TechAmok News Archive
Your PC Can Look Like THIS Now! - [briefly]
04:28 PM EDT - May,16 2024 - post a comment We've seen a lot of 3D printed supports for soft tubing to make it look cleaner, but finding 3D printed hardline was a challenge. So naturally, we decided to try it ourselves. Any guesses as to how long it will last under pressure?
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - 4 BIG Updates - [mobile]
04:44 PM EDT - May,15 2024 - post a comment Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra might do something that no other smartphone was able to. We also have 4 big updates about the Galaxy S25 Ultra today revealing information about its camera, GPU, and more. Samsung is expected to bring a major design change to the Galaxy S25 Ultra this time.
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NEW GPT-4o: My Mind is Blown - [technology]
11:57 AM EDT - May,14 2024 - post a comment Give the Plus version Scarlett Johansson voice and it will have more subscription than every service out there combined lol
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Apple is close to deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT integration to iOS 18 - [briefly]
10:02 AM EDT - May,11 2024 - post a comment Apple aims to improve iPhone's AI capabilities with iOS 18. To achieve this, the company is in talks with OpenAI and Google. Recently, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple is close to an agreement with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to the iPhone.
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is very close to finalizing an agreement with OpenAI. While how ChatGPT would be implemented remains unclear, this deal would enable Apple to integrate AI features into iOS 18.
Sources close to Apple say that negotiations with OpenAI are progressing well. Apple wanted to reach an agreement with other artificial intelligence companies during this process. Most importantly, according to Bloomberg, there are talks with Google about licensing the Gemini chatbot. However, it has not reached an agreement so far.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook has previously said that he personally uses ChatGPT. However, he emphasized that some concerns need to be addressed before implementing such technologies into Apple's ecosystem.
Meanwhile, recent rumors are surfacing that iOS 18 will include AI transcription and summarization. This feature will see the primary benefit within Notes and Voice Memos. The feature will be in real-time and system-wide within iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15.
The introduction of AI power into Apple's ecosystem has been a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' given the progress that has been made by its competitors, such as Microsoft with Copilot and Google with Gemini.
Apple's annual WWDC, scheduled for June 2024, is anticipated to be the stage for unveiling these new AI features. Apple will share more information about WWDC 24 in the coming weeks.
On the other hand, OpenAI did announce it will be streaming some announcements on May 13 related to ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates. However, Sam Altman later posted a message on his X account that stated a search engine would not be among those announcements, nor would it be something related to GPT-5. |
NVIDIA Releases Game-Ready GeForce Graphics 552.44 WHQL Drivers - [gaming]
12:27 PM EDT - May,09 2024 - post a comment NVIDIA has just released its latest WHQL driver update labeled 552.44. In this driver update, the company is introducing a few additional game-ready titles, which are now supposed to run smoothly on the NVIDIA GeForce hardware. This includes the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut game, which is supposed to launch on May 16 next week. The act set in the 13th century will be accompanied by many technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex and image quality-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA are also supported, which this driver update ensures. This driver also has an ironed-out bug of the resizable BAR profile in the Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut edition, providing a smooth experience on launch day. Another big release for next week is the Homeworld 3 strategy game, which NVIDIA also includes in this driver release. GeForce Experience (GFE) is also getting an update, which you can check out below in the complete list of updates and GFE-supported games.
Game Ready
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Homeworld 3
GFE Optimal Settings
Content Warning
Gray Zone Warfare
Manor Lords
No Rest for the Wicked
Outpost: Infinity Siege
Fixed
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT: Resizable BAR
profile [4597841]
Known Issues
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition: Lower GPU
utilization when Reflex is set to "On + Boost" [4412035]
Tekken 8 may randomly crash during gameplay on
GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards. [4503216]
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Google Pixel 8a is a Modest Update to the 7a - [mobile]
10:37 AM EDT - May,09 2024 - post a comment Google has announced the Pixel 8a, this year's more-affordable Pixel model. It offers several small hardware improvements over last year's 7a, and new AI software features, but is otherwise quite similar to the 7a. The design has more rounded corners. The "Actua" display is 40% brighter and the refresh rate gets a bump from 90 to 120 Hz. There's also a new 256 GB storage option. An upgrade from a Google Tensor G2 processor to the newer G3 chip enables new software features like Best Take for group photos, Magic Editor for photos, and Audio Magic Eraser for video. Circle To Search is also available, and Gemeni AI can summarize emails. Pixel 8a also makes official the controversial Audio Emoji feature revealed last week. The battery is also slightly larger at 4,492 mAh vs. 4,385 mAh. Other features and specs remain the same as the 7a, including FHD+ display, 64 megapixel main camera, 13 megapixel wide camera, 8 GB RAM, storage starting at 128 GB, IP67 water resistance, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, 18W fast charging, and wireless charging. The launch price is also unchanged at $499. As before, a version with mmWave 5G is available for Verizon but priced a little higher, at $550. The Google Pixel 8a is available for pre-order today, shipping May 14th. It's available in four colors at launch: Porcelain (off-white), Obsidian (black), Bay (blue), and a limited-edition Aloe (mint green).
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TikTok Sues to Stop 'Forced Shutdown' in US - [crime-law]
10:34 AM EDT - May,09 2024 - post a comment TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed suit against the US government to challenge the constitutionality of a recently-signed law that the companies say will "force a shutdown of TikTok". The law technically gives the companies the option of selling or spinning off TikTok so it is no longer Chinese-owned. However ByteDance says this "is simply not possible: not commercially, not technologically, not legally." This is in part because the Chinese government "has made clear that it would not permit a divestment of the recommendation engine that is a key to the success of TikTok in the United States." The lawsuit says the law runs afoul of First Amendment free speech protections. The law was created over concerns that TikTok holds a large volume of personal data on US citizens, and Chinese companies must cooperate with the Chinese government if it requests access to such data. |
Intel is a Cluster, NVIDIA Blackwell Boosts Production, Sony "Still Learning" - [hardware]
10:20 AM EDT - May,09 2024 - post a comment This hardware news recap includes the last couple weeks of interesting stories, with a heavier focus on the Intel CPU x Motherboard power configuration situation and "default" vs. "baseline" vs. "spec" settings. Intel demonstrates it has absolutely no idea how to balance boosting performance and stability without compromising either in its marketing or its reliability. The company has provided a formal statement now.
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I'm Selling This PC for $2... I Hope It Sucks - [briefly]
02:21 AM EDT - May,09 2024 - post a comment
Are ya feeling lucky? Today Linus is once again rolling dice to decide what goes into a computer... that we're selling for $2. WORST case for Linus the computer will be over 20 THOUSAND DOLLARS, best case it will be less than five hundred bucks. What a Budget.
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The Boys - Season 4 Official Trailer - [off-topic]
12:06 PM EDT - May,07 2024 - post a comment In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca's son and his job as The Boys' leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it's too late.
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They Ruined my Favorite Laptop - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) Review - [hardware]
11:56 AM EDT - May,07 2024 - post a comment The ROG Zephyrus G16 was supposed to be the best 16" gaming laptop of 2024. That's what I had hoped because of the Zephyrus G16's battery life, claimed performance, size and weight. Especially when it comes to performance versus the Blade 16 from 2024. But this G16 review proves you can have all the specs in the world but still fail.
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We Made the Perfect CPU Cooler | Intel vs. AMD Curvature & Coldplate Engineering - [hardware]
01:39 PM EDT - May,06 2024 - post a comment This video attempts to make the best CPU cooler coldplate for Intel LGA1700 (such as 14th Gen) and the best CPU cooler for AMD AM4 and AMD AM5. We're focusing our efforts entirely on coldplate shape today to isolate variables -- maybe we can bin heatpipes in the future. This uses a 3D laser scanner to evaluate the surface curvature of an Intel and AMD IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) when clamped under the ILM (Independent Loading Mechanism) force for the CPU socket. It's an engineering experiment for fun with some science mixed in, but maybe this can help guide CPU cooler design in the future. For this testing, we're using the Scythe FUMA 3 air coolers (successor to the famous FUMA 2). We were originally inspired to do this at Computex last year, where we met with Scythe to discuss the possibilities of a better coldplate. Arctic's Liquid Freezer III this year brought the topic up again, and now it's back.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - A Blessing In Disguise - [mobile]
01:37 PM EDT - May,06 2024 - post a comment Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may get a significantly bigger battery as its chip might require more power than its predecessor. I think it's gonna be a game-changer for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra as this can push Samsung to get creative. Maybe we'll see some cool new battery tech come out of this.
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I shouldn't have kept the $1,000,000 computer - [hardware]
04:21 PM EDT - May,04 2024 - post a comment We still have the $1,000,000 Computer, a cluster of over a petabyte of NVMe storage that can run at speeds in excess of 100GB/s! The problem is, it draws a RIDICULOUS amount of power, and subsequently generates a RIDICULOUS amount of heat... so much that its overwhelming the AC in our server room. Today we fix that... at least we hope.
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Ubisoft Hates Ownership, MSI Claw Huge Patch, EK Updates, & Z790 Issues - [hardware]
11:59 AM EDT - May,04 2024 - post a comment We're recapping TWO weeks of hardware news after spending an extended period of time on our EK Water Blocks coverage this past week! This one gets us back up to speed with the industry, including a quick follow-up to the EK story, some news on the MSI Claw and its Intel Arc improvements, Intel desktop CPUs rumored for the future, Ryzen 9000 (also rumored), and news from Meta about VR operating systems. We'll also cover net neutrality and the RX 7800 XT price drop, among other stories (like the PS5 Pro story from a couple weeks ago).
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra - Yes, It's FINALLY Done - [gadgets]
04:23 PM EDT - May,02 2024 - post a comment Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra will finally bring blood glucose monitoring to the Galaxy Watch 7 lineup. We also have a big update on the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra which mentions that Samsung will not launch the Pro variant, instead, the third Watch 7 variant is going to be the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra launching on July 10th at the Unpacked event.
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You've Never Seen WiFi Like This - [hardware]
04:06 PM EDT - May,01 2024 - post a comment Dive deep into the world of long-range communication with the RYLR 998 microchip, leveraging the power of LoRa technology to enable reliable messaging over distances exceeding 12 miles without any cellular network. This extensive video tutorial covers the technical specifications and practical applications of the RYLR 998, a blue chip equipped with a LoRa ultra-long-range modem, perfect for various hardware integrations including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP-32.
We'll walk you through the setup process using UART connections, GPIO pin configurations, and the necessary AT commands for device communication and network settings. Discover how to connect the chip to a range of devices using a USB to TTL converter, making it compatible with almost any USB-supported hardware. Learn the nuances of network IDs, address settings, and RF parameter adjustments to optimize your setup for maximum efficiency and minimal power consumption.
The video features detailed demonstrations of the chip's capabilities, including sending and receiving messages in extreme conditions and conducting a range test to validate its communication range and reliability. We also discuss the potential impacts of this technology on the smart device ecosystem and how it could revolutionize connectivity in remote or challenging environments.
Furthermore, explore potential safety applications for extreme hikers and outdoor adventurers, using the chip's technology to transmit critical environmental data and emergency communications, enhancing safety in wilderness settings.
By the end of this video, you'll have a thorough understanding of how to implement and utilize the RYLR 998 microchip in your projects, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with long-range, low-power communication technology. Whether you're a hobbyist looking to experiment with new tech or a professional seeking robust communication solutions, this guide offers the insights and practical advice needed to get started with LoRa and the RYLR 998.
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Better Computer Fan - Sometimes: Cross-Flow Meshless AIO Case Benchmarks & Review - [hardware]
06:37 PM EDT - Apr,30 2024 - post a comment Consider grabbing one of our 3D metal emblem pint glasses to go with it: https://store.gamersnexus.net/product...
This video is exciting for us: We put some heavy work into new educational animations to explain abstract or challenging topics, like airflow through a cross-flow fan vs. axial vs. blower. The Meshless AIO mini-ITX case is a new computer case on the market with a unique thermal solution, using a cross-flow cylindrical fan rather than traditional computer fans. This can be the best fan for the job when in a cramped space, but requires the entire solution to be built ground-up around the fan. This video will go in-depth with airflow, thermals and temperature testing results, and will feature an animation to educate on how these bizarre (and relatively new, at just 131 years old) fans work. This content also provides a detailed review of the SFF (Small Form Factor) Meshless AIO case.
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Exposing Corruption: EK's Prison Threats, Lawsuits, Dangerous Workplace - [crime-law]
05:17 PM EDT - Apr,28 2024 - post a comment This video required coordination with investigators, business analysts, sources and whistleblowers, former EK staff and current suppliers, and more. We dive deep into what we think are the corrupted ethics and nepotism of the world's largest PC water cooling manufacturer, EK WB, as we investigate its finances, issues with payment, its past breaches of contract where it lost court battles, and demand letters that are intimidating with references of jail time. This video cost us over $40,000 to make between all the research, hired firms, investigators, and analysts, and our own costs internally.
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Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 will soon let you create TAR and 7Z archives - [briefly]
07:14 AM EDT - Apr,27 2024 - post a comment Did you know that recent Windows 11 versions let you open TAR, 7Z, RAR, and more archive types without downloading third-party apps? Moreover, the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 will make it possible to compress files to 7Z and TAR, specify compression ratio, and more. However, you do not have to wait half a year to get your hands on that feature. Improved archive support is coming to Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2.
PhantomOfEarth noticed that the latest Windows 11 Beta build contains a feature ID that lets you enable TAR and 7Z compression in File Explorer. Once enabled, you can right-click a selection of files, click "Compress to," and select the format you want. Alternatively, you can click "More options" to open a wizard with additional features, such as compression method or level.
Microsoft has not announced the archive support improvements for the Beta Channel yet, not to mention Stable. However, recent updates showed that new features do not stay long in the Beta Channel, and they quickly move to Stable releases.
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my RTX 4080 Was Faulty, so I had to RMA it... - [hardware]
06:42 AM EDT - Apr,27 2024 - post a comment RMAing in Australia can either be straight forward for tech products, or it can be a frustrating process. In today's video I talk about my process of sending back this MSI RTX 4080 Suprim that I bought second hand, and everything involved in the process, as well as some stories I have heard (in aus) when things go bad...
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I had no idea SHEIN sold PC parts... - [briefly]
03:21 AM EDT - Apr,26 2024 - post a comment You know - and probably HATE - Shein. They've built a reputation for Low Quality Clothes and Questionable business practices. But they've become a 3rd party marketplace, like Aliexpress, Temu or Wish - and they now sell COMPUTER PARTS. But don't buy them - or anything else from Shein for that matter. Watch the video and find out why.
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Microsoft Account Bypass Now Being Blocked During Setup - [briefly]
05:54 PM EDT - Apr,25 2024 - post a comment if you are installing Windows 11 and are unable to connect to the Internet and used to use the windows OOBE experience to use a Local Account instead of a Microsoft Account, it won't work now, because Microsoft now blocking Limited Accounts bypass.
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Galaxy Z Fold 6 - Samsung Took It To The NEXT LEVEL - [mobile]
04:32 PM EDT - Apr,25 2024 - post a comment Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will offer some significant upgrades as Samsung is taking this key feature from the latest Galaxy Ultra phone and taking it to the next level with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra which probably will see a limited release. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in July.
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President Biden signs TikTok bill into law - [briefly]
06:45 PM EDT - Apr,24 2024 - post a comment After being voted for approval by the US House of Representatives to pass it on Saturday, followed by Tuesday's vote to pass it in the US Senate, the bill that could cause TikTok to be banned completely in the United States was signed into law today by US President Joe Biden. CNBC reports that the bill signing was part of a package that mostly concentrated on approving funding for military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Under the terms of the law, TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sell off its interest in the popular social network 270 days from today. Biden does have the option of approving a 90-day extension of that deadline if the Biden Administration feels a deal to sell TikTok is close to happening.
However, if such a deal is not reached by either the current deadline or the extension, the US government could make a decision to ban the TikTok app from US app stores.
Lawmakers on both the Republican and Democratic sides have been stating for years that ByteDance could take personal info from TikTok and sell it to the Chinese government. ByteDance has repeatedly denied these claims, and the government has offered little to no evidence that ByteDance would make such a move.
In a post on the official TikTok Policy X (formerly Twitter) account, the company has already stated it will fight this law in court and it believes "the facts and the law are clearly on our side, and we will ultimately prevail."
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The Humble PC - [hardware]
06:43 PM EDT - Apr,24 2024 - post a comment All gaming computers have started looking the same. So boring, not humble, and r/battlestations has become saturated. NOT TODAY! Linus and Elijah bought a 'Humble' computer case and decided to build a computer that even Kendrick Lamar would be proud of! There's water-cooling, Gold fittings, and of course humility.
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Researchers have unlocked the 'Holy Grail' of memory technology - [technology]
04:21 PM EDT - Apr,24 2024 - post a comment Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea have developed a new type of phase change memory that isn't subject to the shortcoming of earlier iterations.
Phase change memory, or PCM for short, works by shifting between two physical states: crystallized (with low resistance) and amorphous (with high resistance). Think of it as an optimal blend of DRAM and NAND flash.
DRAM is speedy but volatile, meaning the data stored in it disappears when power is cut (like when you turn off your computer). NAND flash memory, like what is used in SSDs, can retain data even when power is pulled but is significantly slower than DRAM. PCM is both fast and non-volatile, but has traditionally been expensive to manufacture and is power hungry (heat is needed to melt the phase change material into an amorphous state, which hampers energy efficiency).
Earlier efforts to address high power consumption focused on reducing the physical size of an entire device through cutting-edge lithography techniques. Improvements were nominal, and the increased cost and complexity involved in fabricating on smaller tech was not justifiable.
Professor Shinhyun Choi and team devised a method to shrink only the components directly involved in the phase change process to create a phase-changeable nano filament. The novel approach cut power consumption by 15 times compared to traditional phase change memory made using expensive lithography tools, and is also far less expensive to manufacture.
The new phase change memory retains many characteristics of traditional memory such as fast speed, a large on / off ratio, small variations, and multi-level memory properties.
Choi said they expect the results of their study to become the foundation of future electronic engineering, and could benefit applications including high density 3D vertical memory, neuromorphic computing systems, edge processors, and in-memory computing systems.
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ATLAS | Official Trailer | Netflix - [off-topic]
11:20 AM EDT - Apr,23 2024 - post a comment Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. Atlas is only on Netflix, May 24.
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The World's Fastest CPU (Technically...) - Intel i9-14900KS - [hardware]
06:03 PM EDT - Apr,22 2024 - post a comment Intel is back with the FASTEST CPU the world has every seen... technically. With great power comes great energy usage so Jake is here to find out if this expensive CPU is worth the increased power bill or if Intel's (potentially) last monolithic CPU is more of a flex than something worth daily driving.
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