The next time you comment on a YouTube video, you could hear its creator’s voice respond to you. YouTube says it’s testing out a feature with a “small number” of creators that lets them record an audio reply to comments on their videos. YouTube says it hopes this experiment “enables more meaningful relationships between creators… Read more
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Zotac accidentally lists RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 family weeks before launch — accidental listing seemingly confirms the RTX 5090 with 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM
Zotac’s, not first, not second, but third count of accidentally listing GPUs prematurely has shed light on what Nvidia has been preparing behind the scenes for its RTX 50 lineup of GPUs. Zotac had accidentally put up entries for the RTX 5090/D, RTX 5080, and the RTX 5070 family across its website, which were promptly… Read more
read more...Pricing for key chipmaking material hits 13-year high following Chinese export restrictions — China’s restrictions on Gallium exports hit hard
(Image credit: Shutterstock) Gallium, a critical metal used in semiconductors, solar panels, and other advanced technologies, has climbed to $595 per kilogram, the highest price since 2011. Trade flows in these small, specialized markets are challenging to monitor, but according to Bloomberg, China is the primary global supplier, accounting for 94% of gallium production. This… Read more
read more...3dfx VoodooX custom project aims to modernize the classic GPU — latest update showcases a ‘Christmas design’ white PCB
3dfx superfan Oscar Barea recently shared a couple of important VoodooX project updates about his quest to modernize the classic Voodooo graphics card. The Voodoo repairer, modder, and collector has been incommunicado since April, due to extensive home remodeling, but two new updates show Barea in in possession of a beautiful new gleaming white “Christmas… Read more
read more...You can now buy this nostalgic Game Boy Advance clone
Anbernic’s latest handheld, which upgrades the design of Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance with a larger screen, extra buttons, and the ability to play games through emulation, is now available. The RG34XX can be ordered through Anbernic’s website for $69.99, but is discounted to $63.99 until December 18th. It comes in four colors, including the GBA’s original purple… Read more
read more...T-Mobile is looking for Starlink satellite-to-cell beta testers
T-Mobile is looking for Starlink satellite-to-cell beta testers / T-Mobile and SpaceX will launch the free beta program early next year. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Dec 16, 2024,… Read more
read more...Amazon Teamsters in NYC have voted to authorize a strike
Workers at a Staten Island, New York Amazon warehouse voted on Friday to authorize a strike if the company doesn’t agree to set dates for contract negotiations. The workers are asking Amazon to recognize the union and bargain for safer working conditions and better wages, threatening the possibility of a strike during one of Amazon’s… Read more
read more...FiiO BTR17 Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphones Amplifier Review
0 on Dec 16th, 2024, Manufacturer: FiiO Packaging & Accessories » Introduction With IEMs and more portable headphones releasing every day, the market for portable sources has never been bigger. There’s so much competition now, be it from wired-only DAC/amps to wireless ones to even standalone music players (DAPs). These come in a variety of sizes… Read more
read more...Silo will end with season 4 on Apple TV Plus
The end of the end of the world is now in sight. Apple just announced that its post-apocalyptic series Silo, which is in the midst of its second season, has been renewed for two more seasons. That means that season 4 will be the show’s last. Silo first debuted in 2023, and it tells the… Read more
read more...UK’s Wolfhound mobile laser weapon exhibits 100% drone zapping success in field trials
Field tests of the British Army’s newest drone-destroying mobile laser weapon have reportedly enjoyed great success. The Wolfhound high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS) is an armored troop-carrying vehicle with an integrated laser, leveraging “advanced sensors and tracking systems” to target and knock out drones with surprising speed. Drones are an increasing threat in war zones,… Read more
read more...PowerColor Radeon RX 8000 ‘Reaper’ series rumored to debut at CES 2025 next month
PowerColor is rumored to be working on a new series of GPUs codenamed “Reaper” for AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 8000 GPUs leveraging the RDNA 4 architecture, per Videocardz. The Reaper series likely targets the budget/mainstream segment and should slot in with PowerColor’s current offerings rather than replace any existing lineup. PowerColor is one of AMD’s… Read more
read more...Snapchat is overhauling how influencers earn money on the platform
Snapchat is tweaking how people earn money on the platform by introducing a new, unified monetization program. The new program will cover content posted to Stories as well as Spotlight, the platform’s TikTok-like discovery feed filled with recommended video content. Under the program, influencers earn revenue for ads placed within eligible Stories and Spotlight posts…. Read more
read more...Meta’s Instagram boss: who posted something matters more in the AI age
In a series of Threads posts this afternoon, Instagram head Adam Mosseri says users shouldn’t trust images they see online because AI is “clearly producing” content that’s easily mistaken for reality. Because of that, he says users should consider the source, and social platforms should help with that. “Our role as internet platforms is to… Read more
read more...This mod turns the PSP into a tiny PS2 with Bluetooth controller support
What if you could turn a PSP with a broken screen into a miniature PS2, connect a Bluetooth controller to it, and play PSP games on your TV? That’s the idea behind Retro Mod Works’ PS Placeable, a mod that “consolizes” the PSP and was featured yesterday in a video from the YouTube channel Macho… Read more
read more...Today is 3D graphics pioneer 3dfx’s 24th death anniversary – platform still inspires gamers, enthusiasts, and makers long after Nvidia acquired the assets
Seminal 3D graphics accelerator company 3dfx went under on this day, 24 years ago. Notice of the end came by way of a final 3dfx press release, apologizing to customers and fans for the drastic action it had been forced to take. Facing bankruptcy near the end of the year 2000, 3dfx’s shareholders agreed to… Read more
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