News Archive: February 2024 Tap to refine news by category PlayStation 5 Pro hardware rumors: 4nm Zen 2 CPU, 56 GPU cores, faster 18Gbps GDDR6 memory Sony's beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro console rumor: 4nm Zen 2-based 8-core CPU, 60 CUs on full die for GPU, 56 CUs planned for now with 16GB GDDR6 18Gbps. Feb 1, 2024 7:24 PM CST It's not just you, game devs are tired of microtransactions too The 2023 state of game development survey shows that game devs want to focus more on creativity and risk-taking then microtransactions and sequels. Feb 4, 2024 11:29 AM CST AMD sponsored Starfield is finally getting FSR 3 support on PC, available this week on Steam Starfield is finally getting AMD FSR 3 support on PC later this month, with early access coming to the Steam Beta branch this week. Feb 5, 2024 1:04 AM CST Marvel's Spider-Man 2 shown running on PC in 25 minutes of new gameplay footage A modding team is bringing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 over to the PC, and while it's an unofficial PC port, there are 25 minutes of new footage to look at. Feb 5, 2024 7:15 AM CST Phil Spencer responds to Xbox exclusives controversy Microsoft officially responds to the ongoing controversy spreading through the Xbox community, promises to outlined business plans at an even next week. Feb 5, 2024 3:23 PM CST Forget faster frame rates, the PlayStation 6's trump card could be AI? That's one theory anyway Dialogue choices begone - next-gen Elder Scrolls on PS6 is envisaged with NPCs who can be chatted with and respond in real-time like real people. Feb 6, 2024 2:17 PM CST Final Fantasy XIV online play isn't free on Xbox, requires Game Pass subscription Final Fantasy XIV online play won't be free on Xbox, will require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core unlike PlayStation who nixes the requirement. Feb 6, 2024 7:31 PM CST CD Projekt Red confirms work has begun on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel Developers are flocking to CD Projekt Red as the developer gears up to begin the early developmental phase of the confirmed Cyberpunk sequel. Feb 7, 2024 8:00 AM CST Insomniac Games announces highly anticipated Spider-Man 2 update Insomniac Games has announced a highly anticipated update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 following PlayStation Studios announcing record-breaking sales. Feb 8, 2024 1:51 AM CST GeForce NOW celebrates its fourth anniversary as a PC game cloud streaming service GeForce NOW cloud streaming is celebrating its fourth anniversary and over time its grown from strength to strength, not only in terms of games but tech. Feb 8, 2024 11:31 PM CST Nintendo champions physical game sales in latest results Gaming is moving towards digital everywhere except Nintendo, where physical games still typically make up the lion's share of Switch content distribution. Feb 10, 2024 12:09 PM CST Sony's live service game plan is off to a great start Sony's new PlayStation 5 live service game plan is going smoothly as Helldivers 2 pops off, amassing 360,000 concurrent players within days of launch. Feb 11, 2024 8:01 PM CST Nintendo Switch 2 rumored to launch with the feature every gamer wants New rumors suggest Nintendo's next-generation console will launch with one of, if not the most sought-after feature a gamer wants in a new console. Feb 12, 2024 12:33 AM CST Helldivers 2 blows away God of War with new record player count for PlayStation launch on Steam God of what-now? When it comes to PlayStation PC releases, Helldivers 2 has more than doubled God of War's record concurrent player count on Steam. Feb 12, 2024 2:15 PM CST Nintendo Switch has made over $77 billion lifetime revenue Nintendo's handheld-console Switch family of products established a multi-SKU platform that generated over $77 billion worth of game and hardware sales. Feb 12, 2024 11:28 PM CST AYANEO Flip DS put to the test with classic dual-screen gaming and OneXGPU eGPU AYANEO Flip DS is powered by the new AMD Ryzen 8840U APU, making it a unique dual-screen PC gaming handheld that blends retro design with modern tech. Feb 13, 2024 8:02 PM CST Sony misses historic 25 million PS5 sales target, reduces console forecast Sony's holiday PS5 sales didn't go according to plan as the company gives up on the 25 million yearly PS5 shipment target, now expects to ship 21 million. Feb 14, 2024 5:38 AM CST Sony wants to bring more 1st party titles to PC to solve its 'big problem' Sony's latest earnings release gave some insight into how PlayStation plans to pivot its business to solve an ongoing issue within the company. Feb 15, 2024 1:19 AM CST Xbox breaking exclusivity to 'see what happens' Microsoft is bringing four Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to see what happens, hoping that 'game communities grow' alongside sales. Feb 15, 2024 2:18 PM CST Xbox Game Pass will 'only be available on Xbox,' won't come to PlayStation or Nintendo Microsoft plans to break Xbox game exclusivity, but the Xbox Game Pass subscription service will still be exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC platforms. Feb 15, 2024 3:33 PM CST Microsoft wants to 'use other platforms' to grow Xbox Further proof console wars don't exist: Microsoft wants to use other platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to grow the Xbox brand into the future. Feb 15, 2024 6:29 PM CST No Man's Sky - regarded as the greatest gaming comeback ever by some - is free this weekend Many believe that the space survival epic is the pinnacle of gaming comebacks, and it's free to play for the whole weekend with its latest update. Feb 16, 2024 8:24 AM CST Dead Space Remake with ray tracing mod in 8K on the GeForce RTX 4090 looks incredible Dead Space with the Complete RT ray tracing mod for PC running in 8K at 60 FPS with DLSS 3 on a GeForce RTX 4090 is impressive stuff. Feb 18, 2024 9:28 PM CST Epic Games Store surpasses 75 million monthly active users, gave away 586 million games in 2023 2023 was a year of growth for the number of PC gamers using the Epic Games Store, however revenue was down for games that aren't Fortnite. Feb 18, 2024 11:01 PM CST Microsoft confirms four Xbox first-party games are coming to PlayStation Microsoft confirmed four Xbox first-party titles are coming to PlayStation, and two titles under consideration are reportedly Doom and Flight Simulator. Feb 19, 2024 8:40 AM CST Bethesda releasing every major Fallout game in a special anthology that comes with a Mini-Nuke From the original Fallout from the 1990s to the online multiplayer Fallout 76, Bethesda's new Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology is coming soon. Feb 20, 2024 12:33 AM CST Switch 2 reportedly coming in 2025, not 2024 Nintendo's new console, dubbed the Switch 2, is now believed to release sometime in Q1 2025 instead of the original reports of a release in 2H2024. Feb 20, 2024 2:02 PM CST Sony's upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro will be marketed as 120FPS, 4K gaming console Sony PlayStation 5 Pro console rumors: AI upscaling confirmed, will let Sony market the PS5 Pro as a 120FPS, 4K gaming machine in 2024 and beyond. Feb 20, 2024 6:03 PM CST MSI Claw with Intel Meteor Lake APU loses to ASUS ROG Ally with AMD Ryzen APU in gaming tests MSI's new Claw gaming handheld with Intel Core Ultra 5 155H 'Meteor Lake' processor loses to ASUS ROG Ally in gaming with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU. Feb 20, 2024 10:08 PM CST Microsoft announces the first Xbox exclusives that are coming to Nintendo Switch Microsoft announces the debut list of first-party Xbox exclusives that will now to come to the Nintendo Switch during a new Nintendo Direct showcase. Feb 21, 2024 11:32 AM CST Phil Spencer says more dev work required before Call of Duty games come to Xbox Game Pass Call of Duty is one of the biggest gaming franchises in the world, but there's still back-end work to be completed before it comes to Xbox Game Pass. Feb 21, 2024 6:29 PM CST Xbox takes cues from platform-agnostic juggernauts like Roblox, Fortnite Microsoft is taking cues from platform-agnostic juggernauts like Roblox and Fortnite to help guide its Activision-accelerated Xbox gaming business. Feb 22, 2024 10:33 AM CST GeForce NOW supports over 1800 games as fourth-anniversary celebrations continue GeForce NOW adds support for Nightingale, new titles from Japanese publisher Bandai Namco, and a brand-new strategy game based on The Terminator. Feb 23, 2024 6:37 AM CST Sony wants to grow first-party games on 'PS5, PC, and other platforms' Sony's latest words offer ambiguity on future plans--will PlayStation break console exclusivity with first-party games, or just expand to mobile? Both? Feb 23, 2024 3:02 PM CST Helldivers 2 engine was discontinued in 2018: 'our crazy engineers had to do everything' Helldivers 2 is one of the hottest games right now, powered by the Autodesk Stingray engine, once called Bitsquid. It was discontinued in 2018. Feb 25, 2024 5:58 PM CST Helldivers 2 confirms maximum player capacity has now increased The developers behind the insanely popular Helldivers 2 confirmed the maximum number of players it can host has increased, leading to reduced queue times. Feb 26, 2024 4:33 AM CST Weird and wonderful things you can play Doom on number 28: A robot lawnmower (yes, really) The Husqvarna Automower runs a fully functional version of Doom, can you believe? Or it will do when an update is piped through in April. Feb 26, 2024 12:30 PM CST New Pokemon Z-A game may let players shape Lumiose City, likely to launch on Switch 2 in 2025 The Pokemon Company officially announces Pokemon Z-A, a new mainline game duo coming in 2025 potentially with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Feb 27, 2024 9:28 AM CST GameScent announced: AI releases real scents during your games: gunfire, explosions, more GameScent will work with all gaming consoles, powered by AI: releases real-time scents to enhance games with smells like gunfire, a forest, explosions. Feb 27, 2024 7:02 PM CST Nintendo is suing the creators of Switch emulator Yuzu for 'unlawfully' circumventing its tech Nintendo is suing one of the makers of Yuzu, one of the most popular Switch emulators on the Internet, for 'facilitating piracy at a colossal scale.' Feb 28, 2024 2:31 AM CST Remedy announces it's acquired the full rights to the Control franchise for $18 million Remedy Entertainment acquires full rights to Control franchise from 505 Games, including next-gen Control 2 and future Control products. Feb 28, 2024 9:36 PM CST One person called the 'Game Master' is controlling the Helldivers 2 galactic war One developer at Arrowhead Studios is pulling all of the strings behind the galactic war taking place in the immensely popular Helldivers 2. Feb 29, 2024 2:44 AM CST Opinion: Xbox and PlayStation could follow NVIDIA's lead with gaming ads PlayStation and Xbox could take a page out of NVIDIA's playbook and incorporate on-screen advertisements in exchange for free access to game streams. Feb 29, 2024 12:10 PM CST Magic: The Gathering made over $1 billion in 2023, or 52% of Hasbro's gaming revenue Wizards of the Coast made a hefty splash in Hasbro's gaming pool as the decades-old Magic: The Gathering card game generated over $1 billion in revenue. Feb 29, 2024 3:31 PM CST Nintendo Switch 2 hardware leak: NVIDIA chip made on Samsung 8nm, up to 16GB LPDDR5 Nintendo's next-gen Switch 2 gaming handheld reportedly features NVIDIA SoC on Samsung 8nm process node, with 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of 128-bit LPDDR5 memory. Feb 29, 2024 5:13 PM CST EA plans to lay off 11% of workforce by March 2025 Electronic Arts announces its second layoff of fiscal year 2023, this time 5% of EA's workforce will be let go as it restructures towards cost-cutting. Feb 29, 2024 6:32 PM CST AMD 'bid against' NVIDIA 'hard' to win Nintendo Switch 2 contract Nintendo's next-gen Switch 2 gaming handheld will feature a new SoC provided by NVIDIA, but AMD 'bid hard' to win the contract, says new rumor. Feb 29, 2024 9:00 PM CST Microsoft's new DirectX feature will usher in 'a new era of performance and efficiency' Microsoft's new Work Graphs API for DirectX sounds a lot like a tool designed to mitigate poor optimization when it comes to PC game releases. Feb 29, 2024 11:59 PM CST Seasonic reveals VERTEX SAKURA Special Edition 1000W PSU: perfect for your high-end GPU Seasonic reveals its new VERTEX SAKURA Edition power supply, the new VERTEX-GX-1000 PSU: ATX 3.0, with 12VHPWER power connector, and a unique design. Feb 1, 2024 9:36 PM CST Another clue points to Windows 11 24H2 coming later this year - and not Windows 12 Although even if we get a 24H2 update, rather than an all-new Windows (maybe Windows 12), this is still expected to be a major upgrade either way. Feb 2, 2024 8:30 AM CST Here are all the Disney+ 3D Movies you can watch on Vision Pro today Apple's Vision Pro AR/VR headset is now available to buy in the United States and these are all the 3D movies you can watch on Disney+ today. Feb 2, 2024 12:30 PM CST Apple details the Vision Pro's battery and what its indicator lights mean Apple's Vision Pro headset is finally available to buy in the United States and now we also know how its battery and charge indicator light works, too. Feb 2, 2024 1:30 PM CST AMD Mobile on Desktop Mini-ITX mobo: support Hawk Point APUs, features 4 x 2.5GbE LAN ports AMD-based desktop motherboards with mobile processors launched by Chinese company, supports up to the 65W Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, 4 x 2.5GbE ethernet. Feb 4, 2024 4:53 PM CST SK hynix: next-gen HBM4 memory will enter mass production in 2026 for next-gen AI GPUs SK hynix announces its next-gen HBM4 memory will hit the AI GPU battleground in 2026, joining the likes of Micron and Samsung in HBM4 tech. Feb 4, 2024 8:28 PM CST NVIDIA's new RTX 4080 SUPER Founder Edition PCB has less power phases than RTX 4080 FE NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Founders Edition graphics card has 11 power phases on its PCB, compared to 13 on th RTX 4080 Founders Edition. Feb 4, 2024 10:35 PM CST BOOG75 is a new gaming keyboard with adjustable magnetic switches and premium features The new BOO75 enthusiast gaming keyboard is packed with premium features, and looks great in its 'Shockwave' and 'Induction Coil' variants. Feb 5, 2024 12:02 AM CST This Vision Pro trend might hint at what comes next for Apple's AR plans Apple's Vision Pro is on sale and those who have access to it are starting to wear it without a key component and it's an indication of what's to come. Feb 5, 2024 7:00 AM CST Donald Glover reveals some exciting news about the Community movie Donald Glover has revealed some interesting information about the anticipated Community movie, saying he's 'all in' if scheduling works out. Feb 5, 2024 7:46 AM CST Joe Rogan locked down at Spotify with new deal worth $250 million Joe Rogan has reportedly signed a new deal at Spotify, estimated to be worth up to $250 million and will bring the show back to YouTube. Feb 5, 2024 8:31 AM CST Chinese migrants are using TikTok videos to easily sneak into the US Chinese migrants are sneaking into the United States through the Mexican border by using TikTok videos that are guides on where to go. Feb 5, 2024 9:47 AM CST Want all your PC games to be HDR? NVIDIA GPUs could get a better option than Windows Auto HDR RTX graphics card owners, rejoice - it looks like NVIDIA's HDR trickery for videos will come to games, too, and will be better than Windows 11's take. Feb 5, 2024 1:45 PM CST Crucial's new T705 PCIe Gen5 SSD teased: up to 14.5GB/sec reads, up to 4TB capacity Crucial teases its new T705 Gen5 SSDs with up to 4TB capacities, and a huge 14.5GB/sec read speeds... prepare your Gen5 motherboards, people. Feb 5, 2024 5:22 PM CST NVIDIA AI GPU dominance sees Goldman Sachs increase NVIDIA share price target by 28% Goldman Sachs research shows AI GPU demand is healthy, supply constraints for NVIDIA AI GPUs easing, so share price target for NVIDIA has been boosted 28%. Feb 5, 2024 7:02 PM CST Apple's expensive, revolutionary new Vision Pro gets the iFixit teardown treatment Apple's new Vision Pro gets the teardown treatment from iFixit, with the DIY outlet getting the world's first unsanctioned look inside Apple's new headset. Feb 5, 2024 9:09 PM CST GeForce RTX 4060 Ti drops to its lowest price ever, $343.99 for this GIGABYTE model NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti drops below $350 for the first time, with this GIGABYTE model currently on sale offering great value for 1080p gaming. Feb 5, 2024 10:04 PM CST PowerColor RX 7900 XT Spectral White may tempt buyers away from NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU A new Spectral White edition is here - a popular model for the Radeon range - and the 7900 XT is getting increasingly competitive price-wise these days. Feb 6, 2024 10:26 AM CST Your iPhone 16's Capture Button could mimic real high-end camera shutter buttons The iPhone 16 lineup is tipped to get a new Capture Button and a new report hints at functionality that will closely mimic that of a camera shutter button. Feb 6, 2024 12:30 PM CST Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Tucker Carlson: Biden is not running the United States Tucker Carlson interviews Russian President Vladimir Putin, who says that President Biden is 'not running the United States', so who is? 'the same forces'. Feb 6, 2024 5:04 PM CST TEAMGROUP PD20M Magnetic External SSD connects and sticks to your smartphone TEAMGROUP's latest external SSD is a light and thin storage solution that snaps onto mobile devices, including the latest Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Feb 6, 2024 8:01 PM CST Analyst: TSMC the world's biggest semiconductor maker by revenue: beats Intel, Samsung, NVIDIA TSMC becomes the world's largest semiconductor maker by revenue, beating out big tech titans including Intel, NVIDIA, and Samsung. Feb 6, 2024 9:33 PM CST AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XT price drops to $699 for the first time, cheaper than RTX 4070 Ti SUPER It's only a single model so far but the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB for $699 is a great GPU deal, especially with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Feb 6, 2024 11:02 PM CST NASA releases stunning photographs of a 'tortured moon' within our solar system NASA has released some breathtaking photographs of a 'tortured moon' in our solar system captured by the legendary Juno spacecraft. Feb 7, 2024 4:56 AM CST The iPhone 16 could get a camera bump redesign that reminds us of the iPhone X Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are coming later this year and they're going to borrow an iPhone X design feature. Feb 7, 2024 6:15 AM CST Taylor Swift comes down on a student tracking her private jet Programmer Jack Sweeney has felt the fire of Taylor Swift's lawyers over a website dedicated to tracking the location of her private jet. Feb 7, 2024 7:15 AM CST The Apple Vision Pro might have a name problem ahead of its Chinese launch The Apple Vision Pro is only on sale in the United States right now but reports suggest a global launch is coming - but there might be a naming problem. Feb 7, 2024 8:45 AM CST Microsoft's new PC Manager app aims to speed up Windows 11 and get rid of ads (oh the irony) All this sounds a bit rich given Microsoft's wider deployment of 'suggestions' and nagging to use its various other services in Windows 11 recently. Feb 7, 2024 2:05 PM CST Apple Vision Pro scalpers pricing the $3500 headset at up to a whopping $10,000 Apple's new Vision Pro headset is in stock right now for $3499, yet scalpers are off-loading them on the likes of eBay for up to a huge $10,000. Feb 7, 2024 5:04 PM CST Intel loses patent fight in Germany, some Intel CPUs are now banned in the country A regional court in Germany rules that Intel infringed on a patent regarding CPUs, sides with R2 Semiconductor, injunction against Intel Core CPU series. Feb 7, 2024 8:01 PM CST Popular AI models were put into a war games scenario, and GPT-3.5 and Llama 2 went nuclear Various AI LLMs play some wargames, and you can probably guess how it turned out. Mushroom clouds and the end of everything... thanks ChatGPT! Feb 7, 2024 9:32 PM CST NASA zooms in on the final resting place for its dead Mars helicopter NASA's Perseverance rover has located the Mars helicopter named Ingenuity in its final resting place after NASA announced it would never fly again. Feb 8, 2024 12:15 AM CST Elon Musk is funding a discrimination lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm Elon Musk offered to pay for the legal bills of any X user that their employer unfairly treated due to posting or liking something on the platform. Feb 8, 2024 1:17 AM CST Microsoft's Copilot gets a makeover, as AI's image creation powers are taken to the next level Supercharged image creation chops are really smart and very welcome, plus a new carousel adds some randomness and color to the Copilot interface. Feb 8, 2024 10:52 AM CST Russian man uses Open AI's ChatGPT-4 to find the perfect date on Tinder, AI bot talked to woman Russian man builds ChatGPT bot to chat not just find his perfect match on Tinder, but he built an LLM to chat to the women before he did. Feb 8, 2024 5:31 PM CST GeForce RTX 4070 Ti non-SUPER now available for $699, matching recent 7900 XT price drop Good news for those looking at picking up a 1440p and 4K gaming GPU, both the Radeon RX 7900 XT and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti have seen substantial discounts. Feb 8, 2024 9:56 PM CST US government makes AI-generated phone calls illegal after the Joe Biden fiasco The Federal Communications Commission, a regulatory body of the US government, has banned all robocalls following the debacle with President Joe Biden. Feb 9, 2024 12:16 AM CST SCDKEY Valentine's Day sales with up to 91% off, including Windows licenses from just $16.80 SCDKEY's excellent Valentine's Day 2024 deals are live and active right now where you can grab Microsoft Windows licenses from just a low $16.80. Feb 9, 2024 1:10 AM CST TT Show Episode 21 - Sony's new PSP, Xbox going third party, SSDs in space, and life on Mars! A brand new gaming handheld from AMD and Sony? Sounds too good to be true, but rumors are pointing to a new PlayStation Portable in development. Feb 9, 2024 12:35 PM CST ASRock opens up about potentially making GeForce RTX graphics cards, calls it 'challenging' In a new interview ASRock doesn't rule out that it could one day make GeForce RTX graphics cards, but it did say that it would be 'challenging' Feb 11, 2024 8:32 PM CST Update to Samsung Magician Software for SSDs resolves 'high severity' security vulnerability If your system has a Samsung SDD make sure you update to the latest version of Samsung Magician Software as it resolves a notable security vulnerability. Feb 11, 2024 11:04 PM CST Microsoft quietly rolls out hidden feature for Windows 11 insider builds Microsoft has rolled out a new feature within the Windows 11 insider build of 24H2 that may enable resolution upscaling across all applications. Feb 12, 2024 12:01 AM CST Man files lawsuit against robot creator that led to the death of his wife A man has filed a lawsuit against the creators behind a robot that was used for colon surgery on a woman that ultimately ended in her death. Feb 12, 2024 6:27 AM CST AMD Zen 5 CPUs rumored to offer 'totally ludicrous' performance boost to the tune of 30% Okay, so we've heard these 30% generational uplift rumors before, but a YouTube leaker reckons more sources are now insisting Zen 5 is going for big gains. Feb 12, 2024 9:19 AM CST Apple Watch 'ghost touches' are plaguing Series 9 and Ultra 2 owners Some Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are affected by a 'ghost touch' issue and Apple is already working on a fix. Feb 12, 2024 12:15 PM CST New visionOS 1.0.3 update fixes a huge Apple Vision Pro security passcode problem The visionOS 1.0.3 software update now allows Apple Vision Pro owners to reset their headsets at home should they forget their device's passcode. Feb 12, 2024 12:59 PM CST NVIDIA's new RTX 2000 Ada: entry-level workstation GPU, with small form factor design NVIDIA's new RTX 2000 Ada workstation GPU has been announced: AD104 GPU with 16GB of GDDR6 ECC memory, no external power connectors, and 70W TDP. Feb 12, 2024 5:13 PM CST HBM prices have skyrocketed by 500% thanks to AI GPU demand, with no signs of slowing down The HBM memory industry is celebrating the insatiable demand of AI, with a gigantic 500% surge in HBM pricing... with no signs of slowdown whatsoever. Feb 12, 2024 6:57 PM CST Deadpool & Wolverine trailer drops, you can check it out right here Deadpool 3 is officially called Deadpool & Wolverine, trailer has Wade Wilson being the 'Marvel Jesus' of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feb 12, 2024 8:28 PM CST NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang: data is the new gold, all countries should develop 'Sovereign AI' NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang calls for all countries to develop 'Sovereign AI' at World Government Summit in Dubai, says data is the new gold. Feb 13, 2024 12:24 AM CST Xbox head responds to claims Microsoft will stop making consoles Xbox head Phil Spencer has responded to public concerns that Microsoft will stop making Xbox consoles, with the head of Xbox head happily quelling fears. Feb 13, 2024 1:02 AM CST MSI enables 256GB DDR5 memory support on its Intel 700, 600 series motherboards MSI's latest BIOS for their Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards now supports up to 256GB of RAM, with 256GB DDR5-4800 memory tested. Feb 13, 2024 5:04 PM CST AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Mini-ITX 'Mobile on Desktop' motherboard now available for $519 AMD's new Ryzen 9 7945HX Mini-ITX motherboard is now available: the new Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) costs $519 with 16 cores of Zen 4, PCIe Gen5 support. Feb 13, 2024 6:30 PM CST Windows 11 to provide easy-to-use color profile and management tools for creators and gamers Color Management is getting an overhaul in Windows 11 to make it easier to setup new profiles and customize your display and apps for the best results. Feb 13, 2024 9:01 PM CST NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang: AI market could be worth $2 trillion in the next 5 years NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang believes we'll see $2 trillion worth of data centers powering the next-generation of AI over the next 4-5 years. Feb 13, 2024 10:35 PM CST Microsoft now forces you to install its internet browser to access Outlook Microsoft has seemingly rolled out a fresh requirement for Outlook app users on Windows 10 and 11 - you must download the Edge browser. Feb 14, 2024 5:09 AM CST AMD's Anti-Lag+ tech is returning 'soon' - but what form will the reintroduced feature take? Frank Azor has told us that Anti-Lag+, AMD's rival to NVIDIA Reflex for combating input lag, is coming back soon so hold onto your hats. Feb 14, 2024 1:58 PM CST AMD Ryzen 8000G 'Hawk Point' APUs now supported in Ryzen Master Tuning Utility AMD's latest release of Ryzen Master Tuning Utility supports its new Ryzen 8000G 'Hawk Point' family of APUs, letting you tweak your new chip. Feb 14, 2024 8:01 PM CST ChatGPT finally has a memory feature, will now remember what you've asked the AI ChatGPT's new memory feature allows the AI chatbot to remember everything you've discussed with it in previous chats, and it's been a long time coming. Feb 14, 2024 9:36 PM CST Elon Musk teases when SpaceX will launch Starship again SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has teased when Starship could take to the skies once more, marking the company's ambitious third orbital test flight. Feb 15, 2024 12:30 AM CST Apple Vision Pro users are beginning to return the headset for multiple reasons Apple fans who picked the latest and greatest virtual/augmented reality headset are beginning to return the $3,500 headset for various reasons. Feb 15, 2024 1:48 AM CST Microsoft's new plan to push folks to upgrade to Windows 11 may be its most confusing move yet Microsoft's latest brainwave is a YouTube clip for Windows 11 that appears to be a couple of years too late, and badly misjudged in other respects. Feb 15, 2024 8:07 AM CST Intel's new Core i9-14900KS launches in March, limited edition CPU at 6.2GHz runs HOT Intel's upcoming Core i9-14900KS processor is a limited edition chip that runs with 6.2GHz boost, but prepare for it... it'll be running HOT. Feb 15, 2024 6:03 PM CST AMD FSR 3 and FSR 2 supported games list updated, here's what's available now and coming soon With momentum picking up 16 games are set to receive AMD FSR 3 support in the coming months, including the tech's long-awaited debut in Cyberpunk 2077. Feb 15, 2024 8:04 PM CST Samsung's first 2nm chip order is from a Japanese startup which didn't order from TSMC Samsung Electronics is making 2nm chips for Japan's Preferred Networks, could act as a 'gateway' to get other US companies using Samsung 2nm node. Feb 15, 2024 10:08 PM CST ASUS's Zenbook DUO is a new laptop with two 14-inch OLED touchscreens and a detachable keyboard With dual 3K OLED displays, a detachable keyboard, and the new AI-ready Intel Core Ultra 9-185H processor, the new ASUS Zenbook DUO has arrived. Feb 15, 2024 11:34 PM CST NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs could be 60% faster - and 2.5x for RT - but may not arrive until Q2 2025 NVIDIA is focusing on ray tracing with a rumored 2.5x gen-on-gen performance boost as its target - but next-gen GPUs may turn up later than we thought. Feb 16, 2024 1:54 PM CST The Apple Vision Pro isn't being returned as much as you might think, report hints The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive headset but reports suggest that buyers aren't returning it to Apple Stores as much as some might have expected. Feb 17, 2024 11:03 AM CST NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs to arrive in 2024 leaker insists - don't believe the delay to 2025 rumors Talk of Blackwell graphics cards being delayed to 2025 is nonsense, we're told, and there certainly won't be any RTX 4090 Ti or similar in the pipeline. Feb 18, 2024 1:00 PM CST You can now buy ASUS's new 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor for $1299 The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM gaming monitor is now out for $1299: 32-inch QD-OLED panel with 4K at 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and more. Feb 18, 2024 7:02 PM CST AOOSTAR GEM10 Mini-PC: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU and OCulink connectivity AOOSTAR unveils its new GEM10 Mini-PC: inside, it features an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU, OCulink connectivity, and dual 2.5GbE ethernet ports. Feb 18, 2024 9:00 PM CST NASA confirms largest asteroid sample ever collected, double what was expected NASA has confirmed its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected more than doubled the expected amount of asteroid samples that have since been returned to Earth. Feb 19, 2024 2:46 AM CST Don't put your wet iPhone in rice, Apple warns owners People have been saying for years that wet iPhones should be put in rice to try and dry them out, but Apple now says that's a bad idea. Feb 19, 2024 12:14 PM CST The next Apple Vision Pro could be at least 18 months away, report suggests Anyone waiting for the second-generation Apple Vision Pro before taking the plunge could be waiting another 18 months at least, a new report claims. Feb 19, 2024 1:04 PM CST USB-C AirPods and AirPods Max could still debut this year according to a new report Apple's AirPods 4 and AirPods Max refresh are expected to both sprot new USB-C ports and a new report claims they'll arrive before year's end. Feb 19, 2024 2:00 PM CST NVIDIA teases its upcoming GTC 2024 event is all about AI, expect Blackwell B100 AI GPU unveil NVIDIA's upcoming GTC 2024 returns to an in-person event, the keynote by Jensen Huang will be focused purely on AI, expect a Blackwell GPU reveal. Feb 19, 2024 7:02 PM CST MSI reveals new MAG GL PSU options: 1000W and 1250W with new 12V-2x6 power connectors MSI's new MAG A1250GL and A1000GL PCIE5 PSUs are ATX 3.1 compliant, have the latest 12V-2x6 power connectors for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs. Feb 19, 2024 8:37 PM CST Intel wants another $10 billion from the CHIPS Act and Biden administration Intel has reportedly demanded more subsidies from the Biden administration under the CHIPS Act, as it ramps up new facilities in the USA. Feb 19, 2024 10:08 PM CST Score $20 off on GEEKOM's Mini Air12 SFF PC featuring 12th-gen 3.4GHz Intel Alder Lake N100 CPU For a limited time, use one of the coupon codes here to score $20 off GEEKOM's Mini Air12 SFF PC, featuring the 12th-gen 3.4GHz Intel Alder Lake N100 CPU. Feb 20, 2024 7:07 AM CST iPhone 16 again tipped for new and upgraded microphones to make better use of a revamped Siri The upcoming iPhone 16 models will reportedly sport upgraded microphones to help owners make use of new Siri upgrades related to a big AI push at Apple. Feb 20, 2024 1:30 PM CST Apple's iOS 17.4 iPhone update will bring new CarPlay 'instrument cluster experience' Apple's new iOS 17.4 beta 4 release brings with it new support for CarPlay and Apple Maps on dual-screen vehicles. The update is expected to ship soon. Feb 20, 2024 2:45 PM CST Reddit is reportedly selling all of its user data to an AI company for $60 million a year Reddit is one of the most used social platforms on the internet, and according to a new report its now selling all of its data for AI training purposes. Feb 20, 2024 8:04 PM CST NVIDIA's Maxwell turns 10, powering the GeForce GTX 900 Series and the Nintendo Switch Before Pascal and the groundbreaking GeForce GTX 10 Series, NVIDIA's Maxwell architecture presented a massive leap forward for performance and efficiency. Feb 20, 2024 9:29 PM CST Nintendo is the richest company in Japan regarding cash flow and money in the bank With no debt and over $11 billion USD in cash assets Nintendo is the richest Japanese company according to a new 'Top 300 Richest Japanese Companies' list. Feb 20, 2024 11:33 PM CST First Neuralink patient can control a mouse with their thoughts, says Elon Musk Elon Musk has said the first patient to receive the Neuralink brain-chip implant has recovered and can move a computer mouse with their thoughts. Feb 21, 2024 12:32 AM CST Tesla engineer responds to claims Cybertruck's are rusting in the rain A Tesla engineer has commented on the recent complaints from Cybertruck owners that their new electric vehicle is beginning to show signs of rusting. Feb 21, 2024 4:56 AM CST ChatGPT loses its marbles, talks gibberish, and worries one user by saying it's 'in the room' You're alone, late at night, asking an AI for help in solving a coding problem - and that AI tells you it's in the room with you. Unnerving? Quite clearly. Feb 21, 2024 10:03 AM CST Apple confirms the 2024 MLS Season Pass kicks off today on Apple TV Fans of Major League Soccer can begin watching the 2024 MLS Season Pass today when Lionel Messi's Inter Miami kick things off against Real Salt Lake. Feb 21, 2024 1:15 PM CST New 2024 iPad Air leak shares the tablet's vital statistics ahead of its official unveiling Apple is expected to unveil two new iPad Air models in 2024 and a new report appears to have leaked the tablets' dimensions ahead of time. Feb 21, 2024 2:00 PM CST AMD Ryzen 8040 chips to get 'Neural Processing Unit' monitoring in Windows Task Manager AMD is working on enabling Ryzen 8040 'Hawk Point' NPU (Neural Processing Unit) monitoring from Windows Task Manager in real-time, it's coming soon. Feb 21, 2024 6:03 PM CST AMD is imposing fines on retailers selling Radeon RX 6750 GRE GPUs below MSRP in China China-exclusive Radeon RX 6750 GRE is proving to be popular with PC gamers in the region, and AMD is cracking down on retailers selling it at a discount. Feb 21, 2024 8:02 PM CST This DVD-style optical disc could store 200TB of storage, enough for 2000 x PS5 game discs Researchers develop an optical disc with 1.6 petabits of data, equivalent to 200TB of storage, blowing the 100GB of four-layer Blu-rays out of the water. Feb 21, 2024 9:27 PM CST FDA warns your smartwatch or ring can't measure your blood sugar, no matter what it claims If your shiny new smartwatch or ring claims to be able to monitor your blood glucose levels, the FDA says that it probably isn't accurage. Feb 22, 2024 5:30 AM CST Signal now allows people to keep phone numbers private and choose usernames instead If you're a Signal instant messaging platform user you'll be pleased to learn that usernames are in and phone numbers are out, improving privacy. Feb 22, 2024 7:45 AM CST NVIDIA App hands-on, Team Green delivers the GeForce GPU software we've been waiting for Available now in beta the new NVIDIA App delivers what we've been waiting for, a fast and powerful app that includes Control Panel and GeForce Experience. Feb 22, 2024 9:02 AM CST Google Chrome is getting generative AI features for form-filling and more The Google Chrome browser will soon help you write in contact forms and more using the power of generative AI as part of an experimental rollout. Feb 22, 2024 12:45 PM CST The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is here with support for satellite comms and more Instead of waiting for MWC to kick off next week Xiaomi has already unveiled its Xiaomi 14 Ultra, a new high-end model with two-way satellite calling. Feb 22, 2024 1:30 PM CST SK hynix says its HBM supply is sold out for 2024, huge growth expected in 2025 SK hynix posts record-breaking HBM sales over the last few months, is sold out of its HBM supply for 2024 and is expecting gigantic growth in 2025. Feb 22, 2024 5:49 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 modded from 8GB to 16GB of VRAM NVIDIA launched its GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, but in the hands of modders, that has been modded up to 16GB of VRAM. Feb 22, 2024 8:10 PM CST Reddit files for IPO with NYSE, will allow longtime users to buy shares Reddit has officially filed paperwork for Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that will allow longtime users to buy shares. Feb 22, 2024 10:08 PM CST Cyber attacks are on the rise, and global costs will reach up to $18 trillion by 2030 Cyber attacks cost the world economy a huge $8 trillion USD in 2023 and are expected to rise to an incredible $18 trillion by 2030. Feb 23, 2024 2:28 AM CST Some Apple Vision Pro owners report strange cracks in their displays after just weeks of use Some Apple Vision Pro owners have started to report finding vertical hairline cracks on the front of their headset and nobody knows why. Feb 23, 2024 1:15 PM CST Apple still hasn't fixed niggling iPhone 15 Bluetooth issues Some users continue to report that they are having Bluetooth issues with their iPhone 15 models months after the latest models were released. Feb 23, 2024 2:00 PM CST AMD could soon spring a new GPU on the US - the RX 7900 from China no one's that bothered about RX 7900 'Golden Rabbit Edition' is set to hop onto US shelves, but this GPU will get a dubious reception if it does launch next week as rumored. Feb 23, 2024 3:30 PM CST It just got cheaper to buy a 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro in Canada and Europe, here's why Buying a refurbished M3 14-inch MacBook Pro from Apple is now an option in Canada and a number of European countries for the first time. Feb 24, 2024 1:59 PM CST Microsoft tried to get Apple to use Bing on the iPhone for years Microsoft reportedly tried on multiple occasions to get Apple to use Bing as the default search engine on the iPhone and even tried selling it. Feb 25, 2024 6:15 AM CST AMD's next-gen MI400 AI GPU expected in 2025, MI300 AI GPU refresh in the works AMD's next-gen Instinct MI400X AI accelerator expected in 2025, will compete directly against NVIDIA's next-gen Blackwell B100 AI GPU. Feb 25, 2024 6:21 PM CST Intel Arrow Lake-S rumored with Xe-LPG GPU, Arrow Lake-H receives Xe-LPG+ GPU Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs will feature Xe-LPG graphics, while Arrow Lake-H mobile CPUs will use the Xe-LPG+ graphics. Feb 25, 2024 9:36 PM CST NASA's Webb discovers evidence that's breaking the scientific model of the universe NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a galaxy in the early universe that's so large that it technically shouldn't exist. Feb 26, 2024 12:33 AM CST AMD has re-launched the Radeon RX 7900 GRE as a standalone GPU starting from $549 AMD is releasing the Radeon RX 7900 GRE in more markets this week and has priced the GPU to compete directly with the GeForce RTX 4070. Feb 26, 2024 8:01 AM CST This is how much it costs to build an Apple Vision Pro - and it isn't $3,500 The Apple Vision pro starts at a whopping $3,499 but it's easy to see why when you consider how much it costs Apple to buy the parts for the device. Feb 26, 2024 11:00 AM CST iPhone's iOS 18 update won't borrow big design changes from the Apple Vision Pro, report claims Apple is expected to announce a new iOS 18 software update in June and a new report suggests that it won't borrow too many design cues from visionOS. Feb 26, 2024 11:45 AM CST One of Apple TV+'s biggest shows faces uncertainty over budget clashes Apple TV+ hit show Foundation could be in trouble over budget concerns and confusion over who its showrunner actually is, a new report warns. Feb 26, 2024 12:45 PM CST Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD that pumps 14GB/sec into your PC is now up for pre-order Sabrent's new insane-fast Rocket 5 Gen5 SSD is available for pre-order, offering 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB capacities with insane 14GB/sec reads. Feb 26, 2024 5:55 PM CST Intel 18A process node sales increase, new sales from South Korean fabless chip company Intel reportedly pitching its new 18A process node to South Korean fabless chip companies, mass production for 18A by the end of this year. Feb 26, 2024 7:02 PM CST Apple's final iOS 17.4 beta could debut today as Apple readies its EU-appeasing update Apple's iOS 17.4 iPhone software update is just around the corner and the final beta release could be released today according to a new report. Feb 27, 2024 5:47 AM CST NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU could have fuller core count than RTX 4090, but stock is a worry already Well, kind of, as a YouTube leaker airs possible NVIDIA tactic for the RTX 5090 which counts as an initial worrying rumble from the grapevine. Feb 27, 2024 8:43 AM CST These are the iPhones likely to be supported by the big iOS 18 software update this fall Apple is expected to announce the iOS 18 software update during the WWDC event in June and a new report appears to confirm which devices it will support. Feb 27, 2024 12:15 PM CST Apple's upcoming iOS 18 AI software updates could reignite interest in the iPhone in China Apple is rumored to be bringing big new AI features to iOS 18 this coming September and that's likely to get Chinese buyers interested again. Feb 27, 2024 1:15 PM CST NVIDIA is the 'GPU cartel', will delay shipments if AI GPU customers talk to AI GPU competitors NVIDIA reportedly delaying data center, AI GPU shipments if they find out a customer is talking to AI GPU competitors, ex-Radeon GPU boss chimes in. Feb 27, 2024 8:37 PM CST AMD confirms ultra-fast HBM3e memory is coming to Instinct MI300 refresh AI GPU AMD confirms it's working on beefed-up Instinct MI300 AI GPU with ultra-fast HBM3e memory, regular Instinct MI300X AI GPU features HBM3 non-e memory. Feb 27, 2024 10:08 PM CST GIGABYTE details AORUS FO27Q3: 27-inch 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor The upcoming AORUS FO27Q3 gaming monitor features a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED panel, with an incredibly smooth 360Hz refresh, 0.03ms GTG response. Feb 27, 2024 11:34 PM CST Microsoft is adding the ability for Windows 11 to update without having to reboot your PC A killer new Windows 11 feature could be coming later this year, the ability to receive a security update without having to reboot your PC. Feb 28, 2024 1:04 AM CST Tipped over robot on the Moon sends back photos of its historic landing The Houston-based company behind the historic Odysseus lunar lander has announced the tipped-over robot has successfully sent back science data and imagery. Feb 28, 2024 3:16 AM CST NASA crashed a high-speed spacecraft into an asteroid and changed it forever NASA slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid on September 26, 2023, and its impact demonstrated NASA's capability to redirect the trajectory of an asteroid. Feb 28, 2024 7:50 AM CST Getting annoyed by a glitchy taskbar in Windows 11? Microsoft has a fix in testing right now Some folks are encountering a sluggish loading taskbar when their PC first boots up to the desktop, but a new Beta build has the cure. Feb 28, 2024 11:07 AM CST Intel plans to have fully AI-automated chip factories powered by 'Cobots' in the future Intel teases it has plans for fully AI-automated chip-making factories with 'Cobots' in the future, alongside its next-gen 1nm process node in 2027. Feb 28, 2024 5:40 PM CST Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake CPUs to be in very limited supply in late 2024, more chips in 2025 Intel will launch its next-gen Lunar Lake CPUs later this year in very limited supplies, with volume shipments reportedly ramping up in 2025. Feb 28, 2024 8:01 PM CST Scientists officially unveil baffling 240-million-year-old 'Chinese dragon' skeleton A team of international scientists discovered a 240-million-year-old fossil from the Triassic period whose appearance resembles a mythical creature. Feb 29, 2024 12:07 AM CST Intel Core i9-14900KS photo leaked, suggesting 6.2GHz-toting flagship CPU is near to launch Rumors are flying that the Core i9-14900KS is imminent, and a purported photo of the processor's packaging seems to hint that this is the case. Feb 29, 2024 8:27 AM CST Astronomers detect hidden astronomical objects orbiting Neptune and Uranus Scientists have detected objects orbiting two of the most iconic planets in the solar system, increasing the total object count for these planets. Feb 29, 2024 9:46 AM CST SK hynix VP wants to become 'total AI memory provider' for future-gen AI GPUs with HBM SK hynix Vice President Son Ho-young says he wants to see his company become the 'total AI memory provider' with its HBM on next-gen AI GPUs. Feb 29, 2024 8:01 PM CST HDMI Forum rejects AMD's proposal for open source HDMI 2.1+ support, Linux issues persist AMD engineer says that the HDMI Forum rejected their proposal to make HDMI 2.1+ open source, with AMD users having issues on Linux for a while. Feb 29, 2024 11:33 PM CST AMD and Sony are working on next-gen PlayStation gaming handheld: portable PS5 and PS4 games Sony reportedly working on next-gen PlayStation handheld, which is a 'PlayStation 6 Family' handheld launching with custom AMD APU chip. Feb 1, 2024 8:04 PM CST Intel wants to be inside Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console, would be built in the USA Microsoft reportedly ghosting AMD, Intel noticed this and pushed to let it build and fab a next-gen Intel APU for a next-gen Xbox console. Feb 4, 2024 6:17 PM CST Path tracing on the Steam Deck is possible, as video of Portal RTX running at 30 FPS shows Portal with RTX with path tracing running on a Steam Deck is impressive, especially when you consider that we're talking about mobile GPU hardware. Feb 5, 2024 2:06 AM CST Gears of War may come to PlayStation as Microsoft weighs breaking Xbox exclusivity Reports indicate that Microsoft is also discussing a Gears of War release on PlayStation in an effort to boost game sales and achieve market leadership. Feb 5, 2024 1:02 PM CST Cyberpunk 2077 introduces a brand new DLSS setting called DRS or Dynamic Resolution Scaling Dynamic Resolution Scaling is a new DLSS mode that dynamically switches from DLAA native rendering in small increments to maintain the desired performance. Feb 6, 2024 12:07 AM CST Apex Legends: Breakout enables 120FPS for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S consoles Apex Legends turns 5 years old, new Breakout season announced which enables 120FPS smooth gaming on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Feb 6, 2024 5:40 PM CST Stormgate is a new RTS from ex-Warcraft 3 and StarCraft 2 devs, play the demo right now The Steam Next Fest event is currently underway and there's a playable demo for Stormgate, the spiritual successor to Blizzard's StarCraft. Feb 6, 2024 11:34 PM CST Superman actor Henry Cavill says working on Warhammer 40K 'greatest privilege' of his career Superman and The Witcher star -- and gamer -- Henry Cavill, says it is 'the greatest privilege' of his career to be involved with Warhammer 40K. Feb 7, 2024 7:20 PM CST Will Nintendo reveal the Switch 2 at its rumored Direct next week? Industry insiders are telling publications that Nintendo plans to air a new Nintendo Direct next week between February 12 and February 15. Feb 8, 2024 6:01 AM CST Will 2024 be a year of breakout hits for PC gaming? Helldivers 2 is suddenly Steam's top-seller Helldivers 2 comes from nowhere to be the top-selling game, overtaking even last month's storming surprise success, Palworld. What's next, then? Feb 9, 2024 2:00 PM CST Xbox consoles won't be phased out or discontinued, games hardware still important for Microsoft Xbox apparently isn't giving up on consoles and gaming hardware, despite rumors lamenting the demise of Microsoft's unprofitable hardware ventures. Feb 11, 2024 9:14 AM CST Xbox Series X/S sales figures updated with new Holiday 2023 results Xbox Series X/S console installed base could have increased by +6 million after significant holiday 2023 discounts, key analyst firms have predicted. Feb 11, 2024 9:02 PM CST NASA launches new mission to observe the 'invisible universe' on Earth NASA has launched a new mission using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to study the 'invisible universe' within Earth's atmosphere, water, and air. Feb 12, 2024 3:15 AM CST Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is being led by the Surface team, could be powered by Intel APU Microsoft has its Surface team in control of the next-gen Xbox, as the Xbox team has reportedly been replaced by the Surface team going forward. Feb 12, 2024 9:09 PM CST Industry insider explains why EA's 'Immortals of Aveum' was a $125 million flop A former developer on Electronic Arts' 'Immortals of Aveum' has explained why they think the game was an 'awful idea' that resulted in a financial flop. Feb 13, 2024 8:25 AM CST Baldur's Gate 3 paves the way for more Dungeons & Dragons-based video games Hasbro has reported it earned $90 million through its licensing deal with Larian Studios, developers behind the popular Baldur's Gate 3. Feb 14, 2024 1:02 AM CST 'Dude, Microsoft just f***ed us' over the next-gen Xbox contract, says Intel source in new leak Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is in trouble: new leaks suggest Microsoft 'just f***ed' Intel over next-gen Xbox SoC contract, new Xbox could be out in 2027. Feb 14, 2024 6:48 PM CST Tomb Raider I-III Remastered releases, 24 hours later you can make Lara Croft topless Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered has been released, and just 24 hours later, the enhanced version of the original franchise has gotten a topless Lara Croft mod. Feb 15, 2024 4:00 AM CST These could be the 4 Xbox games that come to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that four Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, and we have some ideas on what they are. Feb 15, 2024 2:47 PM CST Microsoft finally updates Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers Microsoft finally gives an official update on Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers after two years of reiterating 'over 25 million subscribers' figure. Feb 15, 2024 4:33 PM CST You can fly missions on Dune's desert planet of Arrakis in Microsoft Flight Simulator Microsoft Flight Simulator heads to Arrakkis, and you can win a one-of-a-kind Dune-themed Xbox Series S and the 'world's first floating Xbox Controller.' Feb 15, 2024 9:31 PM CST Ever wanted to play a PvP version of Home Alone? RBO is coming from the maker of Hello Neighbor RBO is from the developer of Hello Neighbor and is essentially a multiplayer version of that game, with undeniably strong Home Alone vibes. Feb 16, 2024 11:19 AM CST Here's your first look at the 'new' Lara Croft for the next-gen Unreal Engine Tomb Raider game The new Unreal Engine 5 powered Tomb Raider game from Crystal Dynamics will introduce a 'unified' Lara Croft design that blends the old and new. Feb 18, 2024 10:01 PM CST Nintendo internal briefing reveals when Switch 2 is tipped to release Multiple outlets citing their own sources that Nintendo's internal briefing has informed third parties the Switch successor will be delayed. Feb 19, 2024 1:45 AM CST Sega's new Crazy Taxi revival will go all out as a 'Triple-A' game Sega's upcoming revival of Crazy Taxi will be driving back onto the gaming market as a 'Triple-A' title, which is part of the many coming revived games. Feb 19, 2024 9:01 AM CST AMD FSR 3 was removed ahead of Nightingale's launch because it kept crashing the game Nightingale is a new survival game launching into Early Access and one that requires upscaling to run. It's launching with DLSS, XeSS, but no FSR. Feb 20, 2024 1:02 AM CST Sony's beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro in 2H 2024: ready for GTA 6 in 2025, says CNBC analyst CNBC reports there's a 'broad consensus' in the gaming industry that Sony is preparing a launch of a beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro later this year. Feb 20, 2024 4:32 PM CST Roblox may have helped PlayStation achieve $2.36 billion mtx spending, 123 million MAUs A mysterious free-to-play game significantly contributed to Sony's record-breaking 123 million monthly active users milestone on the PlayStation Network. Feb 20, 2024 6:34 PM CST This is the dream game controller you'll never be able to buy: Ship's wheel for Skull and Bones It's the wheel deal - or rather, it isn't, as Ubisoft isn't making a ship's wheel controller, and a YouTube video showing it off was just a promo stunt. Feb 21, 2024 8:13 AM CST Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer causes jaws to drop, DLC arrives on June 21 The gameplay reveal trailer doesn't disappoint, to put it mildly, and hype around Shadow of the Erdtree has been driven up several notches by the clip. Feb 21, 2024 12:02 PM CST Sony's new PlayStation passkey support means you can happily forget that password one last time Sony knows you can't remember your PlayStation password so it has now added support for passkeys so you can now forget it for good. Feb 22, 2024 4:59 AM CST The open-world Terminator game in development will be shown off on February 29 Nacon teases it will show off more of its open-world Terminator survival game on February 29, takes place between Judgment Day and John Connor's resistance. Feb 22, 2024 7:02 PM CST Opinion: Generative AI poses new opportunities for games monetization AI's myriad of capabilities offers unique new possibilities for publishers, developers, and even platform-holders to monetize the video games industry. Feb 23, 2024 10:22 AM CST Warner Bros disappointed with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League sales Warner Bros. Discovery says that Rocksteady's new live game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has missed expectations, will make for tough Q1 comps. Feb 23, 2024 4:03 PM CST PlayStation made $9.8 billion in holiday 2023, a new historic all-time high Sony's PlayStation games division generated a record-breaking $9.766 billion in holiday 2023, driven by strong hardware and software sales and mTX. Feb 25, 2024 7:45 PM CST Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for March 2025 release Nintendo's next-generation console, presumably called the Nintendo Switch 2, is scheduled for release no earlier than March 2025, per reports. Feb 26, 2024 7:33 AM CST Helldivers 2 has spread democracy to over 3 million gamers so far, and it isn't slowing down Helldivers 2 has reportedly sold over 3 million copies between PC and PlayStation 5, with close to 1 million concurrent gamers, blowing its developer away. Feb 26, 2024 4:50 PM CST PlayStation's low profit margins lead to mass layoffs, studio closures, game cancellations Sony confirms mass layoffs at PlayStation, will let go of 900 people or 8% of its workforce, all-star studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac affected. Feb 27, 2024 2:02 PM CST GeForce NOW will now show 'up to two minutes' of ads to free-tier users while they wait to play GeForce NOW free-tier users will start seeing up to minutes of ads before each gaming session, with NVIDIA implementing the change next week. Feb 27, 2024 7:28 PM CST Helldivers 2 studio boss says the game doesn't have DLSS or FSR because gameplay comes first Gameplay is what's most important when it comes to developing a game, and that's the reason why Helldivers 2 doesn't feature DLSS support. Feb 28, 2024 3:01 AM CST Helldivers 2 future updates might add playable mechs: rockets and machine guns for Democracy Spreading democracy might be a little easier with future Helldivers 2 updates, which tease a playable mech with both rockets and machine guns. Feb 28, 2024 10:08 PM CST Tekken 8's microtransaction store is now open for business The Tekken Store is now live, offering Tekken 8 players the opportunity to support the fighter over time with in-game cosmetic items and customizations. Feb 29, 2024 10:27 AM CST Analysis: Why PlayStation's profits are so low PlayStation's profit margins have been below double digits for 7 consecutive quarters now, and we take a look at the major culprits behind the profit drop. Feb 29, 2024 2:12 PM CST Ubisoft's ambitious games-as-a-platform takes shape with Assassin's Creed Infinity New details about Assassin's Creed Infinity have been leaked, exposing key info about Ubisoft's ambitious idea to nestle monetized games within games. Feb 29, 2024 4:12 PM CST Nintendo Switch 2 handheld: Xbox Series S perf, with better ray tracing, console-optimized DLSS Nintendo's next-gen Switch 2 gaming handheld features upgraded NVIDIA T239 SoC: Xbox Series S performance, better raytracing, and console-optimized DLSS. Feb 29, 2024 5:31 PM CST EA shuts down Ridgeline Games, Criterion now handling Battlefield singleplayer campaign Electronic Arts shuts down Ridgeline Games shortly after Marcus Lehto leaves the studio, and now Criterion is handling Battlefield's singleplayer content. Feb 29, 2024 7:32 PM CST The open-world Terminator game is now official: Terminator: Survivors drops on October 24 Terminator: Survivors will see you surviving Skynet in a new open-world game where you survive Judgment Day, launches in early access on October 24. Feb 29, 2024 9:36 PM CST Zen 5 CPUs are on track for release in the second half of 2024, AMD rep confirms We've been hearing some different dates for the potential release of next-gen desktop CPUs from AMD, so it's good to get this confirmation. Feb 1, 2024 8:56 AM CST TT Show Episode 20 - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX Remix, Switch 2, Windows 12, and more! Another big week of GPU news for The TT Show, with Jak and Kosta also taking a detour to Mars, Venus, while solving one of aviation's greatest mysteries! Feb 2, 2024 5:01 AM CST You can now reserve your Vision Pro demo at an Apple Store online Apple's Vision Pro headset is now available to buy in the United States and potential buyers can now reserve a demo at their local Apple Store online. Feb 2, 2024 9:30 AM CST Your webcam might be shuttered, but an ambient light sensor is also a risk for being spied on There's a dark side to ambient light sensors that you may not realize, and some researchers have found a novel way to exploit this component. Feb 2, 2024 1:00 PM CST Apple Vision Pro durability tests are surprisingly positive but you might still want AppleCare+ The Apple Vision Pro has been put through some grueling durability tests and while it did well, the $500 AppleCare+ might still be a wise move. Feb 3, 2024 11:16 AM CST Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S CPU teased with 24 threads, no Hyper-Threading support Intel's new Arrow Lake-S processor spotted with 24 threads, no Hyper-Threading included, but we'll get AVX512 support... arrives in 2024. Feb 4, 2024 5:32 PM CST Someone built a functioning 16-bit CPU inside Microsoft Excel with its own custom language YouTube channel Inkbox created a 16-bit CPU with a clock speed of 3 Hz, 128KB of RAM, and a 16-color output display... in Microsoft Excel. Feb 4, 2024 9:31 PM CST V-Color introduces its new Manta DDR5 Xfinity MPOWER memory: up to 48GB DDR5-4800 CL40 V-Color unveils its new Manta DDR5 XFinity MPOWER memory: up to DDR5-8400 speeds, built with overclocking in mind and high-performance users. Feb 4, 2024 11:09 PM CST The stylish and sleek ROG Falchion RX Low Profile keyboard from ASUS is now available The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile keyboard from ASUS is now available - bringing style and performance with brand-new low-profile switches. Feb 5, 2024 12:36 AM CST Apple details Vision Pro's Optic ID security feature and how it protects your data Apple's Vision Pro has a cool Optic ID security feature and Apple has shared information on how it works and when a passcode will be needed instead. Feb 5, 2024 7:30 AM CST Apple confirms the Vision Pro's Mac Virtual Display feature does work with Intel Macs The Apple Vision Pro has a feature that brings a Mac's desktop into 3D space and now Apple has confirmed which Macs work and how well they'll do it. Feb 5, 2024 8:00 AM CST Scientists discover building blocks of life within asteroid sample A space agency successfully collected samples from an asteroid called Ryugu, and scientists have now discovered the seeds of life within its samples. Feb 5, 2024 8:46 AM CST Microsoft's goal behind killing support for its most popular operating system is working Microsoft announced it was killing support for its most popular operating system, and now we are starting to see the results of the announcement. Feb 5, 2024 10:03 AM CST GoDeal24 Valentine's Day Sale: Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 from only a crazy low $11 GoDeal24's Valentine's Day sale is live now where it's offering up awesome deals on Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Pro from just a crazy low $9.08. Feb 5, 2024 2:33 PM CST DDR5-10600 memory OC achieved on AMD Ryzen 7 8700G by overclocker AMD's new Ryzen 7 8700G APU used by overclocker and pushed up to DDR5-10600 memory speeds, breaking a world record on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Gene. Feb 5, 2024 6:03 PM CST Faraday partners with Arm and Intel on innovative SoC, will be built on Intel 18A process Faraday Technology is a leader in the ASIC design services and IP solutions, announcing collaboration with Arm and Intel on a new 64-core SoC on Intel 18A. Feb 5, 2024 7:38 PM CST NVIDIA quietly launches the entry-level GeForce RTX 3050 6GB with a TGP of just 70W The new GeForce RTX 3050 6GB not only features less VRAM but the reduced hardware and power rating also means 20% less performance. Feb 5, 2024 9:31 PM CST Radeon RX 7900 XTX is still the only RDNA 3 card to make the Steam Hardware Survey list Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for January 2024 show GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs gaining momentum while RDNA and Radeon RX 7000 GPUs struggle. Feb 5, 2024 10:31 PM CST Video of reckless Tesla driver using Apple Vision Pro headset behind the wheel goes viral This is the second time since the launch of Apple's headset that someone has been filmed driving while using it (although the first one was staged). Feb 6, 2024 11:34 AM CST The Apple Vision Pro could launch outside the US as soon as April The Apple Vision Pro is currently only sold in the United States, but a new report claims that it will launch in China as soon as April or May. Feb 6, 2024 12:45 PM CST Apple Vision Pro survives 8-foot drop onto the ground, still works with shattered front Apple Vision Pro durability tested, the expensive new $3499 headset dropped from an extreme distance, shatters the front but still works fine. Feb 6, 2024 6:03 PM CST Palit GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER PCB: there's room for two regular 8-pin PCIe power connectors Palit's new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER PCB features room for two regular 8-pin PCIe power connectors, we should see RTX 4080 SUPER with 8-pin in the future. Feb 6, 2024 8:37 PM CST JPR: CPU industry has fully recovered from recession, AMD and Intel are booming again Jon Peddie Research reports that CPU shipments are exceeding the level during the pandemic era, mobile CPUs are in massive demand. Feb 6, 2024 10:08 PM CST After a few years of decline, the global display market is set to grow in 2024 Global monitor shipments are set to reach up to 128 million units in 2024, a 2% increase over 2023, and a sign that the market is recovering. Feb 7, 2024 12:06 AM CST Wheeled robot set loose on college campus teaches itself to open any door A robot has been trained to open doors and set loose on a college campus, giving a glimpse into the future of what could be a robot butler. Feb 7, 2024 5:25 AM CST Apple issues warning over irresponsible Apple Vision Pro use A Cybertruck owner has been caught using the Apple Vision Pro while driving, raising concerns about the dangers of not using the headset correctly. Feb 7, 2024 6:30 AM CST Scientists achieve world's first by 3D printing functional human brain tissue Scientists have claimed they have created the first 3D-printed human brain tissue that's functional, which may help with Alzheimer's research. Feb 7, 2024 7:30 AM CST Apple might miss the rumored microLED Apple Watch Ultra launch date of 2026 The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was tipped to get a microLED display upgrade in 2026, but a new report claims that it might not be ready until 2027. Feb 7, 2024 9:00 AM CST GEEKOM Mini IT12 with 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD on sale for just $389 GEEKOM is running a sale on its Mini IT12 mini PC with Intel 12th Gen Core i5 processor for just $389, with $20 off discount code for TweakTown readers. Feb 7, 2024 3:06 PM CST NVIDIA's new Grace Superchip loses to Intel Xeon Sapphire Rapids in HPC benchmarks Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the State University of New York publishes benchmarks of NVIDIA's new Grace Superchip, can't beat Intel Sapphire Rapids. Feb 7, 2024 5:55 PM CST Zephyr's new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Valkyrie has 280mm AIO cooler, sweet metallic style Zephyr is preparing its first liquid-cooled graphics card, with the new RTX 4080 SUPER, working with Valkyrie on a 280mm AIO cooling solution. Feb 7, 2024 8:37 PM CST Patriot Memory unveils its new Viper PV553 PCIe Gen5 SSD with blower fan cooling The new Patriot Viper PV553 PCIe Gen5 SSD features an innovative active cooling system with a blower fan and sports car-like style. Feb 7, 2024 11:31 PM CST 10-year-old war film shoots its way into Netflix's global top 10 chart David Ayer's 2014 war film Fury has made its way into Netflix's Global Top 10 chart, according to the streaming service's recently released chart. Feb 8, 2024 12:30 AM CST Disney buys $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to create a new 'universe' Disney has purchased a $1.5 billion stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games to create a new 'universe' that will let gamers interact with iconic Disney IP. Feb 8, 2024 2:16 AM CST Think you've got a long wait for Windows 11's next feature update? Think again as it's imminent Moment 5 is about to arrive, rumor has it, though it won't be much of an update - the big move will be Windows 11 24H2 (probably) later this year. Feb 8, 2024 11:26 AM CST AI PCs expected to be close to 60% of total PC shipments by 2027 says analyst IDC expects next-gen AI PC shipments to double hardware-enabled AI PCs by 2027, consuming close to 60% of all PC systems shipped by then. Feb 8, 2024 6:03 PM CST NVIDIA rolls out GeForce Hotfix Driver to fix stuttering issues when browsing and gaming NVIDIA has released a new beta GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 551.46 which aims to fix stuttering issues when gaming and even browsing the internet. Feb 8, 2024 10:31 PM CST AI to make AI - NVIDIA's ChipNeMo is an AI model created to accelerate chip production NVIDIA's custom AI LLM called ChipNeMo is currently being used to train engineers, and it could also be used to help design and accelerate chip production. Feb 9, 2024 12:31 AM CST Dreams of Windows 12 this year are shot down, as Windows 11 24H2 is confirmed by Microsoft After rumors already strongly suggested that Windows 11 24H2 update was what we'd get this year, and not Windows 12, this is now official. Feb 9, 2024 9:57 AM CST GIGABYTE redesigns PCB for GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 GPUs to minimize cracking High GPUs are massive units these days, with large fans, heatsinks, and cooling all adding weight and putting pressure on the PCBs. Feb 11, 2024 7:29 PM CST AMD's next-gen Navi 48 GPU: 3.0GHz to 3.3GHz, up to RX 7900 XTX performance, not using GDDR7 AMD's next-gen RDNA 4-based 'Navi 48' GPU will be monolithic die on TSMC N4P, boosting up to 3.3GHz, with 20Gbps GDDR6 memory on 256-bit memory bus. Feb 11, 2024 9:36 PM CST AMD Ryzen 7 8700G built-in GPU overclocked to 3.3GHz, 25C reduction in temps with liquid metal AMD's new Ryzen 7 8700G 'Hawk Point' APU tested by overclockers: CPU hits 5.0GHz, integrated Radeon 780M overclocked to 3.3GHz at 46C. Feb 11, 2024 11:16 PM CST Apple to roll out new feature for checking out when Apple Pay isn't an option Apple has rolled out a new iOS update that seemingly includes a big change for Apple Cash users who want to use Apple Pay online when it isn't available. Feb 12, 2024 12:16 AM CST NASA honors its dead Mars helicopter with a special name from Tolkien's legendarium NASA has honored its dead Mars helicopter by naming its final resting place after the fictional location in J.R.R Tolkien's epic legendarium. Feb 12, 2024 8:10 AM CST Unofficially running Windows 11 on an aged PC? The OS soon won't boot - at all - with old CPUs Windows 11 24H2 is coming with a new 'POPCNT' instruction that'll certainly pop the bubble of anyone running Microsoft's OS on a potato PC from yesteryear. Feb 12, 2024 10:11 AM CST The Apple Vision Pro might need four whole generations to reach its potential, Apple believes The Apple Vision Pro is now on sale but a new report suggests Apple expects it to change quite a lot over the next few generations. Feb 12, 2024 12:30 PM CST Apple News gains New York Times' Wirecutter absolutely free for everyone The Wirecutter, part of the New York Times, has been added to the Apple News app and is completely free to all as a result of the addition. Feb 12, 2024 1:45 PM CST Sycom's new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER features hybrid AIO cooling, dual Noctua fans Japanese manufacturer Sycom reveals its new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, featuring a custom AIO hybrid cooler, with dual Noctua fans included. Feb 12, 2024 6:03 PM CST Huawei Vision rumor: Apple Vision Pro competitor, HALF the price, same Sony 4K micro-OLED tech Huawei reportedly working on Vision headset, an Apple Vision Pro competitor that should be lighter, half the price, same Sony 4K micro-OLED displays. Feb 12, 2024 7:20 PM CST MSI Cubi N ADL with Intel N100: fanless Mini-PC with Intel Alder Lake-N CPU MSI unveils its new Cubi N ADL Mini-PC: features an Intel N100 'Alder Lake-N' processor, fanless design with the CPU boosting up to 3.4GHz. Feb 12, 2024 9:45 PM CST GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7900 GRE spotted, cut down Navi 31 GPU set to hit more global markets The Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched in 2023 as a China and Asian market exclusive, this new listing for a GIGABYTE model could see it finally hit more markets. Feb 13, 2024 12:32 AM CST iPhone 16 Pro leak teases major changes, AI adoption and size increases A summary of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max has been posted, and if the rumors are true, the next-gen iPhone 16 Pros will have major changes. Feb 13, 2024 9:01 AM CST Intel's new Core i9-14900KS processor teased again: 150W TDP and huge 6.2GHz boost Intel's unannounced Core i9-14900KS processor benchmarked: 24 cores and 32 threads, with CPU boosts of up to 6.2GHz with a 150W default TDP. Feb 13, 2024 5:38 PM CST NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 551.52 drivers are out, grab them here! NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 551.52 WHQL drivers are here: supporting DLSS technology in Skull and Bones, which supports DLSS Super Resolution. Feb 13, 2024 7:38 PM CST NVIDIA market value surpasses Amazon, first time in 20 years: $650 billion added since Jan 1 NVIDIA briefly flew over the market cap of Alphabet (Google) and Amazon, with $650 billion in market cap added since January 1... incredible stuff. Feb 13, 2024 9:36 PM CST NASA releases haunting photo of solar flare exploding from the Sun NASA has released a breathtaking image of a solar flare erupting on the Sun's surface, showcasing the star's raw power that keeps us alive. Feb 14, 2024 12:02 AM CST Fed up with sky-high pricing for NVIDIA's RTX 4090? The GPU now seems to be falling in price Even though price drops appear to be happening, finally - and they should come thicker and faster soon - the RTX 4090 is still well above MSRP. Feb 14, 2024 8:21 AM CST Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 might have upgraded 'Pegasus' CPU cores Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC rumored to boast upgraded 'Pegasus' CPU cores, but keep the same 'Slice' GPU architecture. Feb 14, 2024 4:50 PM CST FurMark 1.3.8 now supports GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs, next-gen FurMark 2.0 teased FurMark testing software updated: now supports NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 4080 SUPER graphics cards. Feb 14, 2024 8:37 PM CST Mark Zuckerberg: Meta Quest 3 is better than Apple Vision Pro, and it's 7x cheaper Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlights the Quest 3 headset, calling out Apple's expensive new Vision Pro saying the Meta Quest 3 is 7x cheaper. Feb 14, 2024 10:08 PM CST NASA hits big milestone in new spacecraft propulsion that uses the Sun NASA has reached a crucial milestone in developing a new form of spacecraft propulsion technology that takes advantage of the Sun. Feb 15, 2024 12:46 AM CST New Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire official trailer teases the ultimate battle of the Titans Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment released the new trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, showcasing the two monsters in their epic glory. Feb 15, 2024 3:15 AM CST Windows 11 brings in the widget board change everyone wants - and other nifty interface tweaks Want to ban the news feed from the widget panel? Now you can, and the latest preview builds also introduce a smart accessibility feature. Feb 15, 2024 10:08 AM CST USPTO says that AI models can't hold patents, only human beings can The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) clarifies that AI systems can't hold patents, and that only human beings can. Feb 15, 2024 7:02 PM CST AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor drops to $409 for the first time ever, grab yours now! AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor drops to $409 for the first time since its release, debuted it a price of $599... representing a chunky $190 discount. Feb 15, 2024 8:37 PM CST Creative is keeping the idea of desktop PC speakers alive with its new Pebble X series The new Creative Pebble X series offers USB-C audio for PC and Consoles with Bluetooth support, and they pack a bigger sound than the original versions. Feb 15, 2024 10:32 PM CST Lexar's new SL600 Portable SSD is super fast, hits speeds of up to 2000MB/s Lexar's new SL600 Portable SSD for professionals delivers up to 2000MB/s read and write over USB, and comes with a durable aluminum shell. Feb 16, 2024 12:01 AM CST NVIDIA unveils its new Eos AI supercomputer with 4608 x H100 AI GPUs NVIDIA provides the first public look at its Eos AI supercomputer, with the large-scale NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD featuring 4608 x H100 AI GPUs. Feb 16, 2024 6:03 PM CST This iPhone 16 leak suggests a big Apple Vision Pro-inspired camera change is coming Apple's iPhone 16 is expected to get a new camera design to add spatial video recording support and this leak might have proved it. Feb 17, 2024 11:22 AM CST GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER price drops below MSRP one month after launch The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has only been out for a month but we've got our first deal - with this model from ZOTAC GAMING available for below MSRP. Feb 18, 2024 6:04 PM CST NVIDIA rumored to mandate PCIe 6.0 16-pin power connector for GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs are reportedly mandated to use new PCIe Gen 6 16-pin power connectors, should support up to 400W of power. Feb 18, 2024 8:01 PM CST Apple reportedly halts foldable iPhone development over one big issue Reports indicate that Apple has stopped development on its purported foldable iPhones for one reason: the durability of the foldable screen technology. Feb 19, 2024 1:25 AM CST Report reveals when the next-generation Apple Vision Pro is expected to arrive Rumors are already circulating regarding when the next-generation Apple Vision Pro is expected to be released and how it will arrive with improvements. Feb 19, 2024 9:19 AM CST Apple's iPhones are getting RCS to appease China, report claims Apple announced last year that 2024 would be the year RCS support comes to the iPhone, but a new report suggests the reason isn't what we expected. Feb 19, 2024 12:31 PM CST New iPhone 16 case leak again hints at a major camera redesign The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are tipped to feature a redesigned camera system and this new case mold leak again hints that's the case. Feb 19, 2024 1:18 PM CST Eurocom's new monster 780W AC adapter costs $428, supports MSI's new TITAN 18HX gaming laptop Eurocom's new 780W AC high-power supply is now available with detachable cables, costs $428 and works with MSI's new monster TITAN 18HX gaming laptop. Feb 19, 2024 6:03 PM CST The latest 12V-2x6 'H++' power connector can handle 675W of GPU power, ready for Blackwell The very latest 12V-2x6 'H++' power connector on NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs can handle up to 675W of power from the GPU. Feb 19, 2024 7:38 PM CST Intel Core i9-14900KS with 6.2GHz CPU clocks spotted early at French retailer for $800+ Intel's new limited edition Core i9-14900KS processor spotted at French retailer early, with pricing of $800+ but you'll get 6.2GHz out of the box. Feb 19, 2024 9:00 PM CST Use Twilio Authy Desktop app for secure log in? You have less than a month to update your 2FA Twilio Authy Desktop app users have less than a month to switch to the mobile app or make major changes to how they log into various services. Feb 19, 2024 11:02 PM CST Future USB-C AirPods Max could miss out on Adaptive Audio features A future pair of AirPods Max are expected to sport a new USB-C port, but a new report suggests that they might miss out on Adaptive Audio features. Feb 20, 2024 12:45 PM CST Apple's first foldable iPhone now tipped for 2026 Those waiting for Apple to launch a foldable iPhone might not have to wait too much longer according to a new report pinning its hopes on 2026. Feb 20, 2024 1:45 PM CST Good news! The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro's batteries last longer than Apple expected Apple says that iPhone 15 batteries will have 80% health after a full 1,000 cycles, double the previous estimate of 500 charge cycles. Feb 20, 2024 3:00 PM CST Crucial announces DDR5 Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition: 16GB, 24GB sticks at DDR5-6000 Crucial announces its new DDR5 Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition: features a unique, origami-based design that's both cool, and looks cool. Feb 20, 2024 8:37 PM CST be quiet! has new high-end Dark Base PC cases, now available in white be quiet! has a new pair of impressive high-end PC cases launching very soon - the Dark Base Pro 901 White and the Dark Base 701 White. Feb 20, 2024 10:34 PM CST Scientists issue dire warning for the Amazon rainforest A newly published paper has outlined the looming dangers of the Amazon rainforest and what areas of the iconic location are expected to do over 30 years. Feb 21, 2024 12:02 AM CST Experts warn how AI could destroy humankind in just two years An artificial intelligence researcher has said that if they were forced to give probabilities, AI will become so sophisticated humanity could be wiped out. Feb 21, 2024 12:47 AM CST Apple Music Replay now offers a monthly recap option atop its existing annual one The popular Apple Music Replay feature is now available weekly, giving music fans more instant insight into their favorite songs and more. Feb 21, 2024 6:38 AM CST Apple Music is making it easier to switch from Spotify and others A new feature coming to the Apple Music streaming service could make it easier to import libraries and playlists from the competition like Spotify. Feb 21, 2024 12:43 PM CST Apple debuts a new Sports app that brings live scores and stats to the iPhone Apple has today announced a new Sports app that brings live real-time scores and stats to iPhone users in Canada, the US, and the UK. Feb 21, 2024 1:30 PM CST New OLED iPad Pro leak suggests the updated tablets will be incredibly thin Apple is expected to launch new OLED iPad Pro models within the next few months and a new leak claims that they will be incredibly thin. Feb 21, 2024 2:15 PM CST NVIDIA says next-gen B100 AI GPU will be 'supply constrained' as 'demand far exceeds supply' NVIDIA says supply of its Hopper AI GPUs is improving, with demand 'very strong' while expecting next-gen B100 to be 'supply constrained'. Feb 21, 2024 7:02 PM CST Microsoft is using AI to 'force-update' older Windows 11 versions to the newer Windows 11 23H2 Microsoft will automatically update Windows 11 devices to the recent 23H2 version of the Operating System, with its 'intelligent ML model' in charge. Feb 21, 2024 8:32 PM CST Intel eyes off 2026 as when it wants to beat TSMC at making the world's fastest chips Intel wants to make the world's fastest chips, taking the title away from TSMC, with its new Intel 18A process node... take over with Intel 14A in 2026. Feb 21, 2024 10:08 PM CST WhatApp now lets you format your text in some new ways including lists and more Users of the WhatsApp instant messaging platform can now use Markdown-like syntax to format text with bullets, numbered lists, and more. Feb 22, 2024 6:30 AM CST NVIDIA App for GPUs combines GeForce Experience and Control Panel with new features! NVIDIA has finally released an overhaul to its GeForce Experience and Control Panel apps with the new NVIDIA App combining the features of both. Feb 22, 2024 8:00 AM CST PSVR2 is breaking exclusivity as Sony seeks profit boost Sony currently plans to break PlayStation VR2 exclusivity and add support for cross-platform virtual reality gaming on PC, full support coming in 2024. Feb 22, 2024 9:35 AM CST Seven of the top 10 best-selling phones in 2023 had an Apple logo on the back New research claims that seven of the top 10 best-selling phones were iPhones with Samsung the only other company represented on the list. Feb 22, 2024 1:00 PM CST AMD CEO Lisa Su confirmed for opening Computex keynote - so prepare for a big Zen 5 CPU reveal? We can hope to see a Zen 5 launch, but that might just be an initial unveiling, given that next-gen Ryzen desktop CPUs may not arrive until later in 2024. Feb 22, 2024 2:00 PM CST Samsung spools up new semiconductor unit in Silicon Valley, will develop next-gen AGI chips Samsung jumps on a 'gold mine' opening its own semiconductor firm called AGI Computing Lab, will build next-gen AGI chips with $100 billion in funding. Feb 22, 2024 6:30 PM CST Google's lightweight and free Gemma AI models are optimized to run on NVIDIA GPUs Lightweight enough to run on an RTX AI PC or laptop, Google's new Gemma open models were built with the same technology used to create the Gemini models. Feb 22, 2024 8:36 PM CST US will need 'CHIPS Act 2' investment into semiconductor manufacturing to be the best for AI US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says it might require CHIPS Act 2, didn't realize the volume of chips required is 'mind boggling'. Feb 22, 2024 10:35 PM CST TT Show Episode 23 - Xbox's future, PS6 performance, the NVIDIA App, OpenAI's Sora, and more! Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Switch, NVIDIA launches a new everything GeForce app, and OpenAI's new video tool Sora impresses. Feb 23, 2024 5:32 AM CST Apple's first ChatGPT-like tool is already being used by some customer support agents Apple is reportedly testing a new in-house generative AI tool that can help support teams when they need to know how to fix an issue for a customer. Feb 23, 2024 1:30 PM CST AirPods Pro or AirPods Extreme? Apple almost went with the latter, new report claims Apple reportedly almost decided to call the popular AirPods Pro earbuds the AirPods Extreme, but that idea was ultimately canceled. Feb 23, 2024 2:15 PM CST WB Discovery CEO David Zaslav says bundles are the future of streaming Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav believes bundles are the future of streaming: 'In the longer term, I expect there will be meaningful bundling' Feb 23, 2024 5:01 PM CST The iPhone's dynamic island almost didn't look like the one that shipped with the iPhone 14 Pro A new report claims that Apple's iPhone 14 Pro nearly had a very different Dynamic Island than the one that shipped to customers in 2022. Feb 25, 2024 5:30 AM CST TSMC's second fab site in Arizona, USA celebrates its 'topping out' milestone TSMC celebrates a 'topping out' milestone for its fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona, with the final roof structure beam placed in position. Feb 25, 2024 4:41 PM CST NVIDIA samples two new AI GPUs for China, both comply with US export restrictions NVIDIA is reportedly gearing up to release two new AI GPUs for the Chinese market, which the company wants to see continued market share growth in China. Feb 25, 2024 8:19 PM CST US makes history with first Moon landing since 1972, but there's one major problem For the first time since the Apollo era, the United States has landed new NASA science instruments and tech demonstrations on the surface of the Moon. Feb 26, 2024 12:02 AM CST Robot snaps 1st photo of the moon before its historic landing Houston-based company Intuitive Machines has pushed its Odysseus lander into the moon's orbit ahead of a historic landing if everything goes to plan. Feb 26, 2024 5:20 AM CST AMD drops the price of the Radeon RX 7700 XT to $419 USD starting today AMD's Radeon RX 7700 XT is a solid 1440p performer, and it just got an official price drop - making it a great option for mainstream gamers. Feb 26, 2024 8:02 AM CST Don't expect any big macOS design changes this year, new report warns Apple's expected to announce a new macOS software update in 2024 but a new report says that we shouldn't expect any big design changes. Feb 26, 2024 11:15 AM CST iPhone 16 Pro again tipped to sport 5x tetraprism lens The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be announced this fall and a new report suggests that the 5x zoom cam is coming to both. Feb 26, 2024 12:00 PM CST Windows 11 Paint app could get another AI feature, but what it'll do is a mystery so far There's a file in the Paint application which hints that Microsoft is planning a new feature that'll use the NPU in chips like Meteor Lake. Feb 26, 2024 2:00 PM CST GEEKOM Mini IT13 with 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD on sale for just $609 GEEKOM is running a sale on its Mini IT13 mini PC with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor for just $609, with a $20 off discount code for TweakTown readers. Feb 26, 2024 6:01 PM CST Intel Core i9-14900K sets new OC world record: first CPU to finish SuperPi in under 3 minutes Intel's flagship Core i9-14900K smashes the SuperPi record, completed in under 3 minutes... the first CPU to finish it in record time. Feb 26, 2024 8:01 PM CST Netflix is canceling payments for people who pay via an App Store subscription Those who currently pay for their Netflix subscription using the App Store's subscription system are now being told they have to choose another option. Feb 27, 2024 6:00 AM CST Some Windows 11 users can't install February update because 'something didn't go as planned' The good news is that Microsoft has acknowledged this bug and is knocking up a fix, with a workaround already provided for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. Feb 27, 2024 10:58 AM CST Microsoft's next AI feature for Windows 11's Paint app could be a real stroke of genius Never mind Cocreator, Paint might get far more in-depth image creation chops where you can sketch out the composition you want, then let the AI go to work. Feb 27, 2024 12:45 PM CST New Game On driver for Intel Arc graphics brings massive improvements to Meteor Lake gaming Intel has dropped a new Game On driver, once again bringing massive performance gains to DirectX 11 titles - this time for its Intel Core Ultra CPUs. Feb 27, 2024 6:29 PM CST AMD's latest Radeon drivers aims to stop Helldivers 2 crashing and fix stuttering in many games AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.2.1 is here and the latest Radeon driver update fixes a lot of game-related issues, including Helldivers 2 crashing. Feb 27, 2024 9:02 PM CST GPU shipments 6% over Q4 2023: 76 million GPUs shipped, biggest gain in over 25 years Jon Peddie Research reports 76.2 million GPUs shipped in Q4 2023, a massive 24% year-over-year increase, the biggest year-to-year increase in 25 years. Feb 27, 2024 10:36 PM CST DROP CSTM65 mechanical keyboard features a magnetic decorative top case you can swap out With interchangeable magnetic cases Drop's latest CSTM65 mechanical keyboard lets you personalize the look and feel, and change it around. Feb 28, 2024 12:03 AM CST NVIDIA announces new RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Laptop GPUs for 'highly portable workstations' NVIDIA has more a few more laptop RTX GPUs coming soon, with the RTX 500 and RTX 1000 designed for compact and highly portable AI workstations. Feb 28, 2024 2:03 AM CST NASA detected a stadium-sized asteroid that quickly approached Earth NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has confirmed an asteroid approximately the size of a stadium zoomed past Earth on February 2. Feb 28, 2024 4:31 AM CST LG unveils prices for latest 2024 OLED evo TVs and its flagship costs $25,000 LG has unveiled the prices of its upcoming 2024 OLED evo TVs showcased at CES 2024, and they will begin at $1,500 and go up to a whopping $25,000. Feb 28, 2024 9:01 AM CST Use a PS5 DualSense controller in Windows 11? Intel's new Bluetooth driver is a must grab Windows 11 gamers who play with a DualSense controller - or indeed two of them - should make haste and grab the new Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver. Feb 28, 2024 1:49 PM CST Intel pencils in 2027 for when it'll have next-gen chips made on Intel 10A, or 1nm process node Intel is getting aggressive with its CPU roadmap, promising next-gen 1nm (Intel 10A) process node will be up and running by 2027 for next-gen processors. Feb 28, 2024 6:12 PM CST Intel and ASML achieve 'First Light' milestone with new High-NA lithography tech ASML and Intel announce a significant milestone in ASML's leading High-NA lithography system, enabling its first light source, the 'First Light' milestone. Feb 28, 2024 8:37 PM CST GIGABYTE unveils full specs for its two new AORUS QD-OLED gaming monitors GIGABYTE announced five gaming monitors at CES 2024, and now the company has revealed the full specifications for each QD-OLED gaming display. Feb 29, 2024 2:16 AM CST Scientists unveil DVD-like disc that can hold 4,000 times more data than a Blu-Ray A team of researchers created a new type of disc capable of storing hundreds of thousands of gigabytes of data, or more than 40,000 DVDs. Feb 29, 2024 8:46 AM CST AMD RDNA 4 flagship GPU rumor sounds disappointing - and it has us scratching our heads YouTuber's Navi 48 speculation seems off the mark with pricing, and indeed the leaker's performance estimation is lower than other rumors. Feb 29, 2024 11:50 AM CST ASRock's new 'world's smallest' server rack features NVIDIA's beefed-up H200 Superchips for AI ASRock Rack wants to bring the benefits of AI everywhere, showcasing its MECAI-GH200 at Mobile World Congress, enabling AI on the edge. Feb 29, 2024 10:08 PM CST AMD reportedly already got the contract to build a chip for Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 Sony is working with AMD on its next-gen PlayStation 6 console, hopefully we get 4K 120FPS and 8K 60FPS gaming by the time it hits in (at least) 2026. Feb 1, 2024 8:46 PM CST Report: Xbox to break exclusivity, Starfield and Indiana Jones may come to PlayStation 5 Microsoft has floated the idea of breaking Xbox platform exclusivity and bring games like Starfield and Indiana Jones to PS5, with other games also coming. Feb 4, 2024 9:03 PM CST This Skyrim mod is pretty much a DLC that adds 60+ hours of content A developer team is currently working on a mod for Skyrim that is so large it could easily be considered a new DLC as it offers 60+ hours of content. Feb 5, 2024 6:34 AM CST Godfather of tactical stealth games returns to the genre: Kojima is officially back After years of encouragement from Sony, Kojima is making a not-Metal Gear Solid action espionage game for PlayStation...but it's also a film too? Feb 5, 2024 2:03 PM CST Trailer for Fallout 2 fan remake using Fallout 4's engine captures the look of the 1998 classic Fallout 4: Project Arroyo is a fan project that's remaking the iconic Fallout 2 in the Fallout 4 engine, and you can check it out in this new trailer. Feb 6, 2024 12:36 AM CST Switch breaks 139.36 million units, Switch shipments drop to historic holiday low The Nintendo Switch family of hardware has now broken 139.36 million consoles shipped since 2017, but shipments reach lowest historical holiday point. Feb 6, 2024 6:33 PM CST Nintendo throws a wet blanket on the Switch 2 releasing in 2024 Nintendo has released its financial report for the period ending March 31, and it has killed any hopes the Nintendo Switch successor will release in 2024. Feb 7, 2024 7:00 AM CST Indie dev using its game engine to faithfuly remaster original PlayStation games in 4K 60 FPS The Last Night is a gorgeous 2.5D game that blends modern and retro visuals, and now the developer is bringing its tech to original PlayStation games. Feb 7, 2024 10:33 PM CST Overwatch 2 Season 9 is nearly here, will 'revitalize the Overwatch 2 experience' Blizzard details Overwatch 2's new Season 9 update: huge changes to the core gameplay, new progression system, all heroes now have passive healing. Feb 8, 2024 6:33 PM CST Nintendo made $4.2 billion during Holiday '23 with a 31% operating profit margin The Switch is nearly 8 fiscal years old now, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from generated consistently strong revenues and profit margins from gaming. Feb 10, 2024 11:07 AM CST Opinion: What the future of Xbox console hardware could look like Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer reportedly says consoles are still important for Microsoft, but has that hardware definition changed to meet the times? Feb 11, 2024 11:05 AM CST RuneScape is officially a billion-dollar gaming franchise RuneScape joins the ranks of other mega-hit billion-dollar live service game franchises, but it took over two decades for the MMORPG to make it happen. Feb 11, 2024 10:01 PM CST DIYer makes a real-world Pokedex powered by ChatGPT AI, and it's every bit as cool as it sounds Ever wanted your own Pokedex? One that actually works, not like the rubbish toy version from the 90s? Well, it can be done with the help of ChatGPT... Feb 12, 2024 11:28 AM CST Nintendo should avoid this costly mistake with the Switch 2 The Switch has amassed 1.2 billion game sales in its lifespan and Nintendo should carry these entitlements forward to ensure smooth transition to Switch 2. Feb 12, 2024 10:31 PM CST Tulpar's new gaming handheld: Intel Meteor Lake CPU, Arc GPU, runs Windows 11 Tulpar's new gaming handheld: Intel Meteor Lake-H processor, Arc Graphics 5, 8-inch 1200p display, 32GB LPDDR5X, runs Windows 11, and more. Feb 13, 2024 7:02 PM CST ASUS unveils ROG gaming backpack designed for gamers on the go ASUS has unveiled the new ROG Ranger Gaming Backpack 16, a new backpack designed specifically for gamers that are gaming on the go. Feb 14, 2024 4:40 AM CST Sony's upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console rumored to cost just $499 without the disc drive Sony's upcoming beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro without a disc drive will reportedly only cost $500, while specifications have been partially 'confirmed'. Feb 14, 2024 7:20 PM CST Xbox wants to become the 'top cross-platform games company' Microsoft's plans to break console game exclusivity is part of an effort to make Xbox the largest cross-platform gaming company in the games industry. Feb 15, 2024 11:32 AM CST Starfield and Indiana Jones not coming to PlayStation, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirms Bethesda's Starfield and Indiana Jones are not among the four first-party Xbox games coming to PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, Phil Spencer confirms. Feb 15, 2024 3:02 PM CST Next-gen Xbox to deliver 'largest technical leap' in console history Microsoft teases a console powerhouse for Gen10, and the new next-gen Xbox aims to 'deliver the largest technical leap' out of any hardware generation. Feb 15, 2024 5:29 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce Now gets Skull and Bones, Halo: Infinite - and the possible sleeper hit of 2024 That would be Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, which some PC gamers are already calling to be in the running for Game of the Year - time will tell... Feb 16, 2024 6:51 AM CST Diablo 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 28, the first Blizzard game to join the service The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass on PC and Console has been announced, and it's Blizzard's live service focused Diablo IV. Feb 18, 2024 7:32 PM CST PlayStation 5 consoles aren't getting cheaper to produce, so don't expect a price cut PlayStation 5 consoles are getting more expensive to produce, so don't expect a price cut anytime soon. Sony's plan to boost profits is now all about PC. Feb 18, 2024 10:29 PM CST Next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles predicted to be less powerful A hardware tipster has provided a brief insight into semiconductor conditions and what to expect performance-wise from next-gen consoles. Feb 19, 2024 2:07 AM CST Cyberpunk 2077 with photorealistic mod running at 8K looks unbelievably good Cyberpunk 2077 has never looked better with this photorealism mod running at 8K, it's about as close as we'll get to next-gen Cyberpunk... for now. Feb 19, 2024 5:22 PM CST Respawn working on Mandalorian bounty hunter FPS, reports say Apex Legends, Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi developer Respawn is reportedly working on a new Mandalorian shooter for Disney and Electronic Arts. Feb 20, 2024 12:21 PM CST Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'Getting rid of physical is not our strategy' Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that Microsoft has no plans to completely nix physical media and stop selling games on retail store shelves. Feb 20, 2024 5:30 PM CST PlayStation 5 Pro rumor: 'NVIDIA DLSS competitor' upscaling to test water before PlayStation 6 Sony reportedly working on 'DLSS competitor' for beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro console, the company will test it out on PS5 Pro before the PlayStation 6. Feb 20, 2024 7:02 PM CST Starfield finally gets FSR 3 - for those PC gamers out there still playing Intel XeSS has also arrived, as well as FSR 3 (which was in beta earlier this month), with the new update delivering some important fixes, too. Feb 21, 2024 10:35 AM CST Check out Unreal Engine 5 running through a regular web browser Unreal Engine 5 has been ported to WebGPU, meaning it can run in a web browser... WebGPU gives developers direct access to the GPU. Feb 21, 2024 4:41 PM CST Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoft's biggest expansion, will have separate map Elden Ring's new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has a $250 collector's edition and is handily the biggest, most ambitious DLC that FromSoft has made. Feb 22, 2024 8:34 AM CST Two classic Star Wars multiplayer games are getting remastered with 64-player support Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection brings back the iconic multiplayer action of two of the most beloved Star Wars games of all time. Feb 22, 2024 9:34 PM CST Palworld reached 25 million players in a month Indie 'Pokemon with guns' sensation Palworld has now reached 25 million players in its first month as engagement continues to grow across PC and Xbox. Feb 23, 2024 12:51 PM CST Helldivers 2 continues to outdo its duty, smashing through 700,000 concurrent players Helldivers 2 continues smashing records, with developer Arrowhead seeing its servers buckling under pressure... with 700,000 concurrent players. Feb 24, 2024 12:51 AM CST Microsoft to detail DirectSR (Super Resolution) at GDC 2024 on March 21 Microsoft reportedly announcing DirectSR -- or Direct Super Resolution -- at GDC 2024, should be super resolution for all graphics cards. Feb 25, 2024 10:08 PM CST PlayStation 5 Pro specifications have been shared with third-party publishers, says insider A well-known industry insider has said third-party publishers have received the specification sheet for the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. Feb 26, 2024 8:58 AM CST DOOM is coming to Husqvarna lawnmowers: knob controller to play, 320 x 240 at 35FPS The legendary 1993 video game DOOM will be playable on Husqvarna Automower NERA robotic lawnmower models, with upcoming April 'one hell of an update'. Feb 26, 2024 9:00 PM CST Sony's beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro rumor: no AI-ready NPU, that'll be inside PlayStation 6 Sony's upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console reportedly has no Neural Processing Unit (NPU) used for AI upscaling, Viola APU doesn't have an NPU. Feb 27, 2024 5:40 PM CST Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster brings the iconic Doom-era shooter back with improved visuals Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster remasters the iconic shooter from 1995 for a new generation of gamers on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Feb 28, 2024 1:27 AM CST 'Holy grail' of Zelda games worth close to $1 million was nearly sold for $17,000 A 22-year-old from California nearly sold one of the most expensive vintage video games of all time for $17,000 when it's worth nearly $1 million. Feb 28, 2024 4:46 AM CST Next Battlefield game will have a free-to-play battle royale mode like Warzone The next Battlefield game that's expected to release in October 2025 is expected to arrive with a dedicated free-to-play battle royale mode. Feb 29, 2024 1:26 AM CST Tekken 8's budget was 'more than double' Tekken 7's Tekken game master Katsuhiro Harada gives us a sobering lesson in games industry economics, highlights how modern game budgets have grown enormously. Feb 29, 2024 11:29 AM CST PlayStation Portal handheld may have been a big success for Sony Sony's PlayStation Portal peripheral/remote player/handset accessory may have been a big success as peripheral segment revenues surge during holiday 2023. Feb 29, 2024 2:51 PM CST Big 3 revenues compared: PlayStation made $30 billion in 2023, Xbox $18 billion How much revenue did gaming's Big 3 triumvirate make during 2023? We take a closer look at the annualized revenues of PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. Feb 29, 2024 4:50 PM CST Destiny 2 gets new skimmer hoverboard Back to the Future's very own time-hopping Marty McFly would approve of Bungie's new futuristic hoverboard vehicle in Destiny 2, aka the 'skimmer' Feb 29, 2024 6:04 PM CST Respawn's Mandalorian FPS has been cancelled, sounded like an evolution of Star Wars 1313 Electronic Arts has cancelled Respawn's unannounced Star Wars first-person shooter, and reports indicate that it was set in the Mandalorian series. Feb 29, 2024 8:33 PM CST NVIDIA is rumored to be developing its own 'premium' gaming handheld to compete with AMD This latest rumor is certainly exciting, NVIDIA is looking into creating a premium PC gaming handheld powered by its GPU hardware. Feb 29, 2024 10:31 PM CST NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super GPU rumored to be selling decently - better than the 4070 Ti Super anyway While a leaker's sources indicate a somewhat mixed picture of sales, the RTX 4080 Super graphics card seems to be doing okay right out of the gate. Feb 1, 2024 2:10 PM CST Nasty bug means Windows 10's default apps are reportedly crashing constantly for some users Open up Photos app - watch it close mysteriously a couple of seconds later. Open it again - same result. Open it once again, and... well, you get the idea. Feb 2, 2024 7:58 AM CST Google wouldn't do it, so this developer built a YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro Google chose not to launch a YouTube app for Vision Pro but that didn't stop one developer from building an app so people don't have to use its website. Feb 2, 2024 9:45 AM CST Apple warns Vision Pro owners that it could slow down in some situations Apple has warned new Vision Pro owners that they might experience a drop in performance in some specific circumstances related to its battery. Feb 2, 2024 1:15 PM CST Warm up that AirTag - Apple Vision Pro doesn't support Find My, so don't lose it Apple's Vision Pro is now on sale and a new support document has confirmed that it doesn't support some key Find My network features. Feb 3, 2024 11:36 AM CST AMD's new Ryzen 7 5700X3D now available: new mid-range AM4 socket CPU for $249 AMD's new Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor is now available, costs $249 and rocks 8 cores and 16 threads with X3D cache for gamers, and more. Feb 4, 2024 7:02 PM CST US defense contractor Raytheon secures multi-chip package with AMD Raytheon announces it has teamed with AMD to create new multi-chip package, will provide new system capabilities to its warfighters. Feb 4, 2024 10:08 PM CST HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 with over 130 TB of KIOXIA SSD storage sent to the ISS Over 130TB of KIOXIA SSD storage is now aboard the International Space Station inside the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 - ready to make some breakthroughs. Feb 4, 2024 11:37 PM CST Grand Theft Auto San Andreas RTX Remix mod with full path tracing sees FPS drop from 850 to 50 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas with path tracing via new RTX Remix mod sees the FPS drop by up to 90%, even on a PC with a GeForce RTX 4080. Feb 5, 2024 1:31 AM CST First-look at the Among Us animated series is here CBS Studios has showcased the very first teaser image of the highly anticipated upcoming animated series of Among Us, shared by the Among Us X account. Feb 5, 2024 7:31 AM CST The Apple Vision Pro won't work with some Bluetooth mice or trackpads but here's what does work Apple's Vision Pro doesn't support some Bluetooth mice and trackpads but it does support these accessories instead including game controllers and more. Feb 5, 2024 8:15 AM CST Lunar lander snaps eerie photo of an oncoming lunar night before its long sleep Japan's SLIM lander has turned back on and snapped an eerie photograph of a looming lunar night before it shuts down for two weeks. Feb 5, 2024 9:32 AM CST Why are NVIDIA RTX 4090 prices so high? China reportedly still can't get enough of the GPU NVIDIA's RTX 4090 is banned in China, but people are purchasing via the black market, rather than going for the official alternative RTX 4090 D variant. Feb 5, 2024 11:03 AM CST MSI's new RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 'Ruan Mei' Edition has a sweet green and gold style cooler MSI's new GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 'Ruan Mei' Edition graphics card features the character from a game called Honkai: Star Rail, check it out! Feb 5, 2024 4:59 PM CST AI scammer deepfaked CFO of company, scammed $25.6 million in a single meeting This thief used AI deepfake technology where he faked being the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the UK branch, scamming $25.6 million USD. Feb 5, 2024 6:33 PM CST Avatar director James Cameron 'really, really blown away' by Apple Vision Pro headset Avatar and Terminator director James Cameron was 'skeptical at first' about Apple Vision Pro Iron Man director Jon Favreau was 'blown away'. Feb 5, 2024 8:10 PM CST ASUS included in Fortune's new 2024 World's Most Admired Companies, its 9th time on the list ASUS announces its once again been included on Fortune's list of 2024 World's Most Admired Companies, its 9th time with this honor. Feb 5, 2024 9:47 PM CST How much burn-in coverage is right for OLED? ASUS and MSI reveal policies for their PC monitors MSI has announced a three-year period of extended warranty coverage for burn-in issues with its OLED monitors, whereas ASUS has gone for two years. Feb 6, 2024 8:29 AM CST Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro might not cost as much as first feared Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro has long been tipped to cost a a small fortune, but a new report hints that might not be the case after all. Feb 6, 2024 12:15 PM CST Don't forget your Apple Vision Pro passcode - it'll be a huge hassle if you do Owners of the brand-new Apple Vision Pro headset are finding that they need to return it to an Apple Store fi they forget their passcode. Feb 6, 2024 1:00 PM CST TSMC building second fab in Japan, with 6nm and 7nm nodes coming to Japan production Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced plans to build a second fab in Japan, will make chips on 6nm and 7nm-class process tech. Feb 6, 2024 7:02 PM CST GKMtec K8 Mini-PC features AMD Hawk Point APU, up to 32GB RAM, 1TB storage with AR glasses GMKtec announces its new Mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 'Hawk Point' APU, unlocked to 65W, and even optional AR glasses in the mix. Feb 6, 2024 9:09 PM CST AYANEO Pocket S is a flagship Android handheld with the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 gaming platform AYANEO's latest is a high-end flagship Android handheld powered by the new Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform and its powerful Adreno A32 GPU. Feb 6, 2024 10:29 PM CST Three million smart toothbrushes infected by malware were used in a massive DDoS attack Recent DDoS attacks on a Swiss firm that caused millions in damage was the result of millions of smart toothbrushes being compromised. Feb 7, 2024 12:33 AM CST Apple's new visionOS 1.1 beta brings big Apple Vision Pro Persona improvements The Apple Vision Pro has a new visionOS 1.1 software update available and early adopters confirm that there are notable Persona improvements. Feb 7, 2024 6:00 AM CST The first visionOS 1.1 software beta allows Apple Vision Pro owners to pull 3D objects closer The Apple Vision Pro has a new visionOS 1.1 beta software update which makes changes it possible to bring 3D objects closer to the user than before. Feb 7, 2024 6:45 AM CST visionOS 1.1 beta allows Apple Vision Pro owners to reset headsets with forgotten passcodes The Apple Vision Pro currently requires a trip to the Apple Store if owners forget their passcodes - but that could change with visionOS 1.1. Feb 7, 2024 7:45 AM CST Leaked Intel CPU with 12 performance cores might sound like a gamer's dream - but it isn't Bartlett Lake-S CPU with 12 performance cores most likely won't ever come to consumers, and do you really need that many perf cores anyway? Feb 7, 2024 11:30 AM CST This sealed Apple Vision Pro was signed by CEO of Apple Tim Cook, costs $28,000 Apple Vision Pro headset signed by CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, at launch day for Vision Pro in New York City in Fifth Avenue up for sale: costs $28,000. Feb 7, 2024 4:33 PM CST Minisforum V3 with AMD's new Ryzen 7 8840U 'Hawk Point' APU launches by end of March Minisforum officially launches its V3 high-performance AMD 'Hawk Point' 3-in-1 tablet, offering NPU computing power for AI workloads, and more. Feb 7, 2024 6:30 PM CST ASRock's new BIOS update for Intel motherboards improves 14th Gen CPU performance by up to 10% ASRock is the first to implement Intel's new microcode and is rolling out BIOS updates for its range of Z790 motherboards - boosting CPU performance. Feb 7, 2024 9:02 PM CST Renowned Harvard scientist claims real alien technology has been discovered A famous Harvard scientist has reinforced his claims that alien technology was discovered in the ocean off the coast of Papa New Guinea. Feb 8, 2024 12:00 AM CST WhatsApp is going to allow users to send messages and chat with people on other messaging apps The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) will force companies to open up their walled gardens, however WhatsApp has been working on cross-app support for years. Feb 8, 2024 1:02 AM CST Apple has two foldable iPhones that may never see the light of day Apple is reportedly working on two foldable iPhones that are half as thick as current-gen iPhones, but they may never see the light of day. Feb 8, 2024 3:45 AM CST Xiaomi shows off Redmi G Pro Mini-LED gaming monitor: 27-inch 1440p 180Hz with DisplayPort 2.1 Xiaomi reveals its new Redmi G Pro gaming monitor, featuring a 27-inch Mini-LED panel with a native 2560 x 1440 resolution, 180Hz refresh, DisplayPort 2.1. Feb 8, 2024 4:50 PM CST NVIDIA CEO recognized for GPUs and AI revolution, elected to National Academy of Engineering NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his 'outstanding contributions' to GPUs and AI. Feb 8, 2024 7:02 PM CST Sony will erase digital libraries that it said would be accessible 'forever' Sony will merge its Funimation streaming service with Crunchyroll, but not all content will be available to stream despite a 'forever' guarantee. Feb 9, 2024 12:01 AM CST AMD Linux Driver points to 'RDNA 4' coming soon, and the Radeon team moving on from RDNA 3 AMD's open-source Graphics drivers for Linux got updated this week, and going through the technical data it looks like RDNA 4 is picking up steam. Feb 9, 2024 12:56 AM CST Intel Arc driver makes Palworld, Starfield run faster, and there's a 70% FPS boost elsewhere Snowrunner players will be very pleased with having their frame rates doubled, or not far off that anyway - but there's a wrinkle here with Helldivers 2. Feb 9, 2024 10:54 AM CST NVIDIA is the only one buying large amounts of GDDR7 for next-gen GPUs, AMD with 20Gbps GDDR6 NVIDIA is the only one buying next-gen GDDR7 memory from Micron, Samsung or SK hynix... rumor has it AMD is not buying GDDR7, but 20Gbps GDDR6 memory. Feb 11, 2024 8:29 PM CST GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER sold out at several retailers, premium and MSRP models difficult to find Out of the three GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series GPUs that NVIDIA launched in January 2024, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is currently sold out in the US. Feb 11, 2024 10:32 PM CST World's first desktop AI workstations with NVIDIA GPU and CPU Superchips start from $41,500 USD Not longer limited to data centers, severs, and cloud systems, you can now buy an off-the-shelf desktop workstation with NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip. Feb 11, 2024 11:29 PM CST Scientists discover extraterrestrial metal inside ancient human artifact A team of researchers discovered artifacts from a hoard of treasures that appear to have been made out of material not of this world. Feb 12, 2024 3:33 AM CST Scientists 'blown away' when they saw inside the world's first ancient chicken egg Researchers discovered an intact ancient egg that is being described as a 'world's first,' and scientists were 'blown away' when they looked inside. Feb 12, 2024 8:48 AM CST The iPhone's iOS 18 update could take some design cues from the Apple Vision Pro's visionOS The Apple Vision Pro is the new thing in town and a new report claims that its visionOS software could inform Apple's plans for the IOS 18 iPhone software. Feb 12, 2024 12:00 PM CST The iPhone 16 Pro Max could be a battery life champ, report claims The future iPhone 16 Pro Max could boast an improved battery life the likes of which no iPhone has ever been able to muster to date. Feb 12, 2024 12:45 PM CST The iPhone's iOS 17.4 update could yank web app support in the EU Apple's upcoming iOS 17.4 iPhone software update could break progressive web apps on devices used in the European Union developer warns. Feb 12, 2024 2:30 PM CST NVIDIA's new business unit: custom-chip development for AI chips, next-gen consoles, cars, more NVIDIA wants to be everywhere, with its new business unit to secure 'custom chip' customers for AI, telecom, game consoles, next-gen cars, and more. Feb 12, 2024 6:30 PM CST 25,300 x CableMod '12VHPWR' angled adapters recalled, they cause $74,000+ in property damage CableMod official recall of 25,300 units of angled adapters, after causing over $74,000 in property damage across 272 reports of incidences. Feb 12, 2024 8:01 PM CST Lenovo cooking up a new ThinkPad laptop with transparent display A laptop with a transparent display is not something you see every day with Lenovo set to showcase this world first at Mobile World Congress 2024. Feb 12, 2024 11:57 PM CST Windows may be given a run for its money by a new AI-based operating system A Hong Kong-based company is working on a new artificial intelligence-based operating system that is set to go head-to-head against Windows. Feb 13, 2024 12:47 AM CST Ever wanted to chat to your GPU? NVIDIA's new RTX-powered AI chatbot is fast, local and private NVIDIA's 'Chat with RTX' app is a new AI innovation: a personal chatbot on your PC, providing fast responses via Tensor cores, but it's Windows 11-only. Feb 13, 2024 11:32 AM CST TSMC rumored to be teaming with SK hynix on next-gen HBM memory for next-gen AI GPUs TSMC and SK hynix reportedly teaming up to dominate the HBM and AI GPU market, will battle Samsung directly as the world's biggest memory manufacturer. Feb 13, 2024 6:03 PM CST ISS is getting its first 3D metal printer to create parts for missions to the Moon and Mars 'It paves the way for manufacturing more complex metallic structures in space... a key asset for securing exploration of the Moon and Mars.' Feb 13, 2024 8:31 PM CST NVIDIA DLSS support arrives this week in Skull and Bones and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Skull and Bones, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and Smalland: Survive the Wilds are launching this week with NVIDIA DLSS support on day one. Feb 13, 2024 10:04 PM CST Someone tried to get Linux to run natively on original NES console hardware from the 1980s LUnix, or 'Little Unix,' created for the Commodore 64 is the key to getting Linux to run natively on a Nintendo Entertainment System. Feb 14, 2024 12:32 AM CST Literal bugs in NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics card: Red ants invade a PC and 'eat the GPU alive' Red fire ants are a real nightmare, as they're attracted to electronics - and literally ate a GPU, or bits of it, alive. Not for the first time, either... Feb 14, 2024 11:00 AM CST Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake Xe2 GPU architecture rumored to get adaptive sharpening filter Intel is reportedly preparing a new filtering feature for its next-gen Lunar Lake Xe2 GPU architecture, fine-tune sharpening versus the entire image. Feb 14, 2024 5:31 PM CST Samsung gearing up its own OLED production line, won't be exclusive to Apple's new MacBook Pro Samsung Display plans its first IT 8th generation OLED deposition machine for March 2024, could supply OLED panels to HP and Dell, pushing Apple away. Feb 14, 2024 9:00 PM CST Cybertruck's are already rusting despite being stainless steel Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are already reporting their vehicles are beginning to develop rust from the rain that needs to be buffed out. Feb 15, 2024 12:02 AM CST Scientists make the first discovery of life ingredients on an asteroid For the first time, scientists have discovered key ingredients to life on the surface of a distant silicate-rich asteroid using the FORCAST instrument. Feb 15, 2024 1:04 AM CST Marvel reveals the new Fantastic Four in an extremely weird way Marvel has celebrate Valentines Day by revealing the casting for The Fantastic Four, but the reveal was done in way that wasn't expected. Feb 15, 2024 3:33 AM CST MSI Afterburner drops support for Windows XP - but let's be honest, 23 years was a good run Those still running Windows XP - both of you - can no longer use MSI Afterburner after the tweaking utility made a compiler switch with its latest version. Feb 15, 2024 12:05 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti modded with 22GB memory hits eBay for $500, ready for AI workloads NVIDIA's previous-gen GeForce RTX 2080 Ti modded from its original 11GB VRAM to 22GB VRAM, ready for AI workloads, and on eBay for $500. Feb 15, 2024 7:38 PM CST Lian Li reveals its next-gen PC cases, cooling designs, and PSUs at Digital Expo 2024 Lian Li unveils a flurry of next-gen PC cases, cooling solutions, PSUs, and more during Digital Expo 2024, includes a Lian Li gaming desk that looks sweet. Feb 15, 2024 9:00 PM CST OpenAI's new Sora tool creates video from text input with incredible results OpenAI reveals Sora, a new AI model that creates realistic and imaginative scenes from just text instructions... with some incredible results. Feb 15, 2024 11:09 PM CST TT Show Episode 22 - $50K AI Desktop PCs, AMD's RDNA 4 Specs, AI War Games, and more! AI LLMs go to war (play some war games) and a few of them went full nuclear! Just one of the many stories covered this week on The TT Show. Feb 16, 2024 7:01 AM CST Apple's iOS 17.3.1 is now the only software your iPhone can install until 17.4 arrives Apple has topped signing iOS 13.3 which means it's iOS 17.3.1 or nothing if you want to restore your iPhone before iOS 17.4's debut. Feb 17, 2024 10:44 AM CST AMD RX 7900 GRE GPU goes on sale in the UK, fueling rumors that it's due for a US launch soon The price of the graphics card was unappealing, so it'll be interesting to see where other pricing pitches up if this GPU does make it to the US market. Feb 18, 2024 9:43 AM CST NVIDIA's supply chain has 'massive improvement' in AI GPU deliveries, lower delivery times now The speed of NVIDIA AI GPU delivery has been 'greatly accelerated' where end of 2023 had an 8-11 month wait on AI GPUs, now it's only 3-4 months. Feb 18, 2024 6:30 PM CST Intel Lunar Lake CPU teased: 8-core, 8-thread at 2.8GHz boost benchmarked Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake CPU leaked with 8-core, 8-thread configuration, cache sizes teased, and a 2.8GHz boost... it's early days yet for Lunar Lake. Feb 18, 2024 8:37 PM CST Deepfake pornographic images of students in schools set to create new law Deepfake pornographic images of underage girls circulating in a school have highlighted a gap in the law system that is expected to be filled soon. Feb 19, 2024 2:27 AM CST AMD Zen 5 CPUs may not debut until late in 2024 - could Intel's Arrow Lake even arrive first? A new rumor suggests that next-gen Ryzen desktop processors might not turn up until right at the end of 2024, which would be great news for Intel. Feb 19, 2024 11:33 AM CST Here's why people returned their $3,499+ Apple Vision Pro headset to the Apple Store The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive headset and some people returned theirs while they still could - and here's why they say they decided to do it. Feb 19, 2024 12:47 PM CST iPhone 16 Pro buyers could get two new titanium colors to choose from The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could be offered in new color options according to a report by leaker Majin Bu, but which will you choose? Feb 19, 2024 1:45 PM CST COLORFUL MEOW gaming laptop: AMD Ryzen 8040 'Hawk Point' APU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPU COLORFUL seems to be preparing its first AMD-based product: the MEOW gaming laptop, with a Hawk Point APU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPU. Feb 19, 2024 6:30 PM CST MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor: 32-inch 4K 240Hz launches with reduced $949 pricing MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor: 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED for just $950, which is $350 cheaper than the competing ASUS QD-OLED gaming monitor. Feb 19, 2024 8:01 PM CST Vietnamese buyer scammed: buys RTX 3060 Ti, gets a pair of womens shoes instead Vietnamese buyer gets scammed trying to buy a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card, scammer sends over a box with a pair of womens shoes instead. Feb 19, 2024 9:36 PM CST NVIDIA joins US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium for safe and responsible AI U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) announced by Biden-Harris administration earlier this month has over 200 members - including NVIDIA. Feb 19, 2024 11:59 PM CST Apple is working on its own entry into the smart ring market, report claims Apple is reportedly working on developing its own smart ring to compete with the likes of Oura and Samsung, according to a new report. Feb 20, 2024 1:00 PM CST Key AirPods and HomePod chief to leave Apple as audio team gets a reshuffle Gary Geaves, the Apple vice president in charge of audio features that are part of AirPods and HomePods, is reportedly leaving the company. Feb 20, 2024 2:30 PM CST AMD's next-gen Zen 6 'Medusa' CPUs reportedly launching with integrated RDNA 5 GPU AMD's next-gen Zen 6 'Medusa' client CPU will feature next-gen RDNA 5 integrated GPU, skipping RDNA 4, and 2.5D interconnect with much higher bandwidth. Feb 20, 2024 7:38 PM CST Baird analysts increase NVIDIA stock target from $750 to $1050, because of next-gen Blackwell Baird raises the target price of NVIDIA shares from $750 to $1050: AI GPU shipments are ramping up, new H200 and B100 AI GPUs are around the corner. Feb 20, 2024 9:00 PM CST Corsair's new K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% keyboard is compact and feature-packed Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS is a stylish new mechanical keyboard that offers high-end features and versatility in a compact 75% form factor. Feb 20, 2024 11:01 PM CST Lunar lander launched by SpaceX shoots back epic images of Earth on its way to the Moon The Odysseus moon lander built by US company Intuitive Machines has snapped some incredible images of Earth while journeying to the Moon. Feb 21, 2024 12:17 AM CST Scientists photograph a vampiric sandwich-shaped object in deep space Astronomers have discovered a strange and curious object approximately 800 light-years away from Earth resembling a vampiric sandwich. Feb 21, 2024 1:03 AM CST Elon Musk's Tesla wins trademark dispute against a chicken shop owner A chicken shop owner has lost a lengthy legal battle against Elon Musk's Tesla over the naming of his takeaway shop in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Feb 21, 2024 7:11 AM CST Apple Vision Pro owners can enjoy a 8K 3D MLS Cup Playoffs film right before their eyes Owners of the Apple Vision Pro will soon be able to experience the best of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs in a whole new way via 8K 3D footage. Feb 21, 2024 1:00 PM CST The iOS 17.4 update will make it easier to see if your iPhone's battery is working properly Apple's upcoming iOS 17.4 update is going to make it quicker and easier to check the iPhone's battery health and it's already available in beta. Feb 21, 2024 1:45 PM CST NVIDIA posts gigantic 769% annual profit growth in Q4 FY24, shares continue to skyrocket NVIDIA continues to impress, posting a record 769% annual profit growth in Q4, with Data Center revenues in Q4 FY24 hitting $18.4 billion. Feb 21, 2024 5:31 PM CST Microsoft announces its chosen a chip design based on the new Intel 18A process node Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces the company has chosen a brand new chip design it plans to produce on the new Intel 18A process node. Feb 21, 2024 7:38 PM CST NVIDIA CEO: we need 14 different planets, 3 galaxies, 4 more suns to power future AI GPU tech NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says that we're just in year 1 of a 10 year journey in AI GPU hardware, as its revenue hits record highs through AI GPU dominance. Feb 21, 2024 9:00 PM CST Intel unveils its new Intel 14A process node, ready for the future of AI chip production Intel Foundry launches as the world's first systems foundry for the AI era, Intel also unveils its new roadmap featuring 14A process technology, and more. Feb 21, 2024 10:35 PM CST Meta Quest owners could one day use AirPlay to watch content from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac Meta is working on bringing Apple AirPlay support to the Meta Quest AR/VR headsets in an effort to make it easier for people to watch content. Feb 22, 2024 7:00 AM CST RTX HDR and RTX Dynamic Vibrance use AI to dramatically improve the look of thousands of games The AI-powered RTX HDR and RTX Dynamic Vibrance breathe new life into thousands of games, with impressive results. Both are part of the new NVIDIA App. Feb 22, 2024 8:02 AM CST Apple's first foldable device might not be an iPhone no matter how much you want it to be A new report, citing supply chain sources, claims that Apple's first foldable device won't be a foldable iPhone but rather something larger. Feb 22, 2024 12:02 PM CST New Google Pixel Fold 2 leak hints at a new-look camera system The Google Pixel Fold 2 could be getting closer to a May launch and a new leak appears to give us a great idea at what it is going to look like. Feb 22, 2024 1:15 PM CST Apple details 12 spatial games that will blow your mind on the Vision Pro Apple shares a list of over 10 spatial games that are perfect for the Vision Pro headset, with a super-immersive experience guaranteed. Feb 22, 2024 5:13 PM CST Intel's next-gen Xeon 'Clearwater Forest' CPUs rumored with 3D stacking with hybrid bonding Intel's next-gen Clearwater Forest Xeon CPUs should feature Foveros Direct technology to 3D stack up to 288 Darkmont E-Cores on a single Xeon CPU. Feb 22, 2024 7:38 PM CST GeForce Game Ready 551.61 driver adds support for the survival game Nightingale and NVIDIA App GeForce Game Ready 551.61 driver is here, bringing support for Nightingale, the new NVIDIA App, and a few RTX Video HDR bug fixes. Feb 22, 2024 9:02 PM CST Intel CEO wants to make chips for AMD, Google, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm at Intel Foundry Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger hopes to make chips for NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Google, Microsoft, and even AMD. It wants to be the foundry for the world. Feb 22, 2024 11:07 PM CST No firmware updates for a $900 monitor? MSI confirms that's the case for some QD-OLED models MSI will only update firmware for higher-end QD-OLED monitors - the MPG models - and those with a MAG monitor are out of luck (with one exception). Feb 23, 2024 11:15 AM CST Multiple OLED iPad Pro display suppliers tipped by new supply chain report Apple is expected to ship new iPad Pro tablets with OLED displays within weeks and it's thought LG Display and Samsung Display are building them. Feb 23, 2024 1:45 PM CST This visionOS 2.0 concept brings some much-needed improvements to the Apple Vision Pro Apple hasn't yet announced its visionOS 2.0 software for the Apple Vision Pro, but this concept imagines what it could offer headset owners. Feb 23, 2024 2:30 PM CST X rolls video and audio calls out to everyone whether or not they pay for Premium Social network X is rolling its audio and video calling feature out to everyone even if they don't pay for the X Premium subscription. Feb 24, 2024 1:42 PM CST These are the vehicles to buy if you want to use Apple's car key feature. Apple's iPhone and Apple Watch can lock, unlock, and start some compatible vehicles and this is a list of all compatible makes and models. Feb 25, 2024 6:00 AM CST TSMC's new fab in Japan built in 2 years: 24-hour work days, site is called 'Nightless Castle' TSMC's new plant in Japan took just 2 years to build, involved the help of Sony and 24-hour workdays that have the site called 'Nightless Castle'. Feb 25, 2024 5:22 PM CST FurMark 2 has officially launched: melt your GPU by trying it out now FurMark 2 has officially launched: cross-platform and cross-vendor power and thermal testing tool is ready to stress test your graphics card. Feb 25, 2024 9:00 PM CST Stunning photo of the Sun erupting in fiery rage captured by space probe The Sun is approaching the peak of its 11-year cycle, and NASA has captured stunning photo of the star having a massive fiery outburst. Feb 26, 2024 12:16 AM CST Overclocking world record hit with G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5 memory In collaboration with Intel and ASUS, SAFEDISK has reached a new overclocking world record with G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory in SuperPi-32M. Feb 26, 2024 5:50 AM CST Apple's first HomePod with a display isn't coming until next year at the earliest Apple has long been rumored to be working on a new HomePod with a display, but a new report claims it won't arrive until next year at the earliest. Feb 26, 2024 10:45 AM CST Give an image to Genie and Google's AI can make a 2D platformer out of it, right there and then The Genie is out of the bottle for gaming, with GoogleDeepMind's AI model now capable of taking an image and turning it into a platform game. Feb 26, 2024 11:30 AM CST Apple's iOS 17.4 will disable web apps in the EU and that could spell trouble for the company Apple's iOS 17.4 will disable web apps in the EU and that could spell trouble for the company as the European Commission begins to investigate. Feb 26, 2024 12:15 PM CST OpenAI's recent Sora text-to-video tech has blown China away, 'cold water' on their AI dreams OpenAI's surprise release of text-to-video AI superstar, Sora, has poured 'cold water' on China's advancements into AI, as it's now years away from the US. Feb 26, 2024 5:40 PM CST Micron announces HBM3e memory enters volume production, ready for NVIDIA's new H200 AI GPU Micron begins volume production of its new HBM3E memory solution, and will ship as part of NVIDIA's beefed-up H200 AI GPU coming soon. Feb 26, 2024 6:30 PM CST Your iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Plus could get a huge display upgrade to match current Pro models The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus won't debut until 2025, but a new report claims they'll both have upgraded displays like the Pro models on sale today. Feb 27, 2024 5:28 AM CST Game developers are losing patience with Apple and its Apple Arcade subscription offering The Apple Arcade gaming subscription service is reportedly causing some issues with game developers with reduced income just one complaint. Feb 27, 2024 6:28 AM CST The upcoming iPadOS 18 update could ditch support for these older iPads Apple is working on the upcoming iPadOS 18 software update and it's likely to be released in September, but owners of these iPads will not get it. Feb 27, 2024 12:00 PM CST Apple's 'Unreleased Products' document updated ahead of rumored iPad and Mac launches Apple is expected to announce new Macs and iPads within the next few weeks and it has updated an internal Unreleased Products document ahead of time. Feb 27, 2024 1:00 PM CST Intel vPro technology is coming to Core Ultra 100 'Meteor Lake' AI mobile processors Intel vPro technology announced for new business laptops featuring Core Ultra 100 'Meteor Lake' CPU, but won't be coming to Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs. Feb 27, 2024 8:01 PM CST Samsung teases industry-first 36GB HBM3e 12-Hi memory stack, coming soon Samsung unveils the industry's largest capacity HBM, with its new 36GB HBM3e 12H memory offering more performance, and more capacity for AI GPUs. Feb 27, 2024 9:36 PM CST NVIDIA AI GPU customers 'offloading' chips, selling hard-to-buy excess AI GPU hardware NVIDIA's super-expensive H100 AI GPUs are being offloaded as AI GPU customers, reportedly more cost-effective to rent AI processing through cloud providers. Feb 27, 2024 11:07 PM CST Cooler Master launches the 'Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard' with its new MK770 With hot-swappable switches, gasket design, dampening, and more, the new Cooler Master MK770 Hybrid Wireless Keyboard is customizable and then some. Feb 28, 2024 12:34 AM CST Apple has axed its secretive autonomous electric car project Apple has reportedly canceled its electric car, which will result in the company laying off hundreds of employees from the team working on the project. Feb 28, 2024 2:46 AM CST NASA's rover photographed a broken helicopter on the surface of Mars NASA's Perseverance rover has snapped an image of a broken rotor blade attached to the out-of-commission Mars helicopter named Ingenuity. Feb 28, 2024 5:18 AM CST Epic Games reportedly attacked by ransomware group that stole nearly 200GB of data A relatively new ransomware group called Mogilevich has claimed they have hacked Epic Games and have stolen nearly 200GB of data from the company. Feb 28, 2024 9:17 AM CST Intel plans on shipping 100 million CPUs for next-gen AI PCs by 2025 Intel plans on shipping over 100 million processors for AI PCs by 2025, where it's working with Microsoft to try and 'define' the value of an AI PC. Feb 28, 2024 5:13 PM CST Intel's special edition Core i9-14900KS processor with 6.2GHz, 150W TDP confirmed by retailer Intel's upcoming Core i9-14900KS special edition processor confirmed by another retailer, get ready for 6.2GHz out of the box with a 150W TDP. Feb 28, 2024 7:20 PM CST IBM's new AI-powered SSDs can detect, and erase ransomware in under 60 seconds IBM's new self-protecting SSD storage is powered by AI, which will detect and delete ransomware in less than 60 seconds for next-gen security. Feb 28, 2024 9:00 PM CST Apple's next iPad Pro will be the biggest design change to the Pro line since 2018 Apple's next highly anticipated iPad Pro is expected to feature an OLED display and arrive with a much thinner form factor, per new renders. Feb 29, 2024 7:35 AM CST Real-life 'Willy Wonka Experience' results in police being called by furious parents An AI-generated 'Willy Wonka Experience' has resulted in angry parents calling the authorities and telling them they have been scammed. Feb 29, 2024 9:29 AM CST MEGA MINI Gaming G1: world's smallest Mini-PC with Meteor Lake CPU, RTX 4060, and water-cooling TECNO introduces its MEGA MINI Gaming G1: the world's first smallest water-cooling gaming Mini-PC with a dedicated graphics card (RTX 4060). Feb 29, 2024 7:02 PM CST Microsoft announces DirectSR for DirectX, a single API for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS Microsoft is updating DirectX with new 'DirectSR' tech to make it super easy for developers to add DLSS, FSR, and XeSS super resolution support in games. Feb 29, 2024 11:01 PM CST News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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