Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU reportedly matches RTX 4070 performance with lower wattage
All laptop RTX 5000 GPUs are expected to use GDDR7 RAM
Minecraft Bedrock Edition update fixes crashes, rotated blocks
Minecraft 1.21.22 Bedrock Edition solves several gameplay crashes, improves add-on loading in the marketplace, and fixes a bug where all custom blocks were rotated 180 degrees.
Scientists develop breakthrough method for extracting water from lunar soil
With each new advance, we are getting closer to supporting lunar human settlements
It's back: Microsoft Office is down to $40 for a lifetime license
The latest version of desktop Office at 80% off the regular price
Samsung promises 7 years of software updates for some of its TVs
The TVs will receive software support similar to Galaxy devices
The OLED Burn-In Test: Six Month Update
We've been using the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED exclusively as a productivity monitor for the last six months, and it's time to check in to see how the panel is holding up in terms of burn-in.
Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor Covid-19 content
The platform also demoted a story about the Hunter Biden laptop controversy
Microsoft confirms (then negates) it is finally killing the Windows Control Panel in favor of the Settings app
The Control Panel was introduced with Windows 1.0 in 1985
PlayStation 5 Pro could be revealed as soon as next month, possibly for $600
Multiple developers were discussing the console at Gamescom
Work-life balance wins as Australia embraces "right to disconnect" legislation
Some exceptions are made for emergencies and when communication is legally required
All of these famous tech companies started in a garage, except...
From Disney to Harley Davidson, many well-known brands were started in a garage, and such is the case for many major tech companies as well.
RFID cards could turn into a global security mess after discovery of hardware backdoor
WTF?! Chinese-made chips used in popular contactless cards contain hardware backdoors that are easy to exploit. These chips are compatible with the proprietary Mifare protocol developed by Philips spin-off NXP Semiconductors and are inherently "intrinsically broken," regardless of the card's brand.
AMD's $5 billion ZT acquisition: Strategic play or overpriced gamble?
Bottom line: The strategic rationale behind AMD acquiring ZT makes sense, to a point, but $5 billion is a lot to pay, especially when the true value of the transaction relies heavily on the price AMD will get when they spin off ZT's manufacturing unit.
Researchers were able to run a key quantum internet element for half a month
A quantum internet can be built using existing telecom tech, a new study shows
British mobile network EE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11
At what age should kids be given smartphones?
US files lawsuit against Georgia Tech over cybersecurity failures, lab admin opposed the use antivirus software
Federal lawsuit alleges non-compliance with DoD security protocols
Google DeepMind employees ask the company to stop providing AI tech to the military
A loud minority wants Google to adhere to its own principles in AI development
AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card spotted with Navi 48 GPU and 16GB memory
The RDNA 4 cards are coming next year
Apple is ready for September launch of iPhone 16, new wearables, and new Airpods
Cupertino is also working on four new Macs powered by M4 processors
Steam reaches 37 million concurrent-player record with help from Black Myth: Wukong
And with absolutely no help from Sony's Concord
Open Compute Project is developing a low-carbon concrete solution for data centers
New concrete formulas should cut the amount of greenhouse gases trapped in data centers
Resellers rebrand DeepCool as Shaking Tank to sidestep US sanctions
They're also blurring out the logos on products to hide any branding
Through the looking glass: At first glance, it may appear that the Chinese cooling company DeepCool has been sneakily rebranding and reselling its products stateside under the name "Shaking Tank" in an attempt to sidestep economic sanctions imposed by the US government. But things may not be so simple.
Historic IBM 7090 mainframe hits Christie's auction block
Bidding is expected to be anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000
Towering patrol bot deployed in Atlanta after brief New York subway stint
The 420-pound AI sentinel is designed to monitor crime hotspots
Ultra-rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype controller fetches $35,000 at auction
The console and controller went for $360,000 a few years ago
Typing in Style: Our Favorite Keyboards of 2024
Choosing the right keyboard for you will depend whether you're a gamer, a number cruncher, or just looking to save space, this guide highlights top models and their strengths to help you find your ideal match.
Meet ADAM, the advanced robotic bartender pouring drinks for Texas Rangers fans
Perfecting pours with robotic precision
LG solves the "last piece of the OLED puzzle" by improving blue pixel efficiency and lifespan
Power savings, plus the benefit of less OLED burn-in damage
Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov arrested at French airport following investigation into platform
The warrant is connected to the platform's alleged contributions to criminal activity including drug trafficking, pedocriminal offenses, and fraud
Hair-thin battery from MIT could power autonomous micro-robots
Zinc-air batteries are smaller than a grain of sand
Neuralink study participant plays Counter-Strike 2 using only his mind
"I can think about where to look and it goes where I want it to. It's insane."
Intel accidentally leaks monstrous 9,324-pin socket for "Diamond Rapids" Xeon CPUs
Intel's next move in the server CPU wars
Nvidia to showcase Blackwell server installations at Hot Chips 2024
Nvidia's AI and data center roadmap, and more use cases for the Blackwell tech stack