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• Apple slated to release a smart-home wall-mounted display early next yearApple is preparing to launch a new smart home device that is designed to control various applications and complete tasks on its own through AI.Nov 13, 2024 1:32 AM CST
• Ubisoft hit with class-action lawsuit after removing The Crew from platformsUbisoft is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from two gamers who claim the company 'duped consumers' into purchasing The Crew.Nov 13, 2024 1:01 AM CST
• 'Alien signal' beamed at Earth from Mars finally decoded after an entire yearAfter more than a year, a father-daughter team has deciphered a coded 'alien signal' sent from Mars to Earth, revealing depictions of amino acids.Nov 13, 2024 12:33 AM CST
• Bitcoin smashes through it's all-time high record after shocking 24-hour riseBitcoin has surpassed its previous all-time high, pushing past the $90,000 mark following a massive record-breaking rally over the past 24 hours.Nov 13, 2024 12:02 AM CST
• Samsung showcases new innovations for AI and automotive tech: HBM3E, GDDR7, OLED displays, moreSamsung showcases its prioneering innovations for AI, automotive tech: HBM3E, GDDR7 memory, Foundry Solutions, OLED display innovations, and more.Nov 12, 2024 11:11 PM CST
• Bitcoin explodes to a new all-time high of over $88,000 after President Trump wins US electionsBitcoin has broken through yet another record-high price, smashing the $88,000+ barrier after President-elect Trump wins the 2024 US elections.Nov 12, 2024 7:15 PM CST
• NVIDIA reportedly shifts production to GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, only one Ada GPU lives onNVIDIA has reportedly shifted production to the new GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs, with just one Ada GPU left in production.Nov 12, 2024 6:06 PM CST
• NVIDIA's first consumer APU teased: leaks tease RTX 4070 Laptop GPU perf at 65W while gamingNVIDIA x MediaTek's new AI PC processor teased: new APU aims at high-end market, offering RTX 4070 Laptop GPU at 65W in gaming... ready to fight AMD.Nov 12, 2024 4:50 PM CST
• NVIDIA wants to stoke RTX 4000 GPU sales with free copy of Indiana Jones and the Great CircleWith Blackwell GPUs now on the horizon, NVIDIA is looking to drum up Lovelace sales - buyers will get a free Digital Premium Edition of the game.Nov 12, 2024 11:26 AM CST
• NVIDIA's new GPU driver brings support for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and fixes nasty Corsair iCUE bugWeird iCUE glitch which was seriously spiking CPU usage has been cured, thankfully, and we have support for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, too.Nov 12, 2024 10:35 AM CST
• Law enforcement aren't happy with Apple's new secret security layer for iPhoneLaw enforcement aren't too thrilled with Apple's new security feature called 'Inactivity Reboot,' which automatically reboots an iPhone.Nov 12, 2024 10:03 AM CST
• High-end NVIDIA GPU brought to its knees by Unreal Engine 5.4 challengeProject Borealis - A Prologue to Half-Life 3, a fan-made project powered by Unreal Engine 5.4, has brought an NVIDIA RTX 4080 to its knees.Nov 12, 2024 9:34 AM CST
• Amazon moves to shave seconds off deliveries with secret smart glassesAmazon is looking to reduce delivery times with a new pair of secret smart glasses that would provide drivers with a turn-by-turn navigation system.Nov 12, 2024 9:05 AM CST
• NVIDIA App has officially launched, an essential tool for GeForce RTX usersThe NVIDIA App is officially out of Beta, so here's five reasons why every GeForce RTX user and PC gamer should consider installing it.Nov 12, 2024 8:00 AM CST
• Famous entrepreneur with over 100 children offers free IVF to women but there's a catchTelegram CEO Pavel Durov has offered free IVF treatment to women, but the catch is the sperm used in the treatment must be Durov's.Nov 12, 2024 7:31 AM CST
• SpaceX helps the ISS from tumbling back to Earth with a quick 12 minute boostSpaceX's Dragon capsule assisted the International Space Station by boosting its altitude for approximately 12 minutes and 30 seconds.Nov 12, 2024 7:02 AM CST
• Still don't want to upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft hopes 24H2 update might change your mindMicrosoft decides to change tack with its nag banner in Windows 10, which now pushes an upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2 - bugs and all.Nov 12, 2024 6:38 AM CST
• Intel Core Ultra 245K Arc iGPU overclock to 3.0 GHz unlocks 50% higher synthetic performanceIntel's new Core Ultra 5 245K has its integrated Arc GPU overclocked to 3.0GHz: unlocked a rather impressive 50% increase in synthetic performance.Nov 12, 2024 4:04 AM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tested against 7800X3D, 9700X, 7700X: all locked at 4.8GHzAMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tested against the 7800X3D, 9700X, and 7700X processors all at a fixed 4.8GHz frequency... check out the results!Nov 12, 2024 3:03 AM CST
• Microsoft blames third-party software for automatic Windows Server 2025 updateMicrosoft has admitted that some instances of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 were automatically updated to Window Server 2025, causing administrators pain.Nov 12, 2024 2:06 AM CST
• PS5 Pro smacks the base console in The Matrix Unreal Engine 5The PlayStation 5 Pro is the beefier of Sony's latest console generation, and it has now been pitted against The Matrix in Unreal Engine 5.Nov 12, 2024 1:34 AM CST
• TSMC's 5nm, 3nm production lines remain 'fully loaded' in 1H 2025, strong orders for AI chipsTSMC's 5nm and 3nm production lines are 'fully loaded' until 1H 2025 due to 'strong orders' for AI chips, Qualcomm + MediaTek smartphone chips.Nov 12, 2024 1:01 AM CST
• President-elect Trump's victory is pushing TSMC partners to set up factories in the USAPresident-elect Trump's victory has prompted renewed urgency with Taiwan semiconductor supply chain partners of TSMC to set up factories in the USA.Nov 12, 2024 12:33 AM CST
• MSI launches its new 49-inch super ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor: 5120 x 1440 @ 240HzMSI launches its new 49-inch super ultrawide MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED gaming monitor: 49 inches at 5120 x 1440 and an uber-smooth 240Hz refresh rate.Nov 12, 2024 12:12 AM CST
• Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning teaser trailer drops, Tom Cruise's last missionParamount Pictures and Tom Cruise unleash Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning teaser trailer, Tom Cruise's last mission hits theaters May 23, 2025.Nov 11, 2024 11:11 PM CST
• AMD Zen 5 CPUs cheaper than ever: 9950X is $569, 9900X is $359, 9700X is $309, 9600X is $229AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series 'Zen 5' desktop CPUs at new record low price: 9950X for $569, 9900X for $359, 9700X for $309, 9600X for $229.Nov 11, 2024 10:10 PM CST
• TSMC could build CoWoS advanced packaging plants in the US and Japan because of AI demandTSMC is rumored to build new CoWoS advanced packaging plants in the US and Japan due to 'persistently strong demand'. TSMC to double in 2024, again in 2025.Nov 11, 2024 9:09 PM CST
• Mac Studio inspired Mini-PC tested with Intel Core i9-14900KF, RTX 4090 Laptop GPUThe new FEVM FN60G is a Mini-PC that is inspired by the Apple Mac Studio, packs Intel Core i9-14900KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.Nov 11, 2024 8:08 PM CST
• MSI's exclusive 'Memory Extension Mode' offers 21% more gaming perf on Intel Arrow Lake CPUsMSI's exclusive 'Memory Extension Mode' provides up to 21% more gaming performance on Intel's new Core Ultra 200S CPUs through memory optimizations.Nov 11, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• Supermicro stuffs up a HUGE order of NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI servers, Taiwan firm steps into helpSuper Micro Computer (SMCI) reportedly stumbles a 'huge' order of NVIDIA's new GB200 NVL72 AI chips, forcing a Taiwanese company to step up and help.Nov 11, 2024 6:30 PM CST
• Pizza Hut's new 3D-printed 'PIZZAWARMR' sits on your PlayStation 5, keeps your pizza warmPizza Hut Canada has just released a pizza warmer for your PlayStation 5: a 3D-printed 'PIZZAWARMR' uses the warmth of your PS5 to heat up your pizza.Nov 11, 2024 5:42 PM CST
• Valve's Steam Deck OLED is now available in stylish limited edition WhiteA limited edition Steam Deck OLED: White Edition has been announced and it will be available in every region where the Steam Deck has officially launched.Nov 11, 2024 5:00 PM CST
• Don't stand for this nonsense: new study claims standing desks don't have any health benefitsWhat you need is a moving desk - or rather, you need to get up and go for a walk around a bit at least every hour or so, a new study informs us.Nov 11, 2024 2:01 PM CST
• Pure lunacy? Grand Theft Auto 6 fans predict next trailer drop is November 22 based on the moonMoon-based clues have been dropped about Grand Theft Auto 6 before, and it appears we have another one - though take it with a pinch of moon dust.Nov 11, 2024 10:55 AM CST
• Australian government confirms it will ban social media for anyone under 16-years-oldThe Australian government has confirmed it will be forming new legislation that will ban access to social media for people under the age of sixteen.Nov 11, 2024 10:04 AM CST
• Take-Two CEO says the 'disappointing' Borderlands movie actually helped sell the gamesTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has recognized the gargantuan Borderlands movie flop but revealed it actually helped sell more games.Nov 11, 2024 8:03 AM CST
• Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Pro sales are already beating PS4 Pro salesSony has officially launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, the company's next step in providing cutting-edge graphics to gamers through PSSR.Nov 11, 2024 7:34 AM CST
• Nintendo confirms when it will announce the Switch successorIn its latest earnings report, Nintendo has confirmed that it will announce the Switch successor this fiscal year and how the Nintendo Account is important.Nov 11, 2024 6:34 AM CST
• Pokemon sales hit 99 million on the Nintendo Switch, 1.3 billion Switch games sold to dateNintendo has released its latest earnings report, in which it revealed that Pokemon games have sold more than 99 million just on the Nintendo Switch.Nov 11, 2024 5:03 AM CST
• AI injected into Minecraft and left alone is now teaching itself how to playAn artificial intelligence program was injected into an instance of Minecraft where it essentially started from nothing, and was left to its own devices.Nov 11, 2024 4:06 AM CST
• Microsoft could copy Apple and rebrand AI features from Copilot to 'Windows Intelligence'It's possible that Microsoft is quietly preparing to rebrand its AI features, such as Recall and its Copilot chatbot service, to 'Windows Intelligence.'Nov 11, 2024 3:39 AM CST
• BioWare isn't likely to remaster the original Dragon Age gamesThe original Dragon Age games aren't likely to get remasters from BioWare due to the older engines they were built on and the lack of developer know-how.Nov 11, 2024 12:02 AM CST
• EUV lithography machine leader ASML struck by IT outage that affected its facilities globallyASML was hit with a global IT outage last week, which has since been resolved according to the company. ASML is the leader of semiconductor equipment.Nov 10, 2024 10:10 PM CST
• AMD's upcoming Strix Halo APU to feature Radeon 8060S integrated GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 CUsAMD's new Strix Halo integrated GPU naming revealed: welcome the Radeon 8060S that will feature 40 RDNA 3.5-based Compute Units in 2025.Nov 10, 2024 9:11 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series Mobile 'RDNA 4' GPUs: 16GB, 12GB, 8GB chips up to 175W TGPAMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series 'RDNA 4' mobile GPU lineup leaked: 16GB, 12GB, 8GB variants with up to 175W TGPs for 2025 gaming laptops.Nov 10, 2024 8:08 PM CST
• AYANEO 3 gaming handheld announced, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, high refresh-rate OLEDAYANEO has lifted the lid on its new AYANEO 3 flagship gaming handheld, which will include a 'Strix Point' Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 option.Nov 10, 2024 7:29 PM CST
• TSMC 'forbidden' from making 2nm chips outside of Taiwan, worries of future TSMC-US relationsTaiwan has reportedly 'forbidden' TSMC from manufacturing advanced 2nm chips in foreign lands, Taiwan government needs to protect 'exclusive' technologies.Nov 10, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safeDo you feel safer logging into the PlayStation Network? According to Sony's president, forcing PC gamers onto the PSN is all about safety.Nov 10, 2024 6:33 PM CST
• Intel says it will 'fix' Arrow Lake and Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU gaming performanceIntel has confirmed that the recent Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU launch did not meet its expectations regarding performance, and it's planning to fix that.Nov 10, 2024 6:02 PM CST
• STALKER 2 has officially gone gold, see you stalkers in the Zone on November 20GSC Game World has announced that STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl has gone gold: originally planned for 2012, it drops on November 20, 2024.Nov 9, 2024 11:23 PM CST
• SpaceX 'Marslink' high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Elon says 'a very basic first step'SpaceX's new Marslink: high-speed internet connectivity from Mars to Earth, Elon Musk says 'this is just a very basic first step'.Nov 9, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• MSI 'X3D Gaming Mode' feature: faster gaming perf with single, dual-CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUsMSI has just unleashed its new 'X3D Gaming Mode' feature: delivering performance boosts to games on single, dual CCD AMD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs.Nov 9, 2024 5:32 PM CST
• This'll fix it: Intel resumes FREE coffee, tea for staffers to boost morale, costs $100M a yearIntel told its employees this week that it would be bringing back free coffee and tea, but reminds its staffers that 'Intel still faces cost challenges'.Nov 9, 2024 1:19 AM CST
• GIGABYTE's new X870I AORUS PRO ICE is the company's first X870-powered Mini-ITX motherboardGIGABYTE introduces its new X870I AORUS PRO ICE motherboard is a teeny-tiny Mini-ITX board, with the new X870 chipset and ready for an AMD Zen 5 processor.Nov 9, 2024 12:20 AM CST
• ORIGIN PC launches Custom Labs bundles: match your gaming PC, mouse, keyboard, and moreORIGIN PC launches its new Custom Labs bundles: turning your gaming setup into something even more awesome, new tech, for an 'unparalleled aesthetics'.Nov 8, 2024 11:27 PM CST
• Lian Li's new DK07 standing desk arrives: fits gigantic E-ATX system inside, costs $1399Lian Li launches its new DK07 motorized standing desk, designed for a single powerful system or even a beasty dual E-ATX setup, this desk is READY.Nov 8, 2024 10:29 PM CST
• Windows 11 users could finally get the lock screen options they should've had all alongRemember that Microsoft promised to bring in the ability to pick and choose widgets on the lock screen in Windows 11? Well, it looks like this is happening.Nov 8, 2024 11:30 AM CST
• AMD Zen 6 CPUs may arrive later than thought - at CES 2027 perhaps, packing AM5 compatibilityThe good news is that AM5 motherboards will be good for Zen 6 chips - as Team Red has previously promised - but an apparent delay is in the cards.Nov 8, 2024 10:44 AM CST
• Microsoft seems to be stepping up campaign to get folks to abandon Windows 10 for Window 11Dump the world's most popular desktop OS in favor of Windows 11, is a drum Microsoft is banging louder and louder these days. Sick of hearing it yet?Nov 8, 2024 8:35 AM CST
• GEIL is latest RAM maker to jump on CUDIMM bandwagon with new DDR5 memory that hits 9200MT/sNew CUDIMMs - which offer better stability and performance - can be pushed up to 9200MT/s for those who've invested in Intel's Arrow Lake processors.Nov 8, 2024 7:39 AM CST
• TT Show Episode 59 - AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Review, the new gaming CPU champIt's review season on The TT Show - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, OLED displays, Alienware's new headset, and the Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA mechanical keyboard kit.Nov 8, 2024 3:58 AM CST
• NVIDIA GeForce Now gets visual upgrade, but 100-hour limit has many gamers threatening to quitRevamped Performance plan upgrades graphics to 1440p from 1080p, but introduces a 100-hour monthly time limit, which also applies to Ultimate members.Nov 8, 2024 3:15 AM CST
• NVIDIA trademarks future-gen GeForce RTX 6090 SUPER graphics card, RTX 5090 SUPER teasedNVIDIA's future-gen GeForce RTX 60 series trademarked: RTX 6090 SUPER, RTX 6090 Ti, RTX 6090 teased, alongside RTX 5090 SUPER, RTX 5090 Ti GPUs.Nov 8, 2024 2:11 AM CST
• US President Biden, President-elect Trump could BOTH visit TSMC's Arizona fab opening ceremonyUS President Biden and President-elect Trump are rumored to BOTH attend TSMC's Arizona fab opening ceremony in December, with TSMC founder Morris Chang.Nov 7, 2024 11:09 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 release date confirmed by Take-TwoAs part of its Quarterly Earnings report for Q2 2025, Take-Two has confirmed that the highly anticipated Gran Theft Auto 6 will be launching in Fall 2025.Nov 7, 2024 10:37 PM CST
• Quanta to boost production of AI servers in the US, booked to 2025 because of 'insane demand'Taiwan AI server giant Quanta Computer plans to increase production capacity for AI servers in the US, as its factories are booked through to end of 2025.Nov 7, 2024 10:17 PM CST
• Sony patents a new innovative 'Rewind' feature that could be for the PlayStation 6The PlayStation 6 could launch with a feature that lets you bring up a timeline to rewind gameplay and relive your favorite moments.Nov 7, 2024 9:59 PM CST
• CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Windows, app issues, and crashing, are making headlines againMicrosoft's big Windows 11 24H2 caused issues with CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software, causing apps like Word and Excel to hand and crash.Nov 7, 2024 9:31 PM CST
• Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Donald Trump on the 2024 US presidential electionApple CEO Tim Cook congratulates President Trump on his victory against VP Harris, looks forward to working with him to make sure the US continues to lead.Nov 7, 2024 9:11 PM CST
• PNY's new PRO Elite Prime microSD card, up to 1.5TB for pros and gamersPNY PRO Elite Prime microSD Flash Cards deliver impressive speed and performance for apps, games, high-res photography, and capturing up to 4K video.Nov 7, 2024 8:28 PM CST
• DLSS support comes to Planet Coaster 2 and the incredible looking Empire of the AntsNVIDIA has announced what games are getting DLSS support this week, alongside a very cool Lofi Girl RTX contest in collaboration with ASUS and Cybertek.Nov 7, 2024 8:01 PM CST
• Intel will announce its next-gen Battlamage desktop GPUs early to avoid the CES 2025 rushAccording to a new leak, Intel plans to debut its next-gen Intel Arc 'Battlemage' desktop GPUs next month, ahead of CES 2025 and ahead of NVIDIA and AMD.Nov 7, 2024 7:33 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 mission design has more freedom, Rockstar has 'raised the bar again'Rockstar has 'raised the bar again' with Grand Theft Auto 6, rumored mission design teases that players will have more freedom than ever before.Nov 7, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• MSI overclocks AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to an incredible 7.24GHz on its new MEG X870E GODLIKEMSI has just pushed AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to its limits using its new MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, hitting a blazing 7.241GHz.Nov 7, 2024 6:30 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chip teardown: new 3D V-Cache stack teased under Zen 5 CCD hoodAMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor teardown: next-gen 3D V-Cache teased in a beautiful gold stack, right under blue Zen 5 CCD goodness.Nov 7, 2024 5:47 PM CST

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