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- Iconic Microsoft Windows feature finally comes to Linux... the Blue Screen of DeathLinux is getting one of the most enduring and infamous Windows features, the Blue Screen of Death error message after a full system crash.Dec 12, 2023 8:57 PM CST
- US government is looking at NVIDIA's new AI GPUs for China, says they're a 'good partner'Gina Raimondo, the US Secretary of Commerce, said NVIDIA is a 'good partner' and that the US government has a 'close working relationship' with them.Dec 12, 2023 7:20 PM CST
- PS5 Pro specs corrected: Viola SoC to have RDNA 3 GPU with 60 CUs and 3840 stream processorsChip leaker and insider Kepler offers corrections and clarifications for the recent PlayStation 5 Pro spec leaks, says GPU will have 60CUs not 56CUs.Dec 12, 2023 4:59 PM CST
- UFO whistleblower David Grusch says when he will reveal 'first-hand' knowledgeUFO whistleblower David Grusch has appeared on NewsNation to reveal when he will be revealing 'first-hand' knowledge on UFO programs.Dec 12, 2023 9:15 AM CST
- Epic wins massive court case against Google, the Play Store, and AndroidThe jury rules in favor of Epic Games in its case against Google, the Play Store and monopolistic behavior from the curator and creators of Android.Dec 12, 2023 5:58 AM CST
- NASA shares insane Hubble image of space object 11.6 billion years oldNASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped an incredible image of an astronomical object 11 billion years old and is located 157,000 light years from Earth.Dec 12, 2023 2:44 AM CST
- Apple releases new iOS 17.2 update that adds a bunch of changesApple has rolled out its latest iOS update, introducing iOS 17.2, which implements a bunch of changes and a new app called Journal.Dec 12, 2023 12:03 AM CST
- Laptop makers bet the farm on AI PC as the 'next big thing' in 2024: 11% growth expectedThe laptop market is embracing the 'next big thing' with AI PCs in 2024, mixed with next-gen hardware we're to expect an 11% uptick in laptop sales in 2024.Dec 11, 2023 7:38 PM CST
- PlayStation 5 Pro: AI tech, 60% faster than PS5, 2x faster with RT, with November 2024 releaseSony's beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro codenamed 'Trinity' features improved CPU, GPU, VRAM, SSD, ray tracing performance, and SO much more.Dec 11, 2023 6:03 PM CST
- Rockstar dev explains why it takes so long to make GTA 6 PC portFormer Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 animator explains why it will take so long for Rockstar Games to release Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC.Dec 11, 2023 3:31 PM CST
- Scientists made VR goggles for mice to savagely simulate predators swoopingA group of scientists have designed special virtual reality goggles for mice to study brain activity when they are simulating predators swooping.Dec 11, 2023 3:45 AM CST
- NVIDIA's entry-level GeForce RTX 3050 6GB refresh to start from $179, release in January 2024According to a new report NVIDIA's planned GeForce RTX 3050 refresh is launching in January 2024 for around $179 with less VRAM and cutdown specs.Dec 11, 2023 1:28 AM CST
- Scientists capture jaw droppingly rare deep sea giant in the 'midnight zone'Deep sea researchers have caught on film a monstrous deep sea creature that has 10-meter-long arms and is located in the depths of the 'midnight zone'.Dec 11, 2023 12:16 AM CST
- AMD Fluid Motion Frames preview driver updated with improvements to stutter and frame pacingWith improvements to stability and stutter, AMD's Fluid Motion Frames preview driver is also now in line with the latest Adrenalin Edition 23.12.1 release.Dec 10, 2023 11:07 PM CST
- Fortnite's early billion-dollar metaverse ideas shared by former Epic Games execFormer Epic Games chief creative officer Donald Mustard shares an early sketch of one of the most powerful video game business models on the planet.Dec 10, 2023 9:31 PM CST
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX runs Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora at 4K 148FPS with FSR3 + ray tracingAMD's entire stack of Radeon RX 7000 'RDNA 3' graphics cards are capable of running Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora at over 100FPS with FSR3 enabled.Dec 10, 2023 7:47 PM CST
- TCL shows off new 31-inch 4K 120Hz dome-shaped OLED gaming monitorTCL CSOT unveils the 'Future of Display' at the Global Display Tech-ecosystem Conference 2023, with its new dome-shaped 4K 120Hz PC gaming monitor.Dec 10, 2023 6:03 PM CST
- Xbox business targeting 'expansion of operating leverage'Xbox gaming CFO discusses the recent Activision-Blizzard acquisition and Microsoft's core business strategy with its billion-dollar Xbox games division.Dec 10, 2023 2:56 PM CST
- Apple already blocked Beeper, an app that (briefly) brought iMessage to AndroidBeeper, a service that brought iMessage to Android in a more secure way than previous attempts, has now been blocked by Apple after just a few days.Dec 10, 2023 9:30 AM CST
- Spotify says that no, it isn't bringing in-app purchases back to its iPhone appFollowing rumors that Spotify intended to bring in-app purchases back to its iPhone app the streamer says that isn't the case at all.Dec 10, 2023 8:45 AM CST
- GTA 6 trailer was in-game, not pre-rendered, GTA 5 dev saysGrand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 animator Mike York breaks down the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, says the game will 'really look like this'Dec 10, 2023 3:32 AM CST
- Call of Duty devs triggered over God of War voice actor comments at Game Awards 2023Some Call of Duty developers are upset at the joke Christopher Judge made at The Game Awards 2023, where he poked fun of CODs campaign.Dec 9, 2023 4:31 AM CST
- Elon Musk's SpaceX is now worth more than Disney or ComcastSpaceX is prospecting selling shares at a staggering valuation, making Elon Musk's rocket company worth more than Disney or Comcast.Dec 9, 2023 12:01 AM CST
- Intel keeps up the good work with Arc GPU driver: up to 34% boosts, Battlefield V is 23% fasterThat's for average frame rates at 1080p resolution, with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora also getting a decent uptick of up to 8% better performance.Dec 8, 2023 1:57 PM CST
- WhatsApp chat filters are coming and they're now in betaA future WhatsApp feature will add support for filtering message threads so it's easier to find the chats that you're looking for.Dec 8, 2023 5:45 AM CST
- THE FINALS and Call of Duty: Warzone get DLSS 3, Reflex and Ray Tracing support this weekWith DLSS 3 the GeForce RTX 4090 can push over 200 frame-per-second in both Call of Duty: Warzone and THE FINALS, two of the most popular shooters.Dec 12, 2023 8:29 PM CST
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in THE FINALS: 4K @ 226FPS, 1440p @ 304FPS, 1080p @ 387FPS with DLSS 3NVIDIA's new GeForce 546.33 WHQL Game Ready drivers are here, providing optimizations for THE FINALS, Fortnite Chapter 5, and more.Dec 12, 2023 6:39 PM CST
- E3 Expo permanently shut down just shy of 30th anniversaryThe West officially loses another video games event as the Electronic Software Association officially shuts down E3 for good shy of its 30th anniversary.Dec 12, 2023 3:55 PM CST
- The Day Before studio closes just days after catastrophic launch failureThe developers behind what was one of Steam's most-wish-listed games have announced its closure following many negative user reviews.Dec 12, 2023 8:59 AM CST
- Porsche and AOC release 5,120 x 1440 240Hz QD-OLED super ultra-wide monitorAOC and Porsche Display have now revealed the AGON Pro PD49, a super ultra-wide 5,120 x 1,440 pixels with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 response time.Dec 12, 2023 4:45 AM CST
- Studio behind Steam's most wishlisted game of 2023 closes just four days after launchThe Day Before developer Fntastic shuts down four days after launching one of Steam's worst-reviewed games, and failing to deliver a playable experience.Dec 12, 2023 1:27 AM CST
- GALAX GeForce RTX 4070 20th Anniversary Edition GPU unveiled: packs hidden power connectorGALAX unveils its new GeForce RTX 4070 20th Anniversary Edition GPU with a hidden power connector, features a nice dual-slot design.Dec 11, 2023 8:37 PM CST
- Goodbye, SO-DIMM: CAMM2 is here to replace you with 192GB+ capacities, huge space savingsCAMM2 memory module standard is now official by JEDEC: up to 128GB capacities with up to 8.5Gbps speeds, and huge space savings inside of laptops.Dec 11, 2023 7:02 PM CST
- Linear Zelda games may not return, Aonuma reiterates focus on freedom and choiceLegend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma hints that old-school linear Zelda games are a thing of the past, Nintendo may double down on freedom & choice.Dec 11, 2023 5:29 PM CST
- PS5 Pro devkits arrive at third-party studios, Sony expects Pro specs to leak: ReportSony reportedly expects PS5 Pro specifications to leak sometime this month or into early 2024 as more third-party studios receive PS5 Pro devkits.Dec 11, 2023 2:38 PM CST
- Apple takes significant step toward launching Vision Pro in 'early 2024'Apple has stepped toward rolling out its highly anticipated mixed-reality headset called the Vision Pro as the company moves to train retail employees.Dec 11, 2023 2:33 AM CST
- Governments busted spying on every smartphone through push notificationsA U.S. Senator has warned that foreign officials are demanding Apple and Google hand over user data sent through push notifications.Dec 11, 2023 12:47 AM CST
- Sony releases official PlayStation 5 controller for disabled gamersSony has partnered with accessibility experts to release an official PlayStation 5 controller designed specifically for disabled gamers.Dec 11, 2023 12:02 AM CST
- After nine delays and a decade in dev, Ubisoft's Skull and Bones gets a new 2024 release dateDevelopment on Ubisoft's Skull and Bones began in 2013, and now after a decade of development it's finally ready to set sail on February 16, 2024.Dec 10, 2023 10:36 PM CST
- KIOXIA RM7 Series Value SAS SSDs now available in HPE Servers... and in Space!KIOXIA RM7 Series Value SAS SSDs are now available in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Servers, including the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 (SBC-2) aboard the ISS.Dec 10, 2023 9:02 PM CST
- TCL unveils 27-inch 8K, 65-inch 8K 120Hz OLED, and 57-inch 8K 240Hz mega PC gaming monitorTCL teases a bunch of new gaming monitors, including a 27-inch 8K panel, 65-inch 8K OLED, and a monster 57-inch 8K 240Hz Mini-LED gaming monitor.Dec 10, 2023 7:02 PM CST
- Xbox exec: 'Content and services is our north star'Xbox gaming chief financial officer Tim Stuart offers a candid outline of Microsoft's video games business and confirms importance of content & services.Dec 10, 2023 5:31 PM CST
- Threads gains tags, but they're nothing like the tags you're used toMeta's Threads social network has added support for tags, but these tags are nothing at all like the ones found on other social networks.Dec 10, 2023 10:00 AM CST
- New entry-level iPad tipped for late 2024 launchApple is now reportedly ready to announce a new entry-level iPad with a launch tipped for the second half of 2024 according to a new report.Dec 10, 2023 9:15 AM CST
- New USB-C Mac accessories tipped for a spring 2024 releaseApple is said to have plans to update the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad in the spring of 2024 according to a Weibo leak.Dec 10, 2023 8:30 AM CST
- Xbox may offer free xCloud streaming with adsXbox gaming CFO Tim Stuart suggests that Microsoft could offer free game streaming via xCloud to users who watch advertisements, similar to mobile games.Dec 10, 2023 1:15 AM CST
- Jurassic Park: Survival is the Jurassic Park game fans have always wantedThe Game Awards 2023 debuted the trailer for Jurassic Park: Survival, a Jurassic Park game that shows the playable horror Isla Nublar.Dec 9, 2023 12:33 AM CST
- Matthew McConaughey reveals trailer for 'Interstellar sequel' video gameMatthew McConaughey has announced the first video game he has participated in at The Game Awards 2023, which appears to be similar to Interstellar.Dec 8, 2023 10:15 PM CST
- Final Fantasy XVI on PC: there's possible good news on DLC, and bad news on the spec (for some)It seems that the PC port of Final Fantasy XVI will bundle both DLC expansions, but the spec will likely call for an SSD as a minimum requirement.Dec 8, 2023 8:34 AM CST
- WhatsApp gains listen-once voice messagesWhatsApp is starting to roll out a new feature that has voice messages automatically disappear after they have been listened to once.Dec 8, 2023 5:30 AM CST
- Impressive Black Myth: Wukong trailer captured on GeForce RTX 40 Series PC with DLSS 3Black Myth: Wukong's latest trailer features stunning cinematic sequences, and it was all captured from the game running on a GeForce RTX 40 Series PC.Dec 12, 2023 7:56 PM CST
- AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU teased again as 'GFX12' in new Linux patchesAMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU architecture teased in new Linux updates, with 'GFX12' GPUs popping their head up in new AMDGPU LLVM shader compiler patches.Dec 12, 2023 6:03 PM CST
- Starfield land vehicles incoming? Bethesda teases 'all new ways of traveling' in the gameBethesda Game Studios teases new update will add 'all new ways to travel' in Starfield, developer sets cadence to release new updates/fixes every 6 weeks.Dec 12, 2023 3:24 PM CST
- GIGABYTE officially unveils 144Hz super ultra-wide AI-infused QD-OLED gaming monitorGIGABYTE AORUS official unveils its new super ultra-wide gaming monitor with a 5,120 x 1440 resolution at 144Hz and a 0.03 ms response time.Dec 12, 2023 8:43 AM CST
- Samsung is preparing for foldable iPhone and iPad orders from AppleSamsung Display is preparing for Apple to adopt foldable displays for iPhones and iPads, as the company has carried out widespread reshuffling.Dec 12, 2023 3:05 AM CST
- Powerful NASA space telescope photographs 'Cosmic Christmas Bauble'NASA's most powerful space telescope has snapped an incredible photograph of Cosmic Christmas Bauble, better known as Cassiopeia A.Dec 12, 2023 12:32 AM CST
- Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM switch supports 8K 60Hz output, and it's on sale right nowSabrent's impressive Thunderbolt 4 KVM switch with 8K display and 60W charging is on sale right now, with 15% off dropping the price to $298.95.Dec 11, 2023 8:10 PM CST
- Timesplitters dev Free Radical Design shut down as Embracer cuts costsTimesplitters 4 developer Free Radical Design has been shut down just 2 years after re-opening, studio shuttered as part of Embracer's cost control.Dec 11, 2023 6:33 PM CST
- Disney open to more collaborations with Eidos Montreal and Crystal DynamicsDisney's gaming business is growing exponentially and the company is open to more collaborations with past partners like Eidos Montreal, Crystal Dynamics.Dec 11, 2023 4:27 PM CST
- Legend of Zelda producer confirms Tears of the Kingdom won't get a sequelA producer on The Legend of Zelda franchise has confirmed via an interview that Tears of the Kingdom won't be getting a sequel; this Link story has ended.Dec 11, 2023 4:07 AM CST
- One of the most famous stars in the night sky will vanish todayThe 10th brightest star in the night sky will vanish from view today, as an asteroid will be passing in front of it obscuring its light.Dec 11, 2023 1:56 AM CST
- Scientists discover window back in time to life on Earth 3.5 billion years agoA team of scientists discovered an untouched region on Earth that could provide them with a window to life on the planet 3.5 billion years ago.Dec 11, 2023 12:32 AM CST
- GIGABYTE's new AORUS 49-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor uses AI to minimize burn-inAs part of its OLED Care features, the new GIGABYTE AORUS CO49DQ Gaming Monitor uses AI to minimize burn-in and increase the display's lifespan.Dec 10, 2023 11:33 PM CST
- Creator of Skyrim multiplayer mod won't be bringing it to Starfield because the game is 'trash''I'm not going to put my heart and soul into a mod for a game as mediocre as this,' Skyrim Together modder is no longer working on Starfield Together.Dec 10, 2023 10:04 PM CST
- Acer's new Predator RTX 4090 with unique hybrid cooler, sucks in new thermal testingAcer's new GeForce RTX 4090 Predator graphics card gets tested independently, with its interesting hybrid-style cooler failing to deliver any hype.Dec 10, 2023 8:19 PM CST
- Intel CEO will deliver CES 2024 keynote on January 9, teases 'AI everywhere starts with Intel'Intel announces its CES 2024 keynote with CEO Pat Gelsinger to be talking with CNBC correspondent Kristina Partsinevelos to talk about all things AI.Dec 10, 2023 6:30 PM CST
- Elon Musk's new Grok AI busted using OpenAI ChatGPT responsesAnother artificial intelligence-powered chatbot has been caught ingesting data created by OpenAI's ChatGPT, and it was a 'huge surprise' to its developers.Dec 10, 2023 4:03 PM CST
- YouTubers now have a whole new comment moderation feature to help stop trollingA new comment moderation option allows YouTubers to pause comments on their videos and then resume them later, rather than turning them off entirely.Dec 10, 2023 9:45 AM CST
- Apple Podcasts is coming to a Tesla EV near you soonOwners of Tesla electric vehicles are going to get support for the Apple Podcasts app including listen state syncing, podcast browsing, and more.Dec 10, 2023 9:00 AM CST
- This $4.01 from Steve Jobs check is now worth $46,000When it comes to Apple and Steve Jobs memorabilia few might have expected this $4.01 check to be worth quite as much money as it turned out to be.Dec 10, 2023 8:14 AM CST
- Scientists unveil the world's first Harry Potter invisibility 'cloak'A team of scientists have unveiled ground-breaking optical technology that has now redefined the boundaries between the seen and unseen.Dec 9, 2023 6:37 AM CST
- Nintendo Switch 2 leaks point to big upgrades and early release dateRumors indicate that Nintendo aims to implement a massive upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2's screen and an early 2024 release date.Dec 9, 2023 12:16 AM CST
- New Hellblade 2 trailer is movie-level sets the gold standard for video game trailersNinja Theory has released a new trailer for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and it's absolutely stunning both in-game and cinematically.Dec 8, 2023 9:11 PM CST
- Here's why you shouldn't cheap out on a PSU - a Redditor found a lump of iron inside theirsThis is something you don't see every day - an effort to make a power supply feel more like a high-quality affair using a lump of iron, no less.Dec 8, 2023 6:40 AM CST
- Elon Musk rolls out new AI to X that has a 'killer feature'Elon Musk has rolled out a new competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, a new AI-powered chatbot called Grok that comes with a 'killer feature'.Dec 8, 2023 5:03 AM CST
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