Aggregated data from the Linux community highlights the significant progress made in gaming on Linux. Compatibility between titles originally designed for Windows and the wider free and open source ecosystem (FOSS) built on the Linux kernel is now at an all time high, although the pace of improvement has slowed....
Researchers test how much detail eyes can see – or why Ultra HD might be overkill
A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge set out to determine the true number of pixels the human eye can actually perceive. Using a sliding 4K monitor that could be moved closer or farther from the viewer, they found that the eye can detect far more pixels than......
DRAM prices soar as hyperscalers pay 50% more for only partial orders
In September, an anonymous source outlined Samsung's plans to raise DRAM and NAND flash prices in the fourth quarter of 2025. It is now late October, and the situation has seemingly played out much like the source said it would. Read Entire Article
Open-source 3D-printed drone shatters speed record, topping 360 mph
A pair of custom-built designs recently demonstrated just how fast FPV drones can go. One highlights the extreme engineering required to push these machines beyond 300 mph, incorporating liquid cooling systems and motors powerful enough to draw more electricity than an average household. Read Entire Article
FurMark remains the classic GPU torture tool for serious stability testing
FurMark is a widely trusted GPU stress test built for enthusiasts, overclockers, and system tuners. It delivers a brutal, sustained load to expose thermal and stability limits, giving you a clear picture of your cooling performance and long-term reliability. Despite its intensity, it stays simple to run and produces repeatable,...
Researchers find AI search pulls from the internet’s fringes, not Google’s top links
A new academic study comparing traditional web search results with those generated by AI-driven systems has found that generative AI tools frequently rely on less popular or unconventional sources. The findings underscore a growing divide between how conventional search engines and large language model-based systems gather and present online information....
Firefox will soon show search results directly in the address bar
According to Mozilla, the new feature will only display inline search results when Firefox has "high confidence" that they are relevant to the user's query. In each case, only the top result will appear alongside traditional search suggestions. Firefox will also show sponsored results (ads) if they are deemed "highly......
Not so fast: Latest analysis suggests iPhone Air production remains steady
The investor note, circulated on October 26, states that Apple's supply chain activity for the month showed no changes in iPhone Air production. TD Cowen's analysis – based on what the firm described as "field work" within Apple's Asia-based production network – found that assembly targets remained consistent with prior......
Ex-wife of Angels employee expected to testify over pitcher’s drug overdose death
The ex-wife of a Los Angeles Angels employee is expected to testify in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers
Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins Olympic team as official hype man
official hype man for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team