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Review: Ducky's upcoming One 3 Pro Nazca Line sports 8K polling, looks and feels superb
First announced in May, the One 3 Pro Nazca Line is nearly on the shelves, so why not jump into our exclusive first look and review of an 8000Hz polling rate keyboard for typists and gamers alike. Read more...
2024-09-17 18:00
AMD microcode improves cross-CCD latency on Ryzen 9000 CPUs — Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X cross-CCD latency cut in half to match previous-gen models
AMD has released a new AGESA microcode update for Zen 5 that cuts the cross-CCD latency of the Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X in half, matching the previous gen Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X.
2024-09-17 17:59
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Google Chrome Switches to ML-KEM for Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense
Google has announced that it will be switching from KYBER to ML-KEM in its Chrome web browser as part of its ongoing efforts to defend against the risk posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs). "Chrome will offer a key share predic...
2024-09-17 17:52
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Ubuntu 24.10 Fixes Annoying Issue with PWAs in Chromium Snap
Using the Chromium snap app? If you do, and you use Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) there’s a bug fix coming down the pipes that will improve your workflow. When you install a PWA1 in the Chromium snap you might expect it to open it in a separate, st...
2024-09-17 17:37
Ubuntu 24.10 Fixes PWA Issue in Chromium Snap
Using the Chromium snap app? If you are, and you use Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) or install websites as ‘apps’ there’s a bug fix coming that should improve their behaviour on Ubuntu. When you install a PWA1 in the Chromium snap you mi...
2024-09-17 17:37
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Executives Linked to Intellexa Predator Spyware Operation
The U.S. Department of Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions against five executives and one entity with ties to the Intellexa Consortium for their role in the development, operation, and distribution of a commercial spyware called Predator. "The United...
2024-09-17 17:36
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The Sims 5 is not happening, EA says it will continue to update The Sims 4
EA has confirmed that a sequel to The Sims 4 is not in development, with full focus being put onto the now decade-old game. Project Rene is still alive though. Read more...
2024-09-17 17:30
Intel's financial crisis delays the development of mega fab factories in Poland and Germany despite heavy subsidies
Intel recently announced its plan to delay the construction of two mega chip-making factories in Germany and Poland. The chip maker attributed its decision to a lower demand for its chips than earlier anticipated.
2024-09-17 17:28
Google working on RCS encryption between Android and iPhone
With RCS rolling out on the iPhone yesterday, Google is looking ahead on new features including cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone. more…
2024-09-17 17:27
Meta to Train AI Models Using Public U.K. Facebook and Instagram Posts
Meta has announced that it will begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) systems using public content shared by adult users across Facebook and Instagram in the U.K. in the coming months. "This means that our generative AI models will reflect Br...
2024-09-17 17:26
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EA's Skate is finally coming in 2025 in Early Access
Electronic Arts has revealed that its long-in-development revival of Skate will finally be available in 2025 through an Early Access program. Read more...
2024-09-17 17:16
Apple releases beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1
Apple launched major updates to its software platforms just yesterday. iOS 18, visionOS 2, iPadOS 18, and more were released to the public. But today, developer betas for the next big releases are already here. Beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, an...
2024-09-17 17:10
iOS 18.1 beta 4 now rolling out for all iPhones
Following the release of iOS 18 to everyone this week, Apple is continuing iOS 18.1 beta testing. The company is now rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 4 to developer testers ahead of its expected release in October. iOS 18.1 beta 4 is the first beta to be avai...
2024-09-17 17:10
macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 4 now available
Today Apple released the latest beta for the next big update to macOS. Beta 4 of macOS Sequoia 15.1 includes Apple Intelligence features. It is rolling out to developers now. more…
2024-09-17 17:10
Windows Media Player and Silverlight are losing legacy DRM services on Windows 7 and 8
Microsoft deprecates legacy DRM services, crippling Windows Media Player and Silverlight.
2024-09-17 17:02
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Frostpunk 2 Review: A grim masterpiece set at the end of the world
With Frostpunk 2, 11 bit studios has delivered a worthy sequel to the original survival city building experience. Here's our deep dive review. Read more...
2024-09-17 17:00
Frostpunk 2 review: An ambitious and excellent survival city-builder
Frostpunk 2 is an ambitious city-building game and survival experience all at once, telling stories of hope, despair, and human endurance.
2024-09-17 17:00
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2024-09-17 17:00
WSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change ‘key’ features
The ongoing saga of the future of the Apple Card continues today. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple is in talks with JPMorgan Chase about taking over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs. This comes as Goldman’s losses f...
2024-09-17 16:40
AOC releases a quartet of curved gaming monitors — new additions offer up to 280 Hz at 1440p for $399
The newest G4-series monitors from Agon by AOC offer curved gaming experiences in 1080p or 1440p and 180 Hz or 280 Hz refresh rates. The wave is available for retail now, except for the highest-end model.
2024-09-17 16:39
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