Cryptominers unable to repay millions in loans are handing over their mining rigs instead
Rigs that have lost 85% of their value since last November
Tech Culture
There's a technology revolution everywhere and it's manifesting in more ways than we can imagine.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor might launch on March 15, system requirements leaked
The game will require a GTX 1070 and 130GB of storage
TSA is ready for nationwide deployment of its facial recognition system
A hot potato: What started as a limited pilot project to test facial recognition technology could soon become the norm for screening and ID routines in all US airports. At least, that's what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is planning for next year.
Cooler Master's Orb X gaming pod prepares for touchdown, again
Zone out with Cooler Master's gaming pod
Study suggests risky and criminal online behavior among teens has become almost normalized
Many admitted to piracy, trolling, and inciting violence
Rogue One writers canned a potential sequel that explored the "dark side" of the Rebel Alliance
"A Mossad-style Rebel team hunting down Imperial war criminals"
In context: For many, myself included, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the best canonical SW movie since the original trilogy. It was so well received that the writers had framed out a sequel, but it never went into production. It was probably for the best, though.
The crypto winter gets colder: more job losses, warnings of Bitcoin falling to $5,000 next year
Could BTC fall to its early 2020 price?
GPU Architecture Deep Dive: AMD RDNA 3, Intel Arc Alchemist and Nvidia Ada Lovelace
Three vendors. Three new architectures. Three approaches to GPU design. Join us as we dive right into their semiconductor hearts and see how Ada Lovelace, Alchemist, and RDNA 3 contrast and compare.
Woman tries to enter China with over 200 Intel CPUs hidden inside fake pregnant belly
Why bother with drugs when CPUs are so expensive?
Four-day work week pilot was a resounding success
Most participant companies plan to continue their four-day work week
EU warns Elon Musk that lack of Twitter moderation could help Vladimir Putin
Russian propaganda could spread if unchecked
A hot potato: As Elon Musk reduces Twitter's content moderation to make the platform a bastion of free speech while also cutting its workforce, one of the European Union's top officials has warned the billionaire could be inadvertently helping Vladimir Putin by not removing Russian propaganda relating to the war in Ukraine.
Valve will give away a Steam Deck every minute of the Game Awards
To those who meet these requirements
The History of the Modern Graphics Processor
3D graphics turned a dull PC industry into a light and magic show after generations of innovative endeavor. Here's our extensive look at the history of the GPU, from the early days of 3D, to game-changing hardware and the industry's consolidation.
European Central Bank says "cumbersome, slow and expensive" Bitcoin is on "road to irrelevance"
Not the first time the ECB has rallied against crypto
Rolls-Royce demonstrates hydrogen-powered jet engine
Hoping to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Super Mario Bros. second trailer reveals Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, and more of Chris Pratt's voice
Will it be as successful as Sonic or poop like The Emoji Movie?
Google settles lawsuits over "deceptive" Pixel 4 ads involving influencers
The states are demanding $9.4 million in penalties
Arma 3 dev says it is still being used to create fake news, offers tips for identifying game footage
WTF?! Footage of video games purporting to be real-life incidents, particular those from conflicts, is far from a new phenomenon. The practice has been increasing this year following the war in Ukraine, and it's often Arma 3 gameplay that's used as the fake footage. Now, developer Bohemia Interactive has addressed the circulation of these videos and explained how to tell real clips from fakes.
Library of Obsolete Sounds preserves recordings of old tech
Recordings include old cameras, typewriters, computers, and more
Elon Musk says he'll build his own smartphone if Apple and Google ban Twitter
Ideas for a name: Twittphone, The Musker, Elon's angry device
Twitter CEO Elon Musk says verified checkmarks are making a comeback, again
The new system may include different checkmarks for corporate, government, and individual users
EA apologizes after controversial Need for Speed social media account calls fan "milkshake brain"
Failing to bring all the boys to the yard
Facepalm: A good social media account manager can improve their employer's public image through thoughtful interaction with customers. But there's a vital distinction between giving an intelligent response to a genuine complaint and calling someone a "milkshake brain." Unfortunately for EA, its Need for Speed account chose to throw said insult at a fan, prompting an apology from the company.
US Navy pays German company $154,400 after losing piracy lawsuit
Arrr! Copyright infringement on the high seas