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in UncategorizedMicrosoft says Windows 11 changes are "directly influenced" by users
The disclosure is a notable coming from a company that has spent months defending an OS criticized for its uneven performance, messy design, and too many features users never asked for – looking at you, Copilot. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMozilla uses Anthropic's Mythos to uncover 271 bugs in Firefox 150
The result, in the view of Firefox CTO Bobby Holley, marks a decisive shift in the long-running asymmetry between attackers and defenders. “Defenders finally have a chance to win, decisively,” he wrote in a blog post. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedKalshi fines candidates for betting on their own elections, but one says he wanted to get caught
Kalshi says the instances of political insider trading were flagged because of its newly released safeguards that block political candidates from trading on their own elections. In addition to Moran, the other two identified candidates were Matt Klein, who is running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District,… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedSony AI builds a table tennis robot that reacts faster than humans can see
The Sony AI project focuses on table tennis, an activity that has resisted the kind of breakthroughs seen in digital environments. While AI has already outperformed humans in digital games, real-time physical sports remain difficult because they demand extremely fast, precise responses and continuous interaction under tight spatial and timing… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMicrosoft's next Xbox could get Asus and MSI variants, leaker claims
Leaker KeplerL2, who has an established track record covering AMD hardware, recently stated that OEM PC builders such as Asus and MSI will release variants of the next Xbox console with the same GPU. Although Microsoft confirmed that the device, codenamed Project Helix, features a semi-custom system-on-a-chip (SoC), Kepler claims… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedTesla says soaring gas prices are driving more EV demand
Tesla said on Wednesday that it had seen a “resurgence” in global demand for its vehicles, while the US experienced “slight growth.” It also posted its highest first-quarter order backlog in more than two years – an impressive figure considering the federal EV tax credit ended last year. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedGoogle says AI now generates 75% of its new code, up from 25% in 2024
The shift is tied closely to Google’s internal deployment of its Gemini models, which engineers are using to generate, refactor, and migrate code. The company has also pushed broader use of AI tools beyond engineering, tying their use in some cases to performance reviews. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedThe Handheld Gaming "Holy Grail": FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL
Windows handhelds may have found a breakthrough. FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL can turn compromised 30 FPS gaming into smooth 60 FPS play, making devices like the Legion Go far more capable than expected. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedPortal 2: Community Edition enters open beta with enhanced graphics, larger maps, and new modding tools
A new, community-enhanced version of Portal 2 is now available on Steam. The modding platform is free for Portal 2 owners, but the developers stress that it is still in beta, so users should expect bugs. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedKioxia says its new QLC SSDs can match TLC performance at lower cost
Kioxia has announced the EG7 series of solid-state drives, the company’s first SSD line built around its quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology, branded as BiCS FLASH. Despite using QLC NAND, the new SSDs are said to deliver performance comparable to TLC-based drives – at least according to Kioxia. However, the EG7… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedGoogle is assembling the pieces for enterprise AI agents, now adoption becomes the challenge
The rise of AI-powered agents inside business organizations has evolved from possibility into what increasingly looks like the next step in enterprise computing. Companies building the technologies behind those agents, including Google, have accelerated their efforts accordingly. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedIran claims US botnets or backdoors disabled routers from Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet
The allegation, first pushed by Iranian state media and later by foreign outlets and Chinese publications, centers on hardware failures said to have occurred even while Iran remained largely cut off from the global internet. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedCATL says its new EV battery can recharge from 10% to 98% in six minutes
CATL recently unveiled its new battery technology, promising improvements in some of the most difficult tradeoffs in EV performance. Its third generation Shenxing battery can be recharged almost fully in around six minutes, while also maintaining stronger efficiency in low temperatures and harsh weather. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedCPU prices jump 20% since March as Intel and AMD eye further increases
Intel has already raised its prices twice this year, while AMD is reportedly planning two price hikes for its server chips – one in Q2 and another in Q3 – totaling around 16 – 17%. Supply chain insiders attribute these increases to capacity bottlenecks, with new products from Intel and… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizediPhone 18 Pro to lead Apple's four-phase camera upgrade strategy
Digital Chat Station, a popular account on the Chinese social media app Weibo, claims the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will ship with the new feature on the main rear camera. Since the iPhone 14 Pro, the primary cameras on the rear of the top-tier iPhones have used a… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in Uncategorized$77 million tax break, one new permanent job: JPMorgan data center deal sparks backlash
New York Focus reports that the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency approved the incentive for JPMorgan’s expansion in Orangeburg, New York, near the New Jersey border. The deal moved forward with little opportunity for public scrutiny. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedGemini can now look through your Google Photos to create AI images, with a few caveats
In a new Gemini feature tied to Google Photos, the company says its AI can tap into your photo library. The goal is to “use actual images of you and your loved ones” when generating AI content. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedFramework unveils new 13-inch Laptop Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard
Pre-orders are now open for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Starting at $1,199, the notebook supports Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs and has a longer battery life, a haptic touchpad, a new screen, PCIe 5.0 support, and Ubuntu certification. The upgrades are also available individually, so owners of older… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMeta will record employee screens, clicks, and keystrokes to train AI that may replace them
A new tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) will run on work-related apps and also take occasional snapshots of workers’ screens, according to internal memos seen by Reuters. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedZenTimings provides a detailed view of RAM timings on Ryzen systems
ZenTimings is a Windows utility designed for AMD Ryzen platforms that displays real-time memory configuration data and timings, frequency, and Infinity Fabric clocks. It’s primarily used to verify BIOS or XMP/EXPO settings, offering a straightforward way to check how system memory is running. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMicrosoft lowers Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices, won't include next Call of Duty
The Game Pass front page on Microsoft’s website now shows revised pricing for the service’s two most expensive plans. Although delaying the addition of new Call of Duty titles marks a reversal of the company’s earlier strategy, the expanded library introduced during last year’s major price increase remains intact. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMicrosoft's full-screen Xbox experience is now available to Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft recently announced a new Canary build within the Windows Insider Program. While not particularly groundbreaking in terms of features, Windows 11 Canary Build 29570.1000 does include a potentially interesting change for gaming scenarios. The new preview release finally brings Xbox mode to Windows Insider testers, allowing users to try… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMichael Burry of "The Big Short" fame warns of inflated tech stock valuations amid fears of an AI bubble
Best known for predicting the 2007 – 2008 subprime crisis that ultimately escalated into a full-blown financial crash, Burry argued in a recent Substack post that several Nasdaq-100 tech companies have repeatedly misreported stock-based compensation over the past decade, overstating earnings by around 20% and leading investors to buy stocks… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMissing safety label triggers recall of nearly 18,000 Apex Gaming PC power supplies
Approximately 17,730 PSUs made it out of the factory without the mandatory permanent, on-product warning label, the CPSC said. Recalled units include 450W, 750W, 1,000W, and 1,200W models in black or white colorways, and were sold as part of full gaming PC builds and also individually through Apex Gaming PCs… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedAI boom drives SK Hynix to pay $477,000 bonus per employee
After removing its previous bonus cap last September, SK Hynix is set to pay out 10% of its annual operating profits to employees as performance-based bonuses this year. With memory prices at record highs, analysts predict the company will generate about 250 trillion won ($169 billion) in operating profit, putting… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedFAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after launch fails to deliver payload
The launch itself, which took place on April 19 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, didn’t look like a disaster – at least not at first. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review: Twice the 3D V-Cache
AMD finally delivers dual 3D V-Cache on Zen 5 with the 9950X3D2, but does twice the cache translate into real gains? We test performance, power, and value to see if this flagship makes sense. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedNZXT customer to sue after AIO leak damages Asus RTX 5090, payout won't cover replacement costs
A Reddit user writes that they experienced this unwelcome scenario: an NZXT Kraken AIO allegedly leaked onto an Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090, damaging the flagship card and motherboard. It led to a months-long warranty dispute that, according to the post, may now end up in court, with the owner… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedNvidia research promises 2x to 3x faster path tracing with better visuals
A new research paper from Nvidia describes how an in-development update to ReSTIR (Reservoir Spatiotemporal Importance Resampling) path tracing addresses several of its flaws. While the technology is not quite ready for implementation in commercial games, it could enhance path tracing performance by 100% to 200%. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedTP-Link seeks FCC exemption from router ban, says it is a US company
A pair of FCC regulatory filings show that TP-Link met with officials on Thursday, during which the company’s lawyers and consultants spoke with staff for FCC Commissioners Olivia Trusty and Anna Gomez. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, hardware chief John Ternus takes the helm
Tim Cook has announced that he will be stepping down as Apple CEO on September 1. Senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus, long seen as the company’s leading succession candidate, will take over following a summer transition period. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedChipmakers on track to meet only 60% of AI memory demand by 2027
A recent report from Nikkei Asia yet again highlights how tight the market has become. It centers on the ongoing memory shortage, which is expected to persist until chipmakers have both the capacity and the facilities to meet demand for AI-focused components from hyperscale customers. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedIf Apple built a $299 "Neo" desktop PC, Windows would have a real problem
The MacBook Neo has done something Apple almost never does: it surprised the industry. When Asus co-CEO described Apple’s $599 laptop as a genuine “shock” to the Windows PC market, he wasn’t being dramatic. PC makers had spent years safely assuming Apple would never touch the sub-$700 segment. That assumption… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedThe Internet Archive makes 758 classic PC Gamer demo discs available to the public
Getting to try snippets of new games without having to spend extra money at your local rental store was awesome, and it was doubly cool for PC games, since rental outlets for such titles weren’t a thing. Some of my earliest PC gaming memories involved demo discs, and now thanks… Read Entire Article Source link More