As for what's behind the surge, analysts says it's all got to do with Nvidia's "Blackwell ramp." The new GPUs may be rolling out faster than any generation before, which the company claims offers massive performance gains, especially when combined with DLSS and Multi-Frame Generation (MFG). However, our benchmark data paints......
Java turns 30 and shows no signs of slowing down
Java's origins trace back to the early 1990s, when a team at Sun Microsystems led by James Gosling set out to develop a language for interactive television and embedded devices. Initially dubbed "Oak," the project aimed to simplify application development across a range of devices. Gosling famously described Java as......
Amazon Fire Sticks are enabling billions in video piracy, report finds
A report from Enders Analysis, titled "Video piracy: Big tech is clearly unwilling to address the problem," looks at the issue of illegal streams. Read Entire Article
Notepad gets bold, italics, and Markdown support in latest update
Windows Insiders can now access a formatting toolbar in Notepad to apply text styling. This feature is currently available in the Canary and Dev channels, and past update patterns suggest it will eventually roll out to all Windows 11 users. Read Entire Article
Gmail now shows AI-generated summaries by default on mobile
Until now, users seeking a quick overview of a lengthy email thread or a message with multiple replies had to tap a "Summarize this email" button to prompt Gemini to generate a summary. That step is no longer necessary. Read Entire Article
Ultra-fast fiber sets global speed record: 1.02 petabits per second over continental distance
At the heart of this breakthrough – driven by Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Sumitomo Electric Industries – is a 19-core optical fiber with a standard 0.125 mm cladding diameter, designed to fit seamlessly into existing infrastructure and eliminate the need for costly upgrades. Read...
German roads thrown into chaos after Google Maps mislabels highways as closed
German motorists likely felt disheartened at the sight of all the stop signs on Google Maps on Thursday. The Guardian reports that major roads in western, northern, south-western and central parts of the country were shown as closed. Even parts of Belgium and the Netherlands appeared to have ground to......
Windows 11 security update leaves virtual machines unable to boot
The problem arises after installation, when affected PCs halt during startup and display a recovery error with the code 0xc0000098. This message typically indicates that a required file – often ACPI.sys, a crucial system driver responsible for managing hardware resources and power states – is missing or corrupted. Some users......
GeForce Now launches on Steam Deck, Nvidia promises fast, power-saving gameplay
Nvidia first announced a native app to access GeForce Now on the Steam Deck during this year's CES trade show in January. Now, the AI giant is officially launching the tool – along with a few additional games to showcase the experience. Read Entire Article
At least 32 Zotac RTX 5090 buyers at Micro Center find only backpacks inside the boxes
A redditor going by the handle JamesFerg650 posted an image – taken in a car – of his Zotac RTX 5090 box that had been purchased from Micro Center Santa Clara. Other images showed the box opened on a bed, containing nothing but sealed GlamAholic backpacks. Read Entire Article