Apple Vision Pro launches February 2 with “new spatial games” and controller support
On Monday, Apple announced it would launch the Vision Pro in the US on February 2. Customers can begin preordering the device on January 19. They should prepare to shellRead More →
Analysts expect DRAM prices to continue to rise in 2024
The semiconductor industry should experience a new wave of growth in the coming year as memory manufacturers gradually increase DRAM prices by cutting or controlling production. During the first quarterRead More →
Defying obsolescence, AMD’s 22-year-old Radeon GPUs get new Linux drivers
The ATI R300 graphics processor series was first introduced in 2002 with the release of the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro. Built on the 150nm process and featuring an AGP interfaceRead More →
Cybertruck falls short in range test, achieves only 80% of promised mileage
Over four years ago, Tesla said that its tri-motor Cybertruck would have a 500-mile range. The official delivery event at the end of November revised those numbers to 320 milesRead More →
Russia and China successfully transmit two images over satellite using quantum communication
Scientists from Russia and China have successfully demonstrated quantum communication over satellite. The test is significant as it portends the development of advanced encrypted communication networks that cannot be hackedRead More →
A proposed Chipmaker’s Visa could reform H-1B, but will Congress go for it?
It is difficult to overstate the importance of the H-1B visa system to the US tech industry. American firms rely on it to bring in engineers, computer scientists, and techniciansRead More →
MSI’s upcoming gaming handheld is Intel powered, pictures and benchmarks leak early
Leakers recently revealed a promotional image and benchmarks of MSI’s upcoming Claw handheld gaming PC shortly before the company planned to announce the product at CES. The leaks indicate theRead More →
Xbox backtracks after banning accounts that automatically uploaded NSFW BG3 videos
That’s what many Xbox owners are facing now after Microsoft banned their accounts when spicy video clips from mega-hit Balder’s Gate 3 were automatically uploaded publicly. Xbox Series consoles canRead More →
Dell brings the sleek (and controversial) XPS 13 design to 14 and 16-inch models
Dell’s latest XPS laptops confirm that the company is sticking with its decision to replace the function key row with a flat LED bar. In addition to a new successorRead More →
New certification for Adaptive-Sync monitors with dual-mode support arrives just in time for CES
The AdaptiveSync certification program introduced in 2022 just got an update for 2024. The original VESA certification covered displays with variable refresh rate (VRR) support. The update now includes “dual-mode”Read More →