US authorities have revoked exemptions that previously allowed Samsung and SK Hynix to purchase chip manufacturing equipment in the US and transport it to China. The two South Korean companies, which control a significant share of the global memory chip market, will now need to reconsider their investments. Read Entire...
Nearly half of all desktop PCs now run Windows 11, Chrome widens lead in browsers
The next most popular OS, Windows 10, accounts for 45.65 percent of all Microsoft desktop operating system installations. Read Entire Article
The rising cost of play: AAA games, consoles, and GPUs surge in cost
For example, the flagship Xbox Series X launched at $499.99 in November 2020 but now sells for $599.99. The more affordable Series S originally carried a $299.99 price tag, yet the base 512GB model now starts at $379.99. Want the 1TB version? That'll cost you an extra $50. Read Entire...
Bulk Rename Utility is a free and powerful tool for batch file renaming
Bulk Rename Utility lets you rename multiple files and folders at once using rules and filters. It offers options like adding or removing text, numbering files, replacing characters, or even renaming based on metadata such as dates, image EXIF data, or music tags. Read Entire Article
New York politician wants Netflix to bring back its DVD-by-mail service
Netflix mailed its final DVDs in 2023, ending a 25-year run that began with Tim Burton's Beetlejuice as the first disc ever shipped. Now, Staten Island Councilmember Frank Morano wants to bring the red envelopes back. Read Entire Article
Dolby Vision 2 launches with improved HDR, a new engine, and AI picture optimizations
Dolby Laboratories calls Dolby Vision 2 "a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation," i.e., Dolby Vision, which launched back in 2014. Read Entire Article
Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 08-23-25-40-53, Powerball: 5
What Trump’s shift of presidential hero says about his evolving goals
Trump has shifted his admiration from Andrew Jackson to William McKinley
President Donald Trump’s policies spark protests in multiple US cities on Labor Day
Protesters took to the streets of Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington D
Final preparations for trial of man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump
A man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida is set to represent himself during a pretrial conference, as final preparations are made for trial