The new lineup uses QD-Mini LED panels – a mix of quantum dot color layers and Mini LED backlighting – that promise better brightness and contrast than traditional LCDs without the higher cost of OLED. TCL says the setup allows for high peak brightness, accurate color, and deeper black levels,......
Microsoft just reminded everyone that streaming games isn’t cheap
Microsoft's decision to raise prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service has reignited debate over whether the company's ambitious streaming strategy is delivering the financial returns it once hoped for. Read Entire Article
Your gaming mouse could eavesdrop on you, study reveals surprising vulnerability
High-performance optical mice – especially those with resolutions of 20,000 dpi or higher and rapid polling rates – are sensitive enough to capture minute surface vibrations. In gaming and graphic design contexts, this sensitivity enables highly precise control. Read Entire Article
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier with time limits
Sources have informed The Verge that a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is undergoing internal testing at Microsoft. A public beta is expected to begin soon, followed by a full launch in the coming months. Read Entire Article
Oracle and Google warn of large-scale extortion emails hitting enterprise clients
The campaign, described by Google as "high volume," involves emails sent to executives at multiple firms, warning that sensitive information allegedly stolen from Oracle applications would be released unless ransom demands were paid. Google said hackers claiming affiliation with the ransomware group known as cl0p have taken responsibility for the......
Following cyberattack, Japan is days away from running out of country’s favorite beer
Asahi, Japan's largest brewery, recently confirmed that it paused operations after a breach of its IT systems. Retailers now warn that the country's most popular beer, Asahi Super Dry, could run out within days. Read Entire Article
Microsoft outlines plan to move beyond Nvidia in powering AI data centers
Microsoft currently relies on Nvidia AI chips for its data centers but is actively working to implement its own hardware solutions in the future. According to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott, the company is building long-term plans that would not require chips from third-party providers. Read Entire Article
Musk makes history as the first person to reach $500 billion net worth
According to Forbes' real-time billionaires tracker, Musk's fortune reached $500 billion on Wednesday afternoon – making him the first person ever to reach that milestone. Just last December, the tech entrepreneur became the first to reach the $400 billion net worth mark. Read Entire Article
Battlefield 6 hits 1.7 million Steam pre-orders, set for massive first-week sales
According to a report from The Game Business, 1.7 million copies of Battlefield 6 have already been pre-ordered on Steam, with another five million units expected to sell during its first week after launch. The data, sourced from Ampere Analysis, also notes that the beta version has been a major......
Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading
Google first announced a significant change in how it deals with Android developers back in August, and the topic has been hotly debated ever since. Now, the Mountain View giant is providing additional details about mandatory developer verification – and the arguments are likely to continue for months to come....