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- Witcher 4 is CD Projekt's 'most-developed game,' over 400 devs working on project67% of CD Projekt RED's developer workforce is currently tackling the next Witcher game, and full-on dev production is set to start sometime in 2024.Mar 30, 2024 7:38 PM CDT
- Put your iPhone and iPad apps behind a biometric lock with this cool appIf you've ever wished that you could protect some iPhone apps from prying eyes and lock it behind Face ID or Touch ID, this app is for you.Mar 30, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- Blame Samsung for the 11-inch OLED iPad Pro's limited availability, report hintsApple is readily expected to launch updated 11-inch and 12,9-inch iPad Pro tablets in May and a new report suggests the smaller one has hit quality issues.Mar 30, 2024 9:30 AM CDT
- Samsung forms dedicated 'HBM team' to boost AI memory chip production to beat SK hynixSamsung forms dedicated HBM team for next-gen AI chip production yields, as it makes HBM4 memory and next-gen AI Mach-1 accelerator.Mar 30, 2024 12:23 AM CDT
- Amazon to spend $150 billion on datacenters for expected 'explosion in demand' for AIAmazon plans on spending almost $150 billion over the next 15 years on data centers, ready for 'expected explosion in demand' for AI services.Mar 29, 2024 9:41 PM CDT
- Dutch government to spend $2.7B on enhancing Eindhoven region, to keep ASML in the NetherlandsDutch government commits $2.7 billion to enhance infrastructure, education, and housing in the Eindhoven region, to keep ASML happy in the Netherlands.Mar 29, 2024 7:02 PM CDT
- The iPhone 16 Pro will get a shinier titanium finish according to a new leakApple is reportedly working on a new way to finish the titanium of the iPhone 16 Pro to make it more shiny like the iPhone 14 Pro.Mar 29, 2024 4:00 PM CDT
- The Apple Watch's topographic maps could come to the iPhone with the iOS 18 updateThe Apple Watch gained support for topographic maps with watchOS 10 but a new report now claims that the same feature is coming to the iPhone as well.Mar 29, 2024 2:45 PM CDT
- AMD's new Ryzen 'Granite Ridge' desktop CPUs with Zen 5 appear in shipping manifestoAMD's next-gen 'Granite Ridge' desktop CPUs powered by Zen 5 in 6-core and 8-core processor variants spotted, with 170W TDP designs.Mar 29, 2024 10:46 AM CDT
- YouTube is preparing an AI feature that skips the boring parts of videosYouTube's latest experimental feature enables users to 'jump ahead' in videos with a new AI tool that skips the most boring parts of content.Mar 29, 2024 1:45 AM CDT
- Endless Family Guy AI stream broken with ear-bruising screamingAn endless YouTube stream of an AI-generated Family Guy has been hijacked by viewers that turned the stream into an ear-bruising experience.Mar 29, 2024 12:49 AM CDT
- Scientists solve the mystery of a celestial object hiccuppingAstronomers discovered a mysterious burst of bright light in 2020 that was tracked 848 million light-years away, and now that mystery has been solved.Mar 29, 2024 12:01 AM CDT
- Blizzard makes Overwatch 2's new hero 'Venture' playable for FREE this weekendOverwatch 2's new hero Venture features new 'Tectonic Shock' Ultimate, Smart Evacavator weapon, burrow ability, and more. Try it out now!Mar 28, 2024 9:44 PM CDT
- Chinese brand VASTARMOR launches Radeon RX 7900 XTX Super Alloy, highest 7900 XTX boost clockVASTARMOR launches its new Radeon RX 7900 XTX Super Alloy graphics card, with 2680MHz GPU boost out of the box, the same as high-end 7900 XTX cards.Mar 28, 2024 8:31 PM CDT
- First foldable iPhone might not come until 2027, report claimsApple Vision Pro engineers have been moved to the foldable iPhone team, a new report claims, but it still won't arrive until 2027 it warns.Mar 28, 2024 4:00 PM CDT
- FuryGPU: PC enthusiast builds own DIY GPU, with custom Windows drivers, to run Quake at 60 fpsFancy building your own GPU from scratch? And then writing drivers for it, for Windows? Nope? Well, some unhinged soul has done exactly this.Mar 28, 2024 12:25 PM CDT
- Survival MMO Dune: Awakening will make players fight each other over spiceThe developer behind Dune: Awakening has said that it will be pulling players away from fighting over bases and making them fight over spice.Mar 28, 2024 3:25 AM CDT
- Astronaut snaps embarrassing photo of space junk while aboard ISSA NASA astronaut aboard the ISS was trying to take a photograph of Mt. Fuji but captured an embarrassing piece of space junk instead.Mar 28, 2024 2:18 AM CDT
- Microsoft's game-changing pixel-dimming technology will bring some OLED magic to all displaysIt's called Pixel Luminance For Digital Displays, and it's all about adding pixel-dimming technology to improve image quality and efficiency.Mar 28, 2024 1:04 AM CDT
- Scientists discover the moon shakes much more than they previously thoughtResearchers dived through abandoned data acquired during NASA's Apollo missions and found the moon shakes much more than they previously thought.Mar 28, 2024 12:15 AM CDT
- China president: we don't need ASML, 'no force can stop the pace of China' tech developmentChinese president Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China's access to technology will not stop the country.Mar 27, 2024 11:00 PM CDT
- Introspect ships the world's first GDDR7 memory test system, with up to 40Gbps GDDR7Introspect Technology has shipped the world's first GDDR7 memory test system: massively parallel, 72-channel, 40Gbps PAM3 ATE-on-Bench test system.Mar 27, 2024 9:33 PM CDT
- Cocoa bean price hits record high: $10,000 per metric ton, biggest shortfall in over 60 yearsCocoa beans annual supply deficit between 300,000 and 500,000 tons: the largest shortfall in cocoa beans in over 60 years, prices skyrocket.Mar 27, 2024 7:52 PM CDT
- Apple's in-house chatbot won't be ready for iOS 18, report warnsApple's iOS 18 iPhone software update is set to debut at WWDC in June but a new report says that its in-house chatbot won't be ready for the big day.Mar 27, 2024 5:10 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 drops to $279, lowest price ever - so, are you ready to buy the GPU yet?A lot of PC gamers will still be on the fence, no doubt, and there are certainly other options - but should we expect further price drops on the RTX 4060?Mar 27, 2024 2:52 PM CDT
- PS5 Pro enhanced mode combines performance and graphics modes in oneSony's new PlayStation 5 Pro is said to combine the PS5's traditional FPS-based Performance mode and the 4K resolution-based Graphics modes into one.Mar 30, 2024 3:58 PM CDT
- Apple lines up Apple Vision Pro's French launch with retail employee trainingThe Apple Vision Pro might finally be about to go on sale in Europe with French Apple Store employees reportedly being trained ahead of time.Mar 30, 2024 12:15 PM CDT
- Ex-Google chip designers launch MatX startup: will develop AI chips specifically for LLMsMatX is a new startup founded by ex-Google chip designers, will build a next-generation AI processor specifically designed for gigantic LLMs.Mar 30, 2024 9:00 AM CDT
- Microsoft and OpenAI team up for $100 billion AI supercomputer codenamed StargateMicrosoft, OpenAI plan next-generation $100 billion data center project with AI supercomputer codenamed 'Stargate' set to launch in 2028.Mar 29, 2024 11:52 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 4090 D gets unlocked 600W, now faster than RTX 4090ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 D graphics card gets unlocked to 600W of power, which is 41% higher than the regular power limit, beats RTX 4090.Mar 29, 2024 9:00 PM CDT
- PUBG Mobile will soon be playable at 120FPS on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 UltraPUBG Mobile's upcoming v3.2 update will usher in high refresh rate support on specific phones: 120FPS on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S23 Ultra.Mar 29, 2024 6:26 PM CDT
- New iPhone 16 case leak backs up claims of a tweaked camera array layoutRumors have long suggested the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will feature a reworked camera array setup and now a newly leaked case backs that up.Mar 29, 2024 3:45 PM CDT
- Apple Maps could be getting a new custom route feature when iOS 18 ships, report saysThe Apple Maps app has been tipped to gain a whole new option for choosing a custom route when Apple's iOS 18 ships later this year.Mar 29, 2024 2:15 PM CDT
- Amazon AWS will join Google and Microsoft with Taiwan-based data centers in 2024Amazon AWS Taiwan and Hong Kong general manager announces Amazon AWS will join Google and Microsoft with data centers based in Taiwan.Mar 29, 2024 10:00 AM CDT
- Google leaks when Apple will be bringing RCS to the iPhoneGoogle has seemingly revealed when Apple will be adopting the highly anticipated RCS communication protocol with a new Android landing page.Mar 29, 2024 1:21 AM CDT
- Scientists create eerie robot designed to predict when you smileA team of researchers developed a new robot designed to anticipate when you smile and then return with its own smile nearly immediately.Mar 29, 2024 12:34 AM CDT
- South Korean search giant Naver moves from NVIDIA, orders $752 million of AI chips from SamsungSamsung will supply next-generation Mach-1 AI chips to South Korean search giant Naver, worth $752 million, as Naver reduces reliance on NVIDIA.Mar 28, 2024 10:33 PM CDT
- Diablo 4's game changing Season 4 PTR patch notes includes over 10,000 words of changesAll 10,000+ words of Diablo 4's Season 4 patch notes are here, detailing a massive overhaul and rework that will change the game forever.Mar 28, 2024 9:31 PM CDT
- ZOTAC unveils new AI-powered ZBOX Mini PCs with Intel and AMD AI CPU optionsZOTAC announces new series of compact form-factor Mini AI PCs powered by Intel and AMD processors that both have NPUs for AI workloads.Mar 28, 2024 7:32 PM CDT
- Apple sues former employee who leaked the Journal app and Apple Vision ProApple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee who it claims leaked information about the Journal app as well as the Apple Vision Pro.Mar 28, 2024 3:45 PM CDT
- MSI's M580 FROZR SSD: 14.6GB/s reads, 12.7GB/s writes, and a cooler your CPU may be jealous ofThe M580 FROZR is a seriously speedy PCIe 5.0 SSD which has an impressive tower heatsink - and a sibling drive that'll plump for liquid cooling.Mar 28, 2024 11:53 AM CDT
- Scientists are using AI to make beer taste even betterA team of researchers is using an artificial intelligence trained on 180,000 beer reviews to make beer taste even better than it already does.Mar 28, 2024 3:01 AM CDT
- Panasonic's new in-flight entertainment system includes 4K OLED Displays for all passengersPanasonic Avionics has a new Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that includes 4K OLED displays with HDR10+ for all passengers.Mar 28, 2024 2:02 AM CDT
- Quanta Computer to make NVIDIA GB200-based AI servers for Google, Amazon, and MetaQuanta wins contracts to build NVIDIA GB200-based AI servers for Google, Amazon AWS, Meta, and Microsoft. Will enter testing in July or August.Mar 28, 2024 12:32 AM CDT
- PCIe 6.0 connectivity demoed at NVIDIA GTC 2024: ready for Blackwell B100, B200, GB200 AI GPUsAstera Labs demos PCIe 6.0 connectivity working at NVIDIA GTC 2024 with working PCIe 6.0 retimer ready for NVIDIA's new Blackwell B100, B200, GB200 AI GPUs.Mar 27, 2024 11:59 PM CDT
- MAINGEAR PRO AI workstation PC with Phison aiDaptiv+ platform: uses SSDs, DRAM to boost AI perfPhison shows off single workstation at NVIDIA GTC 2024 using aiDaptiv+ platform: uses DRAM and SSDs to augment AI GPU VRAM, super-boosts AI performance.Mar 27, 2024 10:28 PM CDT
- Microsoft's Copilot AI will run locally on AI PCs that have at least 40 TOPS of NPU performanceAI PCs will be targeting at least 40 TOPS of NPU performance as this is the minimum requirement for running Microsoft's Copilot locally.Mar 27, 2024 9:02 PM CDT
- Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake-MX spotted: new CPU cores, Xe2 GPU, and on-package LPDDR5X memoryIntel's next-gen Lunar Lake-MX laptop CPU pictured on reference platform: 8 CPU cores, 8 Arc Xe2-LPG GPU cores, and on-package LPDDR5X memory.Mar 27, 2024 7:08 PM CDT
- iOS 18 will be the iPhone's 'most ambitious overhaul' ever, report saysApple has announced WWDC will take place from June 10 and a new report has again claimed iOS 18 will be a huge update for iPhone owners everywhere.Mar 27, 2024 4:45 PM CDT
- Physical Copilot key will be mandatory on the keyboard of Microsoft's AI PCsIntel has shared details of what the requirements will be for an 'AI PC' and they include an NPU, and also a demand that a Copilot key must be present.Mar 27, 2024 12:13 PM CDT
- This app captures better Apple Vision Pro spatial videos than your iPhone's camera appThe upgraded Spatialify app for the iPhone can now capture spacial videos with HDR at 1080p 60fps or 4K 30fps, a big upgrade over the Camera app.Mar 30, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- Samsung's next-gen Mach-2 AI accelerator chip gets development speed up, coming soonerSamsung Electronics CEO teases second-generation of its in-house Mach-2 AI accelerator, saying some clients want Mach-1 badly, so Mach-2 needs to happen.Mar 30, 2024 10:10 AM CDT
- Hackers using AI-powered attacks: listening to your keyboard, learns your passwords by typingKaspersky's new warnings against 'acoustic side-channel attacks' (ASCA) warn hackers are using the sound of you typing into your keyboard with AI.Mar 30, 2024 7:43 AM CDT
- PlayStation 5 Pro games to get 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label: upscale to 4K, constant 60FPS gamesSony's new 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' title (internally called Trinity Enhanced) uses PSSR to upscale to 4K, constant 60FPS, add or increase ray tracing effects.Mar 29, 2024 9:58 PM CDT
- COLORFUL unleashes black-and-gold themed GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 'Fog Hill of Five Elements' GPUCOLORFUL to introduce iGame Vulcan GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4070 SUPER 'Fog Hill of Five Elements' Edition graphics cards, check 'em out.Mar 29, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- Sabrent celebrates World Backup Day with up to 33% of all storage productsSabrent celebrates World Backup Day with up to 33% of all items, to make sure your digital life isn't just secure, but thriving... check out the sales!Mar 29, 2024 6:21 PM CDT
- Phil Spencer is very interested in an Xbox handheldMicrosoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer is enthusiastic about an Xbox handheld experience, but that could range from a dedicated handheld to a customized app.Mar 29, 2024 3:17 PM CDT
- Apple's iOS 17.4 update added a stealth Qi2 upgrade to the iPhone 12Apple's iOS 17.4 software update brought with it a ton of changes for those in the EU, but it also added support for Qi2 wireless charging to iPhone 12.Mar 29, 2024 1:58 PM CDT
- South Korean government considering semiconductor subsidies for the first timeThe South Korean government is considering subsidies for the semiconductor industry, as competition from rival countries is 'intensifying'.Mar 29, 2024 9:00 AM CDT
- Leaker reveals Monster Hunter Worlds will be 'fully open world'A well-known leaker has revealed Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise will get a 'fully open world' title that will be the biggest game they've ever attempted.Mar 29, 2024 1:05 AM CDT
- Iconic piece of cinematic history sells for over $700,000One of the most infamously debated pieces of cinematic history from the 1997 classic 'Titanic' has sold at an auction for over $700,000.Mar 29, 2024 12:17 AM CDT
- Elgato's new Facecam MK.2 adds new features and lowers the price of the popular 1080p60 webcamElgato's new Facecam MK.2 is a new and improved 1080p60 webcam that now supports HDR recording, improved color accuracy, and better low-light performance.Mar 28, 2024 10:04 PM CDT
- TT Show Episode 28 - Neuralink gaming, PSVR 2 comes to PC, AI movies, GTA 6, and more!This week on The TT Show Jak and Kosta discuss the world of Neuralink and brain implants, generative AI in movies and games, PSVR 2 coming to PC, and more.Mar 28, 2024 9:01 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 has made over $750 million since launchCyberpunk 2077 has made over $750 million in game sales on all platforms, with the latest Phantom Liberty expansion considerably boosting revenues.Mar 28, 2024 6:48 PM CDT
- Apple's new OLED iPad Pro and revamped iPad Air now coming in May, report claimsApple is now going to release the OLED iPad Pro and revamped iPad Air in May rather than April according to a new report by Bloomberg.Mar 28, 2024 3:15 PM CDT
- MSI launches two new 4K gaming monitors with high refresh ratesMSI has recently launched two 4K Rapid IPS gaming monitors, with both having high refresh rates and one with slick Quantum Dot technology.Mar 28, 2024 4:14 AM CDT
- Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro design leaks in new 5K rendersRenders of the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have leaked online, revealing a 360-degree look at Google's upcoming flagship smartphone.Mar 28, 2024 2:40 AM CDT
- Baltimore bridge collapse aftermath photographed from spaceMaxar Technologies satellites photographed the unfortunate collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore caused by a cargo ship.Mar 28, 2024 1:20 AM CDT
- Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Russian-made gaming system, like Xbox and PlayStationRussian President Vladimir Putin wants to make both physical gaming consoles and gaming portables in Russia, special operating system, and cloud system.Mar 28, 2024 12:20 AM CDT
- Digital Xbox Series X spotted, no disc drive and all white like the Series SMicrosoft's all-digital Xbox Series X console has apparently been spotted in real-life with leaked photos showcasing an all-white console.Mar 27, 2024 11:31 PM CDT
- Marvel Rivals is a new team-based hero PVP game from Netease that looks a lot like OverwatchThe Marvel universe is getting its own Overwatch-style Hero Shooter with Marvel Rivals, a new free-to-play game that just got announced for PC.Mar 27, 2024 10:04 PM CDT
- NVIDIA's new Hopper H200 AI GPU tested: 3x faster GenAI with TensorRT-LLM in MLPerf 4.0 resultsNVIDIA's beefed-up Hopper H200 AI GPU delivers huge 3x performance gains in MLPerf 4.0 AI benchmarks with new TensorRT-LLM optimizations.Mar 27, 2024 8:32 PM CDT
- LG invests $74 billion in South Korea until 2028: AI, biotech, batteries, clean tech, displaysLG plans to invest $74.3 billion in South Korea through 2028 to work on AI, biotechnology, batteries, clean tech, displays, and more.Mar 27, 2024 5:36 PM CDT
- iPhone SE 4 takes a step closer to release with display manufacturer decisionApple has long been rumored to be working on a new iPhone SE 4 and now it's reported that it has chosen the supplier of its display.Mar 27, 2024 4:29 PM CDT
- Smuggler gets busted with 44 second-hand seven year old Radeon RX 580 graphics cardsSmuggling budget gaming Radeon RX 580 GPUs into a country where they're already available might not sound like the smartest idea, but hey.Mar 27, 2024 2:59 AM CDT
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