Intel Core Ultra NPUs receive a boost from Windows 11 DirectML preview
Developers with Windows 11 PCs running on Intel Core Ultra processors can now leverage the NPUs introduced in this new CPU lineup while working with the DirectML preview. Despite someRead More →
AMD Radeon 7900 XT gets price drop, down to $699
The GeForce Super effect means GPUs are slightly more competitive. AMD is adjusting the Radeon RX 7900 XT pricing down to $699 ($669 with coupon, from the original $900), makingRead More →
Bluesky opens the floodgates, ends invite-only system
Bluesky Social, the open-source and decentralized alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has officially transitioned from its closed beta period and is now open for signups to the general public. WithRead More →
Custom data center reaches 64 gigatransfers per second through optical PCIe 6.0
A custom data center from Nubis Communications and Alphawave Semi showcased a PCIe 6.0 connection that hit the specification theoretical bandwidth of 64 gigatransfers per second last month. The performanceRead More →
Apple Vision Pro teardown investigates the EyeSight Display
The first comprehensive teardown of the Apple Vision Pro reveals that, while some of its components might be easily repairable or replaceable, the intricate device is a mixed bag overall.Read More →
Audacity for Windows now features AI audio plugins
Open-source audio software Audacity offers free tools for recording, editing, and producing music tracks. Most recently its Windows version has been enhanced with new AI plugins. Read Entire ArticleRead More →
Next-gen autonomous drone set to unveil hidden secrets of Antarctica
A new, autonomous drone has arrived at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica as part of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), ready to begin experiments to bolster our understanding of theRead More →
Spotify doubles down on Joe Rogan with reported $250M deal
“The Joe Rogan Experience” has been exclusive to Spotify since 2020 under a lucrative multimillion-dollar deal. But the new contract is even more eye-popping, with the Wall Street Journal estimatingRead More →
Samsung responds to criticism of the Galaxy S24’s AI photo-editing features
At this year’s first Unpacked event, Samsung showed off a series of AI-powered software capabilities it collectively calls Galaxy AI that it has integrated into the new Galaxy S24 seriesRead More →
Cryptomining accounts for up to 2.3% of US electricity consumption
Cryptocurrency mining in the US is nothing new, having been around for about 10 years, but since 2021 the size of the industry has ballooned so much that current estimatesRead More →