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- EA's FC24 will feature 19,000 players across 30 leaguesElectronic Arts' new non-FIFA FC24 football game will feature 19,000 footballers, 700 squads, and 30 leagues, not unlike the previous FIFA 23 game.Aug 3, 2023 4:02 PM CDT
- Microsoft drops a clanger by leaking a utility that can enable hidden features in Windows 11A link to download StagingTool, a configuration utility, was accidentally shared with members of the computing public in a recent Microsoft bug bash.Aug 3, 2023 11:18 AM CDT
- Want to run Android apps on Windows 11 with an older AMD Ryzen CPU? Here's some good newsIt appears that Microsoft has done away with the spec requirement that called for at least a Ryzen 3000 processor to run Windows Subsystem for Android.Aug 3, 2023 8:33 AM CDT
- Angry Twitter users are review bombing the social media platform over rebranding to XApp Store users that are upset with the rebranding of Twitter to X are rampantly reviewing bombing the popular social media platform.Aug 3, 2023 7:18 AM CDT
- MrBeast sues his ghost kitchens serving 'revolting' and 'inedible' MrBeast burgersJames 'MrBeast' Donaldson has filed a lawsuit against Virtual Dining Concepts over serving 'inedible' and 'revolting' MrBeast burgers.Aug 3, 2023 6:28 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says he's going to ask Apple's CEO Tim Cook to lower App Store feesElon Musk has asked X users to subscribe to as many creators as they can afford while saying that he will try to reduce App Store Tax.Aug 3, 2023 5:35 AM CDT
- ASRock is launching all-white Intel and AMD motherboards for all budgetsThese all-new Micro-ATX budget motherboards from ASRock for Intel and AMD CPUs will help you create a stylish build without breaking the bank.Aug 2, 2023 11:34 PM CDT
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will arrive on PS4 and Xbox One in the coming yearEA's CEO let us know in an earnings call that Jedi: Survivor will be coming to PS4 and Xbox One in part due to demand from the gaming community.Aug 2, 2023 1:37 PM CDT
- Leaked internal Google email reveals Assistant is getting a 'supercharged' AI upgradeAn internal Google email has revealed the company is pivoting toward upgrading Google Assistant with a special artificial intelligence.Aug 2, 2023 9:58 AM CDT
- Google's Chrome browser regains some popularity after falling hard last monthChrome has recovered from a blow, at least going by stats from one analyst firm - and Apple's Safari is really flying for adoption right now.Aug 2, 2023 5:22 AM CDT
- AMD confirms that more RDNA 3 graphics cards for consumers are coming this quarterAs part of its latest quarterly earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su confirmed that multiple new Radeon RDNA 3 GPUs are on the way in Q3 2023.Aug 1, 2023 11:34 PM CDT
- Broke your Xbox controller? Microsoft is now selling the parts you need to repair itMicrosoft is also providing downloadable step-by-step repair guides and YouTube tutorial videos to help you complete a DIY fix on your controller.Aug 1, 2023 11:35 AM CDT
- OceanGate co-founder is planning to create a 'safe' colony above VenusThe co-founder of OceanGate, the company that sent the tragic submersible to the Titanic, now wants to create a colony above Venus.Aug 1, 2023 9:14 AM CDT
- US military detects hidden Chinese malware on multiple systems that has an unusual intentUS officials have discovered what they suspect is Chinese malware that has infiltrated US military systems with the intent to 'disrupt'.Aug 1, 2023 3:34 AM CDT
- Elon Musk lawyers threaten non-profit and claim they're bought by Twitter's competitionElon Musk's lawyers have sent a letter to the Center for Countering Digital Hate claiming the non-profit is working with the platform's competitors.Aug 1, 2023 1:32 AM CDT
- PlayStation 5 system update currently in Beta adds Dolby Atmos and 8TB SSD support8TB is a lot of storage for games, doubling the existing 4TB max capacity for PS5 storage expansion. That's around 150 modern AAA games.Jul 31, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- Google Chrome adds support for iOS Home Screen web appsGoogle Chrome has been updated to allow iPhone owners to add web apps to their iOS 16.4 or later device's Home Screen for the first time.Jul 31, 2023 7:00 PM CDT
- Apple knows its Screen Time parental controls are borked and it's working on itApple's Screen Time parental controls aren't working for a ton of people but the company says it's aware of the problem and is working on it.Jul 31, 2023 4:41 PM CDT
- Apple Watch buyers on a budget are going to be left out this new-hardware seasonThe Apple Watch SE 3 doesn't look set for an announcement this September, leaving the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 the only new models.Jul 31, 2023 1:22 PM CDT
- The Apple Watch Ultra 2 might come in a new premium color optionThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 might come in a more moody color for those who don't like silver after missing out on it before its original 2022 launch.Jul 31, 2023 12:48 PM CDT
- Windows 11 shut down bug is one of the more bizarre glitches we've ever seenApparently in Windows 11 (and Windows 10), when you select the 'update and shut down' option, in some reported cases the OS is updating and rebooting.Jul 31, 2023 11:20 AM CDT
- What was Kanye West's Twitter account has been reactivated under two conditionsKanye West's Twitter has been reinstated after the celebrity was banned in December last year for several antisemitic that violated now X's TOS.Jul 31, 2023 9:58 AM CDT
- Pentagon hit with major security breach that penetrated 17 military basesA Tennessee-based engineer has stolen tens of thousands of dollars worth of government radio equipment that creates a 'critical compromise'.Jul 31, 2023 8:03 AM CDT
- Liquid-cooled INNO3D RTX 4090 iCHILL Frostbite Pro features a single slot 'space-saving design'INNO3D has unveiled a pair of new liquid-cooled iCHILL Frostbite GeForce RTX 4090 cards and one of them arrives in single-slot form.Jul 31, 2023 5:56 AM CDT
- NASA's Webb confuses scientists with a photograph of a cosmic question markNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has photographed a massive cosmic question mark called Herbig-Haro 46/47 that's located out in deep space.Jul 31, 2023 4:53 AM CDT
- EA working on largest pipeline of games in its 41-year historyElectronic Arts is apparently working on the largest pipeline of new games in the publisher's multi-decade history, including new re-imagined Battlefield.Aug 3, 2023 2:59 PM CDT
- Is this Hades playthrough the most impressive feat ever achieved in gaming? Quite possiblyAs well as an incredible amount of skill, this umodded playthrough of Hades at max difficulty required an incredible amount of luck.Aug 3, 2023 10:48 AM CDT
- KIOXIA is delivering open-source SSDs for the Software-Enabled Flash Community ProjectKIOXIA is delivering the first flash memory samples, or open-source SSDs, for the Linux Foundation's exciting Software-Enabled Flash Community Project.Aug 3, 2023 8:02 AM CDT
- NASA hears faint 'heartbeat' from Voyager 2 after its connection to Earth was severedAfter losing contact with it for approximately a week, NASA has announced its re-established connection with its Voyager 2 spacecraft.Aug 3, 2023 7:02 AM CDT
- Officials confirm the origin of a mysterious object that washed up on a beachOfficials have confirmed the origins of the mysterious object that washed up on a beach in Australia after a thorough analysis by researchers.Aug 3, 2023 6:05 AM CDT
- LK-99 superconductor will change computing and tech as we know it, that is, if it's for realLK-99 is causing quite the stir at the because it presents a potential game changer for how energy is produced and distributed across all industries.Aug 3, 2023 12:56 AM CDT
- AMD is launching budget single-slot Radeon PRO W7500 and W7600 workstation GPUsAhead of an official announcement and reveal, full details for AMD's new Radeon PRO W7500 and W7600 budget workstation GPUs emerge.Aug 2, 2023 10:56 PM CDT
- AMD RX 7900 XTX GPU just made it into Steam hardware survey, right at the bottom of the tableAMD's flagship has only just appeared in the Steam hardware survey even though it was launched at the close of 2022, and no other RDNA 3 GPUs are present.Aug 2, 2023 10:57 AM CDT
- Can't wait for Baldur's Gate 3? You'll need to be patient on launch day with a 122GB downloadSteam won't let you preload Baldur's Gate 3, so PC gamers will need to sit tight and endure a 122GB download. And that'll be no picnic with slow broadband.Aug 2, 2023 8:31 AM CDT
- Will the AI boom see companies buy gaming GPUs to meet the demand?AI company buys boxes of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs and plans to buy a lot more, and this could be a sign that a new era of GPU shortages is coming.Aug 2, 2023 12:59 AM CDT
- AMD fixes Ratchet & Clank crashing with ray-tracing enabled with a new driver updateAMD Software Adrenalin Edition 23.10.23.03 is a new driver release for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC that fixes crashing with RT enabled.Aug 1, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- Having internet connectivity issues on Windows 11? Intel's new drivers might fix any Wi-Fi woesIntel's new PROSet/Wireless Software driver version 22.240.0 has the cure for a bunch of Wi-Fi problems relating to performance and stability.Aug 1, 2023 11:03 AM CDT
- Ausom's new Leopard off-road 1000-watt electric scooter promises to 'unleash your wild'An emerging manufacturer of high-end off-road electric scooters has debuted its new flagship electric scooter that will 'unleash your wild.'Aug 1, 2023 8:05 AM CDT
- Elon Musk's X sign torn off San Francisco headquarters following city complaintsThe X sign constructed on top of formerly Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco has been removed after multiple complaints from the city.Aug 1, 2023 3:15 AM CDT
- AMD Strix Point APUs could bring Radeon RX 6750 XT desktop performance to the mobile spaceWith the AMD Phoenix powered ROG Ally ushering in a new era for mobile gaming performance, things are about to go crazy with the upcoming Strix Halo APU.Aug 1, 2023 12:27 AM CDT
- TeamGroup releases ELITE DDR5 memory that complies with JEDEC memory standardsTeamGroup's new ELITE PLUS DDR5 6400MHz and ELITE DDR5 6400MHz memory offers higher frequencies and lower power consumption, with JEDEC compatibility.Jul 31, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 is already showing up in Geekbench resultsThe Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup is months away but one phone already showed up in Geekbench results complete with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.Jul 31, 2023 6:51 PM CDT
- Future iPads could have super-small bezels thanks to the Apple WatchThe Apple Watch's display technology could bring thinner bezels to the iPhone and iPad but how thin can bezels on a tablet really become?Jul 31, 2023 4:12 PM CDT
- Good news, Diablo 4 sorcerers (and barbarians): buffs are coming, and very soonAs well as Blizzard giving back to sorcerers - following recent nerfs to the class - there's a fix for VRAM wonkiness on the performance front.Jul 31, 2023 1:05 PM CDT
- The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are getting a big chip upgradeThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 are said to have a new chip for even better performance compared to previous Apple Watches.Jul 31, 2023 12:37 PM CDT
- iPhone 15 Pro expected to have next-gen thin bezels moving Apple closer to a bezeless phoneApple's yearly event is just around the corner, and rumors suggest we can expect extremely thin bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro, along with more upgrades.Jul 31, 2023 10:48 AM CDT
- Switch 2 may release in Holiday 2024Nintendo's new next-gen gaming hardware looks to be an upgraded Switch unit with hybrid handheld-console portability and may launch in Holiday 2024.Jul 31, 2023 9:33 AM CDT
- Scientists trace seismic activity back to a wild Taylor Swift concertA team of researchers has traced seismic activity under Seattle back to a nearby Taylor Swift concert that was a result of energetic fans.Jul 31, 2023 7:54 AM CDT
- Ford recalls 870,000 F-150s over dangerous parking brake malfunctionsFord announced it's recalling nearly one million of its F-150 trucks throughout its 2021 to 2023 models over a potentially dangerous parking brake problem.Jul 31, 2023 5:27 AM CDT
- NASA in talks with SpaceX to convert Starship into a new space stationSpaceX is currently in talks with NASA about converting its Starship launch vehicle into a space station that would be sent into low-Earth orbit.Jul 31, 2023 4:36 AM CDT
- Long lost Intel Arc A580 GPU spotted, suggesting this AMD RX 7600 rival could soon arriveIntel revealed the Arc A580 almost a year ago now, but the desktop graphics card has since been missing in action - hopefully, not for much longer...Aug 3, 2023 1:46 PM CDT
- Baldur's Gate 3 is about to launch - here's what you need to do before you install the gameOfficial advice from Larian on how to prepare your PC for the full release of Baldur's Gate 3, for those who dipped into the early access on Steam.Aug 3, 2023 9:04 AM CDT
- Officials turn on America's first nuclear reactor in nearly seven yearsThe first domestically-produced nuclear reactor has been switched on and has officially started supplying electricity to the power grid.Aug 3, 2023 7:44 AM CDT
- Post Malone buys Magic: The Gathering 'One Ring' card breaking recordsThe Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings set 'One Ring' card has finally been found and sold for millions of dollars to Post Malone.Aug 3, 2023 6:44 AM CDT
- Non-profit sued by Elon Musk fires back by saying he's 'shot the messenger'The non-profit sued by X owner Elon Musk has posted a new response calling Musk's latest legal move is 'straight out of the authoritarian playbook'.Aug 3, 2023 5:50 AM CDT
- DIY creator builds an underwater GeForce RTX 4090 powered PC, and it workedA high-end gaming PC that's fully submersible and happens to feature a GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and Intel Core i9 13900K processor.Aug 2, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- LG launches the world's first wireless OLED TV, and it's a massive 97 inchesLG's new Zero Connect Box can send a 4K 120Hz signal to an OLED display, and it's making its debut in the company's flagship 97-inch beast.Aug 2, 2023 10:29 PM CDT
- NASA loses connection with record-breaking probe Voyager 2 after sending wrong commandNASA has announced that its lost connection with Voyager 2, a satellite that's 12 billion light-years away from Earth exploring interstellar space.Aug 2, 2023 10:16 AM CDT
- Need a real MMO challenge? Official WoW Classic hardcore servers go live on August 24Classic Hardcore realms kick off in just a few weeks, and if your character dies in hardcore mode - that it's, there's no coming back.Aug 2, 2023 6:00 AM CDT
- Baldur's Gate 3 launching on PC with DLSS 2 and DLAA support on day oneBaldur's Gate 3 is launching with DLSS 2 support and in 4K that means a frame-rate of over 200 fps on the flagship GeForce RTX 4090.Aug 2, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Report: Lenovo's new Legion Go PC handheld could compete against Steam Deck, ROG AllyLenovo is reportedly working on its own Windows-powered PC handheld that will compete with the Ayaneo, Valve's Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally handhelds.Aug 1, 2023 2:13 PM CDT
- NVIDIA DLSS 3 has been quietly added to Remnant 2 - can it help the RTX 4090 GPU run it at 4K?DLSS 3 to the rescue? Although early feedback indicates this might not be the case. Regardless, we've just discovered Remnant 2 has sold a ton of units.Aug 1, 2023 10:21 AM CDT
- Omni One, the complete VR entertainment system with a treadmill, is shipping to investorsA home VR with a treadmill means complete 3D movement without the need to zap to travel or worry about your immediate surroundings.Aug 1, 2023 5:02 AM CDT
- Astronomers photograph Millennium Falcon-shaped comet as it approaches EarthA comet has made an unusual eruption that has resulted in it appearing to look like the fastest piece of junk in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon.Aug 1, 2023 1:51 AM CDT
- This NES-inspired keyboard from 8BitDo looks fantastic and it comes with Dual Super Buttons8BitDo is releasing a new wireless mechancal keyboard inspired the look of the Nintendo Entertainment System - Christmas has come early.Jul 31, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- WhatsApp is making it easier to add people to group chatsThe hugely popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is testing a new change to help make it quicker and easier to add people to group chats.Jul 31, 2023 7:09 PM CDT
- Tesla owners could be getting a new wireless iPhone option for music streamingTesla appears to be working on adding AirPlay support to its iPhone app and cars, opening the possibility of streaming audio and video streaming.Jul 31, 2023 6:31 PM CDT
- Apple's biggest MacBook Air might be a big bustApple's new 15-inch MacBook Air isn't necessarily the big seller that some might have expected according a new report citing the supply chain.Jul 31, 2023 3:50 PM CDT
- iPhone 15 buyers could be in for a spot of sticker shock this SeptemberApple is reportedly set to increase the price of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in countries beyond the United States' borders this September.Jul 31, 2023 1:02 PM CDT
- Oblivion remake possibly in development, but Bethesda isn't making itReports indicate that a The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is in development on Unreal Engine 5, but Bethesda Game Studios apparently isn't making it.Jul 31, 2023 12:34 PM CDT
- World of Warcraft beats Call of Duty in certain metrics, European Commission findsBlizzard's MMORPG World of Warcraft actually performs better in specific per-user metrics than Activision's $31 billion Call of Duty shooter franchise.Jul 31, 2023 10:32 AM CDT
- SpaceX releases epic video of Falcon Heavy returning to EarthSpaceX has posted a video of its Falcon Heavy landing back on Earth to its X account after transporting the heaviest communications satellite ever.Jul 31, 2023 8:35 AM CDT
- NVIDIA predicted to generate $300 billion in AI revenues by 2027 with a 75% market share$300 billion in AI revenues by 2027 for NVIDIA would equate to 10 times the amount the company is expected to earn in 2023 from AI.Jul 31, 2023 6:28 AM CDT
- Hubble telescope snaps eye-watering image of a star swallowing a planetOnly 32 light years away from our planet lies a planet that is slowly being evaporated by a star, and NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has imaged it.Jul 31, 2023 5:10 AM CDT
- Radeon Adrenalin 23.7.2 drivers are causing massive performance issues on the Ryzen 7 7840U APUThe return of 'bad drivers' from AMD? The latest Adrenalin Software is not recommended for Ryzen 7 7840U devices as it is causing major performance issues.Jul 31, 2023 3:34 AM CDT
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