E-sports-focused monitors have seen their refresh rates shoot up in recent times. August saw HKC launch the Ant Esports ANT257PF, the world's first 750Hz gaming monitor, but we're still waiting to see the mystical 1,000Hz model. According to ITHome, it could arrive in 2026. Read Entire Article
User backlash spurs AMD to clarify “maintenance mode” driver updates for Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 GPUs
AMD has revised its approach to software support for its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards, following criticism from PC gamers and industry observers after the company initially announced it was moving these GPUs into a so-called maintenance mode. Read Entire Article
Nexperia’s chip exports are back on, easing one of the weirdest global supply chain standoffs
The decision, announced on Saturday by China's Commerce Ministry, will permit shipments of Nexperia's mature-node chips "in eligible cases," though criteria were not specified. The ministry said the change reflected China's intent to balance national security with global supply stability. It also criticized the Netherlands for what it called "improper......
Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
A Washington, D.C.-based startup has inked a launch agreement with SpaceX to advance semiconductor manufacturing technology by leveraging the unique environment of space. The firm, Besxar, intends to attach experimental payloads to the boosters of Falcon 9 rockets, focusing its research on the benefits of space's vacuum conditions for producing......
Elon Musk says Tesla’s next Roadster could hover or even fly
During Friday's podcast appearance, Musk was pressed by Rogan on the status of Tesla's long-promised Roadster, a model originally introduced in 2017 as the successor to Tesla's inaugural sports car, which ceased production in 2012. Read Entire Article
Automakers scale back EV production as incentives end, but new deals hint at rebound
Electric vehicle sales surged in the United States during the third quarter, but with the expiration of federal incentives, automakers have abruptly adjusted their operations in response to changing policy and market conditions. However, industry analysts note that the mounting cutbacks in the sector may prove temporary as new models......
Meet the robots cleaning parks, fighting fires, and mowing lawns in US cities
Municipal budgets and accountability requirements have slowed adoption, said Peter Stone, a computer science professor at the University of Texas at Austin. "Cities are on relatively tight budgets, and so far, robots aren't making things less expensive," he told The Wall Street Journal. Yet some local governments are finding roles......
YouTube videos about bypassing Windows 11 hardware restrictions are now “illegal”
YouTube censorship has become so widespread that it now has its own Wikipedia page. Yet the recent removal of a few tech-focused videos may be the most unusual cases to date. When asked for clarification, YouTube offered a confusing explanation that shed little light on the situation. Read Entire Article
Samsung is bringing its Internet browser to desktop with AI and cross-device syncing
Samsung is expanding the reach of its internet browser by launching a desktop PC beta, initially targeting users in the US and South Korea. This represents a notable step for a browser long associated with Samsung's mobile devices, as the company seeks to integrate browsing experiences across multiple platforms. Read...
The International Criminal Court is replacing Microsoft Office with “sovereign” EU suite OpenDesk
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, is shifting from Microsoft Office to a European alternative. The organization confirmed it will adopt the OpenDesk platform to manage its software and collaboration needs moving forward. Read Entire Article