Sony's PC adapter for PS VR2 headset is confirmed, coming in August for $60
Not all features will work on the PC
Hackers damaged over 600,000 routers last year that belonged to a single ISP
An unusually destructive cyber-attack with an unknown purpose
Portable SSD with AirJet tech runs 20C cooler, achieves 2x sustained performance
AirJet tech is shaping up nicely
Grab the latest version of Microsoft Office for $49
Over 70% off the regular price
Qualcomm embraces AI PC future with big Copilot+ showcase at Computex
Qualcomm's third attempt at Arm-based PCs proves promising
Nvidia app update adds warranty-safe, 1-click GPU overclocking and improved gameplay recording
In a nutshell: Nvidia is rolling out a new beta version of its app tomorrow that should appeal to those who like to overclock their GPUs – without worrying about voiding the warranty – and record their gameplay. The company is also giving away rewards to users, including three months of free Game Pass for PC access.
Dell expects memory and SSD prices to jump an additional 20% this year
Out of the frying pan, into the fire
This deal gets you Windows 11 Pro for $25
Both Windows 10 and 11 Pro at a hefty discount
Unofficial app enables Windows Recall on unsupported PCs
But why would you want to?
Amazon is using generative AI to reduce damaged and incorrect deliveries
Resulting in happier customers and less pollution, hopefully
Amazon arms Fire TV with generative AI, unveils two new streaming sticks
New generative AI features will help you find the next bingeworthy show faster
Latest Steam survey: Another Lovelace card breaks into top ten, Linux passes 2% share
Windows 11 keeps getting more popular, too
Asus ROG Ally X is here with massive 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM
Asus dials up battery, cooling, and ergonomics with this one
Carpenter uses Apple AirTags to locate stolen items, finds stash of tools worth millions
AirTags -- not just for stalkers
AMD leaps into Copilot+ PCs and outlines infrastructure GPU roadmap
Why it matters: AMD is in the unique position of being the primary competitor to Nvidia on GPUs – for both PCs and AI acceleration – and to Intel for CPUs – both for servers and PCs – so their efforts are getting more attention than they ever have. And with that, the official opening keynote for this year's Computex was delivered by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su.
AMD unveils Ryzen 9000 CPUs, debuts new Zen 5 architecture
The 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X and three more new CPUs will debut next month
Highly anticipated: AMD has announced new Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture, alongside new motherboard chipsets to support them. Additional details about the AM5 socket and new mobile chips with a heavy dose of AI were also revealed. We were briefed ahead of the Computex keynote, and are now over in Taipei, covering the floor with more coverage to come.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang kicks off Computex 2024 with a spotlight on GenAI and an accelerated GPU roadmap
Huang unveils Nvidia's roadmap to 2027
Researchers hope that the world's first "living processor" will lead to energy-efficient computing power
Online platform gives researchers remote access to 16 human brain organoids
How much power can a PCIe x16 graphics card draw from the motherboard's slot?
Is it 50W, 75W, 150W or up to 300W?
Here we go again: China's newest soldier is a robotic dog with a rifle strapped to its back
Robotic dogs are popping up around the world for various uses
The heads of Nvidia, TSMC and Quanta take an evening stroll to discuss... what exactly?
The chip industry would love to know what they were talking about
Google defends failing AI search, while promising improvements
AI Overviews struggle with satire, lack of information, and confusing queries
AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop CPU lineup leaked ahead of Computex launch
Something to look forward to: AMD is reportedly planning an initial launch of four Zen 5 CPUs ranging from 6 to 16 cores. The Ryzen 9 9950X flagship will be a 16-core / 32-thread CPU, followed by the 12-core / 24-thread Ryzen 9 9900X, the 8-core / 16-thread Ryzen 7 9700X, and the 6-core / 12-thread Ryzen 5 9600. The TDPs range from 65W for the 9600 to 170W for the 9950X.
Clip can make your bike electric in seconds without tools, batteries included
The big picture: The 2024 e-bike market is valued at $34.98 billion and is projected to grow to $51 billion by 2029. With so many options for e-bike conversion kits, CLIP is vying for your attention with its portable, tool-less kit that will have you cruising in no time.
FCC ends high-speed internet subsidies as funds expire
Millions of low-income Americans could see rising internet costs
Jeep's first EV is the $72,000 Wagoneer S: 300-mile range, 600 horsepower
Forward-looking: Jeep had its fun stuffing 707 horsepower, 6.2 liter supercharged Hellcat engines in Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks, but the auto world is bound and determined to go electric and Jeep is just along for the ride. The Stellantis-owned automaker's first official EV is the Wagoneer S, a premium battery-electric vehicle (BEV) boasting a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge.
Tech companies form the "Ultra Accelerator Link" group to create an open connectivity standard for AI accelerators
Trying to escape Nvidia's monopoly on server GPUs and related technologies
Panic somehow recovered $400,000 of stolen Playdate handhelds after botched delivery
Company employees rooted out the robbers with old fashioned "detective work"
Google set to phase out Manifest V2 in a few days, breaking many ad blockers
The Year of Firefox: Google initially announced the Manifest V3 API in 2018, but the new extension technology was delayed several times because of the intrinsic limitations it imposed on ad blockers and security add-ons. Now that it is ready for release, Mountain View will begin phasing out Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome next month.
Ubisoft's free-to-play FPS XDefiant debuts to mixed reviews
Some reviewers are calling XDefiant the "free Call of Duty." They also say the game is fun at times, but lackluster mechanics, way too large maps, and missing features (ping system and skill-based matchmaking) prevent it from truly standing out from the crowd, for now.
Spotify gives in, will refund Car Thing buyers following criticism
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
Apple to give Siri a major AI revamp with iOS 18
The new AI features could be detailed at WWDC 2024
.NET framework brought to life on the NES console by Microsoft programmer
The porting effort was painful, but no games were hurt in the process
TikTok denies report it is cloning its algorithm, potentially for a US-only version of the app
Is ByteDance just playing its cards close to its chest?