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Microsoft 365 outage hits as Teams, Outlook, and more services are down on AT&T
Microsoft 365 services like Teams, Outlook, and more are currently down, the tech giant has confirmed. Read more...
2024-09-12 13:10
White House secures AI firms' pledges to combat image-based sexual abuse
The White House announced that leading AI developers, including OpenAI and Microsoft, have committed to reducing the generation of sexual abuse images through responsible data sourcing and more. Read more...
2024-09-12 12:52
If the PS5 Pro (and sparkly Xbox Series X) price is the new normal, I'll be done with console gaming after more than 30 years
Both Xbox and PlayStation are pushing console prices dangerously close to the point it makes no sense to buy one anymore. And I don't think I will.
2024-09-12 12:38
Further 650 Xbox employees are being let go from "corporate and supporting functions"
An internal email from the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, sent to Xbox employees says 650 jobs are being cut. Read more...
2024-09-12 11:42
"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff
Microsoft Gaming is cutting 650 staff today, after eliminating 1900 staff earlier in the year following its Activision-Blizzard acquisition. In an email to staff shared to Windows Central, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer said no studios would be closed and no de...
2024-09-12 11:39
Apple bumps iPhone 16 and 16 Pro charging speeds to 45W
Rumors that the iPhone 16 series would get faster charging speeds turned out to be true. All four models now support up to 45W wired charging. Read more...
2024-09-12 11:26
AMD Ryzen Master no longer supports first and second-gen Threadripper and Ryzen processors
If your computer is powered by the first or second-gen AMD Ryzen or AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor, you can no longer use the latest Ryzen Master software. Read more...
2024-09-12 10:54
Save $197 on the Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon X Plus and 512GB SSD
The 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 with the Snapdragon X Plus processor and 512GB SSD is now available with a $197 discount. Read more...
2024-09-12 10:38
Sony releases major PS5 system update with Welcome hub, Party Share, and more
Sony released a major update to the PS5, introducing personalized customization options like the Welcome hub, shareable Party Share voice chat links, and more. Read more...
2024-09-12 10:22
Microsoft kills legacy DRM support on Windows Media Player, Windows 7/ 8, Silverlight
Microsoft has announced it is killing off Windows legacy DRM support on Windows 8, Windows 7, Silverlight, and legacy Windows Media Player. Read more...
2024-09-12 09:54
NVIDIA CEO says a shortage of its advanced AI chips prompts 'emotional turmoil': "We have a lot of people on our shoulders, and everybody is counting on us"
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang talks about the high demand and shortage of GPUs for AI advances, the impact of the tech on the job market, and the emotional attachment of clients to its products while at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference
2024-09-12 09:51
Surface Pro X gets fixes for camera crashes and WinRE bugs
Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro X tablets to address problems with camera crashes and non-working keyboards in WinRE. Read more...
2024-09-12 09:38
Ongoing antitrust evidence reveals Google's strategy to 'crush' its competition in ads
In the ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. DOJ, evidence has revealed statements by a former Google exec who openly said that the company's strategy would be to "crush" the ad competition. Read more...
2024-09-12 09:22
Microsoft Edge 130.0.2821.1 is out in Dev Channel with Appearance settings improvements
This week's Edge Dev update brings improvements to the Appearance settings section and various fixes. Read more...
2024-09-12 09:06
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise $6.5 billion from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple amid bankruptcy claims — pushing its market cap to $150 billion
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise $6.5 billion from investors, pushing its market capitalization to approximately $150 billion. The startup also wants to raise $5 billion in debt from a few banks.
2024-09-12 09:00
How to test microphone audio processing modes on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
Windows 11 2024 Update comes with a tool for testing the different audio processing modes, and in this guide, I will explain how to use this feature.
2024-09-12 08:59
Algorithms driving you into a political echo chamber? Here's how to escape
As the election nears, political content can dominate your feeds. Learn how to reset your YouTube and TikTok algorithms to avoid echo chambers and regain balance in your viewing. Read more...
2024-09-12 08:38
Samsung begins mass-producing 9th-gen QLC NAND memory
Samsung announced the beginning of mass production of 9th-generation QLC NAND memory for the next-gen SSDs with higher density, bigger capacity, and lower energy consumption. Read more...
2024-09-12 08:22
Smooth operators: SpaceX's historic all-civilian spacewalk was a success
Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis exited the Crew Dragon for a historic all-civilian spacewalk, testing new spacesuits. Read more...
2024-09-12 08:08
960GB Kingston A400 SATA Internal SSD is still selling at a great price on Amazon
Amazon US is currently offering the 960GB Kingston A400 SATA 3 Internal SSD at its lowest price in over 9 months, so grab one for yourself while stocks last. Read more...
2024-09-12 06:42