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- TikTok parent company ByteDance to have 2 custom AI chips made on TSMC 5nm process in 2026TikTok parent company ByteDance is developing two AI GPUs that will be made at TSMC on its 5nm process node, expected to enter mass production in 2026.Sep 19, 2024 9:33 PM CDT
- Maybe Microsoft is listening: It looks like ads could get easier to turn off in Windows 11After a whole load of negative feedback due to trying to push more and more adverts in Windows 11, Microsoft has taken a step that'll please users.Sep 19, 2024 2:01 PM CDT
- ZOTAC is selling its GeForce RTX 4070 with GDDR6 for $10 less than the GDDR6X variantThe new ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Twin Edge with slightly slower GDDR6 memory is available at Newegg for $10 less than the GDDR6X model.Sep 19, 2024 1:04 AM CDT
- Microsoft rolls out update ahead of pulling the plug on world's most-popular operating systemMicrosoft has rolled out an update to address changes made in the European Digital Markets Act, and the update has brought Windows 10 up to speed.Sep 18, 2024 11:33 PM CDT
- Intel Lunar Lake CPUs: almost 24-hour battery life, beats Apple M3, M2 Macbook laptopsIntel's new Core Ultra 200V series 'Lunar Lake' CPUs have almost 24-hour battery life, up to 30% more battery life than Apple M3 and M2 MacBooks.Sep 18, 2024 5:25 PM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 200 'Hawk Point Refresh' APU tease: fights Intel Core 200 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUsAMD is reportedly cooking its new Ryzen 200 (not Ryzen AI) series 'Hawk Point Refresh' APUs to fight Core 200 (not Core Ultra) 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs.Sep 18, 2024 4:23 PM CDT
- Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs to significantly bump DDR5 memory speedsIntel's Arrow Lake CPUs are rumored to offer a significant bump in memory speed, and they are expected to be released sometime next month.Sep 18, 2024 10:02 AM CDT
- EA Star Wars games made over $5 billion, Jedi 3 in development at RespawnElectronic Arts' Star Wars galaxy of games has generated a collective $5 billion in sales and mtx, while Respawn is working on the final Jedi game.Sep 17, 2024 11:38 PM CDT
- 61.7 million PlayStation 5 shipped, versus just 28.3 million Xbox Series X/S as of June 2024Sony PlayStation 5 console shipments at 61.7 million units worldwide as of June 2024, compared to Microsoft Xbox Series X/S consoles with 28.3 million.Sep 17, 2024 9:33 PM CDT
- Chinese scientists use Starlink satellite signals to detect stealth aircraft, dronesA team of Chinese scientists have performed an unprecendented radar experiment: using Starlink satellite signals to detect stealth aircraft and drones.Sep 17, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- Overwatch 2 welcomed to Xbox Game Pass: exclusive skins if you link your Battle.net accountOverwatch 2 drops onto Xbox Game Pass on September 17, where if you link your Battle.net account to an active Game Pass account, get exclusive benefits.Sep 17, 2024 6:03 PM CDT
- EA will use generative AI to completely transform user-generated contentElectronic Arts has used AI to mine its own games and resources to give players the tools to create their own in-game content and assets to sell.Sep 17, 2024 3:22 PM CDT
- MSI's new Z890 MPG Carbon motherboard teased, ready for Intel's new Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake'MSI's new Z890 MPG Carbon motherboard leaked, ready for Intel's new Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake' CPUs: will feature dual Thunderbolt ports.Sep 17, 2024 2:22 AM CDT
- Microsoft is using AI and robotics to target valuable components in hard drivesMicrosoft has deployed robots and artificial intelligence to disassemble defective hard drives to recycle the valuable materials within them.Sep 17, 2024 12:35 AM CDT
- TSMC, Micron, ASE seek deals to convert old display plants into CoWoS advanded packaging plantsTSMC, Micron, and ASE are working on deals to secure old display panel plants in Taiwan, and convert them to CoWoS advanced semiconductor packaging plants.Sep 16, 2024 10:19 PM CDT
- Intel developing Cobra Core architecture on x86, potential successor to Royal CoreIntel rumored to be working on next-gen Cobra Cove architecture on x86, a new architecture for x86 processors focused on power efficiency, and high perf.Sep 16, 2024 8:33 PM CDT
- New Battlefield game set in modern era, 64-player maps confirmedBattlefield 6 to take inspiration from the 'pinnacle' Battlefield 3-4 era, will feature 64-player maps and ultra-realistic map destruction physics.Sep 16, 2024 6:05 PM CDT
- Some Windows 11 stock apps might soon be much faster to load and more responsive in generalWindows App SDK applications are getting a serious speed boost thanks to a new innovation from Microsoft - native Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation.Sep 16, 2024 1:47 PM CDT
- Intel lost the contract to make and fab a chip for Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 in 2022Remember 'Intel Inside' from many years ago? Intel was nearly inside of Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console, but lost the bid to AMD back in 2022.Sep 16, 2024 7:56 AM CDT
- Intel qualifies for up to $3.5 billion in federal grants to make chips for US militaryIntel has officially qualified for up to $3.5 billion in federal grants to make semiconductors (chips) for the US military, copuld help Team Blue big time.Sep 16, 2024 1:19 AM CDT
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says 'We can't do computer graphics anymore' without AINVIDIA DLSS and Frame Generation has seen the arrival of impressive Path Tracing or Full Ray-Tracing in games, which wouldn't be possible without AI.Sep 16, 2024 12:02 AM CDT
- Sony's Until Dawn remake will support ray-tracing, DLSS 3, and FSR 3 on PCUntil Dawn, the critically acclaimed interactive horror from the PS4 era is coming to PC. And it's set to arrive with DLSS 3, FSR 3, and Ray Tracing.Sep 15, 2024 9:58 PM CDT
- Intel giving FULL refunds for faulty Core i9-13900K CPUs, some get swapped with the 14900KIntel 13th Gen and 14th Gen Core CPU owners getting FULL REFUNNDS or getting swapped out with the flagship Core I9-14900K for their degraded processors.Sep 15, 2024 6:03 PM CDT
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gameplay leaks ahead of launchThe title screen and gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has leaked onto YouTube before the scheduled launch on September 26.Sep 15, 2024 12:02 AM CDT
- Larry Ellison, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang had dinner: both 'begging Jensen for GPUs'Oracle CTO Larry Ellison had dinner with Elon Musk and NVIDIA CEO: Ellison, Elon 'begging Jensen for GPUs, we need you to take more of our money, please'.Sep 14, 2024 6:30 AM CDT
- Danny Boyle shot 28 Years Later on an iPhone 15 Pro Max: the biggest film ever shot on a phoneOscar-winning director Danny Boyle shot 28 Years Later on an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with some attachments, the biggest movie ever shot on a phone.Sep 19, 2024 8:56 PM CDT
- Ausom electric scooters take off-road cruising to a whole new level of comfortAusom showcases three new electric scooters designed for speeds, durability, comfort, and distance with the release of the SR1, DT1, and DT1 Pro.Sep 19, 2024 9:05 AM CDT
- Logitech G A50 5th Gen headset is a more affordable HDMI-free version of the flagship A50 XThe new Logitech G ASTRO A50 5th Generation Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is now available, a HDMI-free version of the A50 X.Sep 19, 2024 12:33 AM CDT
- US government to fine SpaceX more than half a million over safety breachesA government regulator has proposed SpaceX receive more than half a million dollars in penalties for safety violations it made in 2023.Sep 18, 2024 11:04 PM CDT
- Only 1 in 10 PS5 owners have a variable refresh display, most gamers won't benefit from 120 FPSSony confirms that most PlayStation 5 gamers actually do not have variable refresh rate TVs or displays that are capable of outputting 120Hz video.Sep 18, 2024 5:03 PM CDT
- Final Fantasy XVI and Rebirth weren't enough to stabilize Square Enix's operating lossesBig games like Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth did not deliver expected profits for Square Enix, and didn't stabilize its operating losses.Sep 18, 2024 11:29 AM CDT
- Apple is now making some of its iPhone processors at TSMC in Arizona: major milestone for USAApple is now making some of its A-series mobile processors in the USA, with TSMC's new fab in Arizona achieving a major milestone in the US and CHIPS Act.Sep 18, 2024 8:23 AM CDT
- This is the first game confirmed for Nintendo's next-gen Switch 2 handheld consolePathea Games announces its next title -- My Time at Evershine -- launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and 'future Nintendo platforms yet to be announced'.Sep 17, 2024 11:09 PM CDT
- At least sixteen people dead after synchronized pager explosion, more than 3,000 injuredLocal officials confirm across two countries pagers have exploded in synchronicity killing at least sixteen people and injuring at least 3,000.Sep 17, 2024 9:03 PM CDT
- Electronic Arts has over 100 active AI projects in development, CEO hypes up generative AIElectronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson confirms the billion-dollar live service publisher has over 100 AI projects in the works, including generative AI.Sep 17, 2024 7:32 PM CDT
- Intel announces major changes ahead: manufacturing, job cuts, prioritizing x86 CPU businessIntel announces wide range of changes: manufacturing operations independent, prioritize x86 CPU business, 15,000+ job cuts, plants delayed, and more.Sep 17, 2024 5:31 PM CDT
- New Windows 11 update seems to be a bit of a lottery for PC gamers - you might win, or lose bigWinners will be those getting frame rate boosts on Ryzen 7000 or 9000 CPUs, whereas losers will be plagued by stuttering in games, going by reports.Sep 17, 2024 1:53 PM CDT
- James Cameron to direct Hiroshima: true story of man who survived TWO nuclear bombs in JapanJames Cameron to direct 'Hiroshima' from the 2015 novel 'Last Train From Hiroshima': a true story of a Japanese man who survived BOTH nuclear bombs.Sep 17, 2024 1:19 AM CDT
- Sony didn't upgrade the CPU in the PS5 Pro because they wanted better graphicsTech experts have weighed in on the lack of CPU upgrade in the PlayStation 5 Pro, and what Sony's thought process was when designing the new console.Sep 17, 2024 12:08 AM CDT
- Japan advances use of synthetic diamonds to power semiconductors: 33x the electrical strengthJapan has made some major advances in using synthetic diamonds in power semiconductors, with 33x the electrical strength of silicon, 5x thermal tolerance.Sep 16, 2024 9:33 PM CDT
- Destiny 2's new content roadmap may be a result of 'Sony discipline'Bungie is exploring new frontiers with Destiny 2 and plans to completely change up how new content is rolled out...and it may be at the behest of Sony.Sep 16, 2024 8:05 PM CDT
- Metro dev 4A Games will stay with Embracer, may be impacted by cutsMetro series game developer 4A Games will not be sold to Saber Interactive, and will stay with the Embracer Group as the company leans out to save money.Sep 16, 2024 5:18 PM CDT
- First Black Myth: Wukong DLC release date rumors begin flyingGame Science is slated to release the first DLC for Black Myth: Wukong in early 2025, following the game selling more than 20 million units.Sep 16, 2024 11:26 AM CDT
- Black Myth: Wukong played on Huawei's new Mate XT Ultimate Design tri-fold smarpthoneBlack Myth: Wukong played on Huawei's new tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate Design smartphone: running on the triple-fold phone over the cloud.Sep 16, 2024 3:33 AM CDT
- GameMax N80 is a new case with a dual chamber design, two individually cooled compartmentsThe new GameMax N80 PC case features a very cool dual chamber design that separates the main components from the PSU to deliver a clean look.Sep 16, 2024 12:57 AM CDT
- Diablo 4 passes $1 billion in lifetime revenue, $150 million from microtransactionsAccording to a now-hidden LinkedIn post from a Blizzard employee, Diablo 4 has generated over $1 billion, 15% of which comes from microtransactions.Sep 15, 2024 11:29 PM CDT
- AMD CEO Lisa Su, 'We are a data center-first company'Data center revenue is currently dwarfing everything else for companies like AMD, so Lisa Su stating that AMD is a 'data center first company' makes sense.Sep 15, 2024 9:28 PM CDT
- Sony says setting up a PC can be 'difficult' compared to consoles, after $699 price on PS5 ProSony says that setting up a PC can be 'difficult' compared to consoles, as it faces backlash over the $699 pricing on its just-announced PS5 Pro.Sep 15, 2024 5:15 PM CDT
- Ubisoft accused of buying bots to promote Assassin's Creed ShadowsUbisoft has been accused of purchasing bot accounts to view and comment on the new and controversial Assassin's Creed World trailer.Sep 14, 2024 10:51 PM CDT
- Blizzard teases Overwatch 2's upcoming World of Warcraft collaboration, new skins and moreBlizzard is celebreating 20 years of World of Warcraft with an epic new crossover with Overwatch 2, which drops into the Overwatch 2 world on September 17.Sep 14, 2024 5:53 AM CDT
- Sony announces PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' bundlesSony announces the new PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' bundles, fulfilling PlayStation gamers' nostalgia.Sep 19, 2024 6:50 PM CDT
- Apple secretly pulls iOS 18 after updated iPads become brickedApple has quietly withdrawn the iOS 18 update for iPads following reports of users initiating the update only to find their device bricked.Sep 19, 2024 1:31 AM CDT
- Logitech G915 X announced, the company's flagship low-profile gaming keyboard returnsAfter five years Logitech's low-profile keyboard is back and better than ever with the new G195X LIGHTSPEED, TKL, and wired models announced.Sep 19, 2024 12:02 AM CDT
- PS5 outselling Xbox Series X/S by 3:1Sony's PlayStation 5 console is outselling Xbox Series X/S by a ratio of 3:1, according to latest analyst estimates and confirmed numbers from Sony.Sep 18, 2024 6:46 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX portable keyboard: smaller, thinner, ready for gaming, and pre-lubedASUS ROG launches the new Falchion Ace HFX: a 65% analog wired gaming keyboard engineered for gamers who demand precision, speed, and customization.Sep 18, 2024 4:44 PM CDT
- Report: Switch 2 specs and design leaked, tablet has USB-C on top, new JoyCon controllersNintendo Switch 2's case design has reportedly leaked, revealing a more simple, sleek and svelte handheld without the rumored dual-screen form factor.Sep 18, 2024 10:32 AM CDT
- HTC launches Vive Focus Vision XR headset: aimed at enterprises and high-end gaming at $999HTC announces its new Vive Focus Vision XR headset: 5K resolution @ 90Hz refresh rate now, 120Hz via DisplayPort mode coming in late 2024.Sep 18, 2024 8:06 AM CDT
- Elon Musk's Neuralink gets FDA 'breakthrough device' designation: restores vision to the blindElon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink announces its experimental implant can restore vision, receives US FDA 'breakthrough device' designation.Sep 17, 2024 10:19 PM CDT
- EA officially reveals when the next Battlefield game will be playableEA has confirmed that it will let players go hands-on with the next Battlefield in early 2025 as part of a community testing program.Sep 17, 2024 8:31 PM CDT
- Battlefield boss says PS5 Pro price isn't bad 'you're not getting the same perf from a $700 PC'Respawn boss and the head of Battlefield, Vince Zampella says $699 pricing for PS5 Pro isn't bad: 'you're not getting the same performance from a $700 PC'.Sep 17, 2024 7:02 PM CDT
- EA's experimental AI tech could change gaming foreverEA has ambitious ideas for the future of AI, with experimental concepts completely revolutionizing the realms of custom game experiences through gen AI.Sep 17, 2024 3:55 PM CDT
- PS5 Pro slightly taller than PS5 Slim, suggests more robust internal cooling solutionSony's new $700 PlayStation 5 Pro console is actually a bit taller than the base PS5 Slim model, suggesting a more robust cooling solution for the Pro.Sep 17, 2024 12:05 PM CDT
- American wireless data usage increased the most it ever has in a single yearA new report from the Wireless Association has revealed that yearly wireless data usage across the US increased by the most in history.Sep 17, 2024 1:03 AM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 9 9700X under LN2 cooling overclocked to 6.3GHz, beats Core i9-14900KF at 7.1GHzAMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9700X overclocked to 6.3GHz using LN2 cooling beats the Intel Core i9-14900KF overclocked to 7.3GHz, thanks to AVX-512.Sep 16, 2024 10:51 PM CDT
- Xbox's mixed strategy is confusing developers, layoffs are affecting moraleMicrosoft's unclear and mixed strategy is confusing its developers and employees, and mass layoffs affecting 2,500 people are cutting deep into morale.Sep 16, 2024 9:08 PM CDT
- Battlefield games could come to Nintendo's new Switch 2 consoleCall of Duty is coming to Nintendo Switch, so what about Battlefield? Apparently Electronic Arts and Respawn head Vince Zampella would love to see it.Sep 16, 2024 7:03 PM CDT
- Sony has no plans on abandoning PlayStation consoles, PC and mobile are second in lineEven as the company pushes into PC with simultaneous live game launches, PlayStation consoles will always be the main core of Sony's gaming business.Sep 16, 2024 4:28 PM CDT
- US government pays $3 billion in interest every day from its national debtCiting data from the Treasury Department, a chief economist from a multinational investment giant has estimated the US pays $3 billion a day in interest.Sep 16, 2024 10:50 AM CDT
- Nintendo rumor reveals Switch 2 price and design will be like Nintendo DSA new report says the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have a dual-screen design reminiscent of the Nintendo DS, a bigger battery, and a higher price.Sep 16, 2024 2:16 AM CDT
- HighPoint's ultra-fast 8-slot NVMe Gen4 RAID card compliant with immersion-cooled serversHighPoint announces its new SSD7540 RAID AIC is qualified for use with LiquidCool Solutions' immersion-cooled server racks, an interesting step.Sep 16, 2024 12:28 AM CDT
- Alan Wake 2 on PS5 Pro uses PSSR to upscale from 864p, sub Full-HD, to hit 4K 60 FPSPlayStation 5 Pro's new PSSR AI upscaler can deliver the present the visually demanding Alan Wake 2 at 4K 60, but the base resolution is 864p. Sub 1080p.Sep 15, 2024 10:31 PM CDT
- AMD's FSR 4 will be AI-powered like NVIDIA DLSS, and optimized for handheldsAMD has confirmed that the next version of AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, FSR 4, will be fully AI-based for upscaling and frame generation.Sep 15, 2024 8:32 PM CDT
- Sony on evolving into the next-gen PlayStation 6: 'there's still more we can do'Sony asked regarding the PS5 to PS5 Pro upgrades, and how it will evolve into the next-generation PlayStation 6 console: 'there's still more we can do'.Sep 15, 2024 4:47 PM CDT
- Heart Aerospace unveils its hybrid-electric plane: 30-seat electric plane takes flight in 2025Heart Aerospace unveils its first full-scale demostrator hybrid-electric aircraft, 30-seat aircraft can fly 200km on battery, first flight in 2025.Sep 14, 2024 6:50 AM CDT
- AMD's beefed-up Strix Halo APU, GFX1151 iGPU turn up on ROCm: will be unveiled at CES 2025AMD's upcoming Strix Halo APUs and GFX1151 integrated GPUs are now supported in ROCm, should feature full AVX512 width and high performance.Sep 14, 2024 12:52 AM CDT