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- Apple has made a new visionOS 1.2 Apple Vision Pro beta available to developersThe Apple Vision Pro's visionOS 1.2 software update is now available to developers in a third beta form as a public release nears.Apr 24, 2024 5:15 AM CDT
- Xbox is finally creating a VR headset, but it's not what you thinkXbox is getting in the VR headset game, but don't get your hopes up, it's simply a 'a limited-edition Meta Quest, inspired by Xbox.'Apr 24, 2024 4:06 AM CDT
- AMD's new RDNA 4 Radeon RX 8000 generation will use the same GDDR6 memory as previous genSlower memory than the current high-end RDNA 3 lineup? It makes sense when you factor in AMD's mainstream and mid-range goals for RDNA 4 and Radeon.Apr 24, 2024 3:02 AM CDT
- World's first robot dog with a flamethrower is now available to purchaseThermonator, the world's first flamethrower-wielding robot dog which can shoot a stream of fire 30 feet, is now available to purchase.Apr 24, 2024 2:16 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's next-gen GB200 AI server chips will go into mass production in SeptemberQuanta Computer receives its first order for NVIDIA's next-gen GB200 AI server, which will enter mass production in September, more shipments in 2025.Apr 23, 2024 11:12 PM CDT
- SAPPHIRE NITRO+ B650I Wi-Fi Ultra Platinum: the company's first AMD AM5 motherboardSAPPHIRE launches its first-ever AMD AM5 motherboard: the new NITRO+ B650I Wi-Fi Ultra Platinum, in a mini-ITX design that's ready for Zen 5, too.Apr 23, 2024 9:38 PM CDT
- HighPoint's new PCIe Gen5 SSD PCIe card supports 32 SSDs, up to 960TB Gen5 SSD storage per slotHighPoint's new Rocket PCIe Gen5 NVMe Switch and M.2 RAID AIC adapters support up to 32 SSDs and a total of (an insane) 960TB capacity per PCIe slot!Apr 23, 2024 7:49 PM CDT
- So few people are buying the Apple Vision Pro, Apple has had to slash shipmentsThe Apple Vision Pro launched to much fanfare but sales have been so slow that Apple has now slashed orders from vendors, analyst claims.Apr 23, 2024 4:15 PM CDT
- Apple's iOS 18 AI features will run 'entirely on-device' and feature privacy and speed benefitsApple is expected to announce iOS 18 at WWDC in June, and now we're hearing that it will have on-device LLM AI features focusing on speed and privacy.Apr 23, 2024 3:30 PM CDT
- Sam Bankman-Fried signs deal to roll on all celebrities that shilled FTXFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to work with prosecutors to gather information on celebrities who took money for endorsements.Apr 23, 2024 2:45 PM CDT
- The Apple iPhone 16 could feature capacitive buttons like those rumored for the iPhone 15Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro later this year and a new report claims we can expect capacitive buttons for the first time.Apr 23, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- Amazon allegedly broke its own copyright laws to keep itself in the AI raceA former Amazon executive has accused the company of upper management telling her to violate Amazon's internal policy with copyrighted content.Apr 23, 2024 1:20 PM CDT
- GUNNAR releases limited-edition Fallout TV show glasses with AmazonA known leaker has claimed Cillian Murphy will star in Ubisoft's Far Cry 7, likely as the game's main villain like Giancarlo Esposito did as Antón Castillo.Apr 23, 2024 12:33 PM CDT
- Google releases AI that can predict future natural catastrophesGoogle has released a new AI-powered model that is designed to predict catastrophic weather events much faster and cheaper than traditional models.Apr 23, 2024 11:48 AM CDT
- Microsoft deemed a national security threat to the US governmentMicrosoft has been called a national security threat by the former over its shocking level of control over the US federal government.Apr 23, 2024 11:02 AM CDT
- Buying an Apple Watch Ultra 2? Now is your chance to get one for less at the Apple StoreApple is now offering buyers the chance to pick up a refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 from the Apple Store for the first time in the United States.Apr 23, 2024 10:15 AM CDT
- GALAX has an ultra-thin single-slot GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB MAX graphics cardThe GALAX GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB MAX is a new single-slot GPU from the company, and it's been put to the test with reviews... and it's noisy.Apr 23, 2024 9:03 AM CDT
- TEAMGROUP launches the MP44Q M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD with 3D QLC NAND and up to up to 7,400 MB/s speedA new fast full-speed PCIe Gen4 SSD option from TEAMGROUP that features the company's patented graphene heat dissipation sticker and a 5-year warranty.Apr 23, 2024 8:08 AM CDT
- Dragon's Dogma 2 patch delivers some important fixes - but not the one everyone wantsIncoming update makes some useful tweaks to pawns, and dragonsplague, plus it fixes some crashes - but doesn't resolve those big performance issues.Apr 19, 2024 1:38 PM CDT
- Microsoft's new Windows 11 'AI Explorer' feature set to anger AMD and IntelMicrosoft is preparing a new Windows 11 update that will introduce a bunch of AI features, and leaks suggest it will be a blow to AMD and Intel.Apr 19, 2024 10:27 AM CDT
- TT Show Episode 31 - AI-Powered iPhone and PS5 Pro and an AI-Generated Romantic ComedyThis week on a special AI-Powered TT Show, Generative AI is everywhere you look. From Apple's new iPhone to the PS5 Pro, it's even showing up in movies.Apr 19, 2024 3:38 AM CDT
- Dubai government responds to claims cloud seeding caused historic floodingThe United Arab Emirates has responded to claims that the Dubai flooding was caused by intentional cloud seeding technologies the country deploys.Apr 19, 2024 2:16 AM CDT
- Boston Dynamics unveils its next-gen humanoid robot in a very disturbing wayBoston Dynamics has unveiled its next-generation humanoid robot, a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications.Apr 19, 2024 1:16 AM CDT
- Samsung begins emergency mode: all Samsung execs to now work 6 days a weekSamsung Group executives to work 6 days a week in a shift to 'emergency mode' after South Korean won decline, rising oil prices, worsening economy.Apr 19, 2024 12:01 AM CDT
- NVIDIA AI GPUs trained Meta's new Llama 3 model for the cloud, edge, and RTX PCsNVIDIA announces optimizations across all of its platforms to accelerate Meta's new Llama 3, the latest LLM, with NVIDIA tech boosting the generative AI.Apr 18, 2024 11:00 PM CDT
- Apple's latest iOS 17.5 beta is now available for downloadApple has released the third iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 beta updates to developers ahead of a public release that could happen within weeks.Apr 24, 2024 5:00 AM CDT
- Sega Toys suspends robot cat sales and issues recall in Japan after reports of a burning smellSega Toys 'KIMIT Ragdoll' line of robot pet cats is being recalled in Japan after users report a 'burning smell' coming from its synthetic fur.Apr 24, 2024 3:27 AM CDT
- Roccat is no more, all future gear will now be released with Turtle Beach branding'While we'll be retiring the ROCCAT brand, many of its iconic product lines like the Vulcan, Kone, Burst, and Sense will transition [to] Turtle Beach.'Apr 24, 2024 2:31 AM CDT
- Apple confirms swiping apps closed doesn't save you battery lifeMillions of users choose to close all of their background apps on an iPhone in hopes of saving battery life, but that strategy doesn't work.Apr 24, 2024 1:35 AM CDT
- Samsung 9th Gen V-NAND enters mass production: 33% faster than 8th Gen V-NANDSamsung announces mass production for its 1Tb triple-level cell (TLC) 9th-Gen vertical NAND (V-NAND), with 33% more performance over 8th-Gen V-NAND.Apr 23, 2024 10:43 PM CDT
- TCL unveils flagship Q10K Mini-LED TV family: up to 98-inch 4K at 144Hz refreshTCL expands its Mini-LED family of TVs with the new Q10K line: 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch Mini-LED TVs with 4K and super-smooth 144Hz refresh.Apr 23, 2024 9:06 PM CDT
- Samsung announces next-gen HBM4 memory: higher capacity, speeds, 3D packaging techSamsung confirms next-gen HBM4 memory is in development, should include 16-Hi stacks that will offer up to 256GB of HBM4 memory for future AI GPUs.Apr 23, 2024 7:11 PM CDT
- Qualcomm's other Snapdragon X SoC is leaked, indicating how Plus CPU should compare to EliteAs rumored the Snapdragon X Plus should be a 10-core processor, and won't be too far off the lowest tier Snapdragon X Elite by the looks of this spillage.Apr 23, 2024 4:00 PM CDT
- More evidence of a HomePod with a display appears with leaked partThere have been rumors of a new HomePod with a built-in display for a long time now, and a new leak appears to have shared a part confirming it.Apr 23, 2024 3:15 PM CDT
- AMD's RX 7800 XT hits a new low price - you can now grab this GPU for $469In a slight departure from the usual discount code at checkout formula, Newegg is offering a PowerColor Hellhound variant cheap via its eBay store.Apr 23, 2024 2:30 PM CDT
- BioMatrix introduces PoY, the world's first UBI token with 60 years Issuance CommitmentIntroducing BioMatrix, the world's first Universal Basic Income (UBI) platform to commit a 60 years Token Issuance. Here's the scoop on it.Apr 23, 2024 1:55 PM CDT
- Apple Vision Pro called 'game-changer' by surgeon that used it during surgeryA surgeon has used an Apple Vision Pro headset as a means of assisting them during a shoulder surgery, and the surgeon described it as 'game-changer.'Apr 23, 2024 1:04 PM CDT
- Australia fires caught order at Elon Musk's X to takedown all terrorist attack videosAustralia has received a court order that requires Elon Musk's social network X, formerly Twitter, to remove all videos depicting a terrorist attack.Apr 23, 2024 12:18 PM CDT
- Cillian Murphy rumored to star in Ubisoft's Far Cry 7A known leaker has claimed Cillian Murphy will star in Ubisoft's Far Cry 7, likely as the game's main villain like Giancarlo Esposito did as Antón Castillo.Apr 23, 2024 11:33 AM CDT
- Early Apple Vision Pro adopters aside, demand for the spatial computer is reportedly slowingThe Apple Vision Pro launched to a huge amount of excitement, but we're told that things are very much starting to die down at Apple Stores.Apr 23, 2024 10:45 AM CDT
- Weta Workshop is making a new 'cozy' The Lord of the Rings game where you live like a HobbitWeta Workshop is the talented studio that helped make the iconic trilogy, and now it has a team creating a new The Lord of the Rings game.Apr 23, 2024 9:52 AM CDT
- Two of Apple's desktop Macs could skip the M3 generation of chips and wait for the new M4If you're thinking about buying a new Mac before the end of the year you probably won't be able to buy an M3 Mac mini or Mac Pro, we're told.Apr 23, 2024 8:45 AM CDT
- LG's kitchen of the future includes a Gourmet AI oven that will take care of the cookingLG showcased its latest Signature Kitchen Suite, and the AI-powered oven can detect what you're trying to cook and keep tabs on it so it doesn't burn.Apr 23, 2024 8:08 AM CDT
- AMD's top Strix Point Halo APU could have 16 Zen 5 cores in 2 x CCDs, mirroring Ryzen 9000 CPUsSame chiplets that are in AMD's Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs might be employed in the flagship Strix Point Halo APU, with a pair of 8-core CCDs.Apr 19, 2024 11:15 AM CDT
- High-end PC maker gives advice that could fix Intel Core i9 CPUs crashing in gamesIt's an unofficial cure, to be clear, so you proceed at your own risk - but some folks may want to try this DIY motherboard tweaking.Apr 19, 2024 10:08 AM CDT
- NASA is about to make Treasure Planet real with a solar sail missionNASA is preparing to launch its massive solar sail on the back of a rocket to test the power of sunlight and if it will be a viable means of transport.Apr 19, 2024 3:02 AM CDT
- Elgato announces new Neo range that includes plug-and-play Wave, Facecam, Stream Deck, and moreElgato's Neo range is all about offering great value (prices range from $89.99 to $119.99 USD) while maintaining the company's high-quality standard.Apr 19, 2024 1:58 AM CDT
- Turtle Beach unveils redesigned versions of its Stealth Wireless Gaming HeadsetsTurtle Beach Stealth 600, Turtle Beach Stealth 500 , and the high-end Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headsets updated for 2024.Apr 19, 2024 12:57 AM CDT
- Meteorologist warns of future 'weather wars' using cloud seeding after torrential rain in DubaiDubai has been hit with over a year's worth of rain in just 24 hours, meteorologist of potential 'weather wars' between countries with cloud seeding.Apr 18, 2024 11:57 PM CDT
- Meta launches early versions of Llama 3 to fight with OpenAI and Google in the AI battleMeta Platforms launches early versions of its new large language model -- Llama 3 -- and an image generator to compete with generative AI leader OpenAI.Apr 18, 2024 10:32 PM CDT
- New Razer Viper V3 Pro is an esports gaming mouse with a 35K sensor that weighs just 54 gramsRazer Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2, 8000 Hz polling, Wireless, and an ultra-lightweight 54 gram build - the Razer Viper V3 Pro is here.Apr 24, 2024 4:31 AM CDT
- Senate officially bans TikTok in the US, giving it only one way it can stayThe US Senate has passed a new law that targets TikTok, banning the app from US app stores as it will now be considered adversary-operated software.Apr 24, 2024 3:03 AM CDT
- Save big on the GEEKOM A7 Mini PC with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor!GEEKOM is offering up its GEEKOM A7 Mini PC Ryzen 7000 to TweakTown readers for just $649 - saving you $200. Act now to grab this great deal!Apr 24, 2024 2:16 AM CDT
- ASML signs letter of intent in Eindhoven: 20,000+ new staff in the NetherlandsASML plans its gigantic expansion in the Dutch city of Eindhoven, in the Netherlands, to house 20,000 new employees as the company continues to expand.Apr 24, 2024 12:24 AM CDT
- Mechrevo's reveals external water-cooled RTX 4080 and RTX 4090-powered gaming laptopsMechrevo unveils new series of gaming laptops: powered with Intel 14th Gen Core-HX CPUs, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 + RTX 4080 with external water cooling.Apr 23, 2024 10:18 PM CDT
- NASA engineer claims discovery of new force of nature that may solve space travelA former NASA engineer has claimed to have discovered what humans will use to traverse the solar system and beyond for the next 1,000 years.Apr 23, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- Meta brings its Horizon OS to third-party VR headsets for the first timeIn a new move today, Meta has announced that it is creating a new hardware ecosystem that will allow third-party VR headsets to ru tis Meta Horizon OS.Apr 23, 2024 4:30 PM CDT
- Apple is finally bringing the Calculator app to the iPad for the first timeThe Apple iPad has never had a calculator app, unlike the iPhone, but a new report claims that is about to change sooner rather than later.Apr 23, 2024 3:45 PM CDT
- ASUS fix for Intel Core i9 CPU crashing problem is tested - now we know how much it affects FPSFor some games, you're looking at a somewhat chunky reduction in the frame rate - though realistically, that's much better than issues with crashing.Apr 23, 2024 3:00 PM CDT
- Apple confirms May 7 'Let Loose' special event with new iPads expectedApple has announced that it will hold a new 'Let Loose' event for May 7 with Apple expected to announce the new OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air.Apr 23, 2024 2:15 PM CDT
- IRS to use AI like 'night vision goggles' to find American's dodging taxThe Internal Revenue Service commissioner has outlined how the tax collection agency will use AI to help Americans and catch those who are evading taxes.Apr 23, 2024 1:36 PM CDT
- BBC, Amazon, and HBO Max unknowingly hired North Korean's breaking US sanctionsA leaked cloud server may have revealed that Amazon, BBC, and HBO Max inadvertently hired North Korean animation artists for popular US TV shows.Apr 23, 2024 12:48 PM CDT
- NASA confirms mutated drug-resistant bacteria is infesting the ISSNASA has confirmed the International Space Station is home to drug-resistant bacteria that has mutated and separated itself from its Earth counterparts.Apr 23, 2024 12:03 PM CDT
- US government inches closer to officially banning TikTokThe US government has moved closer to banning TikTok across the US with a new bill that extends the time ByteDance will have to sell the app.Apr 23, 2024 11:17 AM CDT
- Intel signs Pentagon contract enabling US government access to breakthrough microchipsIntel has partnered with the Pentagon under the CHIPS Act, granting the US government first-time access to leading chip technologies.Apr 23, 2024 10:31 AM CDT
- Razer Kishi Ultra is a full-sized controller for iOS and Android with DualSense-like hapticsThe Razer Kishi Ultra is a full-sized USB-C controller for Android and iOS devices with pro-grade features and new Razer Sensa HD Haptics technology.Apr 23, 2024 9:26 AM CDT
- New Intel Arc graphics driver for desktop GPUs and Core Ultra improves Fortnite performanceIntel's latest Arc driver improves performance by as big as up to 48% across a range of DirectX 11 games, including Fortnite, Astroneer, and Mass Effect.Apr 23, 2024 8:27 AM CDT
- Former CIA officer unveils UFOs have killed US military and cause brain damageA top brain expert and a former CIA officer has revealed he has dealt with 'hundreds of patients' that have sustained injuries post UFO encounter.Apr 20, 2024 6:15 AM CDT
- FBI confirms Chinese hackers have infested US water and energy systemsThe FBI director has confirmed that a Chinese hacking group has infested systems used to manage critical infrastructure in the US.Apr 19, 2024 10:46 AM CDT
- Windows 10 users: Get ready to be bugged about creating a Microsoft AccountRunning a local account with Windows 10? With the next cumulative update for the OS, you'll see efforts to persuade you to sign into a Microsoft Account.Apr 19, 2024 8:01 AM CDT
- AI discovers famous painting wasn't entirely painted by the credited artistAn artificial intelligence-powered analysis algorithm was used to discover hidden details in one of the most debated pieces of artwork.Apr 19, 2024 2:32 AM CDT
- Meta's next-gen Llama3 LLM is here and the Intel Arc A770 outperforms the GeForce RTX 4060With the launch of Meta's next-generation Llama 3 LLM, Intel showcases that overal AI performance on the Intel Arc A770 16GB makes it best in class.Apr 19, 2024 1:32 AM CDT
- NASA's Mars helicopter sends heart-warming final message back to EarthNASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which etched itself into the history books, sent a heartfelt message back to its team on Earth before its mission ended.Apr 19, 2024 12:17 AM CDT
- Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian is moving on, so Hasbro is looking for a new studio to make 4Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are committed to making Baldur's Gate 4 happen, even without the involvement of Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios.Apr 18, 2024 11:31 PM CDT
- AI startup: AMD Instinct MI300X is 'far superior' option to NVIDIA Hopper H100 AI GPUCEO of AI startup TensorWave says that AMD's new Instinct MI300X AI accelerator is a far better option for AI workloads than NVIDIA's H100 AI GPU.Apr 18, 2024 10:00 PM CDT