E-reader manufacturer Boox recently introduced a version of its Mira Pro e-ink PC monitor that displays colors. Although its media capabilities are far inferior to similar panels from the likes of Asus, Dell, or Gigabyte, this monitor might offer a more comfortable and versatile workstation viewing experience. Read Entire Article
Nvidia RTX 50-series GPU prices drop below MSRP in Germany as demand wanes
Nvidia's latest RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing a noticeable drop in demand across Germany, with most models now selling at or below their manufacturer's suggested retail prices. This shift marks a significant change from earlier in the year, when new releases typically commanded higher prices due to limited availability......
Court orders Apple to open App Store to competition, Epic Games wins
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, presiding over the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, found that Apple willfully violated a previous court order designed to open the App Store to greater competition. The federal judge's ruling delivered a sharp and unmistakable rebuke to Apple, making clear her frustration......
Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year's figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric. Read Entire Article
Cyberduck is a free SFTP client to manage cloud and server files
Cyberduck is a free file-transfer client for Windows and Mac. It supports a wide range of services, including SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze, Azure, OpenStack, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Read Entire Article
Google Play shrinks by 47 percent following Android’s store policy overhaul
The Google Play Store, the largest marketplace for Android apps, has shrunk dramatically over the past year. Since early 2024, its app count has dropped from 3.4 million to 1.8 million – a 47 percent decline. TechCrunch cites app analytics firm Appfigures, noting that this drop sharply contrasts with the......
Microsoft brings hot patching to Windows Server, reboot-free updates
Microsoft says hot patching works by modifying the code of active processes in memory, avoiding the need to restart them. The service, which entered preview in 2024, will become generally available for Windows Server 2025 starting July 1. However, it will require a monthly subscription, priced at $1.50 per CPU...
Blizzard and Nexon working on new StarCraft game and a mobile version of Overwatch
Blizzard is reportedly collaborating with Nexon on the next installment in the StarCraft franchise and a mobile edition of Overwatch. According to South Korean news channel MTN, Blizzard has given Nexon publishing rights for the tentatively named Overwatch 3 in South Korea and Japan and development rights for the next......
Fiber optic sensors could revolutionize early detection of volcanic eruptions
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Icelandic scientists, have developed a new method for using fiber optics as sensors to detect volcanic eruptions. The international team created a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) system and tested its effectiveness on Iceland's volcanically active Reykjanes Peninsula. Read Entire Article
Intel doubles down on foundry ambitions, unveils 18A and 14A process enhancements
At the company's recent Direct Connect conference, however, the new CEO made it clear that not only does Intel have no intention of doing so, but it is actually doubling down to reclaim its world-class foundry heritage. Read Entire Article