OpenAI partners with Reddit to put users' posts in ChatGPT
First Google, now OpenAI
TikTok is testing a new option to upload 60-minute videos, YouTube style
Is ByteDance ready to go against YouTube? (and the US government)
Plug-in hybrids are driving EV sales growth, but industry faces roadblocks ahead
In a nutshell: The electric vehicle revolution kicked into higher gear in the first quarter of 2024, with global EV sales jumping 18% compared to the same period last year. But while that double-digit growth looks impressive on paper, there are some concerning undercurrents rumbling beneath the surface.
Avast Free Antivirus: Testing its features and learning about the six layers of protection
We installed the latest version of Avast Free Antivirus, how good is it?
Two MIT alumni brothers accused of $25 million crypto fraud in record time
Both are facing decades in prison if convicted
Rockstar narrows down GTA 6 launch window to fall 2025
One of the most anticipated games ever
Ampere announces monstrous 256-core 3nm CPU, teams up with Qualcomm for AI
The chipmaker slated release for sometime next year
Microsoft Office deal is down to $59 for a lifetime license
The latest version of desktop Office at 70% off the regular price
Winamp music player will soon become an open-source project
Holy Llamas!: Winamp is being relaunched as an all-around music platform for creators and artists, but the old desktop player isn't disappearing anytime soon. The corporation owning the brand has now announced that the program's code will soon be offered through an open-source license.
Archie, the first search engine, has been resurrected
A monthslong search uncovers a pivotal piece of internet history
'Lunar Lake' Intel Core Ultra shown packing hefty 32GB LPDDR5X RAM on-chip
A slimmed-down sibling will feature 16GB of memory
Why it matters: You've probably heard whispers about Intel's next big release, Lunar Lake. The upcoming chip platform is slated to arrive later in 2024, succeeding the current Meteor Lake offerings for notebooks. From what we're learning, Lunar Lake could pack quite a punch, especially with its innovative memory integration.
Ghost of Tsushima on PC allows simultaneous use of Nvidia DLSS upscaling and AMD FSR 3 frame generation
Great news for those without RTX 4000-series cards
Pushy Microsoft app wants you to "repair" your PC by switching to Bing
Another day, another new tactic from Microsoft
Are 6 Core CPUs Enough for PC Gaming?
There are plenty of fast 6-core gaming CPUs that outperform relatively new 8, 10, 12, and even 16-core chips. In this article we'll show you some interesting comparisons using different GPUs and gaming settings.
Asus issues apology, promises changes after RMA and repair cost outrage
Sorry for the "confusion and frustration"
A hot potato: Asus has not had a good week, to say the least. The Taiwanese gaming giant experienced a PR black eye after its RMA process was highlighted by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, leading to customers sharing stories of their own bad experiences. Now, Asus has issued a public apology for the "confusion and frustration."
Dragon Age Inquisition is free for a week as part of Epic's Mega Sale
Now might be the time to get ready for Dreadwolf
AT&T wants to turn every smartphone into a satellite phone by no later than 2030
The first five satellites are slated for launch this summer
Google's Trillium TPU achieves unprecedented performance increase for AI workloads
Google keeps building its "AI Hypercomputer" platform with custom hardware accelerators
TSMC's performance-boosting 3nm N3P node on schedule for late 2024
The company expects more chip designers to adopt 3nm
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WATCH THE TRAILER
Assassin's Creed Shadows explores feudal Japan
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FUTUROLOGY
GPT-4o voice assistant speaks so naturally you will think it's hoaxed
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LAPTOP
Snapdragon X Elite laptops from Dell could nearly double the battery life
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TECH CULTURE
World's "largest" air vacuum fires up in Iceland, will suck CO2 from air and bury it
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NEXT-GEN
Nvidia: Blackwell GPUs offer massive power and performance gains over Hopper
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SCIENCE
Nuclear fusion edges closer to reality thanks to new tungsten reactor
Intel Thunderbolt Share aims to simplify connection and resource sharing between multiple PCs
A secure, innovative PC-to-PC experience
Dangerously thin iPad Pro proves surprisingly robust in bend tests
Apple avoids another bendgate controversy
Classic gaming emulators RetroArch and PPSSPP finally land on iOS
Apple has relaxed App Store policies, benefitting retro gaming enthusiasts
Intel N250 "Twin Lake" CPU could replace Alder Lake-N for low-power laptops
The E-core-only processor is tipped to replace the N100
Android 15 new privacy push includes theft detection and secret app locker
Google can now tell when your phone gets snatched, and lock it down
In a nutshell: The second beta of Android 15 is here, bringing along a handful of useful features to enhance the operating system's security. Google now allows Android users to have a tighter grip over their phones thanks in part to a new trick that could become a nightmare for a grab-and-run thieves.
Microsoft asks staff in China to relocate amid escalating Washington-Beijing tech tensions
Washington is expected to introduce more restrictions on China soon
Microsoft's Proteus is a snap-together Xbox controller for accessibility
You may have built a PC, but what if you could 'build' a controller too?
International Monetary Fund warns AI "tsunami" could impact 6 out of 10 jobs in advanced economies
A hot potato: We're used to hearing warnings from industry experts about how AI will affect the jobs market, but the latest prediction carries extra weight as it comes from the head of the IMF. Dr. Kristalina Georgieva says AI is hitting the global labor market "like a tsunami," likely to impact 6 out of every 10 jobs in advanced economies.
iPhone users report resurfacing deleted photos after iOS 17.5 update
Not the kind of bug you would expect to run into on an Apple device
Google search "Web" filter takes users back to 10 blue links – no AI, no BS
In context: Google has drawn rising criticism over the added features of its search engine in recent years. As the company introduces fully AI-generated summaries of search results, it has also added a mode that strips those results down to simple web links. Some users might appreciate the gesture, but others complain that obtaining straightforward text results, like in the early days of Google, now requires extra clicks.
Samsung mocks Apple, again, with UnCrush video in response to controversial iPad Pro ad
It was always going to happen
GenAI improvements bring back the promise of truly useful digital assistants
Call it Siri's revenge, but any AI assistant that Apple announces next will have an outsized influence in the mainstream market
Telegram boss throws accusations at Signal, claims rival has ties to US government
Distracting from Telegram's own issues?
A hot potato: Forget about Intel vs. AMD and Apple vs. Microsoft, the biggest, most intense public rivalry in the tech world right now is between messaging platforms Telegram and Signal. The latest attack came from Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who suggested Signal was not secure and accused it of having ties to the US government.
Assassin's Creed Shadows explores feudal Japan – Ubisoft releases first trailer, coming this November
An Apple Silicon version will launch alongside Windows and consoles
Something to look forward to: For years feudal Japan has been the most requested setting for an Assassin's Creed game, and Ubisoft will finally indulge those demands this November with Assassin's Creed Shadows. Although the company hasn't revealed any gameplay yet, a broad overview of the title reveals multiple significant changes compared to previous entries in the franchise.
Control your iPhone and iPad using your eyes and voice with Apple's upcoming AI patches
Many existing accessibility features will also recieve AI functionality
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