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We benchmarked Crimson Desert across 40 GPUs to see how it performs at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Here's what to expect from your system - and how well it's optimized for modern hardware.
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Sony releases new PlayStation 3 update nearly 20 years after launch
Sony's update keeps Blu-ray playback working and likely targets jailbroken consoles
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Nvidia "confirms" DLSS 5 relies on 2D frame data as testing reveals hallucinations
Developers at Capcom and Ubisoft found out about DLSS 5 when everyone else did
Connecting the dots: Early reactions to Nvidia's DLSS 5 were swift and skeptical, with some observers likening the technology to an Instagram-style filter applied over gameplay footage. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang refuted the allegations, but subsequent clarifications have helped outline how the system actually works – and where it can fall short.
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Crimson Desert looks great and runs well on most PCs, but some settings introduce visual noise and inefficiencies. We break down every option to find the best balance of image quality and performance.
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: They Did It
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Steve Wozniak says he's "disappointed a lot" by AI and rarely uses it
Apple's co-founder has yet to see signs AI can truly replace humans
In brief: While it's fair to say that most people are skeptical at best when it comes to AI and its abilities, the opposite is often true for those in tech. But Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is one of the exceptions. In a recent interview, Woz said he doesn't use AI very much, and when he does, he's "disappointed a lot."
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FBI admits buying Americans' location data and says it won't stop
Director Kash Patel defends the practice as legal, even as senators warn it skirts Fourth Amendment protections
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says gamers calling DLSS 5 AI slop are "completely wrong"
Huang says developers remain fully in control of DLSS 5's look
A hot potato: Do you think DLSS 5 makes games resemble AI slop? That it's little more than an AI filter inserted into titles that neither wanted nor needed it? If you are one of these many people, Nvidia boss Jensen Huang wants you to know that you're "completely wrong."
"We've achieved AGI," says Nvidia CEO, but his own examples suggest otherwise
Huang's remarks highlight the gap between AI hype and real-world capability
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Gamer recycles VR roller coaster into fully motion-enabled Elite Dangerous cockpit
Taking immersion to the next level
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Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints
Microsoft outlines a Windows overhaul focused on speed, stability, and user control
Highly anticipated: Microsoft is taking a closer look at Windows 11 after months of criticism over the operating system's uneven performance and intrusive AI features. The company has begun outlining a series of engineering fixes and user experience overhauls aimed at rebuilding confidence in its flagship product, with the first phase arriving in preview builds this spring and broader improvements planned throughout 2026.
How BYD engineered breakthrough five-minute EV charging
A rethink of cells, chargers, and infrastructure pushed EV refueling into gas-station territory
Connecting the dots: Chinese automaker BYD has pulled ahead of global rivals in a race many in the industry consider pivotal to mainstream electric vehicle adoption: charging speed. Through tight vertical integration, new battery chemistries, and aggressive infrastructure expansion, the company has shown that refueling an EV can now take minutes rather than half an hour.
Scientists can now build a cyborg cockroach that can pull miniature rigs through pipelines to find leaks
Researchers in Singapore are turning disaster-response insects into infrastructure monitors, steering them through tight spaces robots can't reach
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Scientists find all five genetic building blocks for life in asteroid Ryugu
Did life originate in space before seeding primordial Earth?
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MSI targets Apple's MacBook Neo with new budget Modern laptops
Modern series now spans Core Ultra and budget Wildcat Lake models
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Death Stranding 2 leaks early as unencrypted Steam build spreads online
An effort to rebuild civilization Down Under seemingly starts with piracy
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Nintendo redesigns Switch 2 for EU rules with a user-replaceable battery
A Europe-bound version of the console will let users swap batteries with standard tools
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Walmart secures two AI pricing patents, raising dynamic pricing concerns
The retailer says the tools are for markdowns and forecasting, not surge pricing
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Sony to phase out "PlayStation Network" branding as early as this fall
PSN accounts will remain operational with all features intact, at least for now
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Quantum cryptography pioneers win Turing Award for unhackable encryption breakthrough
Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard's 1984 breakthrough now underpins efforts to secure data from future quantum attacks
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SK Hynix boss says the memory chip shortage is going to last until 2030
Things are going to get much worse, before they start improving
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Tesla Semi is finally going into production, and early drivers are already sold
Drivers testing the electric rig say its visibility, range, and performance could reshape fleet economics
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Man who used 1,000 bots to stream AI songs pleads guilty in $8 million fraud case
He faces up to five years in prison
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Crimson Desert won't work on Intel Arc GPUs, developer suggests users ask for refunds
Pearl Abyss never disclosed the lack of Intel Arc support before launch
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Scientists build first working quantum battery prototype, uses lasers to charge in femtoseconds
The prototype stores energy far longer than it takes to charge
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