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Qualcomm cancels its mini PC with the Snapdragon X Elite processor
Qualcomm confirmed in an email to customers that its mini PC with the Snapdragon X Elite processor is now dead. Read more...
2024-10-17 20:54
Netflix added just over 5 million new subscribers in the third quarter of 2024
Netflix just announced it has added 5.07 million new subscribers worldwide in the third quarter of 2024 as part of its solid financial numbers. Read more...
2024-10-17 20:38
Microsoft Open-Sources Rust-Written OpenHCL For Running Confidential Intel/AMD VMs
Microsoft announced today the new and now open-source OpenHCL paravisor for the virtualization stack for enabling Intel TDX and AMD SEV-SNP confidential computing virtual machines (VMs) with this Rust-written software stack. This effort by Microsoft ha...
2024-10-17 20:28
Call of Duty interface is being fixed ahead of Black Ops 6, offering direct game launches
The Call of Duty HQ interface is going through a complete overhaul soon, letting players finally launch the game and mode they want without needing to jump through hoops. Read more...
2024-10-17 20:28
Apple teases future Car Key ambitions and growing list of partners
Today Apple celebrated 10 years of Apple Pay with some nice announcements. The VP behind Apple Pay and Apple Wallet also gave a new interview where she shared more about the car key side of Wallet. Here’s what we learned about the company’s car key...
2024-10-17 20:20
"It's certainly a universe many folks here at the studio wonder about returning to," says Double Fine Productions when asked about making a sequel to the cult classic Brütal Legend
Double Fine Productions celebrates the 15th anniversary of it's cult-classic action-strategy game, Brütal Legend, by looking back on its history and answering fans questions about plans for a potential sequel.
2024-10-17 20:17
How iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thought...
2024-10-17 20:07
iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thought...
2024-10-17 20:07
Compare Mode in Google AI Studio: Your Companion for Choosing the Right Gemini Model
Compare Mode is a powerful new feature designed to help you make informed decisions about which Gemini model best suits your needs.
2024-10-17 20:00
33-Player co-op action game '33 Immortals' suffers a delay to 2025
33 Immortals, the upcoming PC and Xbox co-op game featuring 33 player battles, has been delayed by Thunder Lotus Games to 2025. Read more...
2024-10-17 19:46
Surprise! Microsoft shadow dropped 2 new Xbox games today, including one of this year's biggest indies and an FPS that reminds me of a Halo mode
During Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview event, both the new FPS Blindfire and the popular Metroidvania Animal Well shadow dropped on Xbox Series X|S.
2024-10-17 19:37
Surprise! Microsoft shadow dropped 2 new Xbox games, including one of this year's biggest indies and an FPS that reminds me of a Halo mode
During Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview event, both the new FPS Blindfire and the popular Metroidvania Animal Well shadow dropped on Xbox Series X|S.
2024-10-17 19:37
Qualcomm abruptly cancels Snapdragon X Elite dev kit — refunds customers for mini PC, ends sales and support for the device immediately
Qualcomm announced in a letter to its customers (via retailer Arrow) that the Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit will be discontinued immediately and indefinitely, with customers set to receive refunds for their orders.
2024-10-17 19:32
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Researchers Uncover Cicada3301 Ransomware Operations and Its Affiliate Program
Cybersecurity researchers have gleaned additional insights into a nascent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called Cicada3301 after successfully gaining access to the group's affiliate panel on the dark web. Singapore-headquartered Group-IB said it contac...
2024-10-17 19:24
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Hands-on: Samsung ViewFinity S8 is a budget 4K display packed with extra features
Samsung knows how to make great displays, as evidenced by Apple contracting with them so often for products like the iPhone, iPad, and more. I’ve been testing the for the last month. Here’s what you should know about the budget-friendly monitor, in...
2024-10-17 19:03
Asus ROG Thor III PSUs come with magnetic OLED displays — and power ratings up to 1,600W
Asus has taken the wraps off a revamped flagship line of PC power supplies which come with a new magnetic OLED display.
2024-10-17 19:01
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Xbox Partner Preview roundup: Blindfire and Cronos: The New Dawn announced and more
The latest Xbox Partner Preview event revealed new games like Blindfire, which you can play right now, and Cronos: The New Dawn, among other reveals. Read more...
2024-10-17 18:54
AI engineers claim new algorithm reduces AI power consumption by 95% — replaces complex floating-point multiplication with integer addition
AI engineers develop an algorithm that will replace floating-point multiplication with integer addition to make AI processing more efficient.
2024-10-17 18:45
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Subnautica 2 announced for 2025 with co-op play, hits Xbox Game Pass on day one
Unknown Worlds Entertainment has surprisingly announced Subnautica 2. Set in a brand-new planet, it will also feature co-op play for up to four players. Read more...
2024-10-17 18:44
TSMC is not interested in buying Intel's fabs
TSMC is not interested in buying Intel's fabs 'at all.'
2024-10-17 18:34
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