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Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel admits to one key regret about its launch of Arc GPUs

Intel confirmed that the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards are launching very soon. Intel also shared a major regret about one of its key decisions.
floppy disks

Floppy disks are finally on the way out in Japan … maybe

Japan may well be a tech leader, but this week a prominent government figure revealed how it sometimes likes to hold on to old technologies, too.
A broken Bitcoin over a grey background.

This crypto scammer faces 40,000 years in jail for stealing $2B

A cryptocurrency scammer was just caught by the authorities after a year on the run. The person now faces up to 40,000 years in jail. No, that's not a typo.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a great art station.

We just got our first look of the Surface Studio 3’s new accessories

New Microsoft Surface accessories have leaked, showing some retro styling with a few twists, and suggesting that the new Surface Studio 3 is coming soon.
Jensen Huang holds signed RTX 3090 box.

The reported first photo of the RTX 4080 Founders Edition appears online

This leak claims to give a first look at the GeForce RTX 40-series GPU before Nvidia’s GTC showcase later this month.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel has a plan for how to beat Nvidia with Arc Alchemist

In a recent interview, Intel Arc experts revealed the company's plans on how to beat Nvidia. There's one key way in which Intel hopes to compete.
Security and Privacy settings open on a MacBook.

Apple’s antivirus strategy for Mac has gone fully preemptive, but is that enough?

According to Howard Oakley at Eclectic Light Company, Apple has updated macOS malware more in the past six months than in the past seven years.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

Edited tweets may be coming to your Twitter timeline soon

Twitter is currently testing its tweet editing feature and offered an update on the feature's development. Here's what we know so far.
A Ryzen 5000 chip on the left and a Ryzen 7000 chip on the right against a blue background

There’s a problem with those amazing Ryzen 7000 benchmarks

New benchmarks of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X just emerged. The CPU absolutely destroyed its predecessor. But can you trust these results?
Google Chrome icon in mac dock.

Chrome extensions with 1.4M users may have stolen your data

Researchers from McAfee have discovered five Google Chrome extensions that steal browsing activity, with the add-ons racking up more than a million downloads.
A woman smiles as she works, sitting at a desk with the Lenovo ThinkVision monitor on it.

Lenovo unleashes an avalanche of monitors, including a 4K 144Hz beast

Lenovo has just introduced some exciting new monitors, and the most exciting of all is the new Legion -- a 4K display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5i Chromebook looks good in three-quarter profile shot.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i is the first Chromebook with a 120Hz refresh rate

Lenovo updated its ChromeOS lineup with a new Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook and ThinkCentre Chromebox M60q, both featuring 12th Gen Intel chips and Wi-Fi 6E.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 was announced at IFA on Wednesday in Berlin, Germany.

Samsung finally brings OLED to its Odyssey gaming monitors

Samsung's first OLED gaming monitor has been announced at IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany.
Instagram's Not Interested option shown on a mobile device.

Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed

Instagram is experimenting with two new features that will let users have more control over suggested posts and what they see in Explore.
Person's hand holding a smartphone with TikTok's logo on screen, all in front of a blurred background.

This severe TikTok vulnerability gives hackers 70 ways to steal your info

Testing by Microsoft revealed a major vulnerability in the Android version of TikTok. The exploit could give attackers full access to a user's account.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

AMD might deal a huge blow to Intel with new 3D V-Cache CPUs

According to a new leak, AMD may be planning to release at least three 3D V-Cache CPUs, and that list includes the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X.
A depiction of a hacked computer sitting in an office full of PCs.

Hackers are hiding a nasty secret in James Webb telescope images

Space images from the James Webb telescope are being used by hackers to hide and distribute malware.
The ExpertBook B6 on a mixing board.

Asus launches an Intel HX business laptop — and it looks like a beast

Asus' ExpertBook laptop series that is being announced at IFA has a professional user focus.
The leaked Logitech gaming handheld, in someone hands.

Logitech’s gaming handheld runs on Android, but looks like a Steam Deck

Logitech is planning a handheld gaming device that was recently leaked by a popular tech informant.
aerocool skribble worlds most artistic pc case

This PC case lets you draw in RGB right on the glass panels

Aerocool's latest Skribble case lets you sketch on its tempered glass panels and the artwork lights up with addressable RGB LEDs.
Core i9-12900KS processor socketed in a motherboard.

Intel Raptor Lake release date leaked, and it’s good news for AMD

A new leak suggests that Intel might be about to announce its next-gen Raptor Lake CPUs at a rather unfortunate time.
Twitter logo in white stacked on top of a blue stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating in shades of blue.

Twitter Circle launches globally, but lots of us can’t add anyone yet

Yes, Twitter Circle has officially launched for everyone. No, you're not alone if it's not currently working for you. Here's what we know so far.
Lightmatter's Passage interconnect.

This startup claims to have unlocked the secret to speedy CPUs

A startup has just introduced the idea that could unlock the future of chips -- replacing electrical wiring with photonics. Here's what we know about it.
Drop Sense75 keyboard sitting on a black table.

Why Drop’s new custom mechanical keyboard is such a big deal

Drop, the company known for enthusiast keyboards and audiophile gear, is making a big return with its first in-house keyboard in over three years.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Beware, these free Windows apps are hiding a dangerous secret

The installation of malware that is being spread via free software sites has been found to be activated following a month delay, helping it avoid detection.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

New AMD B650 Extreme motherboards are built for budget overclocking

Alongside the new Zen 4 CPUs, AMD has revealed more information about the AM5 platform and the budget B650 and B650 Extreme motherboards that are coming soon.
A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD says the $300 Ryzen 5 7600X beats Intel’s best by up to 17%

AMD pulled back the curtain on its Ryzen 7000 CPUs, claiming that even the $300 Ryzen 5 7600X offers up to a 17% improvement over Intel's current flagship.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

We finally might know what Apple will call its AR/VR headset

Apple filed some trademark names for its upcoming AR/VR headset, indicating it's one step closer to launch.
The Snapchat app store listing on a mobile device with a stylus resting on it.

Snapchat’s new Dual Camera uses both front and rear cameras simultaneously

The new Dual Camera feature lets Snapchatters capture moments using both of their phone's cameras simultaneously.
Macbook Air (2022) on a stylized background.

Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro just received some good news

According to a new leak, Apple may release the new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros sooner than expected. Their development is well underway.
Genshin Impact characters.

This game lets hackers attack your PC, and you don’t even need to play it

Hackers just found a clever way to abuse the anti-cheat system in a massively popular game. Without even installing the game, they can take over the target PC.
AMD Ryzen processor inside a motherboard.

Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU outperforms Zen 3 by up to 40%

Two upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 processors appeared in leaked benchmarks. In some of the tests, they destroyed the processors from the current generation.
The Google Chrome logo on a black phone which is resting on a red book

Chrome just added a great new way to protect your passwords

Chrome will soon let you use biometric data to fill out forms and view passwords online.
Three mobile screenshots showing Instagram's Sensitive Content Control settings.

Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16

Instagram already expanded its Sensitive Content Control settings in June, but now it's adding a few more updates for its teen users.