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Windows 11 24H2 updates are still failing on Western Digital's SN770, despite the fact that a fix came out 8 months ago — here's what to do if you're stuck
Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 version 24H2 on systems with WD Black SN770 SSDs due to a firmware issue, yet offers no clear guidance to users despite a firmware fix having been available since October 2024.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:
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ASRock preps Radeon RX AI Pro R9700 Creator for AI and workstation users — blower card packs massive 32GB of GDDR6 memory, adopts 16-pin connector
ASRock has launched the Radeon RX AI Pro R9700 Creator graphics card for the AI and workstation markets.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Huawei's brute force AI tactic seems to be working — CloudMatrix 384 claimed to outperform Nvidia processors running DeepSeek R1
A new report says that Huawei's CloudMatrix 384 outperforms Nvidia processors running DeepSeek R1, which is to be expected given the energy use involved.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Max now packs 50% more ads into its streams
The streamer's support page confirms that its Max Basic with Ads plan now shows six minutes of ads per hour. According to an archive of the same page (via PCWorld), the plan showed four minutes of ads per hour as recently as February 2025. That means Max's ad load is...Read Entire Article
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:MIT brain scans suggest that using GenAI tools reduces cognitive activity
The newly published paper explains that as participants in an experiment wrote a series of essays, electronic brain monitoring revealed substantially weaker connections between regions of the brain in those who used large language models (LLMs). This correlated with poorer memory and more derivative output.Read Entire Article
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Apple’s push in India continues: Foxconn to start making iPhone casings in the country
Foxconn is taking another step in cementing its rolerole in Apple’s Indian manufacturing strategy. After years of focusing mainly on iPhone assembly, the Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant is now preparing to build iPhone casings locally for the first time. Here’s why that matters. more…
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Gemini on Android can finally identify music with Song Search
Ahead of the Google Assistant deprecation later in 2025, the Gemini app on Android can now identify songs with help from Google Search. more…
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Scammers hijack real support pages to show fake phone numbers
Many people likely understand that they should verify URLs when visiting sites for banks, tech companies, and other critical services to avoid fraudulent links. While steering clear of links in suspicious emails is a well-known security precaution, hackers also frequently purchase sponsored Google ads that lead to fake websites designed...Read Entire Article
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:WhatsApp delays ad rollout in the EU amid privacy concerns
Earlier this week, Meta officially flipped the switch on in-app advertising for WhatsApp users worldwide, marking the first time ads have appeared inside the messaging platform. But if you’re in the European Union, there’s now an important update: the rollout won’t be happening for you… yet. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:WhatsApp to hold off EU ads rollout until 2026 amid privacy discussions [U]
Earlier this week, Meta officially flipped the switch on in-app advertising for WhatsApp users worldwide, marking the first time ads have appeared inside the messaging platform. But if you’re in the European Union, there’s now an important update: the rollout won’t be happening for you… yet. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:9to5Mac Daily: June 19, 2025 – iPhone Fold expectations, Mac gaming
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Apple wins Grand Prix at Cannes for ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign
Apple’s famous “Shot on iPhone” ad series has just earned one of the advertising industry’s highest honors: the Grand Prix in the Creative Effectiveness Lions category at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Not bad for a campaign that started a decade ago. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Is A Cybertruck Faster Than A Hellcat?
The Dodge Hellcat variant is a blisteringly fast beast but is it faster than a Cybertruck? We break down everything you need to know about these two.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:This Intel Core i5-14600K is still a massive 39% off — get a free 1TB SSD and a top CPU for less than $200
The Intel Core i5-14600K CPU is currently available at Newegg for $189 and comes with a free 1TB TeamGroup CX2 SATA III SSD.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:This Intel Core i5-14600K is a whopping 39% off, and comes with a free 1TB SSD for good measure, for a limited time
The Intel Core i5-14600K CPU is currently available at Newegg for $189 and comes with a free 1TB TeamGroup CX2 SATA III SSD.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Samsung’s panic over Google Pixel’s TSMC shift shows a company lost in the woods
Yesterday, a bombshell report alleged that Samsung found itself “shocked” by Google’s switch to TSMC foundries for the upcoming Pixel 10 series rumored to arrive later this summer. According to reporting from The Bell, the Tensor G5 swap is being called “the Google incident” internally, with this drama apparently serving as some sort of wake-up call to the company as a whole. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Adobe just released an iPhone camera app with full manual controls
For photography enthusiasts, the prosumer camera app market has had no shortage of great options, with longtime favorites like Halide from Lux leading the pack. Now, Adobe has decided to enter the picture (get it?) with a free experimental app from the same team behind the original Google Pixel camera. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Is The Ducati Scrambler 800 A Good Beginner Bike? Here's What Owners Say
There are many beginner bikes out there that are easy to ride and aren't too expensive. Find out if the Ducati Scrambler 800 is a good option for beginners.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:SpaceX Starship explodes during engine test, Musk shares preliminary investigation results
A video shared by NASA Spaceflight shows a powerful explosion lighting up the Texas night sky during what was supposed to be a routine engine test. Cameron County officials confirmed the incident and said no one was injured. Local law enforcement has launched a formal investigation to determine the cause.Read Entire Article
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:US Steel Is No Longer An American Company: Does That Mean New Cars Will Cost More?
Nippon Steel has finally acquired U.S. Steel, ending 18 months of wrangling. How will that affect the consumer, and will car prices increase?
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Samsung has its own earthquake alert system with options Google should consider [Gallery]
Samsung often builds its own alternatives to Google services, and it turns out that the company is building its own version of Android’s earthquake alerts system, and it has some options Google should perhaps consider. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Spotify lossless streaming edges closer with new in-app references to ’24-bit’ and FLAC
After years (and years, and years) of waiting and speculation, Spotify’s long-promised lossless audio feature appears to be inching closer to reality. The latest desktop app builds now show multiple references to “Lossless” streaming, giving users the loudest sign yet that higher-fidelity streaming could soon roll out. Here’s what to expect. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more
Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay changes in iOS 26.Subscribe at9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5HH” at checkout for 10% off....
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion
Bloomberg reports that Microsoft is preparing to lay off thousands of workers next month, with most of the cuts expected to hit the company's sales and customer service divisions. It's a jarring move but not an unfamiliar one in tech. What stands out this time is what Microsoft is doing...Read Entire Article
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:What Happens If A Car Battery Is Installed Wrong?
Fixing a car on your own can save some money, or you can damage your car. Find out what happens if the car's battery is installed incorrectly and how to fix it.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:‘The Phantom of the Paradise’ Might Find New Life as a Stage Play
Legendary songwriter and Muppets music man Paul Williams hopes to revisit the Brian De Palma cult horror musical.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Codenames, Rush Rally 3, Wreckfest, more
We have now gathered up all of today’s best deals courtesy of the Google Play Store. Alongside the deals we spotted today on Nothing’s Ear (a) wireless earbuds, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at up to 50% off, Lenovo’s touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC, and more, you’ll find all of today’s Android app deals below. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Could This Tech Finally Solve AI's Planet-Polluting Problem?
While beneficial uses of AI continue to increase, its biggest downfall is the pollution it produces. However, this tech may solve the problem.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage
Neural Texture Compression (NTC) is a new technique that improves texture quality while reducing VRAM usage. It relies on a specialized neural network trained to compress and decompress material textures efficiently on the fly.Read Entire Article
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Leaker doubles down on two key display changes for the iPhone 18 Pro
If you were hoping Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models would shake up their physical screen sizes, you can extra-officially temper your expectations. But that doesn’t mean the 2026 lineup won’t bring significant shifts in how the front of the iPhone looks. Here’s what may be coming. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Klarna, the buy now pay later company, wants to be your carrier with $40/mo plans
The rise of MVNOs has made it possible for some interesting names to power your mobile phone service. Google, Ryan Reynolds, and… others, have all been attached to their own mobile phone carriers. Now, Klarna is joining the ring with its own $40/month plans – and yes, that’s the “buy now pay later” people. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Google Phone app rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
The Phone by Google app is getting an all-encompassing Material 3 Expressive redesignthat also adds “Horizontal swipe” or “Single tap” options for answering calls. Like Google Messages, this is beginning to roll out to the beta channel. more…
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Cheap Vs. Expensive Oil Change: Should You Spend Less Or More?
It can be tempting to spend money on high-end synthetic oil changes for your car, but is it actually worth the extra cost you'll pay for it?
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Apple built a custom camera using iPhone tech to shoot real F1 races
F1 cockpits are highly optimized spaces, with no room to spare for large cinema cameras. Broadcasters do have access to real in-car footage but if Apple were to use it, the difference in quality compared to the rest of the film would be quite evident. Rather than try to upscale...Read Entire Article
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:You'll Want This Android Feature Handy During A Home Internet Outage
If you have an Android phone, you'd actually have a bit of an advantage if you need to remain connected while dealing with a home internet outage.
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