Zuckerberg opens up Meta Quest operating system to third-parties, Asus and Lenovo headsets planned
Open vs. closed VR ecosystems
Apple will favor on-device AI over cloud processing, more evidence suggests
iPhone 16 and M4 Macs could feature huge NPU upgrades later this year
Microsoft rolls out a new way to install Windows Store apps from the web
Installing Windows Store apps from the web can be a pain
Get Microsoft Office for $29, no subscription required
Available for Windows and macOS. Over 80% off.
Fallout 4 mod downloads skyrocket following launch of TV series
Nexus Mods had more traffic than it could handle over the weekend
Apple secures supplier to replace physical buttons on iPhone
A buttonless iPhone is likely in the works
GPT-4 can exploit zero-day security vulnerabilities all by itself, a new study finds
A hot potato: GPT-4 stands as the newest multimodal large language model (LLM) crafted by OpenAI. This foundational model, currently accessible to customers as part of the paid ChatGPT Plus line, exhibits notable prowess in identifying security vulnerabilities without requiring external human assistance.
Chips manufactured in the US and Germany will cost more, TSMC says
TSMC aims to maintain margins with overseas chip production
Viewing a color E-ink display under a 230x digital microscope
A close-up look at micro capsules
Apple may have halted production of its maligned FineWoven accessories
They're unlikely to be missed
Embracer Group divides into three specialized companies to enhance game and media operations
The conglomerate owns the Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider IPs
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android promises improved video experience
The "best" AV1 software decoder is being released via an over-the-air update
Commerce Secretary Raimondo points to Huawei's chip as evidence of effective US sanctions
"We've out-innovated China"
Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7950X3D
As we've known for some time, the 5800X3D remains a strong gaming CPU that's roughly equivalent to the new Ryzen 7 7700X. But still, here's a broader comparison for new builders and upgraders.
This deal gets you Windows 11 Pro for $29
Get Windows 10 / 11 Pro keys at a discount
Microsoft will use the Windows 10 Settings app to nag users into creating an online account
Here's how to disable it
Bending metal: The changing server business
OEMs, ODMs, chipmakers, hyperscalers and the cloud
Team Fortress 2 update introduces 64-bit support and defaults to 400fps gameplay
Massive spikes in players continue after 16 years on the market
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New charging algorithm could double life of li-ion batteries
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Astronomers gather additional evidence: Is Planet Nine real?
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TECH CULTURE
US Air Force tests AI-controlled fighter jet in dogfight against human pilots
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TECH CULTURE
These credit cards feature OLEDs that light up upon payment
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Repair shop reports receiving 200 melted RTX 4090s per month
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Microsoft VASA tech can create realistic deepfakes using a single photo
All Cybertrucks recalled because acceleration pedals can become stuck
Owners should check their acceleration pedal covers ASAP
Microsoft VASA tech can create realistic deepfakes using a single photo and one audio track
Through the looking glass: Microsoft Research Asia has released a white paper on a generative AI application it is developing. The program is called VASA-1, and it can create very realistic videos from just a single image of a face and a vocal soundtrack. Even more impressive is that the software can generate the video and swap faces in real time.
Meta Quest 2 gets a permanent price drop to just $199
The Meta Quest 2 is a great standalone VR headset with an extensive game and app library. In addition to the Quest headset, its accessories have also received permanent price cuts.
The legendary Zilog Z80 CPU is being discontinued after nearly 50 years
The microprocessor was used in countless consoles, arcade machines, and embedded devices
Use BatteryInfoView to see detailed information about your laptop's battery
BatteryInfoView shows you the current status of your laptop's battery capacity, charge/discharge rate, voltage, as well as the manufacturer name and date, serial number, and more.
Astronomers gather additional evidence suggesting Planet Nine is real
Is there a hidden planet lurking in our solar system?
SpaceX to launch a swarm of US reconnaissance satellites next month
The first batch of this new classified constellation should enter low-earth orbit in May
These credit cards feature OLEDs that light up upon payment
An innovative way to get you to spend more?
Gamers are renting out GPU power for AI porn generation in return for Fortnite skins
It's like a GPU mining operation, except you get in-game content instead of cryptocurrency
Fallout TV show secures second season after stellar debut
Check out the official SPECIAL stats for the show's characters
Microsoft Xbox credit card is out of beta, available to all US residents
Xbox Insiders received early access to the card last September
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store in China following government order
Telegram and Signal have also been removed due to national security concerns
As the next Baldur's Gate game looks for a new developer, Larian teases two new projects
Larian thinks its next project could be its best yet
Amazon denies reports it started a business just to spy on rivals
Amazon's shell company sold products on multiple platforms
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