The first teaser for Noah Hawley's ALIEN: EARTH has been released. Releasing in 2025 on Hulu.

Using Microsoft software can be quite an adventure. It's especially fun when your previously activated copy of Windows or Office decides to de-activate itself! Sometimes, the usual official routes of re-activation are useful. Other times, not so much..

Our Arrow Lake and RDNA4 Expectations, Can Intel Now Rise to Beat AMD? August Q&A [Part 3]

Mac users recently noticed that Microsoft placed a small banner inside the app to warn about the upcoming renaming. Future updates will change the app from Microsoft Remote Desktop to just Windows App. There is also a link to the official Microsoft Learn website where customers can find more information about what the "Windows App" app can do on different platforms. In a nutshell, if you have a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, Windows App will let you work with Azure Virtual Desktops, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and Remote PCs.

As of right now, Windows App is in preview, and you can get it for Mac from the Download Center. It is also available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11 systems.

This quiet announcement generated quite a lot of negativity among users. Many claim the new name would be very confusing when searching, working with the application, or providing tech support for inexperienced customers.

Microsoft heard Google had stolen the crown for naming products terribly and just dropped the nuke of terrible product naming decisions to get the crown back. pic.twitter.com/jxiMJFgUSK

— Dare Obasanjo🐀 (@Carnage4Life) August 31, 2024

This is NOT the new Metallica album, these are FANMADE songs. All music created by me (guitars recorded, drums and bass guitar are VST plugins). Vocals are made with 1991 James Hetfield IA RVC Model (my singing and convertion using weights.gg). Each song is inspired by one of the songs from The Black Album (1991) by Metallica.

This is what you get when you fuse an e-paper device (like a kindle) with a smartphone.

It's time for a Manhart drag race! The Manhart team has gone to town on a BMW M3 Touring and a BMW M2, and Mat's about to see how the two compare over the quarter mile! So let's take a closer look at each car. Starting with the M3 Touring, it's usually powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that produces 510hp and 650Nm of torque. However, it's had several upgrades added to it, and as a result, it now puts down 650hp and 800Nm! This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and the car weighs in at 1,865kg. If you want to pick up this exact car, it would set you back around £126,000! Then we have the M2. The stock car has a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that can produce 460hp and 550Nm. However, just like the M3, it's had several mods added to it, so it now creates an incredible 715hp and 850Nm! An 8-speed automatic gearbox sends this power to the rear wheels, and the car tips the scales at 1,725kg. It also comes with a pretty hefty price tag of £110,000. So the M2 has more power and is lighter, but the power is only sent to the rear wheels! Will this prove decisive? There's only one way to find out for sure... LET'S RACE!

Learn all about MikroTik default configuration and the new Winbox in this free MTCNA episode. Perfect for beginners and tech enthusiasts alike!

The Ryzen 9000 series benchmarks weren't the greatest but now there's a promised Windows Update (24H2) along with a new Optional Update for 23H2 that is supposed to change everything...again. We tested this and realized there were some serious problems with a clean install of 24H2 if we compared it to an identical 23H2 setup. And that caused us to have some very unrealistic expectations about these CPUs and what the update can achieve.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is getting a facelift this time around with flat sides and slightly rounder edges compared to the S24 Ultra. But that's not the only difference. A new leak hints that Samsung is tweaking two key hardware aspects that'll seriously change how the phone feels in your hand.

Back-to-school season is here! You might need a new laptop, but with all the options out there, it can make your head spin. That's why we came up with the ultimate guide on how to buy a laptop.

Black Lotus Labs has discovered a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director servers, a virtualization platform widely used by ISPs and managed service providers. This vulnerability, potentially linked to Chinese state-sponsored hacker groups, poses a significant risk to these organizations.

Identified as CVE-2024-39717, this critical flaw was publicly announced on August 22, 2024, and affects all versions of Versa Director software prior to version 22.1.4. The vulnerability is particularly concerning for ISPs and MSPs, as they depend on Versa's software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) applications to manage network configurations.

The vulnerability's discovery has caused alarm due to its potential to penetrate enterprise networks via Versa Director servers, which are responsible for essential network functions. Black Lotus Labs identified a custom web shell, named "VersaMem," that exploits this flaw to extract login credentials. A notable feature of VersaMem is its modularity, which allows it to load additional Java code directly into the server's memory, effectively evading detection.

Global monitoring data from Black Lotus Labs reveals that the vulnerability has been exploited through compromised small-office/home-office devices in attacks targeting four victims in the United States and one abroad. These attacks, primarily affecting the ISP, MSP, and IT sectors, have been ongoing since June 12, 2024. The attackers initially gain access by exploiting an exposed management port on the Versa Director, designed for connecting Director nodes for high availability, which they then use to deploy the VersaMem web shell. Black Lotus Labs suspects that Chinese state-sponsored hacker groups, known as Volt Typhoon and Bronze Silhouette, are orchestrating the exploitation of this vulnerability. Their analysis indicates that Volt Typhoon is actively targeting unpatched Versa Director systems.

While the hacking in Watch Dogs might still be the stuff of science fiction, we bought the HackRF One and a few other tools to help get us closer to making it the real deal. Very legal, very cool.

This hardware news episode covers rumors and leaks of Intel's upcoming CPUs, like the 285K, which might help the company get a fresh start. There were also rumors this past week of the 7800X3D and 9000X3D CPUs. In the news, Valve banned input automation in Counter-Strike, NVIDIA & Mediatek have a new G-Sync solution, Zotac's Zone handheld gets more coverage, and NVIDIA's misleading RTX 4070 GDDR6 is real.

With all these stories of bad Intel CPUs, how can you check if yours is bad? Follow these steps to find out...

Do you need a faster SSD in your gaming system or will older SSD's work fine?

A new "Fan-on-a-chip" product could make active air cooling of phone processor chips more practical and common, giving higher-end phones faster sustained performance. The new "XMC-2400 uCooling" (microcooling) chip from xMEMS acts like a fan to move heat away from a processor chip using forced air, but is just 1mm thin. This makes it far more practical to integrate into a phone design than a traditional fan, like some current gaming phones have. Advanced processor and graphics chips have temperature sensors and automatically throttle down performance to avoid overheating. Active cooling systems can keep this from happening, improving sustained performance, such as during gaming sessions. The XMC-2400 uses the same chip technology as MEMS speaker elements used in some earbuds. MEMS technology is already common in many phone components, including microphones, accelerometers, and gyroscopes.

This fall, California's existing mobile-ID (mID) program will expand to support an official state-issued ID within Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. (Currently, CA's mobile-ID only works within the state-issued app.) California will join Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio in supporting IDs in Apple Wallet. Most of those states also support mID in Google Wallet, as both companies' Wallet apps use the same international standard (ISO/IEC 18013-5) to implement mID. The primary use case today for mID is presenting ID to TSA at select airport checkpoints, including some terminals at LAX and SFO. It can also be used for age verification in some apps. When used in person, your phone stays in your possession. ID is presented by tapping your phone or showing a QR code. Only the limited information required is transferred, and you must give active permission. mID in Apple Wallet works on both iPhones and Apple Watch.

Paramount Pictures has released the first official trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, which will premiere in theaters on December 20, 2024. The trailer contains a first look at Shadow the Hedgehog, who is voiced by Keanu Reeves.

We check out the new features and changes coming to Windows 11 with the 2024 Update later this year, also known as version 24H2!

Like the Pentium 166 vs the Pentium 166MMX, there is no difference until applications are compiled for it!

Linus Tech Tips Twitter was hacked recently, through a targeted phishing campaign. As a cybersecurity YouTuber I receive similar attacks and wanted to document what being targeted by cybercrime looks like.

🚨🇮🇱🇷🇺 Anti-Israel hackers who stole gigabytes of sensitive Israeli data have been publishing the classified information on TELEGRAM.

Telegram refused Israel's request to censor them.

Today, Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France and now faces 20 years in prison. pic.twitter.com/j4Ru8SAjE6

— Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) August 25, 2024

Telegram founder Pavel Durov recently revealed to Tucker Carlson that the FBI approached a Telegram engineer, attempting to secretly hire him to install a backdoor that would allow U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on users.

The FBI also hired agents to infiltrate 'anti-vaxx'… pic.twitter.com/JAetzKIJzg

— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) August 24, 2024

Check it out!

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be renamed as the Galaxy S25 Note according to latest reports. But let me tell you why it's not happening. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will still be called the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We also have other interesting information about the Galaxy S25 Ultra including the battery size, display size, and more.

NVIDIA has released a new driver for its graphics cards. As the green team noted, the NVIDIA Geforce 560.94 WHQL driver offers optimal performance in most of the latest and upcoming games. The NVIDIA Geforce 560.94 WHQL driver provides the best gaming experience for games supporting DLSS 3.5 tech, including Star Wars Outlaws. Moreover, it adds support for games such as Black Myth: Wukong, FINAL FANTASY XVI, and Concord. In addition, this driver supports the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

NVIDIA Geforce 560.94 WHQL Driver Release Notes

    Game Ready for Black Myth: Wukong & Star Wars Outlaws

    - This new Game Ready Driver provides the best gaming experience for the latest new games supporting DLSS 3.5 technology including Star Wars Outlaws. Further support for new titles leveraging DLSS technology includes Black Myth: Wukong, FINAL FANTASY XVI, and Concord which support DLSS 3. In addition, this driver supports the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

    Fixed Gaming Bugs

      - N/A

    Fixed General Bugs

      -  [Octane Benchmark]: Unable to finish octane benchmark [4744794]

The Lian Li A3 has everything you could possibly want in an mATX case. Good airflow, amazing build quality, space for huge GPUs, 360mm AIO compatibility and a really good overall build experience. But we also need to consider price and when it comes to mATX PC cases, a competitive price means more than features.

There have been so many problems with the launch of Zen 5 and its 9950X, 9900X, 9700X and 9600X CPUs. But after all the reviews and testing, especially in gaming, is there anything at all that will "fix" Ryzen 9000...or was its performance intentional all along?

I test several Free VPNS to see if they work, how fast the VPN is, and how to unlock the Windows Free VPN

Here it is, the Mercedes AMG E53 E Class with the AMG Drivers Package!

Hardware Unboxed recently got in touch with AMD regarding Zen 5's performance, and the latter suggested that a Windows bug related to the Account privileges is what's causing performance loss on the Ryzen 9000 series desktop CPUs.

For those wondering, the Administrator Account on Windows is generally hidden but can be accessed by using the command:

net user administrator /active:yes

Today we durability test the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. Get a screen protector before you need one: https://www.dbrand.com/pixel-9-series The google pixel 9 XL has quite possibly the worlds largest camera bump. Its not even a bump at this point - its a plateau. But... the rest of the flat glass design makes up for the giganticness of the camera units. Plus... bigger cameras usually mean better pictures. But Ill let other reviewers handle the software side of new Pixel phones. We are here to test the durability of the Pixel 9 pro XL to see if it can really handle 7 years worth of use.

Google has officially revealed full details of its newest flagship phone lineup: the Pixel 9 series. For the first time, Google is offering the higher-end "Pro" model in two sizes: regular, with a 6.3-inch display, and "XL", with a 6.8-inch display. The larger model also has a larger battery and faster wired charging (37W vs. 27W), but specs and features are otherwise identical between the two Pro models. All of the new Pixel 9 models have a "industry-leading" AI performance thanks to a new Google Tensor G4 chip and at least 12 GB of RAM. All Pixel 9 models include satellite radios, for a new "Satellite SOS" feature. Similar to Apple's version of this feature, it lets you contact emergency responders and share your location via satellite, and the service is free for two years. Google also claims the Pixel 9 is twice as durable, has a 35% brighter display, and gets 20% better battery life when active, compared to the Pixel 8. The ultra-wide camera also gets a boost to 48 megapixel, and the front camera has been upgraded with auto-focus. Google has also switched from optical to ultrasonic in-display fingerprint readers, which it says are 50% faster. A revamped panorama mode adds HDR and Night Sight. All Pixel 9 series come with seven years of full OS updates. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL add a 48-megapixel 5x telephoto camera, which Google claims can zoom up to 20x for video with no loss of quality. They have the same 50 megapixel main camera and 48 megapixel wide camera as the Pixel 9, but the auto-focus selfie camera gets a boost to 42 megapixel. The Pro models also come with more RAM (16 GB), UWB, and a free one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced, including access to the Gemini Live conversational assistant. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold carries over most of the specs and features of the Pixel 9 Pro while adding an 8-inch tablet display inside. The cameras get a bit of a downgrade, though, with the wide, 5x tele, and selfie cameras clocking in at just over 10 megapixel each. The Pixel 9 starts at $799, the Pixel 9 Pro starts at $999, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $1,099. All three come with just 128 GB of storage. 256 GB is available for $100 extra; the Pro models are also available with 512 GB or 1 TB. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 (with 256 GB storage). Pre-orders run through August 21st, and include free double storage with some carriers (including AT&T, excluding the Fold). The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL ship August 22, while the smaller Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold ship later, starting Sept. 4.

Google has announced several completely new apps for Pixel phones, some powered by Google Gemini AI. The most basic is a Pixel Weather app. A new Call Notes feature transcribes phone calls to make phone conversations searchable via AI. (Call Notes runs completely on-device for privacy, and both parties are notified when it's enabled.) A new Pixel Screenshots app does something similar, letting you search all of your screenshots using AI. A new Pixel Studio app is dedicated to visual generative AI, letting you create and tweak images using text prompts. It can create styled or realistic images (unlike Apple's generative AI) and lets you add text and stickers. Finally, Gemini Live is a new, conversational version of Google's Gemini multi-modal AI. It requires a paid subscription to Gemini Advanced, but a free year is included with the new Pixel 9 series.

Google has announced the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. The Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes: 41mm and a new, larger 45mm diameter. Upgrades in this year's model include a 2x brighter display (now up to 2000 nits), offline Google Maps, and a Recorder app. Enhanced Fitbit health features include a more interactive running coach, Workout Builder, and a new "readiness" score to evaluate workout recovery. Improved Google ecosystem integration includes live streaming video from Nest doorbells and cameras, remote camera viewfinder and control for Pixel phones, and Google TV remote control. In some regions — starting with the UK and Europe — a new Loss of Pulse detection feature can automatically notify emergency services of your location during critical medical emergencies. The Pixel Watch 3 starts at $350; add $100 for cellular connectivity, and/or $50 for the larger size. It goes on sale starting Sept. 10. Meanwhile, the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 are designed around a new custom chip that Google calls the Tensor A1. This enables improved audio processing and ANC that's twice as strong while being more efficient. Battery life runs eight hours (30 with case) even when using ANC. The buds are also 27% smaller and 24% lighter compared to the previous version. A unique design for the in-ear portion lets you optionally twist them for a tighter fit, such as during workouts. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 come in four colors and ship Sept. 26 for $229.

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa and Rick Osterloh join 'Power Lunch' to discuss Google AI integration into its hardware.

The 2024 generation of Ryzen will go down as: "But hey, at least it's not Intel ️"

Who's ready for an epic Brabus showdown?! We've got our hands on the incredible Brabus 900 Rocket R, and it's set to face off against two 900 Superblacks - one based on the GLS, and one based on the G63! So let's see how these epic machines compare. The 900 Rocket R is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S. The standard car is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six that provides 650hp and 800Nm of torque. However, Brabus has added two high-performance turbos, while also making several other tweaks. As a result, the Rocket R produces an incredible 900hp and 1,000Nm! This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, weighing in at 1,640kg. The Rocket R is limited to just 25 units, and from new, it costs an eye-watering £400,000! Alongside it, we have the 900 Superblack GLS and the 900 Superblack G63. Both cars usually come with a 4-litre twin-turbo V8, but these engines have now been uprated to 4.5-litre, and have both had two new turbos added. As a result, these cars now produce 900hp and 1,250Nm (although the torque has been limited to 1,050Nm). The G63 weighs in at 2,700kg, while the GLS weighs 2,800kg. And while the G63 costs £360,000, the GLS 'only' costs £330,000. So the winner of this race may be a foregone conclusion, but how will the two Superblacks compare? There's only one way to find out for sure...LET'S RACE!

"Intel Inside" is now a warning!

AMD's Zen 5 processors are here, starting with the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X. Is it worth it to upgrade from first gen 3D V-Cache, let alone the 7000 series chips? Time to find out!

NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 560.81 WHQL comes with optimization for "Hunt: Showdown 1896." The drivers also add optimal settings for games such as "Chained Together," "Dungeonborne," "Once Human," and "Stormgate." A game bug with "Farming Simulator 22" that caused the game to crash during the loading screen with certain RTX 30-series and RTX 40-series GPUs on the older 560.70 series drivers, has been fixed. Also fixed is a bug that causes games to stutter if the overlay GPU metrics are stuck at 0%; the full range of available display refresh-rates not being exposed on some monitors; and NVIDIA container service exhibiting unusually high CPU utilization.

It is also worth noting that owners of still-supported Nvidia graphics cards and some very old processors should stay away from Nvidia's recent updates. The company recently stopped supporting chips without certain instructions, so installing R555+ drivers on systems, say, with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and the RTX 750 Ti, will result in the entire system crashing to the blue screen of death.

There is no new official information on the prospects of the long-delayed, ongoing Starliner test mission, which was supposed to demonstrate that Boeing's crewed module can safely carry the astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS). However, at least some people familiar with the mission are willing to share what's going on.

One such information is that SpaceX's Crew Dragon is now more likely to carry astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back home than the struggling Starliner. The latest one, though, is equally interesting. It seems that the Starliner is currently unable to come back to Earth on its own if its crew is forced to stay on the ISS, Ars Technica reported.

The issue is directly connected to the possibility of the Starliner crew being reassigned to Crew Dragon (whose workhorse Falcon 9 rocket had its own problems recently). In that case, Boeing's module would have to separate from the ISS autonomously and perform a reentry to the atmosphere before - hopefully - a safe landing.

However, Ars Technica's multiple insider sources have confirmed that Starliner's flight software in its current configuration lacks the code to perform an autonomous undocking. The reason is unknown. It is surprising, specifically, because Starliner have already performed this exact maneuver in 2022 during the previous uncrewed test flight. Ars reported that updating Starliner's flight software is "non-trivial" and "significant," according to its insider sources, and it might take up to four weeks.

This is a problem that goes beyond Starliner. Insiders expect NASA to announce a delay of SpaceX's Crew-9 mission as soon as this week - from August 18 to September 24. Crew Dragon missions typically carry four astronauts; however, one of the alternatives to a nominal Starliner return is to launch Crew-9 with only two astronauts, leaving two seats empty for a return trip with Wilmore and Williams. It is understood that NASA has not yet made a definitive decision. In the meantime, the agency is being criticized for a lack of transparency regarding the mission, which brings back memories of NASA's darkest days.

Terence McKenna talking about Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on humanity in this recording from more than 25 years ago.

These companies need to be sued for false advertising!

The biggest down side is The Gaming Design.....

Choosing the best Snapdragon X Elite laptop is incredibly difficult, so we look at all of them to decide which one to use for a month.

Here's a match-up you didn't know you needed... Until today! We've got Yianni lining up in a Lamborghini Aventador SV, and he's about to go head-to-head against Mat in a ridiculous 600hp Toyota GR Yaris! So let's take a closer look at this ludicrous Yaris. It rolls up with a fully built 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine that produces a ridiculous 630hp and 430Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed sequential manual gearbox, and almost every aspect of the car has been modded and upgraded! It doesn't come cheap though - all in it costs an eye-watering £130,000! Then we come to the Lambo. It's powered by a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 that delivers 750hp and 690Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox, and as new it costs around £238,000. So the Lambo's up on power, but can this little pocket rocket snatch the victory? There's only one way to find out... LET'S RACE!

Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro & Pixel 9 Pro Fold - FINAL Leaks & Rumors!

This video covers Intel's terrible responses and what we believe are misleading, slimy, and shady actions in relation to its 13th & 14th Gen defects. The video contains a full timeline of events for Intel's colossal failures while also recapping its latest #INTC Earnings call from August 1, 2024. These defects include impact of voltage, such as high VID, on CPU longevity and degradation, plus the prior oxidation concerns.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a robust and feature-packed smartwatch designed for both everyday use and fitness tracking. Whether you're troubleshooting an issue or performing a system update, knowing how to enter and exit recovery mode can be incredibly useful. Recovery mode provides access to various system functions, such as factory reset, system updates, and cache partition wipes. This guide will walk you through the steps to enter and exit recovery mode on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

To access recovery mode on your Galaxy Watch Ultra, you'll need to force a restart. To do this, press and hold the Home and Back buttons until you see the Samsung logo. At this point, release the buttons then double press the Home button. From here, you'll see a menu appear. Using your Home button (upper button), scroll down and highlight the "Recovery" option. To select it, long press on the Home button and wait for a few seconds. Subsequently, you'll see the recovery menu. From here, use the Back button to scroll down and highlight the settings you'd like to change. At this point, use the Home button to select. Remember, be cautious with the changes you make in recovery mode. If you're not sure about them, just leave them the way they are. Finally, scroll to the "Reboot System Now" using the Back button and select this option using the Home button. This allows you to exit the recovery mode on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.