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Meta (Facebook) is introducing a new security feature to its WhatsApp chat service that allows users to lock messages behind an additional layer of security, even while the app is open. Meta designed this feature for situations where a...
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Yes, you read that headline correctly, and no, it's not an error. Six-hundred-watt CPUs are on the way, at least according to a leaked slide supposedly from Gigabyte. Put down the albuterol inhaler, though; we're not talking about a 600W...
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) research may not be a field many are familiar with, but one that everyone might want to start paying attention to. A new study shows that while it's intended to track wildlife, it can also be used to collect...
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Solidigm SSD D5-P5430: $0.08 - $0.10 per GB (Estimated) The new Solidigm SSD D5-P5430 features the company's latest QLC NAND flash memory, with read speeds up to 7GB/s and capacities topping out at over 30TB. High Capacities Priced...
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Supply chain sources in Taiwan have indicated that NVIDIA and MediaTek are going to snuggle-up to produce premium mobile SoCs. The plan may be to give MediaTek's products a graphical and AI processing uplift, allowing the firm to better...
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Scientists took NASA's Webb telescope on a treasure hunt in the asteroid belt, and ended up finding as many questions as answers. Solar system scientists identified water vapor on Comet Read, an important clue in solving how water came...
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The going rate for a 55-inch 4K smart TV is around $280 and up, with some models costing several hundred dollars more depending on the features and quality of the panel. But what if you could get one without spending a dime? A startup...
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Following complaints from Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series users concerning sudden battery life and overheating issues following the May 2023 security update, Google has quickly rolled out a back-end fix that requires no action from the...
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If you follow hardware news at all, you are surely aware of the "exploding CPU" issue surrounding the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and certain Socket AM5 motherboards, particularly (but not exclusively) those from the ASUS ROG family. If you're not...
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Your options for selecting a solid state drive with a PCI Express 5.0 interface are few and far between, and even more so if you whittle down candidates to ones that are actually in stock. Don't despair, though, as more hyper-fast SSDs are...
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Skullcandy has upgraded its classic Crusher ANC headphones with new bass-centric capabilities, almost triple the battery life, and something rare in this inflationary, supply-restricted world—a much lower price.
At almost 4 years old...
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A leaked document has reportedly revealed key specifications for AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 8000 desktop CPU lineup, codenamed Granite Ridge. The most noteworthy specs include a core count range between six and 16 cores for the entire CPU...
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PC gaming used to be all about building the biggest, badest tower with ample room for a beefy GPU, but PC games are increasingly coming to the small screen. The Steam Deck's success has gamers looking for more ways to play PC games on the...
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A deluge of Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 users are reporting high battery usage and overheating, which seems to be linked to the Google app after the latest May 2023 security update. Even worse, rolling back to older version of the app...
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If there were a massive security flaw affecting all current Intel processors, you'd want to know about it, right? We'd like to know too, but unfortunately mum's the word from Intel on the reason for a recent microcode update for almost all...
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Microsoft's attempt to acquire Activision-Blizzard-King has a new lease on life, as the EU gives its seal of approval. European Union regulators say Microsoft offered remedies that alleviate any concerns it may have had concerning the $69...
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A Japanese tech site recently published a review of the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada graphics card. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF is a pleasingly compact and low-power card, which doesn't even need an auxiliary power connector (due to its 70W TDP)...
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You may recall that when the GeForce RTX 4090 first came out (last October), there was some initial concern amid reports of 12VHPWR power adapters overheating and melting. It turned out to be the result of improperly seated cables and it...
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It appears Saturn was not happy that gas giant Jupiter overtook it as the planet with the most moons earlier this year with 95 known natural satellites. Thanks to an international team of astronomers, however, the ringed planet has taken...
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Pilots and their crew are rightfully alarmed by the increasing cases of lithium battery fires (and thus toxic smoke and explosion risks) onboard passenger flights. In fact, reported cases have increased by 42 percent in the last five...
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We've said it numerous times before and it bears repeating at least once more—you rarely should pay full price for an audio product. Speakers, surround sound receivers, earbuds, and headphones often sell for below their MSRP and rank as...
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Sony's PlayStation VR2 headset is available to purchase on Amazon and can be bundled with Horizon Call of the Mountain. The company says it created the headset with "comfort in mind."
The highly-anticipated VR headset is the next-gen...
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