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AMD Unveils Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 with Exclusive FSR 4 Support
AMD has offered a first glimpse into its next-generation graphics cards built on the RDNA 4 architecture.
NVIDIA Unveils Next-Generation RTX 50 Series GPUs: Prices Range from $549 to $2000
At CES 2025, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang revealed the highly anticipated next-generation GeForce RTX 50 Blackwell series GPUs.
How the Browser Extension "Honey" Profits at the Expense of Bloggers and Manipulates Buyer Behavior
The concept of supporting your favorite bloggers by using their referral links for purchases is simple and well-understood. You click a link, buy a product, and the blogger earns a commission.
Martin Brown, Co-Founder of Team17 and Creator of Worms and Alien Breed, Passes Away at 57
On December 28, 2024, Martin Brown, co-founder of Team17 and a 35-year veteran of the gaming industry, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 57.
X CEO Announces Launch of Payment System X Money in 2025
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of social media platform X, announced plans to launch the payment platform X Money in 2025.
Telegram Introduces Decentralized Verification System to Enhance Safety and Combat Misinformation
Telegram introduces a third-party account verification system to combat scams and misinformation, allowing verified figures to verify others. The app update also includes enhanced search filters and new features.
Old Music Finds New Life on TikTok
According to data from the short-video platform, 20 out of the 50 most popular tracks on TikTok in 2024 were recorded over five years ago.
Explicit Content Slips Through Spotify's Filters: User Discovers Porn in M.I.A. Search Results
A Reddit user highlighted explicit content in Spotify's search results for rapper M.I.A. Although Spotify bans such material, reports indicate it has appeared repeatedly, raising concerns about moderation.
Global Outage Hits ChatGPT, OpenAI API, and Sora Video Generator Due to "Upstream Provider" Issue
Users reported being unable to initiate conversations on ChatGPT, encountering errors like: "Unable to start a conversation" or "Something went wrong while generating a response. If the issue persists, contact us at help.openai.com."
OpenAI to Transform into Public Benefit Corporation, Shifting to For-Profit Model by 2025
OpenAI plans to shift to a for-profit model by 2025 as a Public Benefit Corporation, allowing it to attract investment while the nonprofit side continues philanthropic efforts.
DeepSeek Unveils DeepSeek-V3: A Game-Changing 671 Billion Parameter Open-Source AI Model
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek launched DeepSeek-V3, featuring 671 billion parameters and surpassing competitors like Meta's Llama 3.1. It aims to bridge open and closed-source AI gaps.
AI Progress in 2025 Will Be “Even More Dramatic,” Says Anthropic Co-Founder
AI development shows no signs of slowing down and is instead accelerating, according to Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark.
Unitree Unveils Wheel-Legged Robot Dog with Acrobatics Skills
Chinese robotics company Unitree has introduced the B2-W, a robot dog equipped with wheels on its legs for faster and more versatile movement.
Meta Plans Display-Enhanced Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: A Sneak Peek at Future Features
Meta plans to add displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses by late 2025, enhancing notifications and AI interactions, while maintaining their appealing design and simplicity.
Apple Set to Revolutionize Home Security with Innovative Face ID Smart Doorbell Camera
Apple is developing a smart doorbell camera featuring Face ID for unlocking doors, with a possible launch by late 2025. It aims to enhance smart home offerings alongside other innovative devices.
Paul Romero Composing Soundtrack for Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era
The announcement was made during a live stream by Unfrozen Studio on their YouTube channel on December 22.
ElevenLabs Introduces Flash, Its Fastest AI Text-to-Speech Model
Capable of converting text into speech in just 75 milliseconds (excluding network and application delays), Flash is one of the fastest voice AI models available today.
Chrome Leverages AI to Enhance Online Security and Combat Internet Scams
Chrome is testing AI features to detect scams and phishing attempts, enhancing online security. Similar efforts are underway in Microsoft Edge to protect users from online threats.
Asus Unveils NUC 14 Pro AI: The First AI Mini PC with Copilot Plus and Powerful Performance
Asus launched the NUC 14 Pro AI, the first AI mini PC with Copilot Plus, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, impressive specs, and a compact design. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Leaked Details on Gigabyte's New B850 Motherboards: Pricing, Features, and Launch Insights
Momomo_us revealed five new Gigabyte motherboards, including Aorus models, set for release on January 6. Prices range from $240 to $308. AMD's B850 and B840 motherboards are expected in 2025.
Survival Mode: The Grim State of Video Game Development in 2024 Amid Layoffs and Backlash
In 2024, video game developers faced severe challenges including record layoffs, online backlash, and a generally grim industry outlook, overshadowing notable game releases and raising concerns about future employment.
Tesla Issues Recall for Tire Monitoring System Affecting Nearly 700,000 Vehicles
Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring issues, affecting Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model Y. Owners will receive update notifications by February 2025.
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Team Up for Heartfelt 'Die With A Smile' in Upcoming Album
Lady Gaga's new collaboration with Bruno Mars, "Die With A Smile," will be featured on her upcoming album, set for a February release. The song, nominated for Grammy awards, blends humor with a poignant theme.
Netflix Secures Historic FIFA Deal for Exclusive Broadcast Rights to Women’s World Cups in 2027 & 2031
Netflix has secured exclusive US broadcasting rights for FIFA’s 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup, marking a historic deal in sports media. This agreement highlights the growing popularity of women's football.
OpenAI Launches o3: A Leap in AI Reasoning and Competition with Google's Gemini 2.0
OpenAI has launched the o3 model, enhancing AI reasoning and outperforming its predecessor o1. This follows Google's introduction of Gemini 2.0, escalating competition in AI advancements.
Photos of Lenovo's First Laptop with a Rollable Display Surface Online
Images of the next Lenovo ThinkBook Plus have surfaced online, revealing what appears to be a rollable display
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Mixed Reviews, But Linux Boosts Performance by Up to 8%
Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K performs better on Ubuntu 24.10, showing 6-8% speed improvements over Windows 11. While it struggles in tasks like gaming and rendering, Linux enhances overall performance.
Google Street View Aids in Solving Missing Person Case in Spain with Key Visual Clues
Google Street View helped solve a missing person case in Spain by providing key images of suspicious activities. Authorities later found the victim's remains in Soria.
YouTube Cracks Down on Egregious Clickbait: Say Goodbye to Misleading Videos!
YouTube plans to enhance its crackdown on "egregious clickbait," particularly for breaking news, starting in India. Misleading titles and thumbnails will be removed to protect viewers.
PlayStation VR 2 PC Adapter Restocked at Amazon for $60: How to Connect Your Headset
The PlayStation VR 2 PC Adapter is back in stock on Amazon for $60, allowing users to access SteamVR. Other retailers are currently sold out; setup requires specific hardware and software.
Bluesky Update 1.96: New Mentions Tab and Sorting Options Enhance User Experience
Bluesky's update 1.96 introduces a mentions tab, improved reply display options, and username protections. Despite user growth, it faces competition from Meta's Threads.
Intel Halts x86S Development, Focuses on Collaborative Future of x86 Architecture
Intel has halted development on the x86S specification, focusing instead on the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with AMD and others to ensure future interoperability and innovation in the x86 architecture.
"OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT Desktop App with Advanced Voice Mode and Expanded Software Integrations"
OpenAI's December 2024 update for ChatGPT's desktop app includes enhanced app integration and Advanced Voice Mode, improving task management and coding support for various software.
Navigating the Evolving Smartphone Landscape: Top Picks for Every Budget and Need
AI features in smartphones are emerging but remain limited. The iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 are highlighted as top choices, offering strong performance and camera quality, with budget options available.
HBO's Dune: Prophecy Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Season 1 Finale – Exploring Harkonnen Origins
HBO's "Dune: Prophecy" will return for a second season as the first season nears its finale on December 22. The series explores the origins of the Harkonnen sisters and their rise to power.
Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles Show Promise for Reducing Road Accidents
Waymo's expansion of autonomous vehicles shows promising safety benefits, with significantly fewer insurance claims compared to human drivers, despite some concerns.
Trophy Eyes Sued After Fan Paralyzed in Concert Stage Diving Incident
Trophy Eyes faces a lawsuit after a fan was left partially paralyzed from a stage dive incident at a concert, claiming negligence against the band and venue.
SpongeBob SquarePants Joins Fortnite: New Games in Bikini Bottom Adventure
SpongeBob SquarePants is coming to Fortnite via UEFN, featuring four games inspired by the show and developed by Paramount and Zoned.
2024 Steam Winter Sale: Unmissable Deals for Gamers Until January 2
The 2024 Steam Winter Sale is live until January 2, featuring major discounts on popular games like "It Takes Two," "Mass Effect," and "Civ VI." Happy gaming!
Mark Cerny Unveils PS5 Pro's Hardware Details and Performance Boosts
Mark Cerny unveiled the PS5 Pro's specs and debunked rumors, confirming it has 16.7 TFLOPs and advanced ray tracing capabilities using BVH8.
Google Keep to Become a System App in Android 16 Update
Google Keep will become a system app in Android 16, making it uninstallable and suggesting enhanced integration with Android's core features.
Filming Wraps for Final Season of Stranger Things: What to Expect Next
Filming for the final season of "Stranger Things" is complete, with a 2025 premiere expected. Fans speculate on plot twists and farewells.
YouTube to Help Celebrities Detect Deepfakes Featuring Their Likeness
YouTube, in collaboration with the talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has introduced a new tool called "likeness management technology" to help celebrities detect and manage deepfake content
YouTube to Allow Companies to Train AI Models with Creator Consent
YouTube has announced a new feature that will enable third parties to train AI models using content from its platform, provided content creators explicitly grant their consent.
Blackmagic Launches Spatial Video Camera for Apple Vision Pro
Priced at $30,000 without accessories, the camera targets professional studios creating immersive content.
Rumors Suggest GeForce RTX 5060 Will Feature 8GB of Memory, RTX 5060 Ti to Have 16GB
NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards are rumored to feature 8GB and 16GB of memory, respectively.
Elon Musk Becomes First Person in History Worth Over $400 Billion
According to Bloomberg, Musk’s fortune has surged to $439.2 billion, with a recent insider sale of SpaceX shares adding $50 billion to his wealth.
OpenAI’s Video Generator Sora AI Now Available to the Public
OpenAI has released its video generation tool, Sora AI, to the public, complete with features to help creators tackle complex projects.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Now Available for Free
The neural network can answer any questions, generate images, and analyze photographs.
OpenAI Officially Launches GPT-o1 Pro for $200 per Month
During the first of 12 planned livestreams, OpenAI unveiled GPT-o1 Pro, its most advanced language model to date.
Anker Recalls Nearly 80,000 Bluetooth Speakers Over Fire Hazard
Anker has issued a recall of 80,000 Bluetooth speakers from its Soundcore and PowerConf lines following 33 reports of lithium-ion battery overheating.
Pat Gelsinger Steps Down as CEO of Intel
In a quiet announcement on the first Monday of December, Intel revealed that Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as its CEO and also exited the board of directors.
Kodak Halts Film Production to Upgrade Facilities and Meet Rising Demand
Eastman Kodak has announced a temporary suspension of its film production to modernize its manufacturing facilities and address increasing demand.
OpenAI’s Video Generator Sora Leaked to the Public
A group of activists has leaked access to Sora, OpenAI’s video generation tool, to protest what they call the company’s "duplicitous" practices aimed at "image polishing."
Study Finds ChatGPT Outperforms Doctors in Diagnosing Illnesses
ChatGPT has outperformed medical professionals in diagnosing illnesses, according to a study reported by The New York Times.
Apple Develops Its Own Large Language Model for Siri
Apple is working on a proprietary large language model (LLM) to power its voice assistant, Siri, aiming to reduce its dependence on third-party software.
Amazon Leaks Intel Arc B580 GPUs: First Cards on the Battlemage Architecture
Amazon Marketplace has revealed Intel’s upcoming Arc B580 GPUs, the first cards based on the new Xe2-HPG (Battlemage) architecture.
Updated Specs and Release Schedule for NVIDIA RTX 50xx GPUs Leaked
Details about the NVIDIA RTX 50xx series, including the RTX 5070 Ti, have surfaced, revealing potential specifications and a tentative release schedule.
Japan Unveils Robotic Cockpit for Washing, Relaxing, and Drying in 15 Minutes
Japanese shower equipment manufacturer Science Co. has introduced a prototype robotic cockpit designed to wash, relax, and dry individuals within 15 minutes.
Reddit Experiences Global Five-Hour Outage Due to Update Code Error
On November 20, 2024, Reddit faced a global outage lasting approximately five hours due to an error in the platform’s update code. The issue left users worldwide unable to access Reddit through either the mobile app or the website.
Shazam Celebrates 100 Billion Song Identifications
Shazam, the popular music identification service, has reached an extraordinary milestone of 100 billion song recognitions, as announced by Apple.
"The Zone Awaits": S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Officially Released
After years of development and six delays, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally been released by GSC Game World.
Nike Introduces Air Max 1000: 3D-Printed Sneakers with a Classic Twist
Nike has unveiled the Air Max 1000, a cutting-edge sneaker crafted using 3D-printing technology.
Exact Release Times for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Announced Worldwide
The developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl have shared a global release map, detailing the exact launch times for players around the world on November 20.
Dubai to Build Muraba Veil, the UAE’s Slimmest Skyscraper
Dubai is set to unveil a new architectural marvel: Muraba Veil, the slimmest skyscraper in the UAE. Standing at 380 meters tall and only 22.5 meters wide.
Nintendo Closes In on PlayStation for the Top Spot in Console Sales
As of September 30, 2024, Nintendo has sold over 146 million units of its Switch console, according to the company’s latest financial reports.
Valve Celebrates 20 Years of Half-Life 2 with Major Update, Free Giveaway, and a Documentary
To mark the occasion, Valve has treated fans with exciting surprises, including a major update, a free game giveaway, and a two-hour documentary.
Elon Musk Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Citing Antitrust Violations and Betrayal of Its Original Mission
Elon Musk, one of OpenAI's co-founders, has filed a detailed lawsuit against the organization, accusing it of monopolistic practices, ethical breaches, and abandoning its founding principles.
"Guaranteed to Be Hacked": NordPass Reveals the Most Popular Passwords of 2024
Password manager NordPass has released its latest ranking of the most common passwords globally, and the results show little improvement in online security habits.
EU Fines Meta €797 Million Over Antitrust Violations with Facebook Marketplace
The European Union has imposed a hefty €797 million fine on Meta for breaching antitrust laws through practices linked to Facebook Marketplace.
Supermaven and Cursor Join Forces to Compete with GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot, now used by over 77,000 organizations, has grown significantly in value since its acquisition by Microsoft. However, new AI-driven startups like Supermaven and Cursor are stepping up to provide competitive alternatives to Copilot.
GOG Launches Preservation Program to Ensure Classic Games Run Smoothly on Modern PCs
GOG has introduced a new initiative, GOG Preservation, dedicated to maintaining the compatibility of classic games on current and future operating systems.
iMicro Q3p: A Smartphone Microscope on Kickstarter with 1200x Zoom
QingYing has launched the iMicro Q3p on Kickstarter, a compact microscope lens for smartphone cameras that provides up to 1200x magnification.
Enthusiast Creates Voice Assistant Using Raspberry Pi and ChatGPT
The versatile Raspberry Pi has been the foundation for many smart home and voice assistant projects, but one particular creation by developer Suryatejadev stands out.
Spotify Reaches 252 Million Subscribers
Spotify’s subscriber base grew by 12%, reaching 252 million according to the company’s Q3 2024 financial report. For the first time, Spotify anticipates achieving profitability by the end of the year.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 System Requirements: High Specs Needed for Optimal Performance
GSC Game World has released the system requirements for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Apple Launches Limited Edition Book Featuring the Greatest Music Albums of All Time
Apple has released an exclusive hardcover book showcasing the 100 greatest music albums, priced at $450.
1X Showcases Humanoid Robot NEO Beta in Cooking Duel with Chef Nick DiGiovanni
Chef and food blogger Nick DiGiovanni faced off against 1X’s humanoid robot, NEO Beta, in a cooking challenge where the robot prepared a medium-rare steak.
Valve Unveils Limited Edition White Steam Deck
Valve has announced a limited edition white variant of its Steam Deck, featuring a 1TB SSD and exclusive accessories. Priced at $679, this model will be available starting November 18, 2024, in regions where the Steam Deck is officially sold.
LG Display's Stretchable Screen Prototype: A New Era for Wearable and Flexible Tech
LG Display has unveiled a cutting-edge prototype screen that can stretch, fold, and twist from a 12-inch display to 14 inches.
Microsoft Promotes Windows 11 24H2 Upgrade with Windows 10 Banner Ads
To accelerate user migration to Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has started displaying banner ads on Windows 10 PCs.
Apple’s Mac Mini Power Button Relocation: A Compromise for Compact Design
The unusual location, which deviates from traditional Mac layouts, was explained by Apple executives as a necessary trade-off to maintain the compact form factor without sacrificing connectivity.
Mattel is recalling dolls themed after the musical "Wicked" due to a packaging error
That listed an adult website instead of the official film site. The film, featuring singer Ariana Grande, is set to release in the U.S. in mid-November
Raspberry Pi launches its own USB hub for $12
The new hub is now available in the official store and from partners
Google introduces a video presentation app powered by Gemini
The AI-driven app, Vids, built on the Gemini platform, enables users to create video presentations from text prompts.
The Beatles song, restored with AI, nominated for a Grammy.
The Beatles’ song "Now and Then," restored with artificial intelligence and released nearly 50 years after the band's breakup, has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
The old Windows Mail, Calendar, and People apps will no longer work after December 31, 2024.
Microsoft has now confirmed that these older apps will cease functioning after December 31, 2024.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Goes Gold – Release Set for November 20
The shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has officially gone "gold," as announced by GSC Game World.
Sony has confirmed that Astro Bot has sold 1.5 million copies
Sony has confirmed that Astro Bot has sold 1.5 million copies, according to its financial report, with figures updated as of November 3.
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