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- EVGA GeForce RTX 4090 FTW3 prototype GPU being auctioned off for charityEVGA is auctioning off its never-hit-the-market GeForce RTX 4090 FTW3 graphics card to charity, currently priced at $13,100+ and it won't stop.Dec 12, 2022 5:22 PM CST
- NASA's Webb telescope shatters record for most distant galaxy ever foundNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured 13.4 billion-year-old light from what is now deemed the oldest galaxy ever detected.Dec 12, 2022 8:33 AM CST
- Elon Musk announces Twitter's character limit will increase into the thousandsSpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter will be increasing its character limit on tweets from 280 to the thousands.Dec 12, 2022 7:03 AM CST
- Tekken 7 reaches 10 million sales, total Tekken franchise now at 54 millionTekken 7 has now sold 10 million copies worldwide, bringing total Tekken franchise game sales to 54 million, topping Capcom's popular Street Fighter.Dec 11, 2022 10:11 PM CST
- Law makes insane gains in Tekken 8, becomes the Ronnie Coleman of Iron FistTekken 8 turns practically every character into a buff bodybuilder thanks to Bandai Namco's new Unreal Engine 5-powered muscle physics and designs.Dec 10, 2022 1:14 PM CST
- Inarius banishes evil with righteous fury in new hellish epic Diablo IV trailerBlizzard releases one of the most epic Diablo cinematic cutscenes ever to announce Diablo IV's official release date, showcases Inarius and Lilith.Dec 9, 2022 3:17 PM CST
- Meta moves to capitalize off Elon Musk's Twitter with a new competitive appThe rollercoaster of Twitter since Elon Musk took its helm may create an opportunity for Meta to take the company's 'bread and butter'.Dec 9, 2022 8:29 AM CST
- NASA gives update on Artemis 1 mission, Orion spacecraft to return back to EarthNASA has dropped an update on its Artemis 1 mission and how long it will be until its Orion spacecraft lands back on our pale blue dot.Dec 9, 2022 7:02 AM CST
- Jedi Survivor gets the best upgrades possible for maximum Jedi carnageCal Kestis will be able to wield two lightsabers, a grappling hook, and even equip new attachments like a cross-guard to make a claymore lightsaber.Dec 9, 2022 12:33 AM CST
- Beloved Batman actor Kevin Conroy to play Dark Knight in new Suicide Squad gameRocksteady pays tribute to legendary Batman actor Kevin Conroy, confirms that Conroy will play the Dark Knight in their new Suicide Squad live game.Dec 8, 2022 9:37 PM CST
- PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal coming to PC in early 2023Housemarque's PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal is coming to PC in early 2023, Sony has officially announced, complete with big PC optimizations/features.Dec 8, 2022 6:49 PM CST
- Failed Avengers live service game may shut down in 2023Crystal Dynamics will reportedly shut down its Marvel's Avengers live game in 2023 as the team moves on to new projects like the next Tomb Raider in UE5.Dec 8, 2022 11:26 AM CST
- Adobe announces artists can sell AI-generated artwork on Adobe StockAdobe has announced that artists will be able to submit artificial intelligence-generated artwork to Adobe Stock, enabling sales of AI-artwork.Dec 8, 2022 8:04 AM CST
- Blue Marble: the iconic photo that inspires us to protect our planetWhat we now refer to as the Blue Marble originates from an incredible photograph that was taken 50 years ago by NASA's Apollo 17 crew.Dec 8, 2022 7:02 AM CST
- Phison's 8TB SSD gets NASA certification for Lunar Moon Mission in 2023The first NASA TRL-6 certified Phison SSD in the 8TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD is going to the Moon during the Lunar Moon MIssion in 2023.Dec 7, 2022 11:17 PM CST
- ASRock teases Radeon RX 7900 XTX AQUA liquid-cooled graphics cardASRocks teases its new ultra-premium Radeon RX 7900 XTX AQUA graphics card, built to be used with your existing water loop[ powered by Navi 31.Dec 7, 2022 5:29 PM CST
- Microsoft takes big step in dismantling Sony's anti-merger argumentsMicrosoft adds significant pressure against Sony and takes one big step forward in dismantling the anti-merger arguments that Sony has given regulators.Dec 7, 2022 11:32 AM CST
- Micron's new 2550 NVMe SSD: first client SSD using NAND with over 200 layersMicron's new 2550 SSD delivers oustanding PCIe 4.0 SSD performance: the first client SSD to ship using NAND with over 200 layers... 232-layer NAND flash.Dec 6, 2022 4:53 PM CST
- NASA posts video showing the Orion spacecraft just 687 miles above the MoonNASA has posted an incredible video showing its Orion spacecraft passing the lunar surface at a distance of 687 miles on its way to just 79 miles.Dec 6, 2022 6:32 AM CST
- Intel Core i5-13500 engineering sample CPU tested: hits 4.8GHz on one coreIntel's new Core i5-13500 engineering sample CPU gets tested, even though it hasn't been released yet... with a single core boost of up to 4.8GHz.Dec 5, 2022 11:22 PM CST
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX pre-orders in China arrive: costs up to $1600Chinese retailers have pre-orders for custom AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics cards, with a cost of up to $1600.Dec 5, 2022 8:28 PM CST
- NVIDIA: our new GeForce RTX 4090 sold out in 2 weeks, normalized by 1H 2023NVIDIA says that its new GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card sold out in just 2 weeks, with channel inventory stabilizing, and normalizing by 1H 2023.Dec 5, 2022 5:41 PM CST
- Artificial intelligence gives instructions on how to shoplift and build a bombAn artificial intelligence system trained to 'reject inappropriate requests' has given instructions on how to shoplift and make explosives.Dec 5, 2022 8:33 AM CST
- AI taught to play video game by Google and is now one of world's top playersGoogle has taught an artificial intelligence to play a strategy video game and has quickly become one of the world's top-rated players.Dec 5, 2022 7:32 AM CST
- Apple 'fully resumes' advertising on Twitter after Tim Cook met with Elon MuskAfter a back-and-forth between Elon Musk and Apple, the company has reportedly 'fully resumed' advertising on Twitter after Musk met with Cook.Dec 5, 2022 6:01 AM CST
- Microsoft will allow Sony to add Call of Duty to PlayStation PlusMicrosoft's 10-year Call of Duty licensing deal would allow Sony to add the Call of Duty franchise to its competing PlayStation Plus subscription.Dec 12, 2022 3:13 PM CST
- Elon Musk vows Twitter will be prosecuting scammers 'anywhere on Earth'SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk has launched an attack against a small number of bad actors that control large armies of bot/troll accounts.Dec 12, 2022 8:02 AM CST
- Twitter Blue to relaunch with true verification, but Apple users now pay moreTwitter will be relaunching its Blue verification subscription very soon and it will come with an updated verification process and price for iOS users.Dec 12, 2022 6:33 AM CST
- In just 1 month, Modern Warfare II becomes 2022's best-selling game in U.S.In just one month on the market, Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is already the best-selling game in the United States--as is customary for COD games.Dec 11, 2022 9:04 PM CST
- A big ransomware attack downed Rackspace's cloud service exchange servicesOne of the larger cloud computing giants, Rackspace, has finally confirmed that it has been hit by a ransomware attack. Full details are enclosed.Dec 9, 2022 5:48 PM CST
- Activision downplays Call of Duty in response to FTC blocking Microsoft mergerActivision issues an official response to FTC's decision to block the $68.7 billion merger with Microsoft without offering much substance or information.Dec 9, 2022 11:48 AM CST
- NASA releases new Artemis 1 video showing the breathtaking size of the MoonThe Moon appears small in the sky, but when orbiting it from only a few thousand miles from its surface, you realize just how big it is.Dec 9, 2022 8:02 AM CST
- Elon Musk installs a wardrobe and washing machine at Twitter for at-work-livingElon Musk previously said he plans on sleeping at Twitter HQ and now images have leaked from inside of Twitter showing a bed and a wardrobe.Dec 9, 2022 6:31 AM CST
- Miyazaki teases Elden Ring DLC or sequel: 'We want to do several more things'FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki teases more Elden Ring content, which could range from new DLC/expansions or a fully-blown sequel to the hit RPG.Dec 8, 2022 11:12 PM CST
- Death Stranding 2 announced, stars Norman Reedus, Lea Seydoux, Elle FanningDeath Stranding 2 has officially been announced for PlayStation 5, will have an all-star cast and a completely re-written script from Hideo Kojima.Dec 8, 2022 8:34 PM CST
- FTC sues to block $68.7 billion Microsoft Activision mergerThe Federal Trade Commission sues to block Microsoft's significant $68.7 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard King, says Microsoft could harm competition.Dec 8, 2022 1:16 PM CST
- Uncharted reboot planned for PlayStation 5 generation, reports saySony is reportedly rebooting the Uncharted franchise for the PlayStation 5 generation but it apparently won't be developed by the Naughty Dog studio.Dec 8, 2022 10:44 AM CST
- NASA captures record-breaking video of helicopter flying on the surface of MarsNASA's Ingenuity helicopter has broken its previous record for the highest it has ever flown on the surface of the Red Planet, reaching 46 feet.Dec 8, 2022 8:02 AM CST
- Google reveals the most-trending searches throughout 2022Google has released its 'Year in Search 2022,' revealing all of the interests humans have had throughout 2022 in defined categories.Dec 8, 2022 6:32 AM CST
- Travis Pastrana shows off what his 862-bhp 1983 Subaru GL Wagon can doTravis Pastrana loves adrenaline and driving fast, which he was able to do in Florida with his heavily modified 862 hp Subaru Family Huckster.Dec 7, 2022 9:20 PM CST
- Microsoft's Phil Spencer: 'Our intent is to be more relevant on more screens'If the Activision-Blizzard merger goes through, Microsoft will pivot more as a distributor of games, services, and content while it operates Xbox platform.Dec 7, 2022 4:02 PM CST
- New Xbox games will cost $70 next year, Microsoft officially confirmsAfter two years of holding off, Microsoft officially confirms it will raise the price of all first-party games to the new $70 standard set by Sony.Dec 7, 2022 10:14 AM CST
- Elon Musk's Neuralink under federal investigation for gross animal abuseElon Musk's brain chip implant company Neuralink is facing a federal investigation over animal abuse reported by former and current employees.Dec 6, 2022 7:32 AM CST
- Scientists expose the beating heart of a distant galaxy in a mesmerizing photoThe European Space Agency's newest scientific instrument has been used to capture the heart of a distant galaxy, revealing it in mesmerizing detail.Dec 6, 2022 6:03 AM CST
- Xiaomi to enter Mini-PC market with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H-powered Mini-PCsXiaomi's new Mini Host 'Mini-PC' leaks: features AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, 100W PSU, and dual-slot GPU support, and so much more. Coming soon.Dec 5, 2022 10:24 PM CST
- PCIe 5.0 SSDs in Japan: 1TB for $400, 2TB for $800, and 4TB for $1600Japanese retailer Kakaku lists the CFD Gaming PCIe Gen5 SSD in 1TB form for $400, 2TB for $800, while the flagship 4TB model will cost $1600.Dec 5, 2022 7:31 PM CST
- Samsung's next-gen GDDR7 memory: 36Gbps bandwidth confirmed, uses PAM3 signalingSamsung confirms its next-gen GDDR7 memory uses PAM3 signaling, will offer bandwidth of up to 36Gbps for future-gen GPUs... oh, baby.Dec 5, 2022 4:39 PM CST
- Elon Musk warned he's 'public enemy number one to some very, very bad people'Fellow celebrities have warned Elon Musk that he's now 'public enemy number one to some very, very bad people,' and they hope he's safe.Dec 5, 2022 8:31 AM CST
- Disney creates new AI tool that can turn up and down actors ageDisney has created a new AI aging software capable of turning up and down actors' ages, drastically speeding up the visual effects process.Dec 5, 2022 7:03 AM CST
- Cyberpunk 2077 sequel 'Orion' won't enter pre-production until 2024Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming new sequel, codenamed Project Orion, will not enter pre-production until at least 2024 at the earliest, CD Projekt RED has said.Dec 5, 2022 1:33 AM CST
- Last of Us is yet another PS5 exclusive coming to PC with $10 discountThe Last of Us remake is coming to PC just 6 months after releasing on PlayStation 5 and will be $10 cheaper than the PS5 version on Steam and EGS.Dec 12, 2022 12:07 PM CST
- US federal prosecutors are 'closely' investigating FTX founder Sam Bankman-FriedThe US Justice Department is 'closely' investigating former CEO and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried after the collapse of the FTX exchange.Dec 12, 2022 7:31 AM CST
- NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft lands back on Earth after a wild Moon mission50 years to the day of NASA's Apollo 17 moon landing, the space agency's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.Dec 12, 2022 6:02 AM CST
- Sabrent's new Rocket 2230 SSD: 5GB/sec for your Steam Deck, laptops, and moreSabrent reveals its new Rocket 2230 SSD: in the M.2 2230 form factor, ready to rocket-speed your Valve Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, ultrabook, and more.Dec 10, 2022 8:57 PM CST
- Final Fantasy XVI gets an official release date on PlayStation 5Square Enix officially confirmed Final Fantasy 16's release date and confirms the new RPG will be exclusive to PS5 until December 2023.Dec 9, 2022 4:41 PM CST
- Elon Musk says Twitter will soon be able to show you if you're shadowbannedSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have announced that Twitter is developing tools that will be able to show users if their accounts are shadow banned.Dec 9, 2022 9:03 AM CST
- Man holding penis surrounded by leopards declared world's oldest narrative sceneA rock carving found in southeastern Turkey depicting two men surrounded by leopards, with one holding his penis, as the oldest carving found so far.Dec 9, 2022 7:35 AM CST
- Google to slap Chrome with updates that upgrade system battery and memoryGoogle is planning to release a new update for Google Chrome users that will make the browser drain less system battery and memory.Dec 9, 2022 6:03 AM CST
- FromSoftware reveals Armored Core VI with dazzlingly epic sci-fi mech trailerIt's official: FromSoftware's next game is Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, coming to last-gen, current-gen, and PC in 2023 with epic mech action.Dec 8, 2022 10:04 PM CST
- BioShock creator Ken Levine announces Judas, a stylish new shooterBioShock creator Ken Levine reveals his next game, Judas, a stylish spiritual successor to the FPS franchise with powers and a narrative-driven story.Dec 8, 2022 7:44 PM CST
- Valve's Gabe Newell improves Microsoft's chances in closing Activision mergerValve's Gabe Newell is willing to trust Microsoft at its word, which is a sentiment that will improve the chances in closing the Activision merger.Dec 8, 2022 1:02 PM CST
- Amazon is paying customers $2 a month to monitor their phone trafficAmazon users in the Ad Verification program will earn $2 a month for handing over their phone traffic data to the company for examination.Dec 8, 2022 8:34 AM CST
- Two women sue Apple for AirTag being used to stalk their locationsApple is being sued by two women who have found Apple's AirTags are being used by former partners to track their locations unwantedly.Dec 8, 2022 7:32 AM CST
- Sam Bankman-Fried is being investigated for a role in the TerraUSD collapseThe former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is being investigated for his role in the collapse of Terra blockchain and its stablecoin.Dec 8, 2022 6:01 AM CST
- XFX's new Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT MERC 310 cards spottedXFX's new custom Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT MERC 310 graphics cards spotted, will be unleashed on December 13... right around the corner.Dec 7, 2022 6:26 PM CST
- Sony has not accepted 10-year Call of Duty deal, Microsoft indicatesMicrosoft executive Brad Smith indicates that Sony has yet to respond to a big deal that would offer Sony 10 years of guaranteed access to Call of Duty.Dec 7, 2022 1:46 PM CST
- GAINWARD launches GeForce RTX 4080 Phoenix graphics cardGAINWARD launches its new GeForce RTX 4080 Phoenix graphics card, in 'Golden Sample' aka 'GS' form with a triple-fan cooler, and 3.1-slot design.Dec 6, 2022 6:36 PM CST
- NASA's Hubble examines outstanding star cluster 160,000 light years from EarthNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a young star cluster that's 30 light years in diameter and about 160,000 light years from Earth.Dec 6, 2022 7:03 AM CST
- Apple's game-changing MR headset delayed to 2H 2023: 'software-related issues'Apple's new AR/MR headset reportedly delayed until 2H 2023 because of 'software-related issues' versus its original launch of Q2 2023.Dec 6, 2022 12:24 AM CST
- Scalpers get screwed: holding the bag with overpriced GeForce RTX 4080 cardsScalpers trying to return their GeForce RTX 4080 graphics cards that they couldn't sell on eBay is a huge issue... Newegg removes refund option on RTX 4080.Dec 5, 2022 9:21 PM CST
- ASUS confirms TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU clock speeds: up to 2615MHzASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XTX OC Edition specs confirmed: OC mode sees the GPU frequency hitting up to 2615MHz, RX 7900 XTX hits up to 2535MHz.Dec 5, 2022 6:28 PM CST
- GoDeal24 Double 12 Deals - Windows 10 Pro from $6.06 and Office 2021 from $13.05GoDeal24 has a some awesome Double 12 Deals on Microsoft software, including Office 2021 Pro for only $13.05 and 62% off on Microsoft Windows.Dec 5, 2022 4:25 PM CST
- Bankman-Fried unlikely to testify at House Committee investigating FTX collapseThe former CEO, SBF of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has said he's unlikely to testify at an upcoming hearing investigating its collapse.Dec 5, 2022 8:03 AM CST
- Elon Musk says he's making tools that'll allow him to control Twitter botsElon Musk has revealed during a live podcast where he stands on defeating the bots riddling Twitter and how he will go about enabling victory.Dec 5, 2022 6:32 AM CST
- Witcher 1 remake will release after next main Witcher game in Polaris trilogyCD Projekt RED confirms that it will release the next mainline Witcher game in the new Polaris trilogy series before it launches the Witcher 1 remake.Dec 5, 2022 12:27 AM CST
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