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- WhatsApp could finally stop hampering our fun with GIFsWhatsApp is working on a change to the way it handles animated GIFs that will see them animate on their own without a need for you to tap them first.May 2, 2023 11:10 AM CDT
- This $175 Steve Jobs check could be worth $25,000+This $175 Apple check was signed by Steve Jobs at a time when the company was just starting to grow and now you can have it for around $25,000.May 2, 2023 10:38 AM CDT
- Researchers say China's Mars rover has made an unprecedented discoveryA team of researchers has made a discovery that may help in the long-standing search for evidence of past microbial life on the surface of Mars.May 2, 2023 7:34 AM CDT
- Scientists teach AI to 'read minds and transcribe thought'A team of scientists has taught an artificial intelligence system to read an individual's thoughts by feeding it scans showing their brain activity.May 2, 2023 1:32 AM CDT
- The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is currently the most popular GPU according to SteamSteam Hardware numbers for its users has been updated with April 2023 data, and most popular GPUs list reads like a NVIDIA GeForce timeline.May 1, 2023 11:27 PM CDT
- PlayStation live service games to deliver variety with emphasis on qualitySony Interactive Entertainment promises to deliver a wide variety of live service games that target high-quality experiences across multiple scopes.May 1, 2023 5:38 PM CDT
- The Google Pixel 7a might be the last of its kindThe Pixel 7a might be the last of its kind with no more A-series devices expected to be released in the future according to a new leak.May 1, 2023 12:49 PM CDT
- Pulling out of UK would significantly harm ActivisionActivision's recent 2022 annual report indicates it would be significantly harmed if it decided to pull out of the UK as a result of CMA merger ruling.May 1, 2023 11:31 AM CDT
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 just leaked in these stunning rendersSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 is getting closer than ever and a new leak appears to have given us our best look at it yet with new renders shared online.May 1, 2023 10:40 AM CDT
- New iOS 17 renders show off app changes and moreApple's iOS 17 update is set to make some big changes to the iPhone if you believe the rumors - new renders show some of those changes in action.Apr 30, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Star Wars Jedi Survivor's PC launch under fire, EA 'working on fixes'EA has issued an apology for the state of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PC, says fixes are on the way though no timing is given so it could be a while.Apr 30, 2023 11:02 PM CDT
- Gamers disapprove of $70 AAA game price, but it's unlikely to changeBased on a survey conducted on Twitter, most gamers strongly disapprove of the r $70 price tag for AAA games, but game prices are unlikely to drop.Apr 30, 2023 9:56 PM CDT
- New Pixel Fold leak shows the foldable like never beforeGoogle is getting ready to announce the Pixel Fold but the leaks just won't stop. Now we've been shown official-looking shots of the unconfirmed phone.Apr 29, 2023 12:42 PM CDT
- Apple's latest Macs could be about to get a lot cheaperApple is reportedly getting ready to offer its 2023 Macs as refurbished machines with prices likely to be around 15% cheaper than new.Apr 29, 2023 7:55 AM CDT
- The worst iPhone earbuds are getting a big upgradeApple is reportedly ready to launch an updated version of its EarPods wired earbuds that will have a USB-C connector at the end instead of Lightning.Apr 28, 2023 12:39 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 hits 38.4 million shipments as Sony sets new console sales recordPlayStation has achieved multiple fiscal year and quarterly performance records on the strength of significant PlayStation 5 console sales milestones.Apr 28, 2023 11:37 AM CDT
- FTC responds to Activision CEO, says it 'absolutely did not collude' with CMASources at the FTC say that US regulators did not discuss the Microsoft merger in meeting with CMA last week: 'FTC absolutely did not collude with CMA'Apr 27, 2023 2:43 PM CDT
- AMD fixes Ryzen 7000 CPU burnout problem - and BIOS updates are incomingAMD has already provided a new AGESA to put restrictions in place to resolve the issue, and motherboard makers should have new BIOS releases imminently.Apr 27, 2023 11:26 AM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally could be a Steam Deck killer at rumored price of $699That's for the model with the Z1 Extreme 8-core CPU and 512GB of storage, making it look highly competitive against Valve's Steam Deck 512GB version.Apr 27, 2023 2:15 AM CDT
- AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is now rumored to launch on May 25The next RDNA 3 GPU from AMD will be the Radeon RX 7600 XT, with new info pointing to a launch of May 25 with reviews coming on May 24.Apr 26, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- Activision stock dives as UK blocks Microsoft mergerActivision-Blizzard drop crashes by nearly 12% during intraday trading as market responds to UK regulators blocking the proposed merger with Microsoft.Apr 26, 2023 1:55 PM CDT
- MSI motherboard update speeds up boot time drastically for AMD Ryzen 7000 PCsBoot times have been cut in half thanks to a new Memory Context Restore option in the BIOS, and it might work with other motherboard brands too.Apr 26, 2023 10:30 AM CDT
- CMA blocks Microsoft-Activision mergerUK regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have blocked the Microsoft-Activision merger, finds 10-year remedy deals insufficient.Apr 26, 2023 6:12 AM CDT
- China breaks silence on its rumored dead Mars roverChina has broken its silence surrounding the current status of its rumored dead Zhurong rover that entered into hibernation in May 2022.Apr 26, 2023 1:42 AM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally launch event is happening May 11, pricing and full details comingFull specs, pricing, and timing for the new ASUS ROG Ally portable PC gaming handheld is coming May 11 as part of a special launch event.Apr 26, 2023 12:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU spotted with a chunky price cut in EuropeIs that price drop of almost 10% below MSRP in Europe a tantalizing hint that the US might see the cost of the Founders Edition reduced, too?May 2, 2023 11:08 AM CDT
- Microsoft has a reason to hope that Windows 11 is finally getting more popularLatest stats from an analyst firm will be welcome news at Microsoft, and the company has a plan to push more users to Windows 11, too.May 2, 2023 9:29 AM CDT
- 'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn people about what he createdThe 'Godfather of AI' has quit his decade-long job at Google to warn people about the dangers of the systems he has helped construct.May 2, 2023 2:40 AM CDT
- AMD is rumored to be switching to Samsung 4nm for unknown chipsTSMC might be the big player in cutting edge chip manufacturing but with Samsung seeing improvements to its yields it looks like AMD is signing on.May 2, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Windows 10's current version, 22H2, is the last major update for the OSWindows 10 has reached its final form with Microsoft confirming that no more major updates are coming. The solution? Upgrade to Windows 11.May 1, 2023 10:29 PM CDT
- Sony reduces investment budget to allocate more cash for PlayStation gamingSony has revised its capital allocation plan for strategic investments, increasing available funds to help grow divisions like PlayStation gaming.May 1, 2023 4:16 PM CDT
- Google named as second main opponent of Microsoft-Activision mergerMicrosoft has named both Google and Sony Interactive Entertainment as the main oppositionary forces against the $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision merger.May 1, 2023 12:38 PM CDT
- Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra tipped for a free photography upgradeThe Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is getting a new camera upgrade thanks to a free software update that could be with us within the next few weeks.May 1, 2023 11:18 AM CDT
- Mandatory AMD AGESA 1.0.0.7 BIOS Firmware for all Ryzen 7000 CPUs out soonAMD officially diagnoses the issue relating to some Ryzen 7000X3D chips burning up and is currently rolling out new firmware to fix the issue for good.May 1, 2023 12:57 AM CDT
- The Apple Watch is getting widgets just like your iPhoneApple's next Apple Watch software update is expected to be a big one and it's now said to be borrowing a feature from the iPhone and iPad.Apr 30, 2023 11:38 PM CDT
- Leaked NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti document points to end of May launch windowMore confirmation that the RTX 4060 Ti coming late May, this time from a leaked NVIDIA document sent out to its partners covering the RTX 4060 Series.Apr 30, 2023 10:34 PM CDT
- Mario movie makes $1 billion, supercharges Nintendo's transmedia businessThe Super Mario Bros. movie has broken $1 billion in global box office ticket sales and has significantly transformed Nintendo's transmedia business.Apr 30, 2023 11:15 AM CDT
- First Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 renders are here and they're stunnersSamsung's next big flagship release will be the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and a new series of renders shows what we can expect from the bendy device.Apr 29, 2023 8:46 AM CDT
- New $69.99 price may negatively impact PS5 game unit sales, data suggestsReports indicate that PlayStation users are buying less games, and Sony's data suggests that higher costs are a reason why unit sales have dropped.Apr 28, 2023 11:21 PM CDT
- The Apple Watch Ultra isn't getting this big upgrade just yet, but it's comingThe Apple Watch Ultra is tipped to get a new microLED display but despite rumors it might come next year, it now looks likely that we'll wait until 2025.Apr 28, 2023 12:15 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti photo is leaked, suggesting the GPU could be out soonWith the rumors now coming thick and fast, it seems like NVIDIA is very likely to be unleashing a more affordable Lovelace graphics card soon enough.Apr 28, 2023 11:18 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPUs with 8GB of VRAM spotted in MSI gaming PCsAnother rumor around the RTX 4060 Ti suggests it'll run with 8GB of video RAM, and that's something a good few gamers aren't happy about.Apr 27, 2023 2:06 PM CDT
- Activision achieves best Q1 in last 14 years, milestone thwarted by merger blockActivision Blizzard King just reported its best Q1 period in over a decade, achieving new records across revenues, operating profit, and net income.Apr 27, 2023 9:45 AM CDT
- Sparkle returns to the GPU space with three new Intel Arc modelsSparkle hasn't released a discrete graphics card since 2013, but the company is back with three new Intel Arc GPU releases targeting mainstream gamers.Apr 26, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- The Last of Us just got a massive 25GB patch on PC, but more work is neededNaughty Dog and Iron Galaxy continue to release patches and updates for The Last of Us Part I on PC, with the latest being the biggest yet.Apr 26, 2023 9:34 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU spotted priced 10% below MSRP in EuropeA German retailer has brought in a hefty price drop with one model of the RTX 4070 as we hear continued whispers about weak demand for the GPU.Apr 26, 2023 12:39 PM CDT
- NVIDIA's new software can stop AI chatbots making fools of themselves (or worse)New software called NeMo Guardrails should keep chatbots like Bing AI or Google's Bard on track, and eliminate 'hallucinations' or other odd behavior.Apr 26, 2023 9:13 AM CDT
- Mark Zuckerberg gets confronted by surviving angry Meta employeesMark Zuckerberg has been confronted by Meta employees that survived the company's mass layoffs, with the CEO receiving hot questions about further cuts.Apr 26, 2023 4:32 AM CDT
- DLSS 3 added to Sony's Returnal and the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: GollumDLSS 3 support added to Sony first-part PC release Returnal and will be there day one for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum when it launches in May..Apr 26, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Report: Microsoft to defy FTC and close Activision merger if EU, UK approve dealReports indicate that Microsoft may attempt to defy the Federal Trade Commission and close its $68.7 billion merger with Activision in or before June.Apr 25, 2023 11:42 PM CDT
- Confirmed: Google says when the Pixel 7a will shipThe Google Pixel 7a is coming very soon indeed and now the company's Indian Twitter account has confirmed exactly when that will be.May 2, 2023 10:58 AM CDT
- Skyrim ChatGPT mod shows the future of gaming will be powered by AIA modder has taken OpenAI's language model, fed it the Skyrim NPC dialogue, and now iconic Skyrim NPCs are able to have creative conversations.May 2, 2023 8:37 AM CDT
- Samsung puts ChatGPT in its cross hairs after staff leak insider source codeAfter an internal Samsung source code was leaked onto ChatGPT, the company has issued a ban on all generative AI services by employees.May 2, 2023 2:05 AM CDT
- Rocking a 3dfx Voodoo2 graphics card? This 3D-printed armor could be for youThe 3dfx Voodoo2 is an iconic graphics card that helped shape the future of PC gaming, and now you can protect its future with funky armor.May 1, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- The first performance patch for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PC has droppedStar Wars Jedi: Survivor just got its first post-launch PC patch that aims to improve non-ray-tracing performance, weighing in at roughly 3.3 GB.May 1, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- PlayStation delivers record $26.9 billion revenue, operating profit drops 40%Sony's PlayStation games division made a record-breaking $26.9 billion in revenues throughout FY 2022, but high expenses caused operating income to slide.May 1, 2023 3:42 PM CDT
- WhatsApp readies automatic Facebook story postingWhatsApp is testing a change that will allow people to automatically share their Status to their Facebook stories while still maintaining some control.May 1, 2023 11:31 AM CDT
- Samsung's best phone just got the Galaxy S23 Ultra's best feature for freeSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 just gained support for taking photos using the Galaxy S23's astrophotography mode and it even has a built-in tripod as well.May 1, 2023 10:55 AM CDT
- Lexar's new ARES RGB DDR5 memory kits are designed for gamers and creatorsLexar's new DDR5 memory offers up to 6000MHz speeds with support for both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, with RGB kits designed for gamers and creators.Apr 30, 2023 11:59 PM CDT
- The Pixel 7a unboxing photos are hereGoogle's Pixel 7a is coming and now a series of unboxing photos shows us what new buyers can expect when their phone arrives at their doorstep.Apr 30, 2023 11:25 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally could launch with a non-Extreme AMD Ryzen Z1 variant for $599With official pricing details for the ASUS ROG Ally PC gaming handheld coming soon, a new leak suggests that the entry-level variant will cost $599.Apr 30, 2023 10:08 PM CDT
- Sony made $8.3 billion via hardware in FY22, over $3 billion more than last yearSony delivered new record PlayStation hardware revenues of $8.2 billion as the company floods global markets with PS5 consoles, and more is yet to come.Apr 30, 2023 9:55 AM CDT
- WhatsApp begins testing voice message transcriptions on iPhoneWhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow people to have their voice messages automatically transcribed and indexed for them.Apr 29, 2023 8:25 AM CDT
- The Apple Watch could soon be rid of the iPhone for goodApple is rumored to be ready to unbind the Apple Watch from the iPhone for the first time and allow it to sync with the Mac and iPad for the first time.Apr 28, 2023 1:51 PM CDT
- 101 million Europeans used the iPhone App Store but what about its other stores?Apple has shared monthly usage numbers for the App Store and other services across its products, although only for people in Europe.Apr 28, 2023 11:56 AM CDT
- Activision games would come to cloud if Microsoft merger doesn't pass, CMA saysUK regulators have determined that Activision is likely to bring its biggest games to cloud platforms on a buy-to-play and bring-your-own-game basis.Apr 27, 2023 5:10 PM CDT
- Armored Core VI gameplay trailer heralds triumphant return of the mech seriesBandai Namco and FromSoftware released an explosive and slick gameplay trailer for Armored Core VI, showing off smooth combat and larger-than-life bosses.Apr 27, 2023 1:32 PM CDT
- Activision merger may 'seriously harm competition,' multiple companies tell CMAMultiple video games companies told UK regulators at the CMA that the Microsoft-Activision combination could 'seriously harm competition' in the industry.Apr 27, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- MSI to cancel and recall the GeForce RT 3060 Ti SUPER 3X due to brandingLooks like MSI adding the word SUPER into the product name of a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was not only confusing but bad form, with the GPU now being recalled.Apr 26, 2023 10:27 PM CDT
- Astropad Studio fixes the biggest problem with connecting iPads to MacsAstropad Studio is now better than ever with reduced latency and even better iPad Pro Apple Pencil support thanks to a big new software update.Apr 26, 2023 2:23 PM CDT
- Activision's heated response to CMA merger block: 'UK is closed for business'Activision-Blizzard has a strongly-worded response to the UK regulators at the CMA that blocked the company's planned $68.7 billion merger with Microsoft.Apr 26, 2023 11:46 AM CDT
- Microsoft to appeal CMA's decision to block $68.7 billion Activision mergerMicrosoft plans to appeal UK regulator CMA's final decision to prevent and block the proposed $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision merger from taking place.Apr 26, 2023 6:29 AM CDT
- SpaceX's violent Starship explosion pushes FAA to ground the programSpaceX launched the largest and most powerful launch vehicle on April 20, and mid-flight blew the rocket up after it failed to separate.Apr 26, 2023 2:31 AM CDT
- NASA explains origin of mysterious shiny object photographed by Mars helicopterNASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has snapped an awesome photo of the Red Planet's surface showing a mysterious shiny triangular object.Apr 26, 2023 12:36 AM CDT
- AMD announces Ryzen Z1 Series processors designed for handheld PC game consolesThe new Ryzen Z1 Series designed for PC handheld game consoles tops PS4 Pro and Xbox One X in raw TFLOPS performance according to AMD specs.Apr 25, 2023 11:31 PM CDT
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