Apple has long been one of the few western companies to enjoy success in China, but the popularity of its iPhones in the Asian nation is waning as local brands experience growth. Read Entire Article
F1 25’s path tracing demands an RTX 5080 just to hit 1080p with upscaling
The system requirements on F1 25's Steam page recall the earlier days of simple "Minimum" and "Recommended" columns – before game publishers began releasing spreadsheets with four or more categories. EA's latest press release takes this further, offering seven columns to account for virtual reality, path tracing, and even 8K...
European Union public vulnerability database enters beta phase
The European Commission has launched a new vulnerability database managed by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). The beta version of the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) is already live, promising a more effective approach to cybersecurity and critical information sharing for professionals and organizations across the continent. Read Entire Article
Nintendo’s full Switch 2 tech specs confirmed: Nvidia Ampere chip with 1,536 CUDA cores, 12GB RAM
When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, it offered virtually zero details on the CPU, simply calling it a "custom processor made by Nvidia." Nvidia followed up with a similarly vague description of the chip. With the release just weeks away, Nintendo has finally confirmed some solid specs. Read Entire Article
Android is making stolen phones unusable with enhanced theft protection
Google hosted The Android Show: I/O Edition this week, offering a preview of Android 16 and Wear OS 6. While Gemini AI stole the spotlight, the company also showcased an updated Factory Reset Protection feature aimed at making stolen Android devices virtually unusable. Updates to the OS will lock down......
John Carmack suggests the world could run on older hardware – if we optimized software better
LaurieWired proposes the idea of a "Zero Tape-out Day" (Z-Day), an event causing manufacturers to stop producing new silicon designs. Considering the existing supply, the researcher predicts skyrocketing computer prices, stalled cloud capacity, and a ticking clock on electromigration slowly degrading the most advanced chips built on smaller nodes –......
New GM EV battery tech promises extended range and lower production costs by 2028
General Motors and LG Energy Solution are poised to launch a new era for electric vehicles with the commercial release of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells. The companies describe this technology as a significant breakthrough, set to power GM's next generation of electric trucks and full-size SUVs – key......
Sony PS5 sales hit 77 million units, almost on par with PS4’s at same point
In its latest earnings report, Sony said that the PS5 has now sold 77.8 million units since it launched in November 2020. That's just 1.2 million units fewer than the PS4 had managed four-and-a-half years after it was released in November 2013. Read Entire Article
Microsoft unveils a new “human-centric” Start Menu redesign for Windows 11
A new wave of design experimentation has arrived, and Microsoft seems eager to use it as an excuse to rebuild everything from the ground up. It started with the Start Menu – Microsoft's favorite test subject whenever it sets out to "reimagine" something the old guard had already perfected decades...
Photoshop Express is a free and fast editor for Windows and mobile
Adobe Photoshop Express is a simplified photo editing app built for quick fixes and social media-ready images. Available for free on Windows, iOS and Android, it offers one-touch tools for cropping, filters, retouching, and more. Read Entire Article