ESPN DTC (also referred to as ESPN Unlimited), launching August 21, grants access to ESPN's entire linear network including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SECN, ACCN, and ESPN Deportes. Subscribers will also get access to ESPN on ABC, ESPN3, SECN+, ACCNX, and ESPN+, as well as a massive library of on-demand......
FreeCAD offers free pro-grade 3D modeling for engineers and designers
Open-source FreeCAD excels at creating precise, parametric models of real-world objects, making it ideal for mechanical engineering, product design, and architecture. It supports various file formats, assemblies, and simulations. Read Entire Article
AMD’s upcoming AM6 socket set to support Zen 7 CPUs, PCIe 6.0, and DDR6 memory
A recently published AMD patent suggests the upcoming AM6 socket will retain enough physical similarity to AM5 to support existing aftermarket attachments like third-party heatsinks, fans, and water blocks – helping reduce upgrade costs for users. This support could also extend to AM4 coolers, which already work with AM5 sockets.......
NVMe 2.3 specs add features for mission-critical and data center storage
NVM Express is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining an open set of specifications for high-performance, PCIe-based storage devices. The NVMe spec is engineered to provide high bandwidth and low-latency data access. As storage technologies continue to evolve, the NVMe standards are also being updated to better meet......
Dell 14 Premium replaces the XPS laptop line, here are its first reviews
The Dell 14 Premium is a worthy successor to the XPS, retaining its exceptional build quality while delivering ample performance. Reviewers praise the stunning display and solid battery life, powered by Intel's Arrow Lake chips. Read Entire Article
Swedish prime minister admits to using AI chatbots for insight on political decisions
"I use it myself quite often. If for nothing else than for a second opinion. What have others done? And should we think the complete opposite? Those types of questions," Kristersson, leader of the center-right coalition, said, describing the chatbots as digital sounding boards for policy reflection and international comparisons....
PCIe 8.0 development kicks off with 1 TB/s bidirectional bandwidth target
Just months after finalizing the PCIe 7.0 specification, the Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) is already laying the groundwork for PCIe 8.0. Newly formed technical workgroups have begun developing the next-generation standard, aiming to push bandwidth capabilities even further while introducing a new set of advanced features. Read...
Giving up on native rendering, Mafia: The Old Country system requirements are a love letter to upscaling
Hangar 13 and 2K Games have released a highly informative spec sheet for their upcoming third-person shooter, Mafia: The Old Country. Although the game isn't the most demanding overall, the resolution settings for its highest preset may confuse some readers. Read Entire Article
Sandisk unveils massive 256TB UltraQLC SSD for cloud and AI workloads
The UltraQLC architecture combines BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND with custom multi-core controllers. Sandisk credits the technology with enabling the drive's extreme capacity while also boosting performance, power efficiency, and reliability. Read Entire Article
Intel’s 18A process hit by low yields and quality issues, putting manufacturing comeback in doubt
Reuters reports that Intel is facing manufacturing setbacks with its next-generation Panther Lake PC silicon. Only a small percentage of chips produced on the 18A process meet quality standards. Insiders briefed on internal test data say yield was roughly 10 percent this summer – barely an improvement over the five......