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Friday 05 (Jul 2024)

How easy is it to get malware from Google? - [security]
03:58 PM EDT - Jul,05 2024 - post a comment

How easily can you get infected with malware from a simple Google search? We do a couple experiments to find out and showcase common attacks used to hack your accounts.

Switch To Linux NOW! - [briefly]
03:37 AM EDT - Jul,05 2024 - post a comment

We've been debating for years that Linux is superior. The real issue, in my opinion, is that major companies like Adobe and Riot are simply, yes, foolish, and they HATE LINUX. Additionally, engineering companies like Autodesk don't fully support Linux. People tend to prioritize their money, comfort, and gaming experiences over their privacy.

Thursday 04 (Jul 2024)

KOENIGSEGG Jesko Absolut | 0-400-0 km/h - NEW WORLD RECORD - [off-topic]
05:19 PM EDT - Jul,04 2024 - post a comment

On Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at an airfield in Orebro, Sweden, a Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut driven by factory test driver, Markus Lundh, completed several new world records for a fully homologated production vehicle. In one acceleration, from stand still, up to 412.72 km/h and back down again, the Jesko Absolut managed to take the following production car records: 0-400-0 km/h in 27.83 seconds. That's 0.98 seconds faster than the 28.81sec record for the same run set in 2023 by the Koenigsegg Regera at the same airfield. The Jesko Absolut's minimal downforce design (Cd of just 0.278) helped the car achieve the 0-400 km/h sprint section of the run in a mere 18.82 seconds (vs. 20.68s for Regera). 0-250-0 mph in 28.27 seconds. That's 1.33 seconds faster than the Regera's 2023 record. The 0-250 mph sprint was achieved in 19.20 seconds. The Jesko Absolut was driven in standard, as-delivered form except for a roll cage fitted for driver protection, plus a One:1 seat favoured by the driver. It was running on E85 fuel and shod with Michelin Cup2 R tires. Times were recorded and verified using industry-standard timing equipment from Racelogic with verification of the data by Racelogic Ltd HQ.

FSR 3.1 vs DLSS 3.7 vs XeSS 1.3 Upscaling Battle, 5 Games Tested - [gaming]
11:39 AM EDT - Jul,04 2024 - post a comment

FSR 3.1 vs DLSS 3.7 vs XeSS 1.3 Upscaling Battle, 5 Games Tested.

Wednesday 03 (Jul 2024)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 - Surprising Pre-Order Deals - [mobile]
06:31 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment

So we finally know the pre-order gifts for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and let me tell you, it's looking way better than what Samsung offered in the past. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 on July 10th at the Unpacked event.

NFC Starts Push to Standardize "Multi-Purpose Tap" - [briefly]
05:28 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment

The NFC Forum is gearing up to define standards for Multi-Purpose Tap, which will enable a single tap of your phone to perform multiple actions at once. NFC Forum is the standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology (AKA contactless or "tap"). For example, when tapping to pay for something, your loyalty program info could also be transmitted, and receipt received, all in that single tap. Another example is age verification when purchasing alcohol. On transit, you might be able to pay and receive an electronic ticket in one tap. Another proposed use case is sustainability, where after purchasing an item, you would receive info on how to recycle the item and/or its packaging. The NFC Forum is seeking input from the industry on all possible use cases and how best to implement this technology. Key members of the NFC Forum include Apple, Google, and Qualcomm.

The Truth about Snapdragon X Laptops... - [hardware]
03:16 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment

Stress tests really show the weakness of these processors. They are very snappy when cold but once they are saturated with heat from a stress test then the clock speeds plummet. Even the x84 variant drops down to clock speed of about 2.2GHz under a full load stress test.

I spent £50 on this China-exclusive graphics card. But Should You? - [hardware]
01:25 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment

Today we're looking at a graphics card that launched exsluviely in China back in 2019. Thanks to SOYO and AliExpress, it's finally avaialble to the masses, but should you buy one?

Tuesday 02 (Jul 2024)

The Best CPUs For Gaming, Current & Previous Gen Update - [hardware]
09:02 AM EDT - Jul,02 2024 - post a comment

Check it out!

Monday 01 (Jul 2024)

AMD Software Adrenalin 24.6.1 WHQL Released - [gaming]
12:25 PM EDT - Jul,01 2024 - post a comment

AMD today released its latest update to AMD Software Adrenalin drivers. Version 24.6.1 WHQL comes with optimization for "The First Descendant" and "Once Human." The drivers add HYPR-TUNE profiles for Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth, Overwatch 2, The First Descendant, F1 24, and Outpost: Infinity Siege. HYPR-RX adds up to 149% performance to Radeon RX 7800 XT in Baldur's Gate 3, F1 23, Resident Evil 4 and more titles. The drivers add official support for Windows 11 24H2 update. AMD launched Anti-Lag 2 technology in May 2024, and announced the first title that support it through these drivers—Counter Strike 2. Among the issues fixed with this release include Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas failing to launch, a driver timeout with Helldivers 2 on RX 7900 series GPUs, and AMD Software performance metrics intermittently failing with this title, and a display freeze error with certain FreeSync displays.
New Game Support
  • The First Descendant
  • Once Human
Expanded HYPR-Tune Support
  • HYPR-TUNE Profiles
    • Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth
    • Overwatch 2
    • The First Descendent
    • F1 24
    • Outpost: Infinity Siege
  • Click HERE for more information regarding HYPR-RX.
    • Enable HYPR-RX and get an instant boost in performance of up to 149% on the Radeon RX 7800XT GPU across games like Baldur's Gate 3, F1 23, Resident Evil 4 and more! RS-642
    • Join the conversation by sharing how well HYPR-RX with AFMF is working on your system. This information across thousands of games helps us make further improvements.
Expanded Operating System Support
  • Support for Windows 11, version 24H2.
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 Support for Counter-Strike 2
  • Takes responsive gaming to the next level by introducing an in-game option to optimally pace frames, further reducing input lag on AMD RDNA architecture-based discrete and integrated graphics products.
  • Get a decrease in latency in Counter-Strike 2 of up to 40% with AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 at 4K on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card. RS-647
  • Get a decrease in latency in Counter-Strike 2 of up to 27% with AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 at 1080p on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor with AMD Radeon 780M graphics. RS-651
  • Learn more about AMD Anti-Lag 2 HERE.
AI on Radeon
Performance improvements and memory footprint reduction for Large Language Models (LLMs) thanks to 4-bit quantization acceleration support for all RDNA series discrete graphics products and RDNA 3 series integrated graphics products running ONNXRuntime with DirectML.
  • Click HERE for more information
AI Development on Radeon
Technology Preview for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) enabling PyTorch users with supported hardware to develop with AMD ROCm software on a Windows system, eliminating the need for dual boot set ups. Expanded Agility SDK Support
Introducing support for Agility SDK 1.613 and Microsoft's Agility SDK 1.614.0 functionality:
  • Microsoft DirectX 12 Work Graphs 1.0 API
    • D3D12 Work Graphs support for AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series graphics cards
  • GPU Upload Heaps
    • See the DirectX Blog HERE, or our GPUOpen Blog post on GPU Upload Heaps HERE.
  • Shader Model 6.8 - Including Wave Size Range and Expanded Comparison Sampling
  • R9B9G9E5 Support for Render Targets and UAV
Fixed Issues and Improvements
  • Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas may fail to launch.
  • Improvement to intermittent driver timeout or application crash experienced while playing HELLDIVERS 2 on AMD Radeon RX 7900 series GPUs.
  • AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Performance Metrics may intermittently fail to update while playing HELLDIVERS 2.
  • Intermittent system freeze or low FPS on hybrid graphics notebooks pairing certain FreeSync enabled displays.
What to Know
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2
  • Anti-Lag 2 will be enabled by default in the Counter-Strike 2 "ADVANCED VIDEO" settings menu.
  • Anti-Lag 2 unlocks improved responsiveness by adding in-game pacing of the CPU with the GPU, particularly in GPU-intensive scenarios.
  • For more information on how to use Anti-Lag 2 and measure latency click HERE.
  • Join the conversation by sharing how responsive is improved with Anti-Lag 2 on your system.

NVIDIA Geforce 556.12 WHQL Driver - [gaming]
12:18 PM EDT - Jul,01 2024 - post a comment

NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 556.12 WHQL comes with day-zero optimization for "The First Descendant." This includes support for ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction, and Reflex. The drivers also add optimal settings for Bodycam, F1 24, Pax Dei, and Soulmask, which can be applied through GeForce Experience, or the NVIDIA App. Among the bugs fixed with this release include an out-of-memory error with "The Last of Us Part 1" when using GeForce 555-series drivers; a game crash with "Halo Infinite" in the game's loading screens; and high/incorrect latency being displayed by "Valorant's" internal statistics server.
Game Ready

    The First Descendant
    PAYDAY 3 DLSS 3 & Reflex Update

GFE Optimal Settings

    Bodycam
    EA SPORTS F1 24
    Pax Dei
    Soulmask

Fixed Gaming Bugs

    [The Last of Us Part 1] Out of memory error with 555.xx drivers [4663766]
    [Halo Infinite] Crashing during initial loading screen with 555.99 driver [4685335]
    [Valorant] In-game statistics incorrectly shows high latency with 555.xx drivers [4668309]

Fixed General Bugs

    Notebook mux switch is blocked when Overwolf application is running [3804893]

Known Issues

    [NVENC] Quality and bitrate settings are ignored at 10-bit encoding [4697900]

Sunday 30 (Jun 2024)

AMD's Clever Plan for the 9800X3D - [hardware]
02:01 PM EDT - Jun,30 2024 - post a comment

Feels like my next PC upgrade will probably be my last until the AI bubble bursts

Saturday 29 (Jun 2024)

I Bought 25 Million Computer Viruses - [security]
04:17 PM EDT - Jun,29 2024 - post a comment

We bought an external 8TB hard drive filled to the brim with malware from a faceless group of researchers known as VX Underground. What is on it? What can we do with it? What are OTHERS doing with it? Big thanks to smelly and lil cheezer for sending this to us.

Kaspersky Ban: Is Kaspersky Spyware? Be calm, the world is not only USA, UK and stupid Europe :-) - [technology]
04:13 PM EDT - Jun,29 2024 - post a comment

The US is really worried about Kaspersky discovering things about the Pegasus spyware...

I Filmed Plants For 15 years | Time-lapse Compilation - [off-topic]
05:13 AM EDT - Jun,29 2024 - post a comment

5583 days (15,3 years) of growing in total. This is a compilation of some of my favorite videos I've done in the last 4 years, in no particular order.

Friday 28 (Jun 2024)

Galaxy S25 Ultra - Samsung's Shocking Design Shift! - [mobile]
04:30 PM EDT - Jun,28 2024 - post a comment

Check it out!

Build a Better Computer for Less Money! - [briefly]
12:06 PM EDT - Jun,28 2024 - post a comment

Build Fix is my monthly series with a simple goal -- helping viewers choose the right PC parts to build with when they are building a new gaming computer. Each episode covers multiple builds submitted by viewers, combing through parts lists to recommend the best CPU and GPU combos, the best SSDs for a gaming PC, the best memory for a gaming PC, the best gaming PC cases, the best gaming PC motherboards, and generally speaking the best bang-for-your-buck PC hardware so you can build a cost effective rig with maximum performance per dollar.

Thursday 27 (Jun 2024)

Is AMD Zen 5 worth buying? - [hardware]
02:58 AM EDT - Jun,27 2024 - post a comment

With AMD Zen 5 CPUs fast approaching, what changes has AMD made since Zen 4? Die size, chipset, fancy new AI technology, and more!

Tuesday 25 (Jun 2024)

AMD is About to CRUSH Intel...Just Like I Predicted - [hardware]
01:37 PM EDT - Jun,25 2024 - post a comment

AMD's Ryzen 7000 series CPUs were a major leap for gamers and content creators alike, and now they've just announced Ryzen 9000... Will it be enough to send Intel to the bargain bin?

Monday 24 (Jun 2024)

ASUS VivoWatch 6 Is the World's First Smartwatch That Can Detect Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram by Fingertip - [gadgets]
01:18 PM EDT - Jun,24 2024 - post a comment

ASUS is announcing the VivoWatch 6 today, a new flagship smartwatch that the company says is the world's first to be able to detect blood pressure and electrocardiogram via fingertip, featuring not only two sets of medical-grade ECG and PPG sensors, but also a bioelectrical impedance (BIA) sensor on its outer ring that enables users to measure their body composition. The watch, which weighs only 60 grams, is also advertised with dual-band GPS and up to 14 days of battery life.

Sunday 23 (Jun 2024)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra - FIRST LOOK - [briefly]
06:32 PM EDT - Jun,23 2024 - post a comment

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will be the next flagship Android tablet and the first look reveals no surprises. But what is surprising though is Samsung's decision to put a different key component inside. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra later this year.

HW News - USA Sues Adobe & Bans DeepCool, AMD Targeted by Cybercrime, ASUS MicroSD Statement - [briefly]
06:28 PM EDT - Jun,23 2024 - post a comment

In this week's hardware news recap, we talk about the US banning and sanctioning DeepCool with some in-depth commentary and insights from a law firm, the USA suing Adobe, AMD getting hit with cybercrime, ASUS putting out a statement on its MicroSD card issues on the ROG Ally, & more.

US Government Confirms Ban on Russia-Based Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky - [security]
11:37 AM EDT - Jun,23 2024 - post a comment

After hinting at the possibility of a Kaspersky ban in April of this year, the US government has finally banned the Russia-based cybersecurity firm from providing its antivirus services in the entire US over security concerns. The Commerce Department released a statement saying "Kaspersky will generally no longer be able to, among other activities, sell its software within the United States or provide updates to software already in use."

For current users of Kaspersky, the company will continue to release updates until this September. This is being done to ensure that the decision is not too disruptive for US consumers and they have enough time to find a new service.

Apart from Kaspersky, three other companies associated with the cybersecurity firm have also been added to a list of companies that are deemed to be a threat to the US's national security. It's believed that these companies might be associated with the Russian military and intelligence authorities Although these services aren't banned yet, the Commerce Department highly recommends users switch to other options available on the market.

The relationship between Russia and the US has not been particularly great for quite a while now, and the US government is worried that Russia might use its influence on Kaspersky to get its hands on the data of US citizens.

Saturday 22 (Jun 2024)

When Are Next-Gen GPUs Launching? Buy Now or Wait? - [hardware]
10:22 AM EDT - Jun,22 2024 - post a comment

It almost looks likes GPU makers don't want to make gaming graphic cards anymore lol

Friday 21 (Jun 2024)

I drove these NEW electric cars until they DIED! - [briefly]
03:06 AM EDT - Jun,21 2024 - post a comment

We've got our hands on some of the latest and greatest electric cars, and we're setting off on another EV range test to see just how far they will they travel on a single charge! For this test, we've got our hands with the all-new Porsche Taycan Performance Battery Plus, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, the BMW i5 eDrive 40, the BYD Seal Design, the Polestar 2 Long Range, and the Mercedes EQE 300. The question is, how far will they travel compared to their claimed range? Let's take a closer look at the stats. The Taycan comes with a 97kWh battery and is apparently good for a range of 421 miles. Next up we have the Polestar 2 Long Range, equipped with a 79kWh battery that can reach 406 miles. Following that comes the Model 3, which has a 75kWh battery and the ability to go 390 miles. Next up is the Mercedes, which is packing an 89kWh battery and has the ability to reach 380 miles. The penultimate car is the BMW i5, with an 81kWh battery that will send it up to 362 miles. And finally, it's the BYD, which rolls up with an 82.5kWh battery with a claimed range of 354 miles. So which do you think will go the furthest? Will it be an easy win for the Porsche? There's only one way to find out… Let's kick off this EV range test!

Thursday 20 (Jun 2024)

Major Battery Maker Makes Big Advance in Solid-State Batteries - [technology]
04:39 PM EDT - Jun,20 2024 - post a comment

TDK claims to have made a rechargeable solid-state battery with an energy density 100 times that of existing solid-state batteries, bringing the technology much closer to production for a wider range of consumer devices. TDK is positioning these new batteries for use in wireless earphones, hearing aids, and smartwatches. Solid-state batteries are safer than today's lithium-ion batteries, and can be soldered directly to a circuit board like any other electronic component, helping to reduce overall device size. TDK plans to offer samples of the prototype battery to customers next year, with mass production to follow. TDK is a major battery supplier to Apple and other phone makers.

AT&T Raises Prices on Most Old Plans - [mobile]
04:37 PM EDT - Jun,20 2024 - post a comment

AT&T is raising prices on most of its older service plans by up to $10 per line per month starting this August. This includes most legacy "Unlimited" plans, as well as Mobile Share, FamilyTalk, and Nation plans. Unlimited plans will get a $10/month hike for a single line, or an extra $20/month (total) for family plans. Some plans get additional high-speed data as part of the deal. "AT&T Unlimited Choice, Choice II, Choice Enhanced, Unlimited &More, and Unlimited Value plans will now include 75GB of high-speed data and 30GB of hotspot data. AT&T Unlimited Plus, Plus Enhanced, Unlimited &More Premium, and AT&T Unlimited (with TV) plans will now include 100GB of high-speed data and 60GB of hotspot data." Mobile Share plans gain access to 5G, but also see a price hike. Plans with 6 GB or more of data will see a $10 hike, while plans with less data get a $5 hike. FamilyTalk and Nation plans that are currently $45/month (before taxes and fees) or less will see an increase of $5. More expensive plans will see a $10 bump. These plans will not gain any new benefits. All of these changes go into effect August 2024. Verizon and T-Mobile have also raised rates on older plans in the past year, and AT&T has already done two small increases before this.

Nvidia builds Skynet! - [technology]
04:34 PM EDT - Jun,20 2024 - post a comment

Wednesday 19 (Jun 2024)

Qilin Ransomware: Analyzing the threat that hit London Hospitals - [security]
03:59 PM EDT - Jun,19 2024 - post a comment

Qilin Ransomware hit a pathology services provider that affected several hospitals in London causing data loss and delaying surgeries. This video analyzes this Ransomware as a Service and its variants.

Windows 11 Snapdragon X Elite Vs MacBook Pro M3! - [briefly]
02:18 AM EDT - Jun,19 2024 - post a comment

Today we have the M3 MacBook Pro and we will be comparing it to an Snapdragon X Elite Laptop running Windows 11 in this HANDS ON REVIEW! How Powerful is the NEW SnapDragon X Elite against the M3? Today lets compare how FAST they are in BENCHMARKS, testing Games and much More! Could this mean that Qualcomm & Microsoft with Windows 11 & CoPilot Plus will WIN the Summer with these new Chips?

Tuesday 18 (Jun 2024)

How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB - [gaming]
09:17 AM EDT - Jun,18 2024 - post a comment

If you are happy with your 16GB there is no need to upgrade just now. But 32GB seems to be now mandatory for games coming in the near future and also for some other memory hungry programs.

US Government Sues Adobe Over Shady Business Practices: Hidden Fees and Subscriptions Too Hard to Cancel - [crime-law]
05:42 AM EDT - Jun,18 2024 - post a comment

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against software giant Adobe and two of its top executives for allegedly deceiving consumers about the actual costs of its popular subscription services and deliberately obstructing cancellations. In a federal court complaint filed by the Department of Justice at the FTC's request, the commission accuses Adobe of obscuring hefty early termination fees and making it excessively difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions. The complaint alleges that when signing up for subscriptions on Adobe's website, the company steers consumers toward the "annual paid monthly" option, pre-selecting it as the default while burying details about the 50% early termination fee for canceling within the first year. Customers have lodged numerous complaints, saying they were unaware the plan committed them for a full year. According to the FTC, even when customers did attempt to cancel, Adobe forced them to navigate a bureaucratic maze of web pages, unhelpful customer service reps, dropped calls, and transfers. Some customers who thought they had successfully canceled continued to be charged. Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, noted, "Adobe trapped customers into year-long subscriptions through hidden early termination fees and numerous cancellation hurdles." The complaint charges that these deceptive "dark patterns" violate the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act. It names Adobe's President of Digital Media, David Wadhwani, and Vice President Maninder Sawhney as co-defendants for their oversight roles in these shady business practices.

Monday 17 (Jun 2024)

Adobe Acrobat is adding a way to generate images in PDF files with AI text prompts - [briefly]
03:46 PM EDT - Jun,17 2024 - post a comment

Adobe is adding an image generation feature to its popular Adobe Acrobat app for opening and editing PDF files. In an email press release, the company revealed that starting later this week, Adobe Acrobat will support the generation and editing of images created by AI, specifically via Adobe's Firefly Image 3 model. The app will add the new Generate Image function this week, which will allow users to have control over AI-made images in PDF files. The feature will also let users adjust both the style and size of an AI-made image so they can fit in a PDF document. In addition, the new Edit Image feature will let users access the Generative Fill, Remove Background, Erase, and Crop functions in the Firefly model. Users can edit images in PDF files so they can remove unneeded objects, or get rid of backgrounds and more. In addition to the new AI-based image features, more functions are being added to Acrobat AI Assistant. One of them will allow users to find specific themes and trends from a number of different documents and sources. Users can drag all that content into Acrobat AI Assistant, which can then format that information. The new feature will include adding citations so people can know where the information in the document comes from. Users will also be able to go to a specific source for more information. Adobe AI Assistant is also adding a way to generate summaries of meetings. The feature will offer fast access to a meeting's main topics and action items.

Sunday 16 (Jun 2024)

New Windows 11 Build 26236 - New Login Animation, New Start Menu, Recall AI and Fixes (Canary) - [briefly]
01:41 PM EDT - Jun,16 2024 - post a comment

New Windows 11 Build 26236 - New Login Animation, New Start Menu, Recall AI, and Fixes (Canary)

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE - FIRST LOOK - [mobile]
01:38 PM EDT - Jun,16 2024 - post a comment

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone and the first look at the handset reveals some positive changes. Samsung will also increase the display size on the Galaxy S24 FE making it the biggest display on an FE phone. Samsung will launch the Galaxy S24 FE in December.

Top 10 Sussiest Games for Pc & Android - [gaming]
01:37 PM EDT - Jun,16 2024 - post a comment

LOL!

Saturday 15 (Jun 2024)

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K (Extreme/Performance Profiles) Updated Testing - [hardware]
08:23 AM EDT - Jun,15 2024 - post a comment

This Intel mess is not inspiring confidence.

Friday 14 (Jun 2024)

Confronting ASUS Face-to-Face - [hardware]
04:09 PM EDT - Jun,14 2024 - post a comment

In this video, we meet with ASUS physically to go over the ASUS RMA and warranty investigation. This follows our ASUS ROG Ally warranty claim series, with each episode linked below. Our objective is to see improvement for the betterment of the community, especially because ASUS is a sales leader and can set the example for its competitors.

BMW 5 series (2024) - Magnificent Sport Sedan! - [off-topic]
04:04 PM EDT - Jun,14 2024 - post a comment

Beautiful, Can't wait to see the M5 n M5 Touring

The Future is NOW! Motherboards will never be the same! - [hardware]
02:09 AM EDT - Jun,14 2024 - post a comment

Let's check out what the best PC's are here at Computex, we hope you enjoy!

Godzilla Minus One | Official Trailer | Netflix - [off-topic]
02:06 AM EDT - Jun,14 2024 - post a comment

In postwar Japan, a new terror rises; Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive... let alone fight back?

Thursday 13 (Jun 2024)

GeForce GPUs Are "Gross" Now, AI Taking Over: Steve & Steve Discuss - [hardware]
09:59 AM EDT - Jun,13 2024 - post a comment

Check it out!

NVIDIA Antitrust Investigation, AMD GPUs Hurting, be quiet! Light Base Case - [hardware]
04:45 AM EDT - Jun,13 2024 - post a comment

In hardware news this week, we cover the NVIDIA antitrust investigation by the FTC and US Department of Justice, AMD's hurting GPU sales, be quiet!'s new Light Base 600 & 900 cases, Cooler Master's MasterHub and SDK, Thermaltake's TR1 and 3DVC vapor chamber air cooler, and more. Intel and Qualcomm also come into the news, as well as a brief update on the ASUS warranty situation.

Wednesday 12 (Jun 2024)

Arcane: Season 2 - Official Teaser - [off-topic]
10:31 AM EDT - Jun,12 2024 - post a comment

Know your enemy...Season 2 of Arcane premieres November, only on Netflix!

iOS 18 Overhauls Home Screen, Messaging, Photos - [mobile]
08:29 AM EDT - Jun,12 2024 - post a comment

Apple has announced iOS 18 for iPhones. The update will bring a slew of new features, with the biggest changes coming to home screen icons, messaging, and the Photos app. You'll now be able to put app icons anywhere, even at the bottom of the screen. Icons also have a special dark mode appearance, and a monochrome appearance that lets you customize them all to the color of your choice. Other new features let you lock or hide specific apps (and their data) so they're unavailable when you hand your phone to someone else. Finally, there's a new option for extra-large app icons. A major new service is Messages by Satellite, which lets you communicate via iMessage or SMS over a satellite connection even in non-emergency situations. Like Apple's existing SOS service, it requires that you point your phone at a certain part of the sky, which it guides you through. This feature offers end-to-end encryption. As promised, Messages now supports RCS for rich messaging compatibility with Android phones. iMessage will also now let you Tapback with any emoji, and apply formatting and animations ("Text effects") to your text. Finally, Messages will now let you schedule messages to be sent automatically at a later time. The Photos app gets a complete redesign, with a single home screen that shows the photos grid in the upper half and Collections below that. New automatic Collections include Recent Day and Trips, as well as People and Pets to group photos by who's in them. The grid has date tools and filters. Maps gains topographical maps, including offline hiking maps. Tap to Cash lets you send money to someone else just be tapping your phones together. Apple Wallet also gains enhanced event tickets that automatically include venue info, including maps. The Mail app gains new automatic Categorization. A new Game Mode minimizes background activity for better performance, and improves audio latency. Control Center also gets a major upgrade with third-party Controls, multiple pages of controls, and the ability to re-arrange and even resize controls. Third-party Controls can be assigned to lock screen shortcuts or the physical action button on iPhones that have one. A new feature of macOS called iPhone Mirroring lets you wirelessly view and use your iPhone from your Mac. It also integrates your iPhone notifications with your Mac notifications. Apple also introduced whole new password manager called Passwords, that's available for iOS and many other platforms. A beta version of iOS 18 will be available to developers today. Apple promises a public beta next month, and the final version this fall.

Apple Intelligence Promises Personalized AI, Requires iPhone 15 Pro - [mobile]
08:28 AM EDT - Jun,12 2024 - post a comment

Apple has launched Apple Intelligence, its big generative AI effort. Apple Intelligence focuses on personalized on-device AI, but also includes a limited cloud component for more advanced requests, and the option to use OpenAI's ChatGPT for certain types of requests. The on-device component maintains a private "semantic index" of your data like your recent messages, calendar, contacts, and more. This allows Siri to answer new kinds of requests more intelligently, using the context of that data and what's on your screen at the moment. Siri also now maintains conversational context across multiple requests, and can be queried via text instead of voice. New system-wide Writing Tools work across all apps. They can proofread, summarize, and rewrite. Any selected text can be rewritten in any style of your choice. New options offer to summarize long emails or messaging threads for you. Genmoji uses on-device generative AI to create any new emoji you can cream up. More advanced image generation is available via Image Playground, available in Messages and other Apple apps, some third-party apps, and as its own standalone app. Image Playground lets you create a small image based on any prompt. If the image includes a person, you can ask it to make them look like someone specific in your contacts. It will not generate photorealistic images, though, offering only "animation", "illustration", and "sketch" styles. Apple is also introducing a "Cleanup Tool" in Photos that can remove unwanted objects from photos using generative fill, much like Google's Magic Eraser. A new Priority Notifications feature uses the semantic index to understand and highlight which notifications are actually important, and a Reduce Interruptions option hides all non-Priority notifications. When a request cannot be handled on-device, Apple Intelligence sends only the necessary info to Apple's own "Private Cloud Compute" servers for processing, where Apple promises your data is not saved or logged. Apple Intelligence is free to use. Basic use of ChatGPT is also free, and you can link a paid OpenAI account to Apple Intelligence so you can access more advanced ChatGPT features right from Siri. The ChatGPT integration is multimodal, offering both text and images as input and output. Apple says it's working to integrate other models besides ChatGPT. On phones, Apple Intelligence requires the A17 Pro chip, which means it will only work on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, not the standard iPhone 15, nor any older models. It will also be available on tablets and computers using any M-series chip

New York State Launches Mobile ID App - [mobile]
08:27 AM EDT - Jun,12 2024 - post a comment

New York is now the ninth US state to offer an official, standards-compliant mobile ID (MiD). The new New York Mobile ID app is available for both Android and iOS. The dedicated app is required for both setup and use; New York's solution is not yet compatible with Apple Wallet nor Google Wallet. During setup, the user scans both their physical ID card and face. The app can then display a personalized QR code any time identity and/or age need to be verified. The code is scanned by the person requesting verification using any standard-compliant verification app. They then choose what information to request, the ID holder gives permission on their device, then the requested information (and that info only) is transmitted wirelessly and automatically verified with the NY DMV. The ID holder does not need to hand over their phone at any time. The verifying device must have an internet connection, but the device of the ID holder can be offline. The TSA currently accepts mobile ID at 28 airports, including all terminals of JFK and LaGuardia in New York City. Businesses that need to check ID can start accepting mobile ID at any time, but verification apps are not yet in widespread use. New York's app is similar to that of California, Iowa, Louisiana, and Utah. States with mobile IDs that can also be added to mobile wallets are: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland.

This Is BAD, AMD Basically Lies About CPU Performance: June Q&A [Part 2] - [hardware]
05:06 AM EDT - Jun,12 2024 - post a comment

Never trust first party benchmarks, always wait for independent testing for accurate data!

Tuesday 11 (Jun 2024)

Remember when GPUs were AWESOME?! - [hardware]
02:13 AM EDT - Jun,11 2024 - post a comment

It's truly disheartening to hear that EVGA video cards are no longer available. Their top-notch quality, reliability, and innovation have set a benchmark in the industry. Many gamers and enthusiasts, myself included, will miss the unparalleled gaming experience that EVGA cards provided. Farewell, EVGA, you'll be dearly missed in the gaming world.

Monday 10 (Jun 2024)

Nvidia GPU Melting Protection: Thermal Grizzly WireView Pro - [hardware]
06:54 AM EDT - Jun,10 2024 - post a comment

Nvidia prices are the ultimate protection. Can't break what you can't afford :-D

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