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December 18
- Intel Arc B580 In High Demand As Retailers Sell Out Of Battlemage GPUs➀ The Intel Arc B580 graphics card is in high demand as retailers sell out of their initial batches; ➁ The card's strong performance and efficiency for its price class have impressed many; ➂ Intel expects retailers to replenish inventories weekly, but some marketplace sellers are charging inflated prices.
- Alarming Google Calendar Security Flaw Leaves Half A Billion Users Vulnerable To Attack➀ Security researchers at Check Point warn of a Google Calendar security threat affecting over 500 million users; ➁ Cybercriminals are exploiting user-friendly features to trick victims into clicking malicious links; ➂ The attack is evolving to align with Google Drawings capabilities.
December 17
- OpenAI Gift Wraps ChatGPT's AI Search For Everyone, Check Out The Demo➀ OpenAI has made ChatGPT search available to all users, not just those on paid subscriptions. Users can enable this feature by clicking the 'Search the web icon' before starting a conversation. ➁ The search results provide summaries of online information, links to the source, and include images and media. ➂ OpenAI has improved the speed of ChatGPT, making it more responsive for all users.
- NVIDIA Is Looking Into Claims Its New App Is Crippling Game Performance➀ NVIDIA has launched its new app, NVIDIA App, which aims to replace GeForce Experience; ➁ Reports suggest that the app may be causing degraded game performance in select titles; ➂ NVIDIA acknowledges the issue and is investigating it, suggesting a workaround for users.
- GeForce RTX 5080 Tipped To Have Faster GDDR7 VRAM Than Any Other RTX 50 Card➀ The GeForce RTX 5080 is rumored to come with 30Gbps of GDDR7 memory, making it stand out from the rest of the RTX 50 series. ➁ It is expected to have 16GB of VRAM and a 256-bit memory bus, while the RTX 5090 will offer 32GB of VRAM at 512-bit memory bus. ➂ The RTX 5080 is positioned as a high-tier gaming GPU with potentially lower pricing than the RTX 5090.
- Oh Snapdragon! Qualcomm Fires Back At Intel Over Alleged Copilot+ PC Return Rates➀ Intel is facing increased competition from AMD, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm in the x86 chip space; ➁ Qualcomm disputes Intel's claims about high return rates for Snapdragon PCs; ➂ Qualcomm expects 30-50% of laptops to move to non-x86 platforms within five years.
December 16
- Pixel 10 Allegedly Ditches Qualcomm 5G Modem, Google Chooses MediaTek Instead➀ Google may be moving away from Exynos 5G modems for the Pixel 10; ➁ MediaTek's T900 modem is chosen for its stability and support for 3GPP Release 17 5G specification; ➂ The move to MediaTek is expected to resolve previous modem-related issues and keep costs down.
- Game Science CEO Lambastes Game Awards After Black Myth: Wukong Loses To Astro Bot➀ The Game Science CEO expresses his dissatisfaction with the criteria of the Video Game Awards; ➁ He believes that Black Myth: Wukong should have won due to its popularity and player choice; ➂ The CEO argues that the success of the game is not an accident, but the result of hard work and talent.
- Apple's AI Stirs Up A Storm Of Backlash For Generating Fake Luigi Mangione News➀ Apple's AI feature, Apple Intelligence, has been criticized for providing inaccurate news summaries; ➁ The BBC reported an incident where the AI incorrectly summarized a news story about Luigi Mangione; ➂ This is not the first time Apple Intelligence has made such mistakes, with another example involving Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Apple May Launch A Giant Folding iPad That Irons Out The Biggest Flaw In Foldables➀ Apple is rumored to be developing a giant folding iPad that could address the biggest flaw in foldable devices; ➁ The device is expected to be released in 2028, with a 13-inch display that can unfold to the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side; ➂ Apple aims to make the crease invisible when the device is open, potentially solving the crease issue in foldable screens.
- Will NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 Flagship Really Be A 600W GPU? Not So Fast➀ The upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to have a 600W TGP, but recent leaks suggest a slight decrease; ➁ The power rating of the current GeForce RTX 40 series is provided for comparison; ➂ The GeForce RTX 5090 is expected to have 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 memory.
December 15
- Microsoft Warns Billions Of Users To Ditch And Delete Your Passwords Now➀ As more sites and services require login accounts, users are overwhelmed with managing multiple passwords, leading to poor choices like reusing passwords. ➁ Microsoft is promoting passkeys as a replacement for passwords and has been working to integrate this authentication method into its services. ➂ The company aims to make passkeys the default method of account authentication, simplifying user management and enhancing security.
- Microsoft Unveils Phi-4, A Small AI Model With Big Math Skills➀ Microsoft has unveiled Phi-4, a small AI model with impressive mathematical reasoning capabilities; ➁ Phi-4 outperforms larger models and even beats heavyweights like Claude Sonnet 3.5, GPT 4o, and Google Gemini Pro 1.5 in math competition problems; ➂ Microsoft's advancements in developing Phi-4, including the use of high-quality synthetic data sets and innovative post-training methods, push the frontier of size vs quality.
December 13
- Samsung's The Premiere 8K Projector Just Pulled Off An Industry First Achievement➀ Samsung's The Premiere 8K projector has received the world's first 8K Association (8KA) certification; ➁ The certification covers aspects like resolution, brightness, contrast, color gamut, HDR, 8K upscaling, and audio; ➂ The projector features 8K wireless streaming and ultra-short throw capabilities, making it a powerful and versatile device.
- FromSoftware Unveils Elden Ring Nightreign, A Co-Op Survival Spinoff➀ FromSoftware has announced Elden Ring Nightreign, a co-op survival spinoff; ➁ The game is set to release in 2025 on various platforms; ➂ Players will face a three-day-and-night cycle with changing maps and new bosses each day.
- Witcher 4 Revealed In A New Trailer Likely Rendered On An GeForce RTX 50 GPU➀ CD Projekt Red has revealed The Witcher IV, the latest entry in the popular series; ➁ The game is a single-player, open-world RPG with Ciri as the protagonist; ➂ The game is expected to be the most massive and immersive Witcher title yet, rendered on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPU.
- FTC Sounds Alarm Over Massive Spike In Online Game-Like Job Scams➀ The FTC warns of a significant increase in online job scams, known as 'task scams,' which ask applicants to perform fake tasks to defraud them of money. ➁ The scams often involve receiving vague messages about online work and being asked to complete tasks like 'app optimization' or 'product boosting.' ➂ The FTC reports that these scams have quadrupled in the first half of 2024, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first six months.
- AOC Agon Unveils A 32-Inch 165Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, Should You Buy It?➀ AOC introduces the Agon Pro AG326UD, a 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with 4K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate; ➁ The monitor is priced at under $1,000 and features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility; ➂ It offers 99% DCI-P3 color space coverage, a frameless design, and a 4-year advance replacement warranty.
December 12
- Astro Bot Gets Festive With Surprise Winter Update On PS5 And It's Free➀ Astro Bot has received a winter update on PS5; ➁ The update is free and includes festive content; ➂ The update is aimed at both children and adults.
- LG Sticks Another Nail In The Blu-Ray Coffin Dealing A Big Blow To Physical Media➀ LG has decided to exit the Blu-ray market by discontinuing all of its Blu-ray players, following the lead of companies like Samsung and OPPO. This is another blow to physical media as the industry shifts to streaming platforms and digital downloads. ➁ Sony and Microsoft continue to offer Blu-ray drive options on their latest-generation game consoles. ➂ LG has not confirmed a definitive global exit from the optical disk player market and may return in the future.
- MSI Launches First Curved 4K Dual-Mode 320Hz/160Hz Gaming Monitor To Rival ASUS And LG➀ MSI introduces its first curved 4K dual-mode gaming monitor, the MAG 321CUPDF; ➁ The monitor offers a choice between 4K resolution at 160Hz or 1080p at 320Hz; ➂ The display features a Rapid VA panel, 0.5ms GtG response time, and 97% DCI-P3 color space coverage.
- Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 Packs A Massive Performance Boost For Arrow Lake➀ Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 brings a massive performance boost for Intel's Arrow Lake chips, improving performance by up to 33%.; ➁ The update includes several fixes for story progression issues and adds new features like Rayfield's CrystalCoat technology for customizing vehicles and new dialogues for Johnny Silverhand.; ➂ CD Projekt Red has continued to support Cyberpunk 2077 despite initial setbacks.
December 11
- Solos Launches AirGo Vision Smart Glasses With ChatGPT To Take On Meta's Ray-Bans➀ Solos introduces the AirGo Vision smart glasses, integrating AI voice assistance and advanced real-time visual processing; ➁ The glasses offer features like object identification, language translation, and photo capture; ➂ The AirGo Vision is priced at $300 and includes a camera and traditional frame option.
December 10
- Taiko Audio Launches A Fanless PC For Audiophiles And It's Only $30K➀ Taiko Audio, a Dutch high-end audio laboratory, unveils the Extreme Server, a $30,000 audio server; ➁ The server features dual Intel Xeon Scalable 10-core CPUs, passive fanless cooling, and high production standards; ➂ It includes a dedicated CPU for Windows 10 Enterprise OS and another for the Roon music management app.
- Creative Pebble Nova Speakers Promise Premium Sound In A Puny Package➀ The Pebble Nova is a compact yet high-end speaker system with a 2.0 speaker design and USB-C connectivity; ➁ It features coaxial drivers for 100W peak sound and a 2.0 stereo system without a subwoofer; ➂ The speakers offer a 45-degree angle for optimal sound delivery and come in black or white with RGB lighting options; ➃ Connectivity options include Bluetooth, 3.5mm wired, and USB-C, supporting various devices like Windows, Mac, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
- FTC Says It's Time To Claim Your Share Of An Epic $245M Fortnite Settlement➀ The FTC is planning to distribute $72 million to eligible claimants from a $245 million settlement with Epic Games; ➁ The settlement was reached after the FTC accused Epic Games of using dark patterns to trick players into unwanted purchases; ➂ The FTC alleged that Fortnite's button configuration led to unwanted charges for players of all ages.
December 9
- Apple And Sony Have A Secret Plan To Boost Vision Pro's Gaming Chops➀ Apple is collaborating with Sony to bring third-party controller support to Vision Pro; ➁ Sony's PSVR2 controllers are planned to be supported; ➂ The collaboration aims to boost Vision Pro's profile as a gaming platform.
December 8
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura AI Edition Brings First Gen 5 SSD To A Lunar Lake Laptop➀ Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is the first laptop to feature a PCIe 5.0 SSD; ➁ The laptop is designed for AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and an onboard NPU; ➂ It includes a 14-inch OLED display with high resolution and refresh rate.
- Apple Modems Could Bring 5G To Macs And Vision Pro, What It Means For Qualcomm➀ Apple is transitioning to in-house modems, starting with the iPhone SE 4, aiming for thinner devices and independence from Qualcomm; ➁ The move is less concerning for Qualcomm, which has been diversifying its revenue streams; ➂ Apple's new 5G modem could extend to Macs and Vision Pro, with potential for smart glasses that rely on mobile connectivity.
December 6
- Bitcoin Blasts Past $100K Milestone, Here Is Why It's Going Bonkers➀ Bitcoin has reached and surpassed the $100,000 mark, marking a significant increase in value since the beginning of the year; ➁ The surge is attributed to President Trump's support for crypto and his appointment of Elon Musk to lead a new initiative; ➂ The nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the SEC is seen as a potential deregulation move, further boosting Bitcoin's value.