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- YouTube Premium and YouTube Music just got more expensive than ever beforeGoogle appears to have increased the price of YouTube Premium and YouTube Music although the company has yet to announce anything officially.Jul 20, 2023 6:05 AM CDT
- Apple's new top priority is working on its own version of ChatGPTApple's new top priority is reportedly the 'Ajax' framework which will be used to develop large language models similar to ChatGPT and Microsoft's Bing.Jul 20, 2023 3:05 AM CDT
- What would happen if the Earth stopped orbiting the Sun?Each year the Earth takes 365 days to complete one successful lap around the Sun, but if the planet stopped orbiting, we'd only live for about a month.Jul 20, 2023 1:17 AM CDT
- Whistleblower claims US has recovered a UFO that warps space and timeAttorney Daniel Sheehan has represented a UFO whistleblower that is claiming the US government has an alien spacecraft in its possession.Jul 20, 2023 12:16 AM CDT
- WhatsApp is now available on your Wear OS-powered smartwatchWhatsApp is now available on smartwatches powered by Google's Wear OS operating system for the first time, Meta has confirmed in a post on Twitter.Jul 19, 2023 2:42 PM CDT
- The Galaxy Ring could be Samsung's first entry into the smart ring marketSamsung is reportedly working on a new smart ring that could track your health and fitness metrics, dubbed the Galaxy Ring, but little is known about it.Jul 19, 2023 1:22 PM CDT
- Want cheap Netflix without ads? Sadly that ship has sailed as basic plan is canceledThe cheapest plan that doesn't have adverts is now the standard product, and it's a good deal more expensive than the basic subscription was.Jul 19, 2023 11:35 AM CDT
- Microsoft-Activision merger deadline extended to October with rising termination feeIt's official: Microsoft and Activision have extended their merger deadline to October 18 to safeguard against further possible regulatory scrutiny.Jul 19, 2023 7:59 AM CDT
- YouTube makes watching videos in 2x speed much easierYouTube has rolled out a new feature that allows users to change the playback speed of videos, making podcast or lecture listening much faster.Jul 19, 2023 4:34 AM CDT
- TikTok rolls out music streaming service to directly challenge Spotify and Apple MusicTikTok has announced that its new music streaming app is being rolled out in three markets in an effort to challenge Spotify and Apple Music.Jul 19, 2023 3:17 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX IO GPU-accelerated storage tech arrives this month and will be in Ratchet & ClankNVIDIA RTX IO is finally here, and it works on all DirectX 12 capable GPUs bringing faster load times and improved storage to PC games.Jul 19, 2023 2:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB card launches, but there aren't any reviews out there yetWithout any pre-release reviews NVIDIA has quietly launched its new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, with the new GPU available now for $499.Jul 19, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- GIVEAWAY: Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 32GB RAM Kit and KC3000 2TB M.2 SDDKingston joins TweakTown to giveaway some FURY Beast DDR5 RGB memory and one of its KC3000 2TB SDDs to one lucky winner. Join in for a chance to win!Jul 18, 2023 4:15 PM CDT
- Microsoft and Activision discussing merger deadline extension, more sources sayNew reports surface that Microsoft and Activision are exploring discussions on a potential merger deadline extension as CMA timing remains uncertain.Jul 18, 2023 1:32 PM CDT
- UK vs Microsoft-Activision merger: Here's what's going onUK regulators believe Microsoft's new Activision merger restructured deal will satisfy its concerns, and here's what's going on with the merger in the UK.Jul 18, 2023 11:27 AM CDT
- Probably the worst PC game ever made is somehow getting remastered almost 30 years laterPlumbers Don't Wear Ties is a 90s game regarded as a 'cult classic' - for all the wrong reasons. We're sure the remaster will be tons better (ahem).Jul 18, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- The Samsung ViewFinity S9 is a promising new 27-inch 5K displaySamsung has confirmed how much its 27-inch 5K ViewFinity S9 display will cost when it goes on sale in the United Sates. It'll cost $1,599.Jul 18, 2023 5:51 AM CDT
- Google Pixel 8 Pro specs and launch timeline leak onlineGoogle Pixel 8 Pro specifications and launch timeline has been leaked, and now buyers can reportedly expect a glorious Samsung OLED display.Jul 18, 2023 2:31 AM CDT
- Vague iPad Air report hints at unknown upgradesThe current iPad Air is more than a year old and now there is a report that an updated model is now in the works at Apple with unknown specifications.Jul 18, 2023 1:49 AM CDT
- Threads experiences catastrophic drop in daily users after being crowned 'fastest growing app'Instagram's Threads was crowned the 'fastest growing app ever,' and now data analytics firms are reporting a catastrophic drop in daily users.Jul 18, 2023 1:06 AM CDT
- This new mini-PC console is smaller than an Xbox Series S and powered by a GeForce RTX 4060The idea of a dedicated Steam Machine that looks like a videogame console has been around for years, and this new entry from ThundeRobot looks impressive.Jul 17, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- Apple's next MacBook Pro could use a new 3nm manufacturing processApple is expected to refresh the MacBook Pro with a new chip later this year and a new report suggests it'll be based on TSMC's 3nm process.Jul 17, 2023 1:21 PM CDT
- CMA's request to adjourn appeal had nothing to do with FTC lossThe adjournment request from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was unaffected by the Federal Trade Commission's loss in the United States.Jul 17, 2023 12:31 PM CDT
- AMD may launch RX 7800 and 7700 GPUs next month, with an RX 7900 to follow as an afterthoughtNext RDNA 3 GPUs to be revealed in August, with a vanilla RX 7900 in the offing too - but it'll be a curious product with a very low-key launch.Jul 17, 2023 11:03 AM CDT
- AMD Zen 5 CPUs could be a big leap over Zen 4 - so might they be a killer blow to Arrow Lake?If the latest rumor around Ryzen 8000 processors is right, Intel will need to make sure Arrow Lake CPUs are seriously good to compete.Jul 17, 2023 8:00 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 might miss its traditional September release windowApple's iPhone 15 might not ship during the usual September release window, meaning we will have to wait until October for the next round of updates.Jul 20, 2023 5:32 AM CDT
- Declassified CIA file roughly ties JFK assassination to UFOsNewly released John F. Kennedy CIA and FBI files have loosely connected the president's November 1963 assassination to UFO sightings.Jul 20, 2023 2:36 AM CDT
- This new G7 SE Wired Xbox controller from GameSir features impressive Hall Effect sticksDrift stick is where the analog stick moves on its own, and it's super annoying. This new third-party Xbox controller solves the issue.Jul 20, 2023 1:04 AM CDT
- MSI's live GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB benchmarks show it's marginally slower than the 8GB modelBut basically, the same when it comes to 1080p gaming - which means we'll have to wait until if the bump to 16GB makes any difference.Jul 19, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 is getting a new thermometer appThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is just days away and now we know it's going to have an app for measuring the temperature of your surroundings.Jul 19, 2023 2:32 PM CDT
- Apple details its Mac security features in this hilarious new adThis Apple ad shows just how secure your data will be if someone decides to steal your laptop and then tries to sell it on the black market.Jul 19, 2023 1:09 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB graphics card pricing already looks ridiculous, franklyOver in Europe the ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4060 Ti with 16GB is more expensive than the cheapest RTX 4070 at one retailer - which is clearly nonsense.Jul 19, 2023 10:31 AM CDT
- Grand Theft Auto V reaches its most realistic state yet with crazy new modModders have pushed Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V to its absolute limits with a new mod that makes it the most realistic it's ever been.Jul 19, 2023 5:42 AM CDT
- Scientists debunk claims that a woman was directly hit with a 'meteorite'A French woman claimed that she was hit directly in the chest with a rock that fell from space, and now scientists debunked those claims.Jul 19, 2023 4:16 AM CDT
- Intel partners with ASUS for the development of current and future NUC Mini PCsIntel has announced a new partnership with ASUS that sees the latter take over sales and support for existing and future NUC systems.Jul 19, 2023 2:56 AM CDT
- Elon Musk confirms Twitter will allow users to publish a book with this coming featureElon Musk has confirmed that Twitter developers are working on a new feature that will enable users to post long, complex articles with mixed media.Jul 19, 2023 1:47 AM CDT
- Troika's original Baldur's Gate 3 pitch sounds like a mix of Skyrim and Jedi OutcastBefore Larian, Fallout creator Tim Cain's studio Troika Games made a Baldur's Gate 3 pitch that would have taken D&D into the real-time action genre.Jul 18, 2023 6:03 PM CDT
- Instagram Threads just got some much-needed new featuresThreads by Instagram has a new iOS update that brings some of the most requested features to the app including a follow tab, translations, and more.Jul 18, 2023 3:18 PM CDT
- New Call of Duty server fix is indicative of how Microsoft intends to treat franchiseXbox's plans for Call of Duty are pretty simple: Keep all games online all of the time in order to maximize sales, engagement, and microtransactions.Jul 18, 2023 12:33 PM CDT
- NVIDIA fixes nasty glitch with some GPUs using DisplayPort that caused boot hangsBeen the victim of stalled PC boots, or black screens, while using a DisplayPort 1.3 or 1.4 connection? NVIDIA has a firmware update to fix these problems.Jul 18, 2023 9:54 AM CDT
- New Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 images leak ahead of official launchThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is expected to be announced later in July and now we're seeing leaked images of the upcoming model ahead of time.Jul 18, 2023 6:52 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 could come in a bright new colorThe iPhone 15 is expected to be announced later this year and it's thought that it might come with one new color to replace another that was rumored.Jul 18, 2023 5:30 AM CDT
- Instagram's Threads could be getting direct messages after allInstagram's Threads might be getting direct message support soon after all despite previous claims that it wasn't a priority for the company.Jul 18, 2023 2:06 AM CDT
- Twitter valuation sinks into the abyss after Elon Musk's takeoverTwitter's valuation has been catastrophically slashed since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk completed the company takeover in October 2022.Jul 18, 2023 1:46 AM CDT
- New EU legislation will require iPhone and Nintendo Switch devices to have removable batteriesThere's new regulation that will come into effect in the EU from 2027 where all devices need to feature batteries 'readily removable by the end-user.'Jul 18, 2023 12:04 AM CDT
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon RX 7800 performance leaked in new benchmarksWith the rumored Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon RX 7800 GPU launch happening in September, we've got our first look at performance via leaked 3DMark results.Jul 17, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- Corsair acquires Drop to upgrade its keyboard offerings in a personal wayCorsair is acquiring Drop, formerly Massdrop, a company dedicated to allowing gamers to personalize their favorite keyboard with epic designs.Jul 17, 2023 1:16 PM CDT
- Elon Musk reveals Twitter lost 50% of advertising revenue after he took overTwitter owner Elon Musk has revealed that his social media platform lost 50% of its advertising revenue following his company takeover.Jul 17, 2023 12:03 PM CDT
- Instagram's Threads gains 20% of Twitter's weekly active user baseRecently released data indicates that Instagram's Threads app is already a massive success, gaining a fifth of Twitter's weekly active users.Jul 17, 2023 10:03 AM CDT
- Sealed original iPhone destroys previous auction sale record of $63,000An original sealed iPhone has sold at an auction for a staggering amount of money, shattering the previous record for first-edition sealed iPhones.Jul 17, 2023 7:30 AM CDT
- New Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 specs leak as launch edges nearerThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are now expected to be announced within the next few days and now we might know the specs involved.Jul 20, 2023 5:09 AM CDT
- Samsung introduces a new massive 98-Inch QLED 4K Smart TV that it says is 'accessible'It might not be affordable, yet, but the new 98-inch Samsung QLED Q80C 4K TV sees launches with a price point much lower than its predecessor.Jul 20, 2023 1:56 AM CDT
- AMD is set to launch new Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 GPUs in September, with a reveal in AugustMore rumors pointing to a Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 GPU launch in September, with word that AMD is planning three additional RDNA 3 launches.Jul 20, 2023 12:34 AM CDT
- The new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS update adds support for faster DDR5-8000 speedsThe new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS gives DDR5 memory speeds a massive boost, and there are already several examples of boards and kits hitting DDR5-8000.Jul 19, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Apple reportedly has an in-house ChatGPT-like chatbot but you can't use itApple has reportedly developed its own chatbot framework and built its own large language model, but it's only available internally for now.Jul 19, 2023 2:18 PM CDT
- Blizzard games are coming to Steam as publisher selectively breaks Battle.net exclusivityBlizzard confirms plans to offer its games on Steam starting with Overwatch 2 in August, and select games are also coming to Valve's storefront platform.Jul 19, 2023 12:39 PM CDT
- Bad news, Intel: AMD Zen 5 CPUs spotted in AIDA64, hinting they're on track for launchPreliminary support for Zen 5 chips has been added to the AIDA64 benchmarking suite, giving us another clue that Ryzen 8000 could launch in mid-2024.Jul 19, 2023 8:30 AM CDT
- YouTubers show in slow-motion how your face contorts when bouncing on a trampolineYouTubers, 'The Slo Mo Guys', have captured just how much a human face contorts while bouncing on a trampoline, and the results are hilarious.Jul 19, 2023 4:58 AM CDT
- Diablo 4 Patch 1.1 for 'Season of the Malignant' is here, and it brings new items, buffs, nerfsDiablo 4's Season 1 kicks off in a few days and a massive patch just added a bunch of new items for all players with fixes, nerfs, and buffs aplenty.Jul 19, 2023 3:58 AM CDT
- Harvard and MIT scientists make huge breakthrough in reversing agingA team of Harvard and MIT scientists has identified six treatments that can reverse the aging in cells and convert them into a 'youthful state'.Jul 19, 2023 2:24 AM CDT
- Portal: Prelude RTX brings full path-traced lighting and remastered assets to the iconic modPortal: Prelude RTX is the latest RTX Remix project from Team Green that remasters the award-winning prequel mod with stunning ray-traced lighting.Jul 19, 2023 1:32 AM CDT
- Star Citizen's Cloud Imperium Games merges with game dev TurbulentStar Citizen merges with its long-time game developer partner Turbulent as it doubles-down on its ambitious new content like the Squadron 42 campaign.Jul 18, 2023 4:18 PM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 5 cases leak with built-in kickstandsSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 are coming soon and some of their cases have already leaked with a cool kickstand and holder.Jul 18, 2023 3:01 PM CDT
- Intel Raptor Lake Refresh CPU leak has good news (for the 14700K) and bad news (for the 14600K)It's increasingly looking like the rumor mill is correct about the 14700K getting its core count beefed up, but the 14600K won't be, sadly.Jul 18, 2023 11:59 AM CDT
- Alien invasion finally happens - a very blocky one as Google launches Space Invaders AR gameFend off the invaders in AR with your Android or iOS phone, as Google pays tribute to the arcade classic Space Invaders which is 45 years old.Jul 18, 2023 8:00 AM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 leak shows its hot new cover display in actionThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to be announced very soon and it's large cover display's new features have been leaked in a series of screenshots.Jul 18, 2023 6:15 AM CDT
- UFO expert claims a crashed alien spacecraft is hidden underneath a US buildingA UFO expert has claimed he knows the exact location of a crashed UFO and that it was so big that its finders had to build a building on top of it.Jul 18, 2023 3:01 AM CDT
- Elon Musk's new AI set to focus on why aliens haven't made contact with humansElon Musk discussed in a Twitter Spaces event that his new AI company will focus on understanding 'the true nature of the universe'.Jul 18, 2023 2:03 AM CDT
- WormGPT uses AI similar to ChatGPT to make spreading malware more efficient and dangerousGenerative AI language models are being used to create more sophisticated phishing emails to spread malware and boost cybercrime, and we're not surprised.Jul 18, 2023 1:26 AM CDT
- Emulating the original Red Dead Redemption on PC sees performance hit 250 fps on an RTX 4090There are rumors pointing to an upcoming remastered release for the original Red Dead Redemption, but you can play it on PC via emulating console hardware.Jul 17, 2023 11:04 PM CDT
- Hubble telescope captures 'stellar photobomber' lurking in deep spaceNASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble Space Telescope has imaged the irregular galaxy Arp 263, and the image has been photobombed.Jul 17, 2023 2:05 PM CDT
- This old iPhone sold for more than some housesThis original 4GB iPhone has sold for a whopping 190,000 at auction and was originally owned by someone who worked on Apple's engineering team.Jul 17, 2023 1:09 PM CDT
- New Xbox Game Pass Core has a surprising benefit for classic gamesMicrosoft is packing more value to the new Xbox Game Pass Core subscription that we originally thought, including an awesome bonus for Gen7 games.Jul 17, 2023 11:34 AM CDT
- Mysterious unidentified object found on beach, police to stand guard until its removedAuthorities have announced that a mysterious object has appeared on a beach and that local police will be standing guard until it's removed.Jul 17, 2023 9:16 AM CDT
- Tesla announces the first Cybertruck has been built after repeated production delaysTesla has announced that it built its very first Cybertruck at its Texas Gigafactory, following years of production delays and setbacks.Jul 17, 2023 6:46 AM CDT
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