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- The Google Pixel 9 could support life-saving satellite-based SOS featuresGoogle is expected to announce the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro later this year and an iPhone-like satellite SOS feature could be in the cards.Apr 15, 2024 3:15 PM CDT
- Want the fastest 5G? Choose a Samsung, not an iPhone, report claimsNew research suggests the Samsung Galaxy S24 family of smartphones' 5G performance outstrips that of the latest iPhones in some tests.Apr 15, 2024 1:45 PM CDT
- Apple's much-vaunted iOS 18 AI focus won't feature a cloud server component, report claimsApple's iOS 18 update is set to bring new AI features to the iPhone later this year but that update won't use cloud servers according to a new report.Apr 15, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro rumors confirmed: 45% faster GPU, same Zen 2 CPU but with turbo modeThe Verge has purportedly got hold of a full list of specs for the PlayStation 5 Pro refresh, and devs are juicing up their games for the console already.Apr 15, 2024 11:20 AM CDT
- Here's when and where the next total solar eclipse will happenIf you missed the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, here are when and where the next total solar eclipses will occur over the next decade.Apr 15, 2024 4:37 AM CDT
- Apple's iPhone 16 is expected to arrive in these 7 different colorsThis year Apple is expected to release the iPhone 16 with a selection of more colors, according to a recent leak posted on Chinese site Weibo.Apr 15, 2024 2:37 AM CDT
- Bill Gates is now worried about AI taking his jobMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has appeared on a podcast with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss the developments of AI and the implications of the technology.Apr 15, 2024 1:32 AM CDT
- SK hynix has 'high hopes' for its advanced packaging plant in the USSK hynix has high hopes for its US operations, with next-generation memory products will be delivered with next-gen advanced packaging technologies.Apr 14, 2024 10:30 PM CDT
- MSI's new AGESA update adds support for AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPUsMSI MPG B650 Carbon Wi-Fi motherboard gets AGESA ComboPi 1.1.7.0 update, which supports AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.Apr 14, 2024 8:16 PM CDT
- Here's why Apple thinks 8GB of RAM is enough in its latest MacsBuying an iMac or MacBook Air means getting 8GB of RAM for most people, and Apple says that's more than enough for the majority of tasks.Apr 13, 2024 2:11 PM CDT
- BIOSTAR becomes the latest Intel GPU partner, launches Arc A750 OC graphics cardBIOSTAR is one of the few GPU makers that releases NVIDIA GeForce RTX, Intel Arc, and Radeon RX products... it's latest is the Arc A750 OC.Apr 13, 2024 7:31 AM CDT
- Blackmagic's new URSA Cine 12K camera shoots 12K video at 90FPS for $15,000Blackmagic's new URSA Cine 12K announced: 8TB on-board memory, dual M.2 SSD slots, 250W power supply, shoots 12K video at 120FPS for $15,000.Apr 13, 2024 4:47 AM CDT
- Corsair unveils its first DDR5 workstation RAM with new WS DDR5 RDIMM ECC memory kitsCorsair announces it has entered the DDR5 workstation memory market with the introduction of its new WS DDR5 RDIMM memory kits, with up to 256GB capacity.Apr 12, 2024 10:07 PM CDT
- '$70 games aren't sustainable,' says CEO that's selling a game for $70As budgets rise and profit margins shrink, gaming's new $70 price tag feels like it's here to stay...but one gaming CEO thinks prices will fall over time.Apr 12, 2024 5:30 PM CDT
- Franchise-as-a-service bleeds into subscription gaming to create supplemental revenue streamsThere are some games big enough to define an entire franchise and introduce multiple new differentiated and synergistic biz model revenue streams.Apr 12, 2024 3:03 PM CDT
- New Google Pixel 8a renders have leaked as a launch likely nearsGoogle is expected to announce the Pixel 8a sooner or later and new renders have appeared online, highlighting the phone's color options.Apr 12, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- AMD Strix Point APU with RDNA 3+ graphics could come close to NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU's performanceAPUs which can get close to matching the power of a discrete GPU like NVIDIA's RTX 3050? They're inbound with Strix Point if the rumor mill is right.Apr 12, 2024 12:00 PM CDT
- With new GPU driver release, NVIDIA offers advice to Intel CPU owners plagued by games crashingRelease notes for GeForce Game Ready Driver v552.12 come with a footnote for those hit by instability caused by their Intel 13th-gen or 14th-gen CPU.Apr 12, 2024 10:29 AM CDT
- Hints about Build 2024 suggest Microsoft's set to reveal killer AI feature for Windows 11 PCsMicrosoft is apparently going to make big revelations about AI PCs at its Build 2024 conference, including a linchpin feature for AI.Apr 12, 2024 5:49 AM CDT
- Minisforum's new portable 1440p 144Hz display sounds great for productivity and gamingMinisforum's new portable display. QHD 1440p, 144 Hz refresh rate, 400-nit brightness, 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 178-degree viewing angle.Apr 12, 2024 2:01 AM CDT
- US government blames Microsoft for hackers stealing federal email accountsU.S. cybersecurity agency CISA has confirmed that Microsoft's hack in January 2024 resulted in emails being stolen from several US federal agencies.Apr 12, 2024 12:38 AM CDT
- GTA+ price increased by 33%, was $5.99 now $7.99 per monthRockstar Games ups the price of GTA+ by 33% shortly after adding Red Dead Redemption to the subscription service, also promises to add Bully and others.Apr 11, 2024 10:36 PM CDT
- Good news: Microsoft will continue focusing on the most important thing for Xbox consolesMicrosoft's stellar track record with backwards compatibility will carry forward into Gen 10 consoles as the company gears up for a huge technical HW leap.Apr 11, 2024 4:37 PM CDT
- New Apple Pencil 3 gestures have popped up in the iPadOS 17.5 betaThe Apple Pencil 3 is tipped for a May launch and it could sport some additional gestures if this iPadOS 17.5 beta is any indication.Apr 11, 2024 3:00 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce Now goes all post-apocalyptic, adding support for two Fallout gamesYou can now play Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 via NVIDIA's streaming service, plus a bunch of other games too, including Gigantic: Rampage Edition.Apr 11, 2024 2:15 PM CDT
- Most-wanted game on Steam arrives April 26: Manor Lords is hyped as possible best game of 2024Some of those with early access to this medieval city builder are already calling it a game with the potential to be the best release of this year.Apr 15, 2024 2:30 PM CDT
- Here's why Apple yanked a Game Boy emulator from the App Store just hours after allowing it inApple removed the iGBA Game Boy emulator from the iPhone App Store just hours after it was allowed in it in, and now it's explained why.Apr 15, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- Your iPhone 16 Pro camera might finally ditch the lens flare for goodApple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could feature a new coating to prevent camera lens flare according to a new report.Apr 15, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- Microsoft just made it easier to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11Microsoft has officially lifted a 29-month compatibility hold that prevented certain Windows 10 PCs from being able to upgrade to Windows 11.Apr 15, 2024 10:50 AM CDT
- The DiskMantler destroys and disassembles hard drives in seconds by shaking themWatch as the DiskMantler takes a standard 3.5-inch hard-drive, and then uses 'shock, harmonics, and vibration' it until it falls apart.Apr 15, 2024 3:31 AM CDT
- Apple to make big AI unveiling in June and these new features will drop in iOS 18Apple is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated AI features in a few months, which are expected to be released in the next iOS update.Apr 15, 2024 2:20 AM CDT
- Best-looking Unreal Engine 5 game to bring the Xbox Series X to its kneesHellblade 2 is gearing up to be the best-looking Unreal Engine 5 game, and to achieve its visuals, the Xbox Series X will be brought to its knees.Apr 15, 2024 12:02 AM CDT
- Watch this shot-for-shot live-action remake of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailerYouTuber Andrew Levitt recreates the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer in real-life and the results are impressively accurate and spot on.Apr 14, 2024 9:57 PM CDT
- ASUS upgrades ROG NUC with RTX 4070 SUPER, small 10-liter SFF PC lands in ChinaASUS upgrades its ROG NUC small form factor gaming PC: new GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER graphics card gets used in new ROG NUC in China.Apr 14, 2024 7:13 PM CDT
- MSI's new MPG EZ120 ARGB fans are magnetic and join together, requiring only a single cableMSI MPG EZ120 ARGB fans are magnetic and versatile, with a design that is all about delivering that cable-free DIY dream to PC builders.Apr 13, 2024 8:59 AM CDT
- ASUS's latest ProArt Display is a 32-inch 8K Mini LED HDR beast for professionalsThe new 8K ProArt Display PA32KCX from ASUS is designed for professionals and features '1000 nits full-screen sustained brightness' for incredible HDR.Apr 13, 2024 7:02 AM CDT
- LG expands self-developed on-device AI chip, will go into 46 products in LG's product familiesLG Electronics announces plans for home appliance-specific on-device AI chip: DQ-C, to be used in 46 models of LG products across 8 product families.Apr 13, 2024 1:37 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080 rumored for Computex 2024 revealNVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards will launch later this year, and it has nothing to do with AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU.Apr 12, 2024 9:32 PM CDT
- Lossless music could finally come to Spotify soon via the Music Pro add-onSpotify has long been working on bringing lossless music to its platform and now we might be closer than ever to its launch via the Music Pro add-on.Apr 12, 2024 4:00 PM CDT
- Game Pass to reach 200 million subscribers by 2034, analyst predicts, double MSFT's forecastXbox Game Pass could grow to 200 million subscribers by 2034, analyst Michael Pachter predicts, which is almost double Microsoft's own 2030 forecast.Apr 12, 2024 2:03 PM CDT
- Apple's iPhone repair options now include used genuine parts for the first timeApple has updated its repair processes to allow repair centers to install used genuine parts into iPhones moving forward, improving repairability.Apr 12, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- New battery-free Apple Pencil patent could point to future iPhone supportA new patent suggests Apple is working on a non-powered Apple Pencil, and it could work with more than just the iPad including iPhones and Apple Watches.Apr 12, 2024 11:30 AM CDT
- Panther Lake apparently on track for 2025 launch as tools for Intel's mobile CPUs are spottedPanther Lake ready to pounce next year? Test tools appear to indicate that the generation after Arrow Lake is on course for its theoretical 2025 launch.Apr 12, 2024 7:58 AM CDT
- Get 77% off this Fallout bundle on Steam, it has every Fallout game ever made plus all DLCSave big on Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 on Steam.Apr 12, 2024 3:04 AM CDT
- Ex-Microsoft developer says Windows 11's Start Menu performance is 'comically bad'Even on a Core i9 rig with 128GB of RAM, the Windows 11 Start Menu search tool is prone to hang, freeze, and take several seconds to do its thing.Apr 12, 2024 1:34 AM CDT
- Todd Howard throws a wet blanket on Elder Scrolls TV show, but there's still hopeIn the wake of the success of the Fallout TV show, Bethesda's Todd Howard has denied an Elder Scrolls TV show being in the works, but there's still hope.Apr 12, 2024 12:17 AM CDT
- Apple to allow retro game emulators on iOSApple will start allowing console game emulators on the App Store as the European Union's Digital Markets Act shakes up the global digital landscape.Apr 11, 2024 6:06 PM CDT
- New Destiny 3 rumor: No classes, new full game, in development since Witch QueenA new rumor says that Bungie is working on Destiny 3 under codename Payback, and that the sequel will make sweeping changes to the core of the game.Apr 11, 2024 4:02 PM CDT
- Apple's iOS 18 tipped to feature mystery 'Safari browsing assistant' featureApple is expected to announce a new iOS 18 update with AI features this year and a new Safari browsing assistant feature has leaked.Apr 11, 2024 2:45 PM CDT
- Apple Watch ghost touches? Apple thinks it has a fix - just turn it off and on againSome Apple Watch owners have reported ghost display touches in recent months and now Apple says to try turning the wearable off and on again.Apr 11, 2024 1:45 PM CDT
- Apple continues its move to diversify production as it expands its Vietnamese operationsApple is expanding its operations in Vietnam as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China following years of manufacturing issues there.Apr 15, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- The iPhone's market share is on the decline, and Hauwei is one of the big beneficiariesApple is reportedly losing global smartphone market share and Huawei is picking up the pieces left by the iPhone's ongoing decline.Apr 15, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- Apple's full M4 Mac lineup just leaked including its 2024 and 2025 plansIf you're waiting to buy a new Mac you might want to check out this full rundown of when the M4 laptops and desktops will launch in 2024 and 2025.Apr 15, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- Nuclear explosion from Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer recreatedA macro videographer has recreated the iconic Trinity test scene from Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer without using any special effects.Apr 15, 2024 10:27 AM CDT
- TCL's Next Stop Paris is an AI-generated rom-com releasing this summer, watch the trailer nowTCL is branching out into original programming for its TCLtv+ streaming service, and it's prepping to release its first AI-generated romantic comedy.Apr 15, 2024 3:02 AM CDT
- Western Digital's Ultrastar Transporter is a suitcase with 368TB of storageThe Ultrastar Transporter from Western Digital is a portable rack mountable server and suitcase that can store up to 368TB of high-speed flash storage.Apr 15, 2024 2:02 AM CDT
- Fallout: London's release has been delayed due to the upcoming Fallout 4 'next-gen' updateThe developers behind the ambitious Fallout: London mod have delayed the launch because the upcoming Fallout 4 next-gen update could break mods.Apr 14, 2024 11:31 PM CDT
- Download the Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail benchmark here, test your CPU and GPUFinal Fantasy XIV Online gets its huge new Dawntrail update: includes an updated built-in benchmark to stress test your CPU and GPU.Apr 14, 2024 8:43 PM CDT
- Jim Keller laughs at $10B R&D cost for NVIDIA Blackwell, should've used ethernet for $1BChip legend Jim Keller says that the $10 billion that NVIDIA spent on R&D for its next-generation Blackwell AI GPU, could've been done for $1 billion.Apr 14, 2024 5:49 PM CDT
- Elgato's limited edition Fallout gear includes a custom Stream Deck and mic, and we want themElgato has dropped a new limited edition range of Fallout gear that includes a custom Stream Deck, Wave DX, Wave XLR, and even a custom mic arm.Apr 13, 2024 8:06 AM CDT
- More people are buying classic Command and Conquer RTS games than new releasesEA brought several classic Command & Conquer games to Steam, and they managed to outsell most new PC and console releases for 2024.Apr 13, 2024 6:28 AM CDT
- Overwatch 2 is finally punishing players who leave mid-match, more tweaks with Season 10Blizzard is finally punishing players who leave mid-match in Overwatch 2, with Season 10: leaving 5 games results in competitive season ban.Apr 12, 2024 11:09 PM CDT
- TT Show Episode 30 - Samsung's new 4K and 8K TVs, Frame Generation on Xbox and PS5, and more!Another jam-packed episode of The TT Show, as Jak and Kosta go deep on Samsung's new TVs, Frame Generation on PS5, and humanity colonizing Mars.Apr 12, 2024 9:11 PM CDT
- Apple Original Films' Argylle is now available to stream on Apple TV+Apple Original Films has brought the Argylle spy movie to the Apple TV+ streaming service today. The movie stars Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa.Apr 12, 2024 3:30 PM CDT
- Google Chrome Enterprise Premium is the new paid-for web browser for businessesGoogle Chrome Enterprise Premium is here with advanced security features for a monthly fee per user, with context-aware access controls and more.Apr 12, 2024 1:30 PM CDT
- Godzilla show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is getting a second season and its own spin-offsApple TV+ has announced that the popular Godzilla TV show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is getting a second season and new spin-offs.Apr 12, 2024 12:15 PM CDT
- It takes the average Apple Watch wearer 334 days to walk or run a marathon, data showsThe Apple Watch measures how far you walk or run and new data claims it takes the average person 334 days to cover the same distance as a marathon.Apr 12, 2024 11:15 AM CDT
- Sandisk reveals world's first 4TB SD card that should take 8K video recording in its strideNeed a bigger SD card? How's a 4TB model from Sandisk sound, complete with blazing fast performance that can cope with 4K or even 8K video recording.Apr 12, 2024 6:36 AM CDT
- Arm CEO says AI could end up consuming up to 25% of all power in the United States by 2030Arm CEO issues a waring. At the current rate, AI is on track to potentially require up to 25% of all the electricity in the United States.Apr 12, 2024 2:33 AM CDT
- Opera GX's official Cyberpunk 2077 mod makes it feel like you're browsing the web in Night CityCD PROJEKT RED and Opera GX partner to create an impressively customizable Cyberpunk 2077 mod for the popular browser designed for PC gamers.Apr 12, 2024 1:04 AM CDT
- Microsoft kills support for most popular operating system, users now get full-screen adsMicrosoft officially announced it's killing support for its most popular operating system and is now pushing users to its latest OS with full-screen ads.Apr 12, 2024 12:01 AM CDT
- Microsoft is 'full speed ahead' on next-gen Xbox consoleMicrosoft is officially accelerating its plans to create the most technologically-advanced Xbox console, but it may be smarter than it is powerful.Apr 11, 2024 5:10 PM CDT
- EU's decision to force Apple to prompt people to pick a third-party browser is workingBy forcing Apple to offer EU iPhone owners the option to pick a new web browser, the EU has driven downloads of third-party options in a big way.Apr 11, 2024 3:15 PM CDT
- iPhone SE 4 spec leak claims 6.1-inch OLED display, A16 Bionic, and moreApple continues to be rumored on working on a new iPhone SE, and now a new leak claims to have details on the specs of the new phone.Apr 11, 2024 2:30 PM CDT
- New Apple M4 chips tipped for this year and they're going to focus on AI capabilitiesApple is now expected to launch its first M4-powered Macs this year and a new report claims that they will focus on AI capabilities.Apr 11, 2024 1:30 PM CDT
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