Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. The Civilization franchise is getting the VR treatment with Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – VR on Meta Quest headsets this spring, 2K and Firaxis Games have announced. The… Read more
read more...Civilization VII is getting a Quest VR port this spring
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Seagate’s fraudulent hard drives scandal deepens as clues point at Chinese Chia mining farms
By: Tom's Hardware
A Heise investigation of used Seagate datacenter-grade hard drives sold as new revealed that they originated from Chinese cryptocurrency mining farms that used them to mine Chia several years ago. This does not deny that the fraudulent HDDs were obtained from channels that did not buy from official distributors; the results confirm this. Investigations suggest… Read more
read more...Nvidia’s new tech reduces VRAM usage by up to 96% in beta demo — RTX Neural Texture Compression looks impressive
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: Compusemble – YouTube) Nvidia’s RTX Neural Texture Compression (NTC) has finally been benchmarked, demonstrating the technology’s capabilities in an actual 3D workload. Compusemble on YouTube benchmarked Nvidia’s memory compression tech on an RTX 4090 at 1440p and 4K resolution, revealing a whopping 96% reduction in memory texture size with NTC compared to conventional… Read more
read more...Microsoft click-baits users with useless ‘How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge’ instruction doc
By: Tom's Hardware
Microsoft’s Bing search engine (via PCWorld) presents a clickbait result when you ask how to uninstall Microsoft Edge. While it shows a video with instructions and features the question, “Why can’t I uninstall Microsoft Edge?” the top article is titled “How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge,” with the URL indicating it’s an official Microsoft page. However,… Read more
read more...Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D listed at $699 and $599, same prices as last-gen
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(Image credit: AMD) Preliminary listings at Newegg hint that AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D will reportedly cost $599 and $699, similar to their Ryzen 7000 equivalents, per momomo_us at X. The product pages are live, but the pricing details have not been listed, at least publicly. The source of this information… Read more
read more...Nvidia is investigating RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 instability issues
By: Tom's Hardware
Many users reported stability issues with the newly released GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards. At the time, users could not determine the cause of the black screen and GPU initialization issues after installing the latest driver, fearing the problem was permanent. Nvidia acknowledged this issue, started collecting feedback, and began investigating. An… Read more
read more...TSMC bans more chip sales to China due to stricter U.S. export sanctions
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: TSMC) According to United Daily News, TSMC is restricting Chinese chip design firms. They cannot order chips made with 16nm and below processes unless they use U.S. government-approved third-party packaging houses. This move aligns with stricter U.S. export rules, forcing many Chinese companies to shift packaging operations to U.S.-whitelisted OSATs to maintain supply…. Read more
read more...AOC 27-inch 1440p 240 Hz curved gaming monitor is at an all-time low price of $219
By: Tom's Hardware
Today, the AOC CQ27G3Z 27-inch curved gaming monitor is available at Amazon for one of the lowest prices since it first launched. It usually costs around $269, but right now, it’s discounted to $219. As of this writing, no expiration date has been specified for the discount, so we’re not sure how long it will… Read more
read more...MediaTek is conducting impact simulations to prepare for U.S. tariffs
By: Tom's Hardware
Leading Taiwanese chip maker MediaTek is reportedly conducting simulations to assess the potential impact of U.S. tariffs. The move comes amid growing tensions and trade policy shifts that could reshape the global semiconductor industry. According to Reuters, MediaTek’s CEO, Rick Tsai, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the possible tariffs, emphasizing that while the situation remains fluid,… Read more
read more...Zotac is selling RTX 50-series GPUs directly to customers to thwart scalpers
By: Tom's Hardware
Zotac has devised a new way to distribute Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 50-series (Blackwell) GPUs to gamers. The company (via Reddit) is implementing a priority access system to directly sell GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs to its gaming Discord server members. This will combat scalpers and ensure that only end-users get their… Read more
read more...How to stream Super Bowl LIX on Fox and Tubi
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Chris Welch is a senior reviewer who has worked at The Verge since its founding in 2011. His coverage areas include audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography, and more. Getting ready for the Big Game? Once you’ve invited your friends over and picked what food to order, the most important thing… Read more
read more...Everything we think we know about the next iPhone SE
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Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone SE as early as next week, and it could mark a major shakeup to the company’s affordable iPhone, adding in Face ID and killing off the classic home button. We have a pretty good idea of what’s coming after months of leaks and rumors, so here’s everything… Read more
read more...Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro Review: A great-sounding keyboard that won’t break the bank
By: Tom's Hardware
Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Rainy 75 Pro is a great-sounding keyboard with some minor issues at a great price point. Pros + Sounds amazing + Nice build + Budget-friendly Cons – Wireless switch is under Caps Lock key – Only linear switch options – Some double-typing issues Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert… Read more
read more...Spirit Swap has way more than lo-fi beats to match-3 to
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It’s odd that a match-3 game got me in my feelings so much that I’m considering adding making games to my profession of covering them. But that’s exactly what happened after my delightful time with Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To. It’s a mouthful of a name, but damned if the game doesn’t do… Read more
read more...Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging
By: The Verge
I’m standing outside a nondescript corporate office park in Las Vegas next to a box-shaped vehicle with no proper front or back. It’s got a set of sliding doors, no steering wheel, and touchpad controls. It’s bidirectional, meaning it can move in either direction without turning around. And to be completely frank, it looks more… Read more
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