BlackBerry disabled legacy services for its mobile operating systems in 2022, rendering classic BB phones unable to handle calls or text messages. While actual BlackBerry devices are now functionally obsolete, the legendary smartphone brand still holds a certain charm in a world dominated by touch-based iPhone and Android devices. Read...
The RTX 5070 Ti is effectively dead, and the GPU market is worse for it
The headline story is that Nvidia has essentially killed off the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti from the market. Asus, the largest Nvidia AIB partner, explicitly told us this model is currently facing a supply shortage and, as a result, has been placed into end of life status. This means Asus......
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF gaming OLED hits record-low $499
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is available at a record-low price of $499. We have repeatedly recognized it as one of our top gaming monitor picks since its release. It features a 34-inch QD-OLED panel with a 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and fast response times well suited...
Opera browser R3 update expands tab organization and AI integration
Opera One R3 is a major update that adds more customization options to Tab Islands for improved tab management, a faster and more context-aware AI built-in, plus a more versatile sidebar with Google services and expanded split-screen layouts. Read Entire Article
The college diploma is losing its hold on Silicon Valley hiring
At the center of this shift is Google, co-founded by Sergey Brin, who began developing the company's search algorithm while pursuing graduate studies at Stanford in 1994. His collaboration with Larry Page produced PageRank, the foundation for what would become Google in 1998. Read Entire Article
Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H1 as it retools the OS for next-gen chips
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build is not about eye-catching features, it's about engineering. With the release of Insider Preview Build 28000, Microsoft has begun seeding Windows 11 version 26H1 in the Canary channel of the Windows Insider Program. For the first time, the system label now explicitly displays "Windows......
Will AI frenzy give rise to the cloud PC? Jeff Bezos thinks so
Major IT corporations have attempted to replace personal computers with cloud-tethered devices for years, across different eras of computing history. The concept of a "cloud PC" is not new, but with hardware costs continuing to rise, the idea may finally be gaining traction. From Jeff Bezos's perspective, the internet-connected box......
Now independent, GOG is thinking about publishing games and embracing Linux
Although Kicinski has not made any final decisions about whether GOG will move into direct game publishing, he told Eurogamer that such a move would not have been possible under CD Projekt. The parent company of CD Projekt Red prefers to concentrate its resources on original franchises such as The......
SK Hynix doubles down on high-bandwidth memory with $12.9 billion packaging plant
SK Hynix recently announced a major investment in a new South Korean plant. The Icheon-based company will spend $12.9 billion to develop a facility dedicated to advanced chip packaging workloads. The plant will be located in Cheongju, a city that already hosts other SK Hynix facilities. Read Entire Article
Study finds EV batteries are surprisingly durable, but DC fast charging is bad news
According to data published by GeoTab, the average annual battery degradation rate for EVs is only around 2.3 percent – much lower than most car owners expect. Degradation depends on several factors, with the most important being how frequently the vehicle is charged using high-power DC fast charging above 100 kW. Read...