Speaking to the German media outlet PC Games Hardware about Intel's plans to compete with AMD's X3D line of gaming CPUs, Vice President Robert Hallock said that hardcore PC enthusiasts are "significantly underestimating" the importance of software to the PC experience, and that no amount of cores or cache can......
Turtle Beach put a touchscreen on a gaming mouse, and it costs $160
Turtle Beach describes the Command Series MC7 wireless mouse as a pointing device designed for precise control in both gaming and productivity tasks. The mouse includes a 2.25-inch touch display with programmable controls, theoretically providing an easy way to manage DPI levels, profiles, macros, or streaming through OBS Studio. Read...
Big Tech killed California’s anti-self-preferencing bill in a month
The bill, introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener, aimed to curb that conduct and drew on ideas similar to those driving Europe's recent digital competition rules. Read Entire Article
Toyota turns luxury car seat into a $3,100 office chair with a seatbelt
Called the Crown Seat Desk Chair, it essentially repurposes the front power seat from Toyota's Crown luxury sedan for desk use. You get the full set of features from the car seat as well including heating and cooling with three levels – and even the seatbelt buckle, which has been......
Mr. Wonderful’s AI data center in Utah could consume 2x more power than the whole state
According to the The Salt Lake Tribune, the Stratos project will be developed across roughly 41,200 acres in an unincorporated area of western Box Elder County. The site includes about 40,000 acres of private land and approximately 1,200 acres of military and state-owned property. The lead developer is O'Leary Digital,......
An electric air taxi just flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes
In early demonstrations, Joby flew from JFK Airport to heliports in Lower Manhattan and Midtown in under 10 minutes. The route, which can take significantly longer by car depending on traffic, is a key use case for the company's proposed urban air mobility network. Read Entire Article
OpenAI faces criminal investigation after murder suspect asked ChatGPT: “What happens if a human is put in a garbage bag?”
Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the Office of Statewide Prosecution launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT. Read Entire Article
A gamer who lost his arm built a one-handed controller after existing hardware failed him
The ERCHAM MK1 combines mouse and keyboard functions into a single unit. It features an optical sensor that enables independent cursor control, alongside a 28-key programmable keypad. Each key can be mapped to specific inputs, giving users much of the flexibility of a full keyboard in a more compact layout....
Australia gives Google, Meta, and TikTok a choice: pay news outlets or pay a 2.25% tax
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said large digital platforms "cannot avoid their obligations" under the country's news media bargaining framework. Read Entire Article
What, Howe and why: big questions Saudi owners may ask under-fire Newcastle manager | Louise Taylor
Run of five defeats could lead to awkward queries this week, including why £124m of attacking talent is being underused Eddie Howe is braced for forensic questioning by Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners at a Northumberland country house hotel in the middle of this week. Matfen Hall sells itself as a...