Intel has secured a $536 million (€515.55 million) payout from the European Commission following a lengthy legal battle over an antitrust fine dating back to 2009. This payment covers interest on the original $1.1 billion (€1.06 billion) penalty, which the EU’s second-highest court largely annulled in 2022. The case stemmed from the European Commission’s ruling… Read more
read more...Intel receives $536 million from EU following antitrust fine reversal
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Handheld Performance Review
By: Tech Power Up
Introduction After being a PlayStation 5 exclusive for less than two years, Marvel’s Spider-Man has web-slinged to PC in all its glory. The full-fledged sequel to the 2018 game is bigger and prettier than the original. Instead of controlling just one Spider-Man like in the first game, and the follow-up Spider-Man Miles Morales, players can… Read more
read more...Audi will try to make its model names make more sense
By: The Verge
Umar Shakir is 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. Audi is launching a new global nomenclature system for its vehicles to more clearly represent a vehicle’s type, size, shape, and powertrain. The updated… Read more
read more...Chinese algorithm claimed to boost Nvidia GPU performance by up to 800X for advanced science applications
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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...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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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