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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UXMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 PC performance testing and settings analysis — we tested 23 GPUs, the game is even more demanding than its predecessor
Microsoft Flight Simulator has been the quintessential CPU gaming benchmark for a while, and the 2024 release mostly keeps that pattern. Maxed-out settings tend to be more core-friendly than the prior release, and you'll still want a potent GPU for higher resolutions and settings.
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Are gaming consoles reaching final form? Former PlayStation boss says no more major hardware leaps
Speaking in an interview with Eurogamer, Layden notes how the technological jump from the original PlayStation to the PS2, still the best-selling console of all time, was a dramatic one. He cites his disbelief at seeing the Gran Turismo demo for the first time, something this writer also remembers experiencing.Read Entire Article
MacWhisper 11 brings a friendly redesign to the best AI-powered transcription app
We’ve long been big fans of MacWhisper here at 9to5Mac, and the new v11 update improves on the already great transcription app. more…
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Every culture has it's own signs and symbols to facilitate communication between members, and motorcyclists are no different.
Scientists develop battery with 5,000+ year lifespan by encasing radioactive carbon in diamond
To achieve this feat, they used the incredible properties of carbon-14, which is the same isotope typically used for carbon dating archaeological finds and fossils. The isotope decays into nitrogen-14 through a process called beta decay over thousands of years. This process generates a tiny but virtually endless trickle of...Read Entire Article
Internet Archive ends effort to overturn defeat in digital book lending case
In a recent post on its official blog, the Internet Archive (IA) confirmed that the "Hachette v. Internet Archive" case has finally come to an end. The organization, founded in 1996, is "deeply disappointed" with the recent verdict by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, but has decided not to...Read Entire Article
Google Docs testing Gemini-powered ‘Help me create’
In addition to the existing “Help me write” capability, Gemini in Google Docs is going a step further with “Help me create.” more…
Next-gen Nvidia GPU "Rubin" is ahead of schedule, uses 3nm manufacturing and HBM4
According to the Taiwan Economic Daily, Nvidia's Rubin series AI graphics chips will be available in the second half of 2025, half a year earlier than previously reported. Although details regarding performance improvements are slim, the new GPUs will feature more advanced memory and a newer semiconductor process node than...Read Entire Article
Hands-on: Samsung’s One UI 7 update feels like a big upgrade, but is it enough? [Gallery]
Samsung’s next big Android update has finally launched in beta with a huge list of changes and, despite early impressions, One UI 7 actually seems good. more…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC system requirements, console performance, and new release date revealed
Kingdom Come: Deliverance was one of our favorite games of 2018, earning a place on our Best PC Games (You Should be Playing) list. The highly anticipated sequel looks amazing in the trailers, but will you need a monster PC to play it?Read Entire Article
Google wants to know what Gemini Extensions you need
As of this week, all the Gemini Extensions that have been previously announced are widely rolling out. Google is now asking Gemini users what other Extensions they want. more…
Who Owns Falken Tires And Where Are They Made?
Falken Tires might not be the biggest name in tires, but they've been around for decades and have a long and interesting history serving drivers.
Google's Genie 2 creates playable 3D worlds from text prompts and sample images
Genie 2 is a new foundation model capable of generating an "endless" amount of 3D environments that can be controlled by the user, Google said. The generative AI can sprout out an entire virtual world based on a single textual prompt and sample image, which can be either user-made or...Read Entire Article
What Do The Numbers And Letters Mean On Intel Processors?
Even though Intel Processor names feel like a language within themselves, understanding the basics makes identifying the CPUs much easier.
AWS refreshes AI story with new Trainium 2 chip, Bedrock upgrades, and SageMaker Studio
At their annual re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, Amazon's Web Services (AWS) exemplified this trend with a series of product and service announcements primarily focused on enhancing their existing offerings rather than introducing completely new ones.Read Entire Article
Fly Me to the Moon movie now streaming on Apple TV+
After making its debut in cinemas around the world in July, the original film Fly Me to the Moon is now streaming on Apple TV+. Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in this comedic drama, which is set against the backdrop of the 1960s space race. As the outlook of the Apollo 11 mission falters, marketing exec Kelly Jones (Johansson) prepares to stage a fake moon landing, just in case. more…
OpenAI partners with Palmer Luckey's defense firm, paving the way for AI-driven military tech
On Wednesday, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey's Anduril Industries defense technology company announced a "strategic partnership" with OpenAI to "develop and responsibly deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for national security missions."Read Entire Article
Powered by SteamOS: Valve's Linux gaming OS prepares to expand beyond the Steam Deck
Valve's new logo and "Powered by SteamOS" brand guidelines reference other devices, suggesting that the Steam Deck may soon no longer be the only hardware running Valve's custom Linux distro. Introducing the OS to other PCs could loosen Microsoft's grip on PC gaming.Read Entire Article
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, one of the most anticipated games of the year, just received its first reviews
Developed by MachineGames Sweden, this new Indiana Jones game delivers an amazing adventure with a captivating story arc, complemented by stunning ray-traced visuals.Read Entire Article
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If you're thinking about upgrading your lighting but are unsure of whether to get smart bulbs or a smart switch, it depends on your home.
Brazilian court overturns injunction imposed on Apple’s App Store
Following a report earlier today about Apple appealing a Brazilian antitrust regulator’s ruling on the App Store, the Brazilian courts decided on Thursday night to overturn the injunction imposed on Apple, which would have forced the company to enable sideloading on iOS for Brazilian users within 20 days. more…
9to5Mac Daily: December 5, 2024 – The latest iPhone and iPad rumors
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With the December 2024 Feature Drop, Pixel Camera 9.7 is rolling out “Quick access controls.” more…
Top-Rated US VPN Extends Its Cyber Monday Offer: Only $2/Month
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Private Internet Access is still offering its deal, letting you save up to 83% off the regular price.
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Bethesda and MachineGames' take on the Lucasfilm icon delivers a fantastic Indiana Jones story, wrapped up in clunky, miserable gameplay.
iOS 18.2 adds natural language search to Apple Music and Apple TV app
Apple has been testing iOS 18.2 for a while now, and the update brings a lot of new features related to Apple Intelligence such as Genmoji and Image Playground. However, there’s another small but important change for users of the Apple Music and Apple TV app, and that’s the ability to search using natural language in those apps. more…
Disneyland’s Festive Star Wars Meal Is a Life Day Letdown
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Samsung unveils One UI 7 for its Android phones – and it looks a lot like iOS 18
Samsung on Thursday unveiled One UI 7, the new version of its custom experience for the company’s Android phones. One UI 7 comes with a lot of new features such as AI writing assistance tools, but the update also brings some design changes – and it’s impossible not to compare them to Apple’s iOS. more…
OpenAI Announces New $200 Per Month ChatGPT Pro Subscription
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Samsung One UI 7 update splits notifications and Quick Settings, but it’s done right [Video]
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NASA’s Return to the Moon: Well, There’s Good News and Bad News
NASA addressed doubts about the Artemis program and Orion's heat shield at a press conference held earlier today, sharing mixed updates about the lunar program.
Intel appoints two new board members with semiconductor backgrounds following Gelsinger exit
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‘Festivitas’ brings holiday cheer to your Mac’s dock and menu bar
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