Misconceptions & FAQ Were We Wrong About Zen 5? |
| Zen 5 reviews that focused primarily on server workloads, development software, and AI-type
benchmarks found Zen 5 to be generally excellent, often offering good performance gains over... |
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| Zen 5 reviews that focused primarily on server workloads, development software, and AI-type benchmarks found Zen 5 to be generally excellent, often offering good performance gains over... |
But They Could Do Better Opinion: AMD Keeps Botching Launches |
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Hacking Massive data breach compromises billions of personal records around the world |
| We may be facing one of the largest data-breach incidents in
history, yet there is still much we don't know, including the actual number of individuals impacted.... |
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| We may be facing one of the largest data-breach incidents in history, yet there is still much we don't know, including the actual number of individuals impacted.... |
DeepMind Watch Google's DeepMind robot play table tennis against human players |
| In a recent research paper, Google subsidiary DeepMind revealed that
their robot paddle has beaten amateur-level opponents in full table tennis matches in 13 of 29 games.... |
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| In a recent research paper, Google subsidiary DeepMind revealed that their robot paddle has beaten amateur-level opponents in full table tennis matches in 13 of 29 games.... |
Security This cyber sleuth infiltrated the LockBit ransomware gang and unmasked its leader |
| In a tale that reads like a modern day cyber thriller,
cybersecurity researcher Jon DiMaggio successfully unmasked the elusive leader of the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. By... |
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| In a tale that reads like a modern day cyber thriller, cybersecurity researcher Jon DiMaggio successfully unmasked the elusive leader of the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. By... |
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CPU AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review: Poor Value for Gamers |
In a nutshell, what makes the Ryzen 5 9600X a bad product is the fact that it's often slower than its predecessor and yet somehow costs 40% more. There's no reason anyone should buy this CPU.
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In a nutshell, what makes the Ryzen 5 9600X a bad product is the fact that it's often slower than its predecessor and yet somehow costs 40% more. There's no reason anyone should buy this CPU.
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Out of This World Scientists uncover large liquid water reservoir deep in Mars' crust |
| In a new discovery, scientists have reported the presence of a
significant reservoir of liquid water deep within Mars' crust, marking the first time this vital resource... |
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| In a new discovery, scientists have reported the presence of a significant reservoir of liquid water deep within Mars' crust, marking the first time this vital resource... |
Car Tech US police trade gas for electrons as EVs keep smoking Dodge Chargers |
| Several modern EVs are nearly twice as fast as the Charger, able to hit
60 mph in under 3 seconds. According to law enforcement's own testing, the... |
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| Several modern EVs are nearly twice as fast as the Charger, able to hit 60 mph in under 3 seconds. According to law enforcement's own testing, the... |
Science Breakthrough flexible solar panels are so thin they can be printed on any surface – even backpacks |
| Scientists at Oxford University Physics
Department have developed a groundbreaking solar-power innovation. They have miniaturized solar panels that are thin enough to print on any object while... |
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| Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a groundbreaking solar-power innovation. They have miniaturized solar panels that are thin enough to
print on any object while... |
Science Transformers get real: this origami bot can morph into over 1,000 shapes |
| The cubes, which are 3D printed and assembled into a larger structure,
are able to dynamically transform into over 1,000 shapes, including tunnel shapes, bridges, and multi-story structures. |
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| The cubes, which are 3D printed and assembled into a larger structure, are able to dynamically transform into over 1,000 shapes, including tunnel shapes, bridges, and multi-story structures.
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iPhone Slim and light iPhone 17 Air could replace the Plus model in 2025 |
| According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the 2025 iPhone lineup could include an
"iPhone 17 Air," positioned between the standard iPhone 17 and the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro.... |
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| According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the 2025 iPhone lineup could include an "iPhone 17 Air," positioned between the standard iPhone 17 and the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro.... |
The Web $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Titan submersible operators highlights use of $30 Logitech game controller |
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on a $30 Logitech F710 as its only means of navigation made plenty of headlines after the sub imploded on June 18,... |
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| The fact the Titan relied on a $30 Logitech F710 as its only means of navigation made plenty of headlines after the sub imploded on June 18,... |
Gaming SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon |
| A mention in this week's Steam Deck firmware patch
notes has some observers speculating that Valve is preparing to release its well-regarded Linux build for third-party hardware.... |
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| A mention in this week's Steam Deck firmware patch notes has some observers speculating that Valve is preparing to release its well-regarded Linux build for third-party hardware....
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Linux Ubuntu will use the latest version of the Linux kernel for new releases moving forward |
| Canonical recently announced a significant policy change
regarding Linux adoption in the Ubuntu operating system. The Canonical Kernel Team (CKT), responsible for handling kernel-related issues for any... |
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| Canonical recently announced a significant policy change regarding Linux adoption in the Ubuntu operating system. The Canonical Kernel Team (CKT), responsible for handling
kernel-related issues for any... |
The Web Browsers are finally addressing 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability |
| A report by Oligo Security highlights the dangers of the "0.0.0.0 Day" vulnerability,
a security issue that could theoretically allow malicious websites to bypass even the most... |
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| A report by Oligo Security highlights the dangers of the "0.0.0.0 Day" vulnerability, a security issue that could theoretically allow malicious websites to bypass even the most... |
Tech Culture Busted Steam Deck reborn as surprisingly capable $100 mini gaming PC |
| The story began when Eta Prime acquired a broken 512GB Steam Deck
with a cracked LCD screen. The previous owner had salvaged some of the internal components,... |
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| The story began when Eta Prime acquired a broken 512GB Steam Deck with a cracked LCD screen. The previous owner had salvaged some of the internal components,... |
Security Researchers reveal "Sinkclose" vulnerability affecting nearly all AMD processors since 2006 |
| On Saturday, IOActive's Principal Security
Consultant Enrique Nissim and Associate Principal Security Consultant Krzysztof Okupski delivered vulnerability research in a presentation titled AMD Sinkclose: Universal Ring-2 Privilege... |
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| On Saturday, IOActive's Principal Security Consultant Enrique Nissim and Associate Principal Security Consultant Krzysztof Okupski
delivered vulnerability research in a presentation titled AMD Sinkclose: Universal Ring-2 Privilege... |
3D Printing Massive 3D-printed community almost finished in Texas |
| Icon utilizes a massive 3D printer measuring more than 45 feet wide and weighing 4.75
tons. It uses a mixture of concrete powder, sand, water, and other... |
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| Icon utilizes a massive 3D printer measuring more than 45 feet wide and weighing 4.75 tons. It uses a mixture of concrete powder, sand, water, and other... |
Intel Intel's problems continue: AMD erodes market share, credit rating downgraded, event postponed |
| The latest piece of news Intel could have done
without comes from Mercury Research (via PC Gamer). The PC component market research group's most recent report shows... |
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| The latest piece of news Intel could have done without comes from Mercury Research (via PC Gamer). The PC component market research group's most recent report shows... |
Tech Culture Borderlands movie lands on Rotten Tomatoes with 0% rating |
| The movie opened to a devastating 0% on Rotten Tomatoes with reviewers calling
it out for sloppy writing, bad directing, poor dialogue, and more – even as... |
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| The movie opened to a devastating 0% on Rotten Tomatoes with reviewers calling it out for sloppy writing, bad directing, poor dialogue, and more – even as... |
Intel Intel promises microcode update for crashing CPUs won't affect performance |
| Intel has released a statement detailing how its new microcode patch
fixes instability problems in 13th and 14th-generation Raptor Lake desktop processors. The company assures that the... |
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| Intel has released a statement detailing how its new microcode patch fixes instability problems in 13th and 14th-generation Raptor Lake desktop processors. The company assures that the... |
| Intel Panther Lake CPUs rumored to be mobile-only; Nova Lake to succeed desktop Arrow Lake |
|  Intel's Panther Lake processors, expected to emerge sometime in mid-2025, are reportedly only planned for laptops, contrary to what was understood previously. Nova Lake, scheduled to debut... |
| Cisco is cutting over 4,000 jobs for the second time this year |
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 It was only in February when Cisco laid off 4,000 people, or 5% of its workforce, as it struggled with a challenging economy and weak demand. |
| "Robot dogs" to join Ukraine's efforts in high-risk military missions |
|  A four-legged drone known as "BAD One" has demonstrated its ability to assist human soldiers in the Russo-Ukrainian war. According to an AFP report, these "robot dogs"... |
| Apple's Mac mini to undergo first major redesign since 2010 – smaller and M4 powered |
|  Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, citing inside sources, has revealed an upcoming development from Cupertino: the Mac mini is set for its first significant design overhaul since 2010, transforming... |
| Classic Doom games receive a new official episode and a major update for Quakecon |
|  Anyone who owns the original 1993 Doom or Doom II on digital PC storefronts, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or PlayStation should check for a major update released by... |
| Windows 11 Start menu app categories in the style of iOS take shape |
|  Another potential change involves new layouts for the "All Apps" section of the Start menu, including a categorical view. Instead of listing installed apps alphabetically, Microsoft appears... |
| Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and driving force in Google's growth story, dies at 56 |
|  While not a household name outside of Silicon Valley circles – she rarely sought the spotlight – Wojcicki's influence is evident across many of Google's most significant... |
| Will AI pave the way for a more proactive workplace? |
|  From endless meetings that could have been an email to more tedious tasks including taking minutes during said meetings and then assigning action points afterwards, it can... |
| Bill Gates, a bug, and a late-night fix: A classic tech support tale |
|  In the early days of Windows and Office, you might have been lucky enough to directly contact Bill Gates and have Microsoft work overnight to fix a... |
| The GPD Pocket 4 is the first handheld PC featuring AMD's Strix Point Ryzen AI 300 |
|  The GPD Pocket 4 has been unveiled with a full spec sheet and a launch window of October 2024. The 8.8-inch laptop is poised to be the... |
| AT&T ordered to halt misleading ads about satellite-based calling that doesn't exist |
|  Regulators have ordered AT&T to cease running advertisements that falsely claim it is already providing satellite-to-cellular coverage. The telecom giant's marketing campaign sparked controversy, particularly with rival... |
| Researchers uncover critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU |
|  Google researchers have uncovered over nine vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU, an integrated graphics processing unit in Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. Due to the GPU having kernel privileges,... |
| Microsoft's free Windows video editor Clipchamp gains a couple of powerful AI tricks |
|  Clipchamp's noise suppression lets users automatically filter out unwanted background audio like wind, crowd noise, and other ambient sounds. It turns a complicated editing process into something... |
| A husband's quest for justice unmasks a global smishing operation |
|  When security researcher Grant Smith received a text message claiming to be from the United States Postal Service, he initially dismissed it as another scam. However, the... |
| Stranded Starliner astronauts are finally coming home... next year |
|  In a Wednesday press conference, NASA said it has a contingency plan to bring Starliner pilots Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams home. Unfortunately, the plan is for... |
