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Japan approves Microsoft-Activision merger without conditionsJapan's Fair Trade Commission has cleared and approved the Microsoft-Activision merger without conditions, asserts it will not impact competition.Mar 28, 2023 1:15 PM CDT
Ryzen 7800X3D spotted lagging behind other AMD CPUs - but don't worry about itLeaked benchmark shows Ryzen 7800X3D trailing behind some other AMD processors, including a last-gen model too - but there's nothing to be concerned about.Mar 28, 2023 12:30 PM CDT
iOS 16.4 may stop iPhone 14's Crash Detection calling for help for no reasonApple has released iOS 16.4 to the public and the notes suggest that it is designed to stop iPhone 14 models from calling for help after imagined crashes.Mar 28, 2023 11:49 AM CDT
Steam is officially ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8After Microsoft put a stop to security updates and fixes for Windows 7 and Windows 8 earlier this year, it was only a matter of time.Mar 28, 2023 6:27 AM CDT
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responds to Musk's hurtful commentsThe CEO of OpenAI, the developers of the immensely popular AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, has responded to the hurtful comments made by Elon Musk.Mar 28, 2023 1:37 AM CDT
Someone made a ChatGPT client that works on a MS-DOS PC from 1984With ChatGPT clients appearing on new devices every day, one person decided to get the AI platform running on an MS-DOS PC from 1984.Mar 27, 2023 11:02 PM CDT
ASRock's A620 motherboard is the first entry-level AM5 board to be picturedAffordable AM5 boards could be hitting the market as soon as next month, as the first images of an ASRock A620 motherboard appear online.Mar 27, 2023 9:31 PM CDT
ChatGPT can now help you build a new PCNewegg has recruited the AI to power its PC Builder tool, providing recommendations for components and different levels of budget.Mar 27, 2023 11:50 AM CDT
Earth unexpectedly rocked by the most intense blast from the Sun in 6 yearsEarth was recently smacked with the most powerful solar storm in nearly six years as a blast from the Sun unexpectedly collided with our magnetic field.Mar 27, 2023 12:04 AM CDT
New Intel Game On Drivers adds game support while lowering size by over 50%With a package size of just of 600 MB the latest Game On Drivers Intel Arc GPUs sees a massive reduction in the data you need to download.Mar 26, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
Your phone might not try to blind you as much with this new updateGoogle is changing how Android behaves when you unlock your phone in the dark. But it's unclear when it will release the change to the public.Mar 26, 2023 4:58 AM CDT
Stunning photos show Northern Lights making a rare appearance southSpace weather forecasters didn't see this coming; the Earth was smacked with a blast from the Sun, causing the Northern Lights to make a rare appearance.Mar 25, 2023 6:04 AM CDT
Epic unveils incredibly lifelike facial animation tech that's uncomfortably goodEpic Games has unveiled its new facial animation tool powered by Unreal Engine, and the quality of the animation is simply eye-opening.Mar 25, 2023 12:33 AM CDT
UK regulator now sounds less worried about Microsoft's Activision Blizzard dealThe CMA is no longer sounding the alarm regarding the Call of Duty franchise, but still has concerns over competition in the cloud gaming market.Mar 24, 2023 10:03 AM CDT
ChatGPT is instructing a man on how to run a business with just a $100 budgetA self-described AI soothsayer has turned ChatGPT into HustleGPT, an artificial intelligence that informs him on how to start a business with just $100.Mar 24, 2023 2:05 AM CDT
OpenAI CEO comments on ChatGPT bug that leaked user conversation historiesThe co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, the developers of the immensely popular ChatGPT, has commented on the recent bug that exposed user chat histories.Mar 24, 2023 12:33 AM CDT
TEAMGROUP's new T-FORCE VULCAN SO-DIMM DDR5 memory is for laptop gamersTEAMGROUP's new T-FORCE VULCAN SO-DIMM DDR5 for gaming laptops isn't just about speed, as these kits are also more power efficient than DDR4 modules.Mar 23, 2023 10:36 PM CDT
New NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver offers DLSS optimization for Diablo 4 betaThe Diablo IV Open Beta kicks off this weekend for everyone, and the latest GeForce Game Ready driver from NVIDIA adds full DLSS 2 support.Mar 23, 2023 8:36 PM CDT
Windows 11 optional updates could be more stable from now onAnd Windows 10 preview updates, for that matter, as Microsoft is changing the way in which these optional patches are deployed for the better.Mar 23, 2023 9:15 AM CDT
200-foot-wide asteroid closes in on Earth, will pass closer than the MoonAstronomers have identified a 200-foot-wide asteroid that's expected to come between Earth and the Moon while it travels at more than 17,000 mph.Mar 23, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada workstation GPU is apparently in the works with 32GB of VRAMWith the rise of AI and interest in workstation GPUs, it looks like NVIDIA will release a cutdown but still powerful NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation GPU.Mar 22, 2023 10:31 PM CDT
Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive mode is set to arrive in April alongside new patchWe don't have long to wait to see a path traced Night City in Cyberpunk 2077's DLSS 3 powered RT: Overdrive mode, with the release coming in April.Mar 22, 2023 8:56 PM CDT
Counter-Strike 2 announced: new sub-tick rate update, all CSGO items carry overIt's officially happening: Valve has confirmed Counter-Strike 2 is coming to Steam in Summer 2023 complete with massive Source 2 upgrades and overhauls..Mar 22, 2023 2:02 PM CDT
Need a masterpiece quickly? Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Bing AI can now do artBing Image Creator is the latest addition to the AI's bag of tricks, allowing the user to describe an image in order to create a masterpiece (hopefully).Mar 22, 2023 9:05 AM CDT
Unidentified fiery objects caught on video streaking across the night skySkywatchers in Northern California were in awe of the unidentified fiery objects entering Earth's atmosphere and streaking across the night sky.Mar 22, 2023 2:05 AM CDT

Diablo IV could get DirectStorage to run like a dream for those with fast SSDsData miners have unearthed DirectStorage (DS) support in the beta of the action RPG, but there's a notable caveat here regarding the version of DS used.Mar 28, 2023 1:15 PM CDT
Lifesaving iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite feature now live in 6 countriesApple has added support for the livesaving iPhone 14 communications feature to six new countries including Italy, Belgium, and Portugal.Mar 28, 2023 12:23 PM CDT
AMD Zen 5 CPUs could arrive in 2023 - and that might be bad news for IntelThe range of processors to succeed Ryzen 7000 chips might turn up later in 2023, and if so, Intel could have its work cut out to compete.Mar 28, 2023 9:30 AM CDT
Twitter's source code leaks online ahead of Elon Musk making it open-sourceTwitter has said that parts of its internal source code have been uploaded to GitHub ahead of Elon Musk's plan to make it open-source.Mar 28, 2023 4:34 AM CDT
Elon Musk puts Bill Gates on blast over understanding artificial intelligenceElon Musk took a dig at Bill Gates after the Microsoft founder wrote that he's been meeting with OpenAI since 2016, way before the release of ChatGPT.Mar 28, 2023 12:31 AM CDT
PowerColor Liquid Devil Radeon RX 7900 XTX has been overclocked to 3.25 GHzThe water-cooled PowerColor Liquid Devil Radeon RX 7900 XTX has been put to the test, and the results are impressive even with high power consumption.Mar 27, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
Kingston FURY expands its DDR5 lineup with new white high-speed options and RGBNew Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 and high-speed Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 memory has arrived with new white heat spreaders for DIY builds.Mar 27, 2023 8:28 PM CDT
Bad news on that ChatGPT bug - it leaked some credit card detailsThe better news is that the full card number wasn't leaked, just the last four digits, although other worrying personal data was spilled.Mar 27, 2023 10:55 AM CDT
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro announced, with premium drivers and noise cancellationTurtle Beach's latest 'Pro' series gaming headset adds hot-swappable batteries and ANC to its list of premium features, and it's out next month.Mar 26, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
NVIDIA says cryptocurrencies do not 'bring anything useful for society'Thanks to high prices, the lasting effects of crypto mining on the GPU market can still be felt. NVIDIA is now saying that it was bad for society.Mar 26, 2023 9:32 PM CDT
WhatsApp is now finally on WhatsAppWhatsApp is testing a new chat that will allow it to share updates and features right from within its app - but it's not available to everyone just yet.Mar 26, 2023 4:40 AM CDT
Researchers that built a ChatGPT clone for $600 killed it over safety concernsStanford researchers decided to shut down their demo of ChatGPT that they built for $600 over safety concerns and the practical running cost.Mar 25, 2023 1:52 AM CDT
Listen up, Google: Here's what YouTube should do to prevent channel hijackingAfter an increasing amount of YouTube channel hijacks, Google needs to act now and fast to improve security - here's how they can do it.Mar 24, 2023 3:15 PM CDT
Windows 11 provides clues as to how Microsoft's 'Cloud PC' might workHidden nuggets in a test build of Windows 11 give us a better idea of how Cloud PC might be implemented - but we're still in the dark to a large extent.Mar 24, 2023 8:47 AM CDT
Journalist receives USB drive bomb that exploded when he plugged it inA journalist who received a USB in the mail plugged the drive into a computer at their newsroom, and it detonated, causing injury.Mar 24, 2023 1:34 AM CDT
Here's why the next moon-walking astronauts won't be wearing a black spacesuitA partner of NASA has revealed the new spacesuit to be worn by NASA astronauts returning to the surface of the Moon as part of the Artemis 3 mission.Mar 24, 2023 12:03 AM CDT
ASRock's new DeskMini 4205 is the company's first fanless Mini PCASRock is looking to make a dent in the Mini PC market with the new, fanless, DeskMini 4205. A tiny rig with some impressive specs and capabilities.Mar 23, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce Now hits a big milestone: 1,500 games are now supportedStreaming service is growing, but it's a case of slowly but surely, with five new games being added this month - none of which are big-name titles.Mar 23, 2023 12:38 PM CDT
WhatsApp gets a brand new Windows app with video calling and a familiar lookWhatsApp has released a native Windows app that promises improved performance and a more familiar look for those who use the company's mobile apps.Mar 23, 2023 2:48 AM CDT
NASA's Mars helicopter completes another flight, closing in on big milestoneNASA's Mars helicopter named Ingenuity has completed yet another flight putting the technology demonstration even closer to a big milestone.Mar 23, 2023 12:05 AM CDT
New AMD Radeon driver adds support for The Last of Us Part 1 and Resident Evil 4New Radeon driver release adds support for the upcoming release of The Last of Us Part I on PC, plus Resident Evil 4 Remake, and a bunch of fixes.Mar 22, 2023 9:59 PM CDT
WhatsApp gives group admins god powers in new updateWhatsApp group admins can now choose who can and cannot join a group for the first time thanks to a new update. It's easier to find groups n common too.Mar 22, 2023 8:03 PM CDT
Rumor: Intel Arc may be 'uncompetitive zombie' GPUs before a Druid resurrectionArc graphics cards could be on life support for the next two generations, until fourth-gen Druid GPUs roll around, at least according to the grapevine.Mar 22, 2023 12:44 PM CDT
US nuclear power plant admits it leaked 400,000 gallons of contaminated waterOfficials have confirmed that a nuclear power plant in a US state has admitted it detected a leak of 400,000 gallons of contaminated water.Mar 22, 2023 2:34 AM CDT
Solar tornado the size of 14 stacked Earths captured on video by NASANASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured what appears to be the tallest tornado in the solar system emerging near the north pole of the Sun.Mar 22, 2023 1:35 AM CDT

WhatsApp continues testing editable messages with new alert boxWhatsApp continues to test a new feature that will allow people to edit their messages even after they have been sent and received by others.Mar 28, 2023 12:41 PM CDT
Your old iPhone is at risk from a security exploit, download iOS 15.7.4 ASAPApple has released new software updates for older iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch to deal with a security threat that has been used in the wild.Mar 28, 2023 12:01 PM CDT
Popular GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin is getting an official Steam releaseGameCube and Wii emulation is coming to Steam? It looks like the popular Dolphin emulator is getting and official release, and the Store page is live.Mar 28, 2023 6:58 AM CDT
Erotic roleplay AI chatbot users get sexually charged conversations backThe developers behind the AI avatar that users can dirty talk have re-introduced sexually charged conversations for subscribed users.Mar 28, 2023 2:20 AM CDT
Microsoft's Bing Chat now let's you create images with your wordsMicrosoft has unveiled a new feature for its artificial intelligence-powered Bing Chat, which enables users to create images with their words.Mar 28, 2023 12:02 AM CDT
COLORFUL Announces Battle-Ax Redline DDR5 and DDR4 Gaming MemoryCOLORFUL's new range of Battle-Ax Redline DDR5 and DDR4 memory lives up to its name with a stylish design sporting aggressive red accents.Mar 27, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
Judge orders Microsoft, Activision to comply with FTC document requestsFTC administrative law judge orders Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard to comply with document production requests made by the FTC's complaint counsel.Mar 27, 2023 1:22 PM CDT
There's now a fix for Windows 11's nasty 'acropalypse' security flawGood news - 'acropalypse now' has become 'acropalypse then' as fixes have been deployed for this glaring bug in both Windows 11 and Windows 10.Mar 27, 2023 9:44 AM CDT
The Flux Keyboard is a transparent keyboard with a Full HD dynamic displayWith its transparent keys, modular design, and full dynamic 1080p display the new Flux Keyboard is looking to change how you view keyboards.Mar 26, 2023 11:02 PM CDT
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 details emerge, the company's DLSS 3 like techAMD FSR 3 will advance FidelityFX Super Resolution to include generated frames, and it will be open-source and leverage FSR 2 upscaling.Mar 26, 2023 9:04 PM CDT
Elon Musk reportedly left OpenAI after he failed at taking over the companyReports claim that Elon Musk departed from OpenAI in 2018 over the company rejecting his plan to take the reins, but Musk cited a conflict of interest.Mar 25, 2023 6:40 AM CDT
Microsoft researchers say GPT-4 is the beginning of a human-level AIMicrosoft researchers have said in a newly published paper that OpenAI's GPT-4 language model could be viewed as an early iteration of AGI.Mar 25, 2023 1:15 AM CDT
Blizzard is investigating reports of NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti GPUs dying in Diablo IVDiablo IV has just entered its open beta phase, but if you've got an NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti, there's a major issue you need to be aware of before diving in.Mar 24, 2023 12:16 PM CDT
Microsoft's Bing AI is doing its job - driving search traffic away from GoogleChatGPT-powered AI has been given a task - make Bing search more popular - and it appears to be successfully accomplishing that aim so far.Mar 24, 2023 6:57 AM CDT
NASA's Webb telescope spots first dust storm on planet outside the solar systemThe James Webb Space Telescope has been used to observe for the first time a dust storm occurring on a planet outside of our solar system.Mar 24, 2023 1:05 AM CDT
Linus Tech Tips, one of the most popular tech YouTube channels, got hackedLinus Tech Tips has been hacked by crypto scammers, with the channel disappearing from YouTube. That is, until the issue got resolved.Mar 23, 2023 11:27 PM CDT
CORSAIR has a new OLED gaming display coming, the CORSAIR XENEON 27QHD240 OLEDCORSAIR's got a new 27-inch XENEON 27QHD240 OLED gaming monitor coming soon with 1,000 nits peak brightness and some cutting-edge design.Mar 23, 2023 8:59 PM CDT
Elden Ring gets ray tracing on PC and consoles, but some gamers are disappointedNot everyone is happy with the initial implementation of ray tracing delivered by patch 1.09, but there's something you should know on that score.Mar 23, 2023 11:25 AM CDT
The Nothing Ear (2) earbuds promise improved features at the same priceNothing has announced the Ear (2) wireless earbuds to replace its previous model, with only a few notable upgrades and the same $149 asking price.Mar 23, 2023 2:27 AM CDT
Omni One is a complete VR entertainment system with treadmill and shipping nowEven though it's only shipping to investors for now, with 35,000 on the waitlist a retail release for the Omni One is expected later this year.Mar 22, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
PC monitor shipments reached a record low in 2022 alongside everything elseThe post-pandemic slump hits the PC monitor market with a new report showcasing that shipments hit record a low in Q4 2022, recovery on track for 2024.Mar 22, 2023 9:31 PM CDT
RTX 3080 Ti GPUs reportedly bricking while playing Diablo IV betaMultiple PC users are reporting that their expensive NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti video cards had bricked while playing the recent Diablo IV early access beta test.Mar 22, 2023 3:09 PM CDT
Bing AI chatbot is back in the Windows 11 taskbar - but only for some folksBing AI has returned to the taskbar's search box in test versions of Windows 11, but users must have successfully signed up to test the chatbot to see it.Mar 22, 2023 10:32 AM CDT
Best way to restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone/AndroidHave you bought a new Android phone or iPhone, but need help to restore your WhatsApp backup from Google Drive? Here's some easy methods to try.Mar 22, 2023 2:18 AM CDT
ChatGPT creator warns of competing AI systems that will be dangerousThe creator of the incredibly popular ChatGPT has warned they will be one of many creators of a powerful AI, and its competitors will likely be less safe.Mar 22, 2023 12:35 AM CDT

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