Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator gain AI-generated patterns and vector graphics
Quickly generate patterns and vector art that fills pre-defined shapes
Researchers leverage astronomy tools and principles to detect deepfakes
The technique looks for inconsistencies in eyball reflections
iRobot Roomba Combo 2-in-1 features a self-cleaning mop
Support for Matter smart home standard is coming later this year
Yandex, the Russian search and internet giant, has been sold for $5.4 billion
The new EU-based company will invest heavily in AI, cloud, and Nvidia GPUs
Grab the latest version of Office at 70% off the regular price
Available for Windows and Mac
Ultra rare gold Nintendo cartridge from 1990 hits the auction market
A bit worn out but one of the rarest in the world
OneXPlayer M1 mini PC debuts with Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32GB of RAM and OCuLink port
Only in Japan for now, but expect a global realease down the road
Modders shrink Nintendo Wii to a very "Kawaii" keychain size
Easily one of the coolest hardware mods we've ever seen
GTA 6 publisher Take-Two expresses concern over review bombings
Is Take-Two worried that GTA 6 might be considered too "woke?"
A hot potato: Review bombing has become a common practice these days. The act of flooding a game with negative reviews for a certain reason, even those not actually related to the gameplay, is no longer an unusual sight. But does it have any effect, especially on established franchises? According to GTA publisher Take-Two Interactive, "negative review campaigns" can have a significant impact, suggesting the company might be worried about GTA 6 suffering this fate.
Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and Asrock set to deliver 38.8 million motherboards in 2024
The motherboard market is poised for a sharp recovery this year
The iPhone 15 Pro can run Windows 11 – if you can tolerate the 20-minute boot time
Emulation lets Windows break into Apple's walled garden
Giant floating wall of wind turbines moves a step closer to reality
The largest model could reach nearly 1,000 feet in height
This deal gets you Windows 11 for $39
Pick from Win 11 or Win 10 at a hefty discount
Intel identifies cause behind Raptor Lake crashes, says mobile CPUs aren't affected
A patch is coming in mid-August
Google pivots on user privacy, will now keep third-party cookies in Chrome
It is a marked departure for Google, which had been planning to eliminate these trackers for years
MySQL vs. MariaDB: a brief comparison guide
MySQL is one of the most popular relational databases. MariaDB is a fork from the original MySQL codebase.
AMD RDNA 4 leaks tease massive ray tracing upgrades for PC and PlayStation 5 Pro
Playing catch up with Nvidia's RT lead
Something to look forward to: A partial data sheet has revealed some new details about the ray tracing capabilities coming to AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU architecture. Headlining the list is something called a "Double Ray Tracing Intersect Engine." The data sheet doesn't delve into any details beyond listing the features, so we can only guess what it means.
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MOBILE SECURITY
Cellebrite can't crack updated iPhones, most Android devices vulnerable
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MINI PC
Orange Pi 5 Max is a $75 Raspberry Pi alternative with 6 TOPS NPU and up to 16GB RAM
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OOPS
Intel laptop CPUs are crashing, too, as the company remains silent
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BSOD
The internet reacts to the CrowdStrike IT disaster that crashed computers worldwide
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"CHECKPOINT CUMULATIVE"
Microsoft is changing the way it updates Windows
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ENGINEERING
Floating dual-rotor wind turbine is so sturdy it can operate during hurricanes
Microsoft blames EU agreement for CrowdStrike disaster, releases USB recovery tool
Microsoft is legally bound to grant third-party developers level 0 kernel access
US Space Force is set to install 24 satellite jamming stations capable of disrupting Russian or Chinese communications
Department of Defense says they are "responsible" weaponry
Another CrowdStrike-like outage could collapse cashless societies
All-digital systems are dangerous for the global economy, pro-cash organizations say
China is on track to meet 2030 renewable energy target six years ahead of schedule
1,200 GW of wind and solar installed capacity
Commercial satellite operations disrupted by May 2024 geomagnetic storm
LEO constellations were disturbed by the sudden swelling in Earth's atmosphere
Researchers discover oxygen-generating "battery rocks" on ocean floor
A rethink of how early life evolved on Earth could be in order
Asus debuts the ROG Ally X: all around improved, but also more expensive
The new ROG Ally X uses the same AMD SoC as before, but manages to offer improved battery life, ergonomics, and more RAM. Windows 11 is still a pain in a handheld though, and the device is steeply priced at $899.
Microsoft Phone Link app updated with more audio source options
The Phone Link app allows you to receive phone calls, SMS, manage apps, and view photos on your PC by linking your Android device or iPhone. This latest version also lets you choose whether audio plays on your PC or phone.
Samsung is rushing a critical patch to all Galaxy devices amid active exploitation
Millions of devices are vulnerable but a fix is coming soon
IT firm's RTO ultimatum: get back in the office or lose your vacation days
Workers could eventually lose pay, too
A hot potato: We've seen companies use plenty of underhand, cruel, and legally questionable ways of forcing workers back into the office. Indian multinational IT consulting firm HCL Technologies has implemented what sounds like a new one: telling its workers to come back in at least three days per week or lose vacation days.
Breakthrough graphene brain implant preps for first human test, could treat Parkinson's disease
They offer major advantages over current metal implanets
Google teases Pixel 9 Pro AI features; could ship with 16GB RAM and Samsung 4nm modem
The Pixel 9 family is expected to debut in August
Sony hero shooter Concord's free open beta peaked at just 2,388 concurrent players
With lows of almost 500 players
Scientists design miracle fabric that turns rigid at the push of a button
A potential gamechanger for improving mobility in Parkinson's patients
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