AMD CPUs just got a major performance update for games
A string of motherboard updates are rolling out that promise higher gaming performance on AMD CPUs, with boosts of up to 35%.
Next-gen laptops may have a weird mix of components
Upcoming gaming laptops should feature a lot of updates, but it's possible that they won't be next-gen all across the board.
Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs look set to embrace serious gaming
Apple's next-generation M4 silicon will serve ray tracing, even on the Mac mini. We might also get some relief with Apple's stingy RAM approach, too.
Web browsers are about to get disrupted — again
The Browser Company, which is the brains behind the Arc browser, is letting the word know that a new browser is on its way. No, it's not Arc 2.0.
OpenAI could release its next-generation model by December
A report says OpenAI plans to release its next-generation Orion LLM in December, but CEO Sam Altman is already pushing back.
Apple will pay up to $1M to anyone who hacks its AI cloud
Apple is challenging security researchers to try and hack its AI cloud, and there's a huge bounty up for grabs.
100 million affected in worst U.S. health care data breach of all time
We knew the UnitedHealth Group cyberattack from earlier this year was bad. But now we know just how all-encompassing the incident really was.
Your next Windows update should install much faster
Future Windows 11 updates won't take nearly as long to install. The 24H2 update will be up to 45.6% faster thanks to a speed boost.
One of the hottest AI apps just came to the Mac (and it’s not ChatGPT)
Perplexity released a native app for Mac, allowing users to access the answer engine from their desktop rather than a web browser.
Midjourney’s AI image editing reimagines your uploaded photos
Midjourney users finally have the ability to edit uploaded images directly, rather than use them as reference for newly generated pictures.
Next week might be the biggest Mac launch since 2020
Apple has finally given us an official date for the upcoming Mac announcement and it's Monday, October 28.
Why you may want to avoid the latest Nvidia driver release
Users of Corsair iCUE or Bluestacks should consider skipping the latest Nvidia driver update.
New 9800X3D leak: ‘Strong generational boost in games’ is just 8%
AMD's estimates for the performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D were just leaked, and they might cause mixed feelings.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot helping out at Michelin
Boston Dynamics declared its dog-like Spot robot ready for the workplace in 2020, and its latest gig is at Michelin.
A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records
An unprotected Mexican health care database put the health and personal data of 5.3 million people at risk of identity theft and more.
The Vision Pro reportedly suspended because of ‘weak demand’
A new report says that the production for the Vision Pro may have halted as early as this summer.
Google’s AI detection tool is now available for anyone to try
Google's DeepMind division announced Wednesday that is releasing its SynthID AI content authentication system for general public use.
OLED monitors are about to get a ‘comprehensive breakthrough’ in image quality
TCL says it has made comprehensive breakthroughs in image quality and lifespan for OLED monitors and laptops with its new tech.
Arm threatens to cancel Qualcomm’s chip design license
The legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm is escalating, and Arm has just given a 60-day cancellation notice for Qualcomm's chip license.
‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps
News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale.
Not this again: Intel Arrow Lake may have instability issues
We thought we'd seen the last of Intel instability issues with Raptor Lake, but Arrow Lake may have some problems of its own.
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke among thousands of artists who issue AI protest
Leading artists have put their name to a statement calling for a halt to the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative-AI tools.
Intel’s next laptop chips may have a secret weapon
The Intel Arc 140T could end up being the Arrow Lake-H/HX version of Intel’s Xe2 integrated graphics.
The M4 Mac launch is incoming, but not how you might expect
Information from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests that the M4 Mac launch is coming soon and there should be an announcement next Wednesday.
Anthropic’s Claude can now control computers like people do
Anthropic is rolling out a new-and-improved version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet alongside the debut of 3.5 Haiku and a new Computer Control API
I’m jealous — someone scored an RTX 4070 Super for $49 on Amazon
The RTX 4070 Super normally costs $600, but one lucky shopper picked one up a new one for just $49.
Intel Arc Battlemage finally shows signs of life
Leaks about Intel's upcoming Arc Battlemage GPUs have been very scarce, but the graphics cards finally showed up in Intel's drivers.
Tesla and Elon Musk sued over use of AI image at Cybercab event
The film company behind Blade Runner 2049 is suing Tesla and Elon Musk for alleged copyright infringement related to the recent Cybercab event.
Meta to use facial recognition to crack down on celebrity scam ads
Meta is bringing back facial recognition technology, this time as a way to crack down on celebrity scam ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims
Qualcomm isn't impressed by Intel's latest Lunar Lake chips, and has questioned some of its performance and battery life claims.
Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power
Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency.
AMD is finally recognizing that Ryzen 9000 CPUs are way too expensive
AMD is laying some groundwork for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs with a price cut across its full range of Ryzen 9000 processors.
AMD confirms 9000X3D release date — but questions remain
AMD just announced the release date for the 9000X3D series, but there are still a few questions as retailers begin listing the new CPU.
A ‘revolutionary’ Turbo Mode promises up to 35% faster gaming on Ryzen chips
Gigabyte's new X3D Turbo Mode is said to deliver between 20% and 35% better gaming on the Ryzen 9000 chips.