIA's new APU? Nov 21, 2024 12:31 AM CST Cyberpunk 2077 won't be getting a PS5 Pro patch, and that's disappointing Developer CD Projekt Red says it currently has no plans to deliver a PS5 Pro Enhanced patch or update for the console version of Cyberpunk 2077. Nov 21, 2024 9:02 PM CST Microsoft is blocking PCs with Ubisoft games from updating to Windows 11 24H2 PC gamer updating to Windows 11 version 24H2 take note, especially if you're playing any Ubisoft games. Compatibility issues have been reported. Nov 24, 2024 7:34 PM CST Microsoft's solution to PC gamers alt-tabbing to browsers requires a big sacrifice Microsoft has announced it has a better solution than alt-tabbing out of a game to use a browser, which 88% of PC players use while gaming. Nov 26, 2024 5:50 AM CST CD Projekt may release a new game in the next 2 years CD Projekt RED plans to release some kind of new content in the next two years, is the new content a video game or some sort of transmedia animation? Nov 26, 2024 4:01 PM CST GTA 6 developer teases 'cutting-edge' tech, 'procedural generation' for objects, environments Grand Theft Auto 6 developer teases new RAGE engine has ray tracing, procedural object generation, and more for next-gen consoles and PC. Nov 26, 2024 5:55 PM CST OneXPlayer's PC gaming handheld with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU starts from $1339 The OneXFly F1 Pro is now available to order, and it's one of the most powerful gaming handhelds on the market thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Nov 27, 2024 2:01 AM CST NVIDIA DLSS comes to Void Crew, a new co-op roguelite, and War Thunder gets ray-tracing After a decade of free-to-play arcade and realistic military multiplayer action, War Thunder has been given a full ray-tracing visual overhaul. Nov 27, 2024 8:03 AM CST Microsoft's gaming division not hiring white staff, Elon Musk tags CEO, says this is illegal Microsoft's gaming division is not hiring 'crusty white dudes' priortitizing non-whites in new jobs, Elon Musk tags Microsoft CEO, says 'this is illegal'. Nov 27, 2024 5:32 PM CST Black Ops 6 declared the 'biggest Call of Duty ever,' as Activision deals with cheaters Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has had the biggest first month in franchise history, with more players and more multiplayer matches than ever before. Nov 28, 2024 3:04 AM CST Half of the team behind Assassin's Creed Shadows haven't made a game before An industry insider has revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows is on track for its February release as previews/review copies are slated to drop mid-January. Nov 29, 2024 1:03 AM CST SEGA allocates $200 million to spend on Super Game initiative across next 3 years SEGA has set aside $200 million to spend on its new Super Game initiative across the next 3 years, will include funding/planning of live service games. Nov 29, 2024 1:07 PM CST AMD's new Strix Halo leaks: powerhouse APU 'at least trades blows' with RTX 4070 Laptop GPU AMD's beefed-up Ryzen AI 300 MAX PRO 'Strix Halo' render leaked: 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores for the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor. Nov 1, 2024 6:17 AM CDT Samsung teases 400-layer V-NAND using vertical bonding, offers higher storage capacity Samsung teases next-gen 400-layer V-NAND coming in 2026: expect even bigger storage devices, faster... all thanks to veritcal bonding tech. Nov 1, 2024 8:08 AM CDT Apple's new M4 Max beats Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X in Geekbench 6 run Apple's new flagship M4 Max processor beats Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X processors in Geekbench 6 run. Nov 3, 2024 5:23 AM CST Intel is 'still committed to Arc,' but with fewer discrete GPUs and more integrated graphics Intel reaffirms its commitment to Arc graphics, but the focus is shifting from discrete GPUs to integrated GPUs. Desktop Battlemage is still on the way. Nov 3, 2024 8:27 PM CST Apple's upgraded M4 Ultra for new Mac Pro: should feature up to 32-core CPU, up to 80-core GPU Apple's upcoming M4 Ultra processor will sport up to 32 CPU cores, up to 80 GPU cores, will run Cyberpunk 2077 natively with Pay Tracing on Apple silicon. Nov 3, 2024 10:10 PM CST Apple enters 'total redesign' mode for an upcoming MacBook Pro Apple is rumored to have entered into 'total redesign' mode for the next generation MacBook Pro after delays with display technology plaguing 2025 models. Nov 4, 2024 12:32 AM CST SK hynix unveils the industry's first 16-Hi HBM3E memory: offering up to 48GB per stack SK hynix unveils the industry's first 16-Hi HBM3E memory, offering up to 48GB per stack for AI GPUs with even more AI memory in the future. Nov 4, 2024 5:00 AM CST NVIDIA confirms eight high-risk vulnerabilities in GeForce drivers, urges everyone updates NVIDIA has confirmed it discovered eight 'high-risk' security vulnerabilities with its GeForce drivers, and has recommended GeForce users update ASAP. Nov 4, 2024 6:56 AM CST Apple Vision Pro in 2025 will feature an upgraded M5 processor, cheaper version delayed to 2027 Apple's new Vision Pro in 2025 will get a next-gen M5 processor says analyst, while the cheaper Vision Pro has its production delayed until 'beyond 2027'. Nov 4, 2024 5:38 PM CST Intel was kicked off a Dow Jones index after 25 years and replaced by NVIDIA Intel has been removed from a Dow Jones index, where it was listed for 25 years, in what seems to be yet another mounting blow to the company. Nov 4, 2024 7:56 PM CST GIGABYTE confirms 16 Core Ryzen 9000 X3D processors are coming soon In a new press release for its new X3D Turbo Mode feature for its AM5 motherboards, GIGABYTE confirms Ryzen 9000 16-core X3D processors are 'incoming.' Nov 4, 2024 10:01 PM CST NVIDIA is aiming for high-end segment with its first consumer CPU, expected in 2025 NVIDIA and MediaTek's upcoming AI PC processor is expected to enter the high-end market in September 2025, with a wider release 'expected in March 2026'. Nov 4, 2024 11:19 PM CST espresso Display 15 is a more affordable version of espresso's premium portable displays The new espresso Display 15 looks like a great second-screen or portable gaming display, and it's available with a magnetic stand for $299. Nov 5, 2024 12:57 AM CST Meta gives US government its powerful AI after China took it and weaponized it Meta has announced that it will make its powerful artificial intelligence models available to US governments, including those working on defense. Nov 5, 2024 6:32 AM CST Authorities confirm 500,000 people's data was stolen in a recent hack More than half a million people's data was accessed and potentially stolen by a hacking group, which said it dumped the data after failing to receive money. Nov 5, 2024 9:34 AM CST Corsair unleashes MP700 Elite PCIe 5.0 SSD in 1TB and 2TB flavors, starting at $145 Corsair's new MP700 Elite is equipped with 3D TLC NAND and offers read speeds of up to 10,000MB/s along with sequential writes of up to 8,500MB/s. Nov 5, 2024 11:35 AM CST Researchers discover some air fryers listen to their owners and send data back to China A UK consumer watchdog analyzed several different branded air fryers and found that they were sending data about their owners back to China. Nov 6, 2024 1:32 AM CST Nintendo Wii gets turned it into a Mini Gaming PC that can play Switch games Modding old video game consoles to become something else is a big thing right now, and this Nintendo Wii turned into a Mini Gaming PC is very cool. Nov 6, 2024 7:28 AM CST NVIDIA moves orders away from Supermicro over dodgy financials, DOJ investigation NVIDIA is reportedly already redirecting orders away from Super Micro Computer to other suppliers, in order to prevent supply chain disruptions. Nov 6, 2024 9:19 PM CST AMD Ryzen 9950X3D CPU game benchmark leak might seem promising - but don't get excited yet Factorio is the game benchmark here - a title we'd only heard of in passing - and there are good reasons to be heavy with the salt in terms of the results. Nov 7, 2024 8:24 AM CST AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chip teardown: new 3D V-Cache stack teased under Zen 5 CCD hood AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor teardown: next-gen 3D V-Cache teased in a beautiful gold stack, right under blue Zen 5 CCD goodness. Nov 7, 2024 5:47 PM CST PNY's new PRO Elite Prime microSD card, up to 1.5TB for pros and gamers PNY PRO Elite Prime microSD Flash Cards deliver impressive speed and performance for apps, games, high-res photography, and capturing up to 4K video. Nov 7, 2024 8:28 PM CST Quanta to boost production of AI servers in the US, booked to 2025 because of 'insane demand' Taiwan AI server giant Quanta Computer plans to increase production capacity for AI servers in the US, as its factories are booked through to end of 2025. Nov 7, 2024 10:17 PM CST TT Show Episode 59 - AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Review, the new gaming CPU champ It's review season on The TT Show - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, OLED displays, Alienware's new headset, and the Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA mechanical keyboard kit. Nov 8, 2024 3:58 AM CST AMD Zen 6 CPUs may arrive later than thought - at CES 2027 perhaps, packing AM5 compatibility The good news is that AM5 motherboards will be good for Zen 6 chips - as Team Red has previously promised - but an apparent delay is in the cards. Nov 8, 2024 10:44 AM CST ORIGIN PC launches Custom Labs bundles: match your gaming PC, mouse, keyboard, and more ORIGIN PC launches its new Custom Labs bundles: turning your gaming setup into something even more awesome, new tech, for an 'unparalleled aesthetics'. Nov 8, 2024 11:27 PM CST MSI 'X3D Gaming Mode' feature: faster gaming perf with single, dual-CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs MSI has just unleashed its new 'X3D Gaming Mode' feature: delivering performance boosts to games on single, dual CCD AMD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs. Nov 9, 2024 5:32 PM CST TSMC 'forbidden' from making 2nm chips outside of Taiwan, worries of future TSMC-US relations Taiwan has reportedly 'forbidden' TSMC from manufacturing advanced 2nm chips in foreign lands, Taiwan government needs to protect 'exclusive' technologies. Nov 10, 2024 7:07 PM CST EUV lithography machine leader ASML struck by IT outage that affected its facilities globally ASML was hit with a global IT outage last week, which has since been resolved according to the company. ASML is the leader of semiconductor equipment. Nov 10, 2024 10:10 PM CST Don't stand for this nonsense: new study claims standing desks don't have any health benefits What you need is a moving desk - or rather, you need to get up and go for a walk around a bit at least every hour or so, a new study informs us. Nov 11, 2024 2:01 PM CST Mac Studio inspired Mini-PC tested with Intel Core i9-14900KF, RTX 4090 Laptop GPU The new FEVM FN60G is a Mini-PC that is inspired by the Apple Mac Studio, packs Intel Core i9-14900KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. Nov 11, 2024 8:08 PM CST Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning teaser trailer drops, Tom Cruise's last mission Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise unleash Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning teaser trailer, Tom Cruise's last mission hits theaters May 23, 2025. Nov 11, 2024 11:11 PM CST TSMC's 5nm, 3nm production lines remain 'fully loaded' in 1H 2025, strong orders for AI chips TSMC's 5nm and 3nm production lines are 'fully loaded' until 1H 2025 due to 'strong orders' for AI chips, Qualcomm + MediaTek smartphone chips. Nov 12, 2024 1:01 AM CST Intel Core Ultra 245K Arc iGPU overclock to 3.0 GHz unlocks 50% higher synthetic performance Intel's new Core Ultra 5 245K has its integrated Arc GPU overclocked to 3.0GHz: unlocked a rather impressive 50% increase in synthetic performance. Nov 12, 2024 4:04 AM CST Famous entrepreneur with over 100 children offers free IVF to women but there's a catch Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has offered free IVF treatment to women, but the catch is the sperm used in the treatment must be Durov's. Nov 12, 2024 7:31 AM CST Law enforcement aren't happy with Apple's new secret security layer for iPhone Law enforcement aren't too thrilled with Apple's new security feature called 'Inactivity Reboot,' which automatically reboots an iPhone. Nov 12, 2024 10:03 AM CST NVIDIA's first consumer APU teased: leaks tease RTX 4070 Laptop GPU perf at 65W while gaming NVIDIA x MediaTek's new AI PC processor teased: new APU aims at high-end market, offering RTX 4070 Laptop GPU at 65W in gaming... ready to fight AMD. Nov 12, 2024 4:50 PM CST Samsung showcases new innovations for AI and automotive tech: HBM3E, GDDR7, OLED displays, more Samsung showcases its prioneering innovations for AI, automotive tech: HBM3E, GDDR7 memory, Foundry Solutions, OLED display innovations, and more. Nov 12, 2024 11:11 PM CST Apple slated to release a smart-home wall-mounted display early next year Apple is preparing to launch a new smart home device that is designed to control various applications and complete tasks on its own through AI. Nov 13, 2024 1:32 AM CST Microsoft adds a generative AI feature to Notepad, its simple text editor Windows Notepad is getting a new AI 'Rewrite' tool that will let you highlight text and tap into generative AI to rewrite and change it. Nov 13, 2024 3:37 AM CST Intel to release seven new Core Ultra CPUs following leak exposing upcoming lineup A new leak has revealed Intel's plans to expand its Core Ultra 200S lineup with seven new SKUs that include non-K, T, and F variants. Nov 13, 2024 8:45 AM CST Microsoft takes usual holiday break from Windows 11 updates in December, with no preview patch We'll get the main Patch Tuesday update delivered on December 10 as usual, but there won't be a preview update later in the month, as is normally the case. Nov 13, 2024 11:27 AM CST Cooler Master unleashes its new X Mighty Platinum 2000W PSU: can handle dual RTX 4090 GPUs Cooler Master's new X Mighty Platinum 2000W power supply launched: features two 12V-2x6 power connectors, ready for dual GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards. Nov 13, 2024 7:07 PM CST AOC intros its new AGON PRO AG276FK esports gaming monitor: rocks 520Hz refresh rate AOC unveils its new AGON PRO AG276FK esports gaming monitor: 1080p resolution with blistering fast 520Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time. Nov 13, 2024 9:09 PM CST Earth hit by asteroid just hours after it was detected, 3rd 'imminent impactor' is here Only two hours after being detected, an asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere and slammed into the Pacific Ocean, seemingly circumventing detection systems. Nov 14, 2024 12:01 AM CST Phison unveils a world's first PCIe Gen 5 SSD designed to disrupt the data deluge Phison Electronics, a world leader in NAND Flash technologies, has unveiled the world's first SSD designed to addre3ss the data deluge straining data cente. Nov 14, 2024 1:32 AM CST FBI confirms Chinese government-linked hackers breached US government networks The FBI and CISA have confirmed that Salt Typhoon, a hacking group linked to the Chinese government, has compromised US government networks. Nov 14, 2024 9:02 AM CST Solidigm intros the world's highest capacity PCIe SSD, with its new 122TB SSD for AI workloads Solidigm unveils the world's highest capacity PCIe SSD with the introduction of its huge 122TB data center SSD, aimed at AI-focused workloads. Nov 14, 2024 9:09 PM CST AMD says its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip is 75% faster than Intel Core Ultra for gaming AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 benchmarks show that it's 75% faster for gaming than Intel Core Ultra, however the numbers include AMD tech like frame generation. Nov 14, 2024 10:36 PM CST EXO X1 Mini-PC: AMD Ryzen HX 370 APU, Vapor Chamber, OCulink, DisplayPort 2.1 for $738 GMKTec's new EVO X1 Mini-PC: powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI HX 370 APU at 70W TDP with a Vapor Chamber, OCulink, DisplayPort 2.1 for $738. Nov 15, 2024 2:02 AM CST Microsoft confirms its creating a new AI that's trained on NASA's 100 petabytes of Earth data NASA and Microsoft announced a partnership to create a new AI called Earth Copilot, an AI chatbot dedicated to answering questions about Earth. Nov 15, 2024 3:33 AM CST Elon Musk teases upcoming Starship flight with epic video of Mechazilla's catch Elon Musk has shared an awesome video of the Mechazilla launch tower catching Super Heavy, the massive booster that propels Starship to orbit. Nov 15, 2024 6:36 AM CST Intel has no plans to bring 3D V-Cache to its desktop Core Ultra CPU line-up Those holding out for a desktop Intel Core Ultra CPU with 3D V-Cache will need to wait a while because it's not on the cards or happening anytime soon. Nov 17, 2024 9:34 AM CST Tesla announces V4 Supercharger cabinet: up to 500kW of for cars, up to 1.2MW for Semi truck Tesla is rolling out V4 Supercharger Cabinets: supports 400V-1000V vehicle architectures, with 30% faster charging for Tesla's new Cybertruck. Nov 17, 2024 4:55 PM CST AMD dominates desktop CPU sales, Top 10 on Amazon are all Ryzen AMD Ryzen CPUs are taking over the desktop market, as seen in Amazon's current best seller list and AMD's shipment data showing impressive growth. 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Nov 25, 2024 1:04 AM CST Titan Army slashes prices on three high refresh rate gaming monitors for Black Friday Titan Army is slashing the prices of three gaming monitors for the upcoming Black Friday deals mayhem, with discounts of up to $60. Nov 25, 2024 9:40 AM CST AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 'Shimada Peak' CPU spotted: 96-core, 16-core Zen 5 variants teased AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper series 'Shimada Peak' CPUs spo tted: up to 96 cores and 192 threads, also 16-core form. Nov 25, 2024 7:07 PM CST Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air rumored to be the thinnest iPhone in over 10 years at 6mm thick Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be the thinnest iPhone ever, at just 6mm thick it'll be thinner than the iPhone 6 which was 6.9mm thick. Nov 25, 2024 9:09 PM CST New Intel driver for Z890 motherboards boosts Core Ultra 200S gaming performance ASRock urges Intel Core Ultra 200S owners with one of their Z890 motherboards to install the latest Intel Platform Power Management driver. Nov 25, 2024 11:02 PM CST Seasonic and Noctua launch PRIME TX-1600W power supply: runs without fans at 800W power usage Noctua and Seasonic introduce the PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition ultra-quiet 1600W power supply: dual 12V-2x6 PCIe power connectors, costs $569. Nov 26, 2024 12:18 AM CST TSMC's new 2nm Kaohsiung fab is 6 months ahead of schedule: Apple and AMD are first customers TSMC's new 2nm Kaohsiung fab is reportedly 6 months ahead of schedule, TSMC hosts equipment move-in ceremony to clients, partners, government officials. Nov 26, 2024 1:39 AM CST MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32-inch 4K 240Hz gaming monitor during Black Friday sales: down to $799 MSI's beasty 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor is 11% off during Black Friday sales, reducing its $899 list price down to $799. Nov 26, 2024 3:33 AM CST NASA captures unprecedented view of secret US military 'city under the ice' A NASA scientist has flown over the Greenland Ice Sheet and captured an unprecedented view of a secret US military base located under the ice. Nov 26, 2024 7:07 AM CST Ausom discounts powerful Leopard DT1 Pro electric scooter by up to $100 for Black Friday Ausom, one of the leading manufacturers of electric scooters, is discounting the powerful Leopard DT1 by $100 for this upcoming Black Friday sale. Nov 26, 2024 7:05 PM CST Microsoft confirms fix for Windows Recall's biggest problem is 'try turning it on and off' Microsoft's Windows Recall raised major security concerns even before its release, and now users trying the feature are reporting additional problems. Nov 27, 2024 12:02 AM CST Samsung has a new OLED gaming monitor with a massive 500 Hz refresh rate Samsung is expected to launch the first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 500Hz refresh rate in the first half of 2025. Nov 27, 2024 2:34 AM CST PS5 and controllers hit with Black Friday sale, savings of up to $100 on Amazon and Newegg Sony's PlayStation 5 and its controllers have been heavily discounted on Newegg and Amazon in celebration of the upcoming Black Friday sale weekend. Nov 27, 2024 6:15 PM CST Neuralink wants people for a new brain chip that controls a robotic arm with thoughts Neuralink has announced its entering the next phase of development of a brain-computer interface that involves the use of robotic arm. Nov 28, 2024 12:01 AM CST Microsoft responds to claims all Word and Excel files are being used to train AI Microsoft has responded to claims that it has quietly switched on an 'opt-out' feature that enables the scraping of Word and Excel files for AI training. Nov 28, 2024 1:07 AM CST 8BitDo's new retro Xbox console-themed mouse and keyboard look fantastic 8BitDo is launching two cool-looking retro-inspired Xbox Edition peripherals with the new Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 Mouse. Nov 28, 2024 11:03 PM CST Panasonic resurrects its founder as an AI trained on thousands of recordings Panasonic has created an artificial intelligence of its long-deceased founder Kōnosuke Matsushita, using 3,000 recordings, his writings, and lectures. Nov 29, 2024 4:35 AM CST Microsoft hit with antitrust probe by US authorities over its cloud and AI practices The US Federal Trade Commission has reportedly launched an antitrust probe into Microsoft over its practices in the cloud, AI, and infosec markets. Nov 29, 2024 8:02 AM CST Apple products heavily discounted for Black Friday, savings of up to 23% Black Friday is here and Apple products have been discounted on Amazon, with discounting ranging up to 23% on select Apple products. Nov 30, 2024 12:04 AM CST News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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