Researchers from Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, a collaboration between Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Beijing Institute of Technology, have reportedly developed a new computational algorithm that can significantly enhance the efficiency of peridynamics (PD), a non-local theory used to model fractures and material damage. The new method increases performance by up to 800 times, dramatically… Read more
read more...Chinese algorithm claimed to boost Nvidia GPU performance by up to 800X for advanced science applications
By: Tom's Hardware
EcoFlow says subscriptions aren’t required for advanced features… yet
By: The Verge
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. EcoFlow has confirmed that it’s currently testing new advanced features for its PowerStream Balcony Solar System that were made available to a small group of testers… Read more
read more...Adaptive Charging could soon extend the lifespan of your Pixel Watch
By: The Verge
Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Google could soon bring its Adaptive Charging battery protection feature from its Pixel phones to the Pixel Watch line. The feature is designed to preserve battery health by preventing overcharging, and hinges on… Read more
read more...Engineer turns old 3D printer into a tattoo gun that you definitely shouldn’t use at home
By: Tom's Hardware
Earlier this week, YouTuber and hardware hacker Emily The Engineer unveiled how she successfully converted a 3D printer into a fully functioning tattoo machine, which was then subsequently tested on her friend Dan, who reportedly came up with the whole idea, to begin with [h/t Hackaday]. Amusingly, the full video documenting the process includes Dan… Read more
read more...Uber wants to make riding with a service animal easier
By: The Verge
Uber introduced a new feature designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to ride with service animals. For years, Uber’s policies toward service animals have been in accordance with state and federal law: they are allowed to ride at all times at no extra cost. But now the company is allowing customers to… Read more
read more...Modern Discord hacked into Windows 95 and 98, slimmed down version keeps core functionality intact
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: @IProgramInCpp on Twitter) To the surprise of us in the newsroom and likely numerous existing Discord users who have felt the application get heavier and less performant over time, one lone developer has successfully backported Discord with most of its key functions intact to Windows 95 and Windows 98 Second Edition. Boiling down… Read more
read more...Corsair Frame 4000D Review
By: Tech Power Up
Introduction I would like to thank Corsair for supplying the review sample. The Corsair Frame 4000D is an evolution of the mainstream 4000D with a focus on additional modularity. Besides that, the chassis also offers a refreshed design language while still offering both black and white variants. The Corsair 4000D we are reviewing here is… Read more
read more...Cloudflare is making it easier to track authentic images online
By: The Verge
Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Cloudflare has launched a new feature to help people quickly verify the authenticity of online images. The web security and hosting provider has adopted the Adobe-led Content Credentials system, which… Read more
read more...Kobo’s e-readers are now $10 more expensive
By: The Verge
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Kobo has increased the price of three of its e-readers following a similar price increase by the company in January 2023. The seven-inch Kobo Libra Colour,… Read more
read more...Japanese RTX 50 retailer apologizes for lottery-fueled mayhem — unruly crowd caused injuries, damaged nearby kindergarten
By: Tom's Hardware
The owner of the Akihabara, Tokyo computer store which held an RTX 50 product release lottery has issued a sweeping apology to customers, neighbors, and everyone else who got caught up in the chaos last week. Unitcom, which operates the PC Studio chain, seemed particularly remorseful over the reports of personal injuries, and damage to… Read more
read more...RTX 5090 cable melting claim debunked — Investigation points at prior RTX 4090 FE cabling usage
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: PCM) Tech publication outlet PCM from Hong Kong recently reported an incident while testing the RTX 5090D and RTX 5080 (via UNIKO’s Hardware), sharing some all-too-familiar images. Two of the publication’s 16-pin cables melted and their 1,200W PSU outright failed. While this news could lead to a new generation power connector scare, closer… Read more
read more...Civilization VII is all about establishing your unique legacy
By: The Verge
Sid Meier developed the first Civilization game in 1991 and has contributed to every iteration since. When I visited Firaxis Games last year, I saw that the company maintains the very computer Meier used to develop the game, which can still be booted up and played. Walking through the halls of the studio, I saw… Read more
read more...Nvidia counters AMD DeepSeek benchmarks, claims RTX 4090 is nearly 50% faster than 7900 XTX
By: Tom's Hardware
After getting beaten by the Radeon RX 7900 XTX in DeepSeek AI benchmarks that AMD published, Nvidia has come back swinging, claiming its RTX 5090 and RTX 4090 GPUs are significantly faster than the RDNA 3 flagship. Nvidia countered in a blog post that the RTX 5090 is up to 2.2x faster than the RX… Read more
read more...That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance
By: The Verge
Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. The Beatles have won their eighth competitive Grammy award thanks to a little help from artificial intelligence. The 2023 track “Now and Then” — which Billboard reports is the first… Read more
read more...Microsoft 365 is losing its free VPN feature
By: The Verge
Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is getting ready to remove the VPN feature from its Microsoft 365 subscription later this month. Originally designed as a privacy feature, the VPN in Microsoft 365 utilizes the Microsoft… Read more
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