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- Scientists point to specific type of planet where aliens could be hidingA new study has pointed to a specific type of planet that's largely been overlooked as having the right conditions to support alien life.Apr 6, 2023 12:02 AM CDT
- Even the GeForce RTX 4090 struggles with native Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive ModeCyberpunk 2077 Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode is looking to become the new Crysis, as it definitely needs DLSS 3 magic to run in 4K on the GeForce RTX 4090.Apr 5, 2023 9:58 PM CDT
- New PlayStation handheld: Not Vita 2, remote play only, no dedicated gamingSony is reportedly working on a new PlayStation handheld that's always-online, only supports Remote Play on PS5 and not dedicated handheld gaming.Apr 5, 2023 10:57 AM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leak suggests a CPU that's almost a match for the 7950X3DIndeed, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster in some games, and overall, offers very much the same performance as the more expensive 3D V-Cache flagship.Apr 5, 2023 3:25 AM CDT
- New official Xbox controller is partly made from recycled CDs and old water jugsJust in time for Earth Day, this new limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller has been created using recycled plastics from several strange sources.Apr 4, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- iPhone 17 to be the first non-Pro model with 120Hz ProMotion - AnalystApple is said to be ready to bring 120Hz ProMotion to the iPhone 17 in 2025, bringing buttery smooth on-screen animations to non-Pro models.Apr 4, 2023 2:44 PM CDT
- Google's take on AirDrop is now out for Windows 11 and Android usersWindows 11 (or 10) users can now simply drag a file from their desktop to Android smartphone, or vice versa, using Nearby Share which has arrived in beta.Apr 4, 2023 11:50 AM CDT
- Student uses ChatGPT to write 'perfect letter' to get parking ticket overturnedA 22-year-old student has instructed OpenAI's ChatGPT to create the 'perfect letter' to get her parking letter issued by the police overturned.Apr 4, 2023 4:04 AM CDT
- NASA names the next astronauts headed to the Moon in more than 50 yearsNASA has named the astronauts that will be partaking in the Artemis II mission, where a crewed Orion capsule will perform a loop around the Moon.Apr 4, 2023 1:35 AM CDT
- be quiet! Light Wings White ARGB fans introduced, and yes, these have bladesbe quiet! Light Wings White offer PC builders a new color option for one of the best ARGB PC fan options out there, with a release happening April 11.Apr 3, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- Spotify is shutting down its Clubhouse wannabe Spotify LiveSpotify Live is going away after the music, podcast, and audiobook streamer confirmed that the app is going to be killed off in an email to users.Apr 3, 2023 5:56 PM CDT
- AMD Zen 5 leaks can't agree on how fast Ryzen 8000 CPUs might beOne leaker believes we could be looking at a 15% to 20% speed boost, another contends that Zen 5 processors might push performance higher still.Apr 3, 2023 1:48 PM CDT
- Scientists create new stunning map of Mars showing it off in fascinating detailA new map of Mars has been released by scientists showcasing the Red Planet's geological features in unprecedented detail from the vantage point of orbit.Apr 3, 2023 3:05 AM CDT
- AI puts everyone at risk by giving 30 billion Facebook photos to the policeArtificial intelligence-powered facial recognition software scraped 30 billion Facebook photos and was given to authorities to chase up crimes.Apr 3, 2023 1:36 AM CDT
- Scientists shatter world record for deepest fish ever caught on cameraScientists have shattered the world record for the deepest recorded fish ever caught on camera, as it lives close to the maximum depth fish can survive.Apr 3, 2023 12:31 AM CDT
- ENERMAX launches its new REVOLUTION ATX 3.0 power supplies for next-gen GPUsENERMAX's new REVOLUTION ATX 3.0 PSUs are built for GeForce RTX 40 Series with a 12VHPWR connection that can supply up to 600W to a graphics card.Apr 2, 2023 10:38 PM CDT
- Bug lets you overclock AMD Ryzen 5800X3D - but doing so will brick the CPUAMD has strict safeguards for the Ryzen 5800X3D to prevent overclocking, but a software bug allows for ramping up the voltage - with disastrous results.Mar 31, 2023 10:24 AM CDT
- You can finally watch ad-supported Netflix on your Apple TVSubscribers to Netflix's ad-supported tier can now watch their stories on the Apple TV thanks to a new app update. But some devices are still unsupported.Mar 31, 2023 2:14 AM CDT
- GeForce NOW games for April 2023 announced, Dead Island 2 and more are comingGeForce NOW is riding high thanks to the recent partnership between NVIDIA and Microsoft, and there's plenty of game support coming in April 2023.Mar 30, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- 3DMark AMD FSR 2 Feature Tests added, letting you compare image quality3DMark has just been updated with a new AMD FSR 2 test that also lets you compare the image quality between AMD's upscaling and native rendering.Mar 30, 2023 8:34 PM CDT
- Next-gen ChatGPT sounds scary - it could be 'indistinguishable' from a humanChatGPT 5 might debut by the end of 2023, and looks set to reach a milestone in terms of achieving what's known as artificial general intelligence or AGI.Mar 30, 2023 10:02 AM CDT
- NASA's Hubble spots mysterious object in deep space that's unclassifiableThe European Space Agency (ESA) has explained that Hubble's image of an object 390 million light years away leaves scientists scratching their heads.Mar 30, 2023 1:05 AM CDT
- Micron loses billions as demand for 3D NAND and DRAM drops significantlyMicron is one of the leaders in memory and SSD storage tech, and its latest financial report is troubling as it sees a net loss of $2.31 billion.Mar 29, 2023 10:01 PM CDT
- Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk, and more, sign open letter to pause AI developmentA new open letter is calling for a pause on AI development and training for at least six months to avoid 'potentially catastrophic effects on society.'Mar 29, 2023 8:31 PM CDT
- Bored of endless Zoom meetings? Supercharged AI bot can summarize any you missZoom IQ 'smart companion' has had its powers considerably bolstered, and now benefits from incorporating tech from OpenAI (of ChatGPT fame).Mar 29, 2023 10:07 AM CDT
- Intel discontinues several 11th-generation Tiger Lake mobile and desktop CPUsIntel is slowly saying goodbye to 11th Generation Tiger Lake CPUs with several mobile and desktop models now entering the 'end of life' stage.Apr 5, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Windows 11 bug that broke Red Dead Redemption 2 has been fixed by RockstarMicrosoft didn't rush to the rescue with this fix, but rather, the cure was applied by Rockstar via an update to its launcher software.Apr 5, 2023 1:15 PM CDT
- KEBOHUB EE01 for Mac and Windows combines a great mechanical keyboard with a hubWith its crowdfunding campaign live on Kickstarter we had the chance to go hands-on with the impressive KEBOHUB EE01, a mechanical keyboard and hub combo.Apr 5, 2023 8:58 AM CDT
- Google cost cutting to limit laptops, PCs, and access to staplers for employeesAfter eliminating thousands of jobs further cost-cutting measures from Google will give employees fewer options when it comes to hardware and... stationary.Apr 5, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Driver 531.58 addresses The Last of Us crashing issuesA new NVIDIA driver hotfix fixes crashing issues for The Last of Us Part I with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs, with Naughty Dog also releasing a new patch.Apr 4, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- Apple reportedly rushing a software update out to fix Wi-Fi and other issuesApple's iPhones have been suffering from some ongoing Wi-Fi and other issues and the company hopes a rushed software update will help.Apr 4, 2023 2:18 PM CDT
- Windows 11 won't help desktop PC users make savings with utility bills after allContent Adaptive Brightness Control will remain something that's useful to laptop owners for extending battery life, but it won't help desktop PCs.Apr 4, 2023 9:46 AM CDT
- NASA collided a spacecraft into an asteroid and here's what it achievedNASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), where it smashed into an asteroid, was a success, and now the space agency has outlined what it achieved.Apr 4, 2023 3:10 AM CDT
- Someone tricked ChatGPT into becoming a keygen, creating usable Windows 95 keysChatGPT 'cannot provide any product keys or activation codes for any software,' unless you trick it into generating Windows 95 keys.Apr 3, 2023 11:59 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally is a Steam Deck competitor that will offer double the performanceASUS is prepping a Steam Deck competitor with the new ASUS ROG Ally handheld, which it says will ship with the fastest AMD APU to date.Apr 3, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- Apple reportedly still on track to launch Reality Pro headset at WWDC in JuneApple is reportedly still expecting to launch its first mixed reality headset during the WWDC23 event in June despite reports suggesting possible delays.Apr 3, 2023 2:59 PM CDT
- Opinion: Xbox Game Pass is indeed disruptive, and that's not a bad thingMicrosoft does not believe Xbox Game Pass does not disrupt its core business, but evidence indicates that the powerful mechanism indeed does just that.Apr 3, 2023 1:15 PM CDT
- Authorities ban OpenAI's ChatGPT across an entire countryOpenAI's highly popular AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT has been banned by a data protection authority because it is not safe for children.Apr 3, 2023 2:42 AM CDT
- Former Google CEO gives stark warning about the coming age of AIA former CEO of Google has given a stark warning during an interview about the coming age of artificial intelligence and its developments.Apr 3, 2023 1:32 AM CDT
- Leaked GeForce RTX 4070 specs point to the GPU using only 186W when gaming'Average Gaming Power' for the GeForce RTX 4070 is listed as 186W, pointing to a remarkably efficient new GPU for the GeForce RTX 40 Series.Apr 2, 2023 11:59 PM CDT
- be quiet! introduces new Zero Wings AI cooling that is fanless and AI controlledThe AI revolution has made its way into the world of PC cooling with be quiet!'s new fanless Zero Wings AI fans, and the results look impressive.Mar 31, 2023 12:02 PM CDT
- Microsoft may be rethinking its plan to jam ads into Windows 11's Start menuWindows 11 has a hidden option to turn off Start menu 'notifications' that look like a potentially ripe avenue for Microsoft to push its services.Mar 31, 2023 7:03 AM CDT
- Apple's AR/VR headset might miss expected WWDC launchApple is heavily rumored to be working on releasing a mixed reality headset of its own, but its expected WWDC23 launch is now in doubt.Mar 31, 2023 1:56 AM CDT
- E3 2023 has officially been canceled due to a lack of industry interestThe long-awaited return of E3 has been canceled with E3 2023 not taking place this year as the focus shifts to Summer Game Fest and digital showcases.Mar 30, 2023 9:59 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU leaked price is $599 - and we can't believe it, franklyHas NVIDIA sort of priced the RTX 4070 graphics card reasonably? Well, maybe, or at least it's not nearly as high as some rumor peddlers believed...Mar 30, 2023 1:49 PM CDT
- Scientists discover the largest black hole yet with a mass of 30 billion SunsAstronomers have discovered what could be the biggest black hole known to date, as it's estimated to have the same mass as 30 billion suns.Mar 30, 2023 2:45 AM CDT
- Elon Musk signs open letter warning AI threatens society and humanityElon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp signed an open letter calling for AI development to halt.Mar 30, 2023 12:36 AM CDT
- GALAX HOF Extreme 50 PCIe Gen 5 SSD announced, coming in 1TB and 2TB variantsGALAX HOF Extreme 50 PCIe 5.0 SSD announced, with stylish active cooling that will keep operating temps within the 40-45 degree range.Mar 29, 2023 9:32 PM CDT
- Naughty Dog responds to PC port of The Last of Us Part I getting slammedFury builds (as well as shaders) as dev responds to PC gamers who are seriously unhappy with the PC port, with a bunch of issues already acknowledged.Mar 29, 2023 2:14 PM CDT
- Scientists cook up meatballs made from the flesh of a woolly mammothA team of researchers has created an extremely strange source of protein using the fossilized DNA sequence of an elephant relative, the woolly mammoth.Mar 29, 2023 2:05 AM CDT
- The hidden Windows 11 Start Menu offers you quick access to system featuresOffering quick access to system features and settings, the hidden Start Menu in Windows 11 is feature everyone should know about. And use.Apr 5, 2023 10:27 PM CDT
- Don't expect Mario to get another phone outing any time soonNintendo doesn't seem all that likely to want to bring its most famous son back to the iPhone or Android phone, according to quotes in a new interview.Apr 5, 2023 12:43 PM CDT
- Fed up with your Ryzen 7000 PC booting up really slowly? Here's some good newsAt last it seems that AMD Ryzen 7000 PCs on the AM5 platform are now booting much faster, in fact, almost twice as quickly going by one report.Apr 5, 2023 7:09 AM CDT
- LG is creating new 4K and Ultrawide OLED displays with refresh rates of 240 Hz4K OLED displays with an impressive 240 Hz refresh-rate are coming in 2024, with LG set to offer 27-inch, 32-inch, and 42-inch models.Apr 4, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive Mode trailer showcases stunning path-tracingFull path tracing for Cyberpunk 2077 shown in new trailer from NVIDIA, and the results are a stunning look at the future of gaming.Apr 4, 2023 10:04 PM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leak shows a CPU that could seriously worry IntelLeaked presentation slide from AMD shows that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D outguns Intel's flagship Core i9-13900K by up to 30% in one game.Apr 4, 2023 2:06 PM CDT
- Weird pancake-like cosmic explosion called 'the cow' is unexplainableAn explosion nicknamed 'the Cow' has been described as the most asymmetrical explosion ever detected by astronomers, as it's shaped like a pancake.Apr 4, 2023 6:33 AM CDT
- New Google Flights feature pays ticket buyers if prices changeGoogle announced a new feature for Google Flights that guarantees ticket prices wouldn't go any lower before takeoff, and if it does, the company will pay.Apr 4, 2023 2:35 AM CDT
- Intel has reportedly put in big orders with TSMC for next-gen Arc GPUsIntel is putting in big orders with TSMC for its next generation of Arc GPUs, with Battlemage set to arrive in the second half of 2024.Apr 3, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Western Digital storage expansion for Xbox Series consoles has appeared onlineUp until now the only option for expanding your Xbox Series X|S storage has been Seagate, which makes these new Western Digital cards very welcome.Apr 3, 2023 9:04 PM CDT
- Spotify swears it hasn't forgotten about AirPlay 2Spotify says that it still intends to add AirPlay 2 support to its iPhone and iPad app five years after the protocol was launched by Apple.Apr 3, 2023 2:38 PM CDT
- Windows 11 is now on 1 in 5 PCs - but adoption remains painfully slowNew figures from an analytics firm show a sizeable jump in adoption for Windows 10 in March 2023, but the overall pace of migration to the OS is sluggish.Apr 3, 2023 10:41 AM CDT
- AMD's new Ryzen A620 boards do not fully support CPUs with a higher than 65W TDPAMD's new AM5 A620 motherboards have arrived, but in a surprising move only fully support a 65W TDP for CPUs in the Ryzen 7000 range.Apr 3, 2023 1:57 AM CDT
- Crucial T700 Gen5 SSD from Micron is its fastest ever with 12.4 GB/s read speedsCrucial's first PCIe Gen5 SSD is almost here and it will offer record breaking 12.4 GB/s read speeds so 'start planning your fastest build ever.'Apr 3, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- G.SKILL has new 24GB and 48GB DDR5 modules with speeds up to DDR5-8200G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5 memory kits in 24GB and 48GB capacities offer incredible speed, going all the way up to DDR5-8200 CL40-52-52.Apr 2, 2023 11:04 PM CDT
- AMD Zen 5 CPUs rumored 2023 launch isn't happening (Intel will be glad to hear)Ryzen 8000 processors aren't ready for a surprise attack late in 2023, it seems, as GIGABYTE has clarified it made a mistake in a recent press release.Mar 31, 2023 11:22 AM CDT
- The MacBook Air's display could be about to get smallerApple could be about to shrink the size of the MacBook Air's display, taking it down a notch from the 13.6-inch one that's currently used.Mar 31, 2023 2:27 AM CDT
- AMD A620 Motherboards for entry-level Ryzen 7000 builds are launching this weekA new report indicated that budget A620 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 CPUs and the AM5 platform are coming as soon as... tomorrow. And they'll be cheap!Mar 30, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- AMD releases optimized drivers for The Last of Us on PC to address performanceThe Last of Us Part I on PC is in pretty bad shape, one of the worst ports in recent memory and the latest AMD Radeon driver release looks to improve that.Mar 30, 2023 9:32 PM CDT
- Google throws all its weight behind Bard, gunning for ChatGPT in a big wayGoogle clearly doesn't want to fall behind in the AI arms race, and seems to be seriously upping efforts with Bard in the face of Microsoft's Bing chatbot.Mar 30, 2023 11:14 AM CDT
- Companies are paying insane salaries to people that can use ChatGPT wellA group of companies is paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to people that good at getting the most out of artificial intelligence systems.Mar 30, 2023 2:00 AM CDT
- 1-in-10,000 year explosion, the most powerful in the universe hits EarthAstronomers dubbed an intense pulse of radiation that swept through the solar system in October 2022 as 'BOAT', the brightest of all time.Mar 30, 2023 12:03 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is reportedly coming in June with only 6GB of VRAMReports indicate that we could see the entire line-up of desktop GeForce RTX 40 Series cards arrive before mid-year, including the entry-level RTX 4050.Mar 29, 2023 8:57 PM CDT
- Wanted: Fix for Windows 11 bug that's killed Red Dead Redemption 2The latest optional update for Windows 11 21H2 has well and truly broken RDR 2, and you may not appreciate Microsoft's suggested workaround.Mar 29, 2023 11:32 AM CDT
- Hackers discover they can remotely make Tesla's honk uncontrollablyA group of security researchers found several security vulnerabilities in Tesla's software, enabling them to remotely honk the vehicle's horn.Mar 29, 2023 1:33 AM CDT
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