Study calls for depression treatment to be suspended for more research after reports of heart problems and emotional blunting Electroconvulsive therapy could be causing a wider range of adverse effects when used to treat depression than previously understood, according to a paper that calls for the practice to be suspended...
And so this is how a tiny Cloudflare update broke huge chunks of the internet
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince recently published a detailed apology and explanation of the incident, which disrupted many popular online platforms. Uber, ChatGPT, McDonald's, League of Legends, X, the New Jersey Transit system, and even TechSpot experienced service interruptions for hours. Read Entire Article
What was the first RGB-lit PC component that wasn’t a case?
Who flipped the switch on RGB for PC gamers (besides fans and cases... of course) Read Entire Article
Judge dismisses lawsuit twice due to alleged deepfake video testimony
A California housing dispute is getting media attention over allegations that lawyers presented a deepfake video as witness testimony. NBC News reports that Judge Victoria Kolakowski became suspicious after the supposed witness showed signs that something was not right, including a monotone voice, fuzzy facial features, and repeated facial expressions.......
Microsoft is baking Sysmon directly into Windows 11 and Windows Server
Russinovich recently announced that Sysmon will be available as a native Windows feature starting next year. The tool is part of the renowned Sysinternals suite of troubleshooting and system utilities, and has long been a critical resource for security professionals and analysts seeking a deeper understanding of system activity on......
Blender 5.0 lands with HDR upgrades and improved rendering features
Blender 5.0 introduces a fully overhauled color-management system with native wide-gamut and HDR support, updated ACES 1.3/2.0 views, and Rec.2100 display options for accurate HDR grading. A new Working Color Space and improved OCIO integration streamline pro pipelines, while rendering and texture quality also see notable upgrades. Read Entire Article
Roblox will now restrict chat by age group, verified with selfie-based scans
Roblox recently clarified its age verification requirement for gamers who chat with strangers on the platform. Children will only be able to chat with other children, the company says, aiming to set a safety "gold standard" for online gaming that it hopes other studios will adopt on their own platforms....
AMD Gaming community portal launches with Black Ops 7 DLC giveaway
AMD has launched a new community portal called "AMD Gaming" for PC, console, and handheld players to discuss everything related to video games, follow gaming news, and stay current on the latest AMD hardware. The site will also give loyal AMD users access to exclusive offers, promotions, and giveaways. Read...
Meta prevails in antitrust showdown, judge says Instagram and WhatsApp deals were lawful
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Meta Platforms, determining that the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp did not violate antitrust laws or create an illegal monopoly in social networking. The decision, issued by Judge James E. Boasberg of the US District Court for the District of Columbia,......
TikTok is adding a slider to avoid AI junk, and invisible watermarks to make it work
TikTok is now testing its new AI-generated content slider alongside the other topics currently in the Manage Topics section. Read Entire Article