(Image credit: Nvidia) Preliminary test results of the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in 3DMark have leaked, thanks to VideoCardz, where we see the new GPU stride 20% ahead of the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. This data was likely sourced from a reviewer, so it should be indicative of the card’s performance in these specific synthetic… Read more
read more...Leaked RTX 5060 Ti 16GB benchmarks show a 20% uplift over the 4060 Ti 16GB
By: Tom's Hardware
Crosswalks in Silicon Valley hacked to play satirical messages from Musk and Zuckerberg sound-a-likes
By: Tom's Hardware
A number of Silicon Valley crosswalks were hacked to sound like U.S. big-tech broligarchs, according to reports published by local media this weekend. Palo Alto Online reports that folks pressing crosswalk wait buttons in Redwood City, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto areas heard messages featuring Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg sound-a-likes. It isn’t just the… Read more
read more...Charred RTX 4070 fell victim to a PSU without protection feature
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One of the most horrifyingly burned graphics cards that we have seen has been featured in a components salvage video. Software developer and hobbyist graphics card repairer Patryk runs the DIY Repair Hour YouTube channel, where work on this seriously charred Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 was uploaded. It is worth highlighting that this isn’t a… Read more
read more...AMD’s latest ROCm 6.4 release continues to lack RDNA 4 support
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(Image credit: AMD) AMD released ROCm 6.4, bringing along several improvements, including framework enhancements, broader OS support, and enhancements to several performance and profiling tools. What it continues to lack is enablement for RDNA 4 GPUs, which may discourage developers from shifting to AMD’s latest architecture. When RDNA 4 hit shelves last month, day-one ROCm… Read more
read more...Old-school Creative Sound Blaster cards repaired and demoed
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(Image credit: Necroware) Two ancient Creative Sound Blaster cards have been repaired and demonstrated by TechTuber Necroware. The 1994 vintage Creative Sound Blaster 16 (CT2230) fix was a relatively simple affair, with a single broken trace needing attention. However, the Creative Sound Blaster 16 IDE (CT2290) was a much more involved repair, but it still… Read more
read more...Wool, water, Wi-Fi: Modernizing an ancient business at the final frontiers of e-commerce
By: The Verge
One night in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a felting artisan ended her day with a prayer. May our partners have good health. May they be ambitious, and successful, and may their businesses grow. The next morning, sisters-in-law Chinara Makashova and Nazgul Esenbaeva, and the people they worked with awoke to what seemed like a miracle: Shopify orders…. Read more
read more...iPads could get more Mac-like features soon
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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. By the time Apple releases M5-powered iPads, using iPadOS may feel closer to working on a Mac, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. It… Read more
read more...Asus launches the flagship ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, starting at $1,400
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: Asus) Asus has finally unveiled the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme motherboard, standing as their flagship offering for the AM5 platform. The motherboard was showcased by Tony Yu at an ROG event held in China yesterday, and is set to launch in late April, priced at 9,999 Chinese Yuan, or around $1,400. Positioned at… Read more
read more...LaserPecker LP5 Review: More Laser, Less Screen
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Tom’s Hardware Verdict The LaserPecker LP5 is a premium, portable machine that can engrave just about anything with dual 20W Diode and Fiber lasers, but it is seriously hampered by clunky software and a noticeable lack of interface. Pros + Both Fiber and Diode lasers + Engraves nearly anything + Live preview + Fast +… Read more
read more...Pat Gelsinger turns to particle accelerators for a new way to make chips, joins xLight
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(Image credit: xLight) Legendary Intel CTO and CEO Pat Gelsinger is now serving as executive chairman at xLight, a startup that develops a free electron laser (FEL) technology as a light source for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems. Using a particle accelerator to generate light for litho machines is something that has been discussed previously,… Read more
read more...Freitag’s newest messenger bag is made from trash to last
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I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking automobiles and came to a stop at the traffic light in front of me. But instead of dropping a foot, he balanced high above his fixed-gear pedals for nearly a minute, his crossbody bag bulging against the urgent deliveries within. That was ‘90s… Read more
read more...Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell series gets a new teaser trailer
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The 2026 series’ teaser is all concept art that looks a lot like the original manga. The 2026 series’ teaser is all concept art that looks a lot like the original manga. Apr 12, 2025, 9:57 PM UTC Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written… Read more
read more...Bungie’s slick-looking Marathon shooter arrives on September 23rd
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The creators of Halo and Destiny are finally ready to show off their next big project: Marathon. It’s a long-awaited title from Bungie and revives the classic Marathon IP in the form of a PvPvE extraction shooter. After a teaser nearly two years ago, the Sony-owned studio just spent an hour showing off Marathon gameplay… Read more
read more...Apple’s Mythic Quest has come to an end
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The fourth season finale episode, now the last of the series, will get a new ending next week. The fourth season finale episode, now the last of the series, will get a new ending next week. Apr 12, 2025, 5:11 PM UTC Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and… Read more
read more...This $666 box can play Doom — Limited Run Games unveils the ultimate collector’s edition set for Doom fans
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(Image credit: Limited Run Games) The legendary “Will It Run Doom?” saga sees a new contender: a box. Far from ordinary cardboard, this $666 box from Limited Run Games houses a slew of collector’s edition treasures, including a handheld that runs Doom, three physical game copies of Doom I and Doom II, a cacodemon figurine,… Read more
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