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Eve releases Matter-enabled version of its smart home light switch
has unveiled the Matter-enabled Eve Light Switch, marking a significant step in smart home technology. This switch allows seamless lighting control without changing bulbs and is compatible with single-pole and 3-way setups.  more…
2024-09-17 13:00
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 comes back October 8-9; some deals are already live
Amazon will hold its annual Prime Big Deal Days on October 8 and 9 for Prime members, but some of the deals are already live. Read more...
2024-09-17 12:56
Binance Warns of Rising Clipper Malware Attacks Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is warning of an "ongoing" global threat that's targeting cryptocurrency users with clipper malware with the goal of facilitating financial fraud. Clipper malware, also called ClipBankers, is a type of malware that Micro...
2024-09-17 12:48
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OnePlus Open sees 24% price drop bringing it down to $1,299.99
With 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and a Hasselblad camera, the OnePlus Open offers great value at its new price point. Read more...
2024-09-17 12:32
OpenJDK Java 23 Released With ZGC Generational Mode By Default
OpenJDK 23 is now generally available as the reference implementation to Java 23...
2024-09-17 12:30
Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra Lite
The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews are out, and those who got early access to the device seem generally impressed, despite seeing it as an iterative update. Highlighted features include the slimmer design making a bigger difference than you might ...
2024-09-17 12:22
Hands-on with Thunderbolt 5: Is this bleeding-edge dock a sensible set of future-proof ports or just trivial tech?
Kensington's SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station opens up even more connectivity with an all-new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, even if your new laptop likely doesn't support it.
2024-09-17 12:05
Fedora Linux 41 Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux Kernel 6.11 and GNOME 47
Fedora Linux 41 distribution is now available for public beta testing powered by Linux kernel 6.11 and featuring the GNOME 47 desktop environment. Here's what to expect from the final release. The post Fedora Linux 41 Enters Public Beta Testing with Li...
2024-09-17 12:03
Seagate Game Drive External SSD (2TB) review: Speedy, but expensive
Seagate's Game Drive External SSD performs well and looks the part of a PlayStation accessory, but similarly-performing alternatives are available for much less.
2024-09-17 12:00
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How to resolve hotkey conflicts in Windows: Find out which program is using which shortcut
If you want to know which program owns your Prtscr key or other keyboard combo, a free utility called Spy++ can help.
2024-09-17 12:00
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Apple Watch Series 10 review: Ultra inspired, mainstream desired, equilibrium acquired
For the last week, I’ve been testing the new Apple Watch — mostly by sleeping. That’s because Apple Watch Series 10 is capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea. I’ll need a few more weeks of sleep before possible sleep apnea can be flagged. In...
2024-09-17 12:00
What's new with printers on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
The Windows 11 2024 Update rolls out some additional improvements for the printing experience, including the Protected Print Mode and options to pause jobs and rename your printer directly from the Settings app.
2024-09-17 11:59
EssilorLuxottica expands partnership with Meta to develop multi-generational smart glasses
EssilorLuxottica and Meta have extended their partnership to develop smart glasses. Both companies will bring their expertise to create a new wave of smart glasses. Read more...
2024-09-17 11:46
Chinese scientists use Starlink signals to detect stealth aircraft and drones
Chinese scientists have successfully used Starlink satellite signals to detect a moving stealth target during a radar experiment in the South China Sea.
2024-09-17 11:38
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Initial AMD Zen 5 "Znver5" Support Merged For LLVM/Clang
Last week the a href="https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Zen-5-LLVM-Enablement">initial AMD Zen 5 "znver5" enablement for LLVM/Clang was posted by an AMD compiler engineer. That code has since undergone review and merged for LLVM 20 Git and yesterday th...
2024-09-17 11:35
Bethesda took one look at Diablo 4’s microtransactions and said, "hold my beer"—introducing the $1999 Fallout 76 bundle
Fallout 76 is currently showing a $1999 cosmetics and atoms bundle on the Xbox store, but you can save $200 with your Xbox Game Pass subscription. It's obviously a misprice, but we wonder if anyone has actually purchased it.
2024-09-17 11:19
Bethesda took one look at Diablo 4’s microtransactions and said, "hold my beer"—introducing the $1,999 Fallout 76 bundle
Fallout 76 is currently showing a $1,999 cosmetics and atoms bundle on the Xbox store, but you can save $200 with your Xbox Game Pass subscription. It's obviously a misprice, but we wonder if anyone has actually purchased it.
2024-09-17 11:19
Intel confirms $3 billion award for Secure Enclave: 18A chips coming to U.S. military
Intel is set to receive up to $3 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act for the Secure Enclave program from the U.S. government.
2024-09-17 11:04
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My all-time favorite Xbox controller is on sale with a massive discount before Black Friday even has a chance to start
Amazon offers a massive 33% discount for the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma, my favorite wired gaming controller compatible with consoles and PC.
2024-09-17 11:03
Dragon's Dogma 2 update adds Casual Mode alongside performance improvements
Capcom's latest update to Dragon's Dogma 2 adds a Casual Mode that reduces fees, weights, and more. Major performance fixes for CPU overloading issues are included too. Read more...
2024-09-17 10:58