Where do I launch my games these days? Try, EA, Steam, Blizzard, Epic, Xbox app, Ubisoft Connect… I’m getting dizzy just listing them off. In fact, my desktop is so cluttered with icons it looks like it has a bad case of computer measles.
But worse than that is the fact that I only have a vague idea of where some of my games are. Not the classics of course.
The easiest way to add more connectivity to your laptop is with a simple accessory called a hub. And right now, Anker’s 5-in-1 USB-C model is only $18.84 on Amazon, a marked 46% drop from its MSRP.
This hub has a sleek design that’ll look gorgeous with any laptop on a
These days, getting a new device doesn’t mean it comes with a power adapter—which is pretty annoying since those older power bricks are slower to charge with outdated ports. If you want to modernize, you can get this Apple-branded double USB-C wall plug for $39 on Amazon. That’s 34%
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel have all latched onto AI-powered techniques as a way to enhance their graphics capabilities. Now Arm has entered the arena, shipping a new Arm Accuracy Super Resolution (Arm ASR) technology that’s based on something AMD previously developed.
Arm ASR was initially developed for mobile GPUs, not for PCs. But Arm showed off Arm ASR in a
Why is your computer running like a dog? (A slow dog, that is. Not a greyhound or one of those dogs that likes to herd sheep.) Ask a technically inclined friend and they might suggest a RAM upgrade or a speedier storage drive. Ask your computer and it might suggest the same thing, at least after a future update comes to Windows 11.
Denny's just introduced a limited-time menu item called Nvidia Breakfast Bytes to honor Jensen Huang and his time working at the food chain.
ViewSonic’s XG2736-2K delivers super low input lag and fast response for gaming with a 240 Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution, an IPS panel, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color, all for a reasonable price.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/viewsonic-xg2736-2k-27-inch-qhd-240-hz-gaming-monitor-review
Save big on one of the fastest SSDs on the planet, with Crucial's 2TB T705 now only $239.
Nvidia reveals GB300 Blackwell Ultra workstation: Asus, Boxx, Dell, HP, Lambda, Lenovo, and Supermicro to carry actual machines.
A Reddit user's RTX 5080 narrowly avoided connector damage, with the 8-pin to 16-pin adapter absorbing the brunt of a meltdown.
Intel's struggles with AI were a result of the failed Larrabee project in 2009 – 2010.
Playdate, the little yellow gaming machine with a crank, is getting a price increase in a few days. In a newsletter that Panic has sent out, the developer said that Playdates will cost $229 starting on March 25 but that you can still get the device for $199 until then. Apparently, P
Carl Erik Rinsch, the director of 47 Ronin, has been charged for defrauding a streaming service out of $11 million, according to the Southern District of New York's US Attorney's Office. While the court documents didn't name the service, an old report from
While Tesla is a popular car for ride-hailing drivers employed by the likes of Uber and more, the company could soon cut out the middleman. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved the company's bid for a transportation charter-party carrier permit, Bloomberg reports.
The permit opens the way for Tesla to operat
There’s now an industry-wide union for video game workers in the US and Canada. The United Videogame Workers-CWA (UVW-CWA) has a mission to bring together "artists, writers, designers, QA testers, programmers, freelancers and beyond to build worker power irrespective of studio and current job status."
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Google has shared a swathe of ways it's using AI to improve people's health.
This is the second attack on Orange in less than a month, both done by ransomware actors.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-claim-orange-attack-threaten-to-leak-1tb-of-data
Seemingly official marketing materials for the Google Pixel 9a have leaked ahead of launch.
Apple’s MagSafe could make an appearance in the iPhone 17 Air, which is due out later this year.
Prices, colors, and storage configurations for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have all leaked.
We could be waiting a while to get our hands on the more affordable flip foldable from Samsung.
Flashpoint report reveals hackers stole over 3 billion credentials in 2024 alone.
A future with Star Wars droids isn't that impossible as Nvidia showcases collaboration with Google and Disney at GTC 2025.
Here are some answers to your biggest questions about Daredevil: Born Again's fourth episode on Disney+.
Adobe Summit 2025 is all about agentic AI, and to kick things off the company is launching 10 pre-built AI agents.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/adobe-launches-10-new-ai-agents-to-automate-key-marketing-workflows
The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is available now, and it can be used as a companion to the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Microsoft’s sending out emails to push Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, while promoting OneDrive (again) and the idea of buying a new PC (again).
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https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/id-xbox-indie-selects-hub-windows-series-x-microsoft
Microsoft is now complying with an EU initiative that allows the Surface Pro 11 to ship without a power supply, instead charging extra for it as an optional accessory.
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I could spoil this entire article and tell you right off the bat which high-speed bus protocol you should be looking at for you current and future external storage needs… But where’s the fun in that?
If you need an answer right away, simply scroll to the bottom and grab your instant gratification. Otherwise, educate yourself with this quick treatise on the
Home Depot has announced a new line of white LED light bulbs under its EcoSmart brand. EcoSmart Universal Select Light Bulbs feature adjustable brightness and white color temperatures, but they’re distinct from the company’s growing Hubspace smart home ecosystem because they don’t connect to Wi-Fi or any other smart home protocol. We’ll call them semi smart.
Micron to offer LPDDR5X-based SOCAMM modules for AI and low-power servers.
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Bluesky allows to backdate their posts with their API, so I made this tool to copy your twitter (X) profile to Bluesky keeping the backdated dates of your tweets, showing as if they were posted back then
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Instead of taking screenshots manually for each device & language, you can automate it with Maestro! Here's how. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/uploading-screenshots-fastlane/
Solid State Drives have replaced HDDs, particularly in enterprise environments, but they come in different classes.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/understanding-the-differences-between-enterprise-and-client-ssds
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Apple announces updates to its smartphone lineup every autumn, but the company often has a hard time keeping the details under wraps. Ahead of the official unveiling of the iPhone 17, we've already heard quite a few hints about what may be in store. Here's what we know and what we're expecting.
When will the iPhone 17 series be announced?
Most years, the flagship smartphones are introduced in September. It's a little early t
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Thanks to Nvidia, Volvo is able to speed up the training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems using detailed 3D worlds.
With budgetary pressures mounting, leaders need to get a handle on the rapidly changing IT landscape or risk falling behind.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/trends-driving-it-decision-makers-in-2025
SteamOS could be the ‘killer app’ for non-Steam Deck handheld PCs.
I used to really enjoy reddit but find it toxic and too “mainstream” recently so I moved to Lemmy but it’s quiet and kept a lot of redditism. I’ve been enjoying reading HN daily but want to read more than 20-30 top posts. I like the general kind attitude and professionalism as well as the interesting topics.
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FBI has warned file converter scams are on the rise.
Microsoft celebrates its commitment to invest in accessibility during the 15th annual Microsoft Ability Summit by launching the Xbox Adaptive Joystick to the Microsoft Store.
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return after a failed Boeing capsule left them stranded on the International Space Station. See all the stages of their return, with a pod of dolphins welcoming them after splashdown. https://www.cnet.com/videos/watch-nasa-astronauts-return-home-after-an-extended-stay-aboard-the-iss/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple’s new ad stars Pedro Pascal using AirPods 4 to cure his heartbreak.
Nvidia has ambitions to fashion the world’s factories of tomorrow.
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The idea is to share data-based insights about sexual life
I’ve worked in SexEd startups, and it’s wild that humanity doesn’t have this data. Most major academic studies have focused on sex primarily from a health and reproduction perspective, leaving many important and interesting questions unexplored (for many reasons)
To promote transparency, the anonymous data will be open-sourced, allowing researchers, students and anyone interested to analyze it
Nvidia CEO Jenson Huang shows off the imporoved Groot N1 robotics operating system and brings out a robot named Blue to demonstrate it's AI capabilities as Nvidia teams up with Disney Research and Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of AI robots to bulster the human workforce. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nvidia-announces-robotics-partnership-with-disney-research-and-google-deepmind/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mega Construx had their fun. Now it's Lego's turn. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/gotta-stack-em-all-lego-pokemon-sets-coming-next-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
If cleaning the bathroom feels like a chore, don't worry — here's how to get it done fast and hassle-free. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/have-10-minutes-you-can-have-a-clean-bathroom/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company boosts its extremely popular gaming headset offerings with some needed modernization. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hyperx-adds-bluetooth-to-cloud-3-and-new-cloud-jet-dual-headsets/#ftag=CADf328eec
NASA's Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore made a gentle splashdown off the coast of Florida after an unexpectedly long stay on the space station. https://www.cnet.com/science/finally-stranded-nasa-astronauts-return-to-earth-on-spacex-dragon/#ftag=CADf328eec
The vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (finally). But have you heard the myth about balancing an egg on its end? https://www.cnet.com/science/space/spring-equinox-is-thursday-everything-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Relive your favorite Simpsons moments thanks to Disney+'s new continuous stream.
Perplexity releases a Squid Game advertisement.
Nvidia's digital twin of planet Earth is helping provide better weather forecasts.
New Sennheiser HD 550 headphones are aimed squarely at taking on the top gaming headsets.
The Ghoul Within update is now live for Fallout 76, bringing playable Ghouls to Bethesda Game Studio's post-apocalyptic West Virgiana RPG.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fallout-76-ghoul-within-update-live
Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro převod obrazů disku do FFU formátu, budeme skenovat dokumenty a nakonec vyzkoušíme fiktivní SMTP server pro vývoj a testování. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-19-3-2025-konvertujte-obrazy-a-skenujte-dokumenty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
O víkendu 15. a 16. března se v Praze konala tradiční komunitní konference InstallFest. Letos se mluvilo o skriptování s pomocí coreutils, zabezpečení linuxového serveru, zabíjení her a dalších tématech. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postovni-server-jednoduse-otevreny-kryptocip-a-vlastni-nas-installfest-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Google's software fix for older Chromecasts devices that weren't casting is rolling out now, according to an email the company sent to impacted owners. You can view the
You can get a lot done in the kitchen with the most basic tools, but adding a few gadgets to your countertops can make things a little easier and probably more enjoyable. This is the tech-infused cooking gear we like to use in our own kitchens, with insight from Engadget reviews, buyer’s guides and personal experiences. The perennially popular Instant Pot is here, as is the brand’s air fryer, which is the best we’ve tested. Our favorite thermometer takes zero seconds to give a reading and our
Sony has apparently formed a new first-party studio for PlayStation called Dark Outlaw Games, and it has already started hiring personnel for it. Jason Blundell, who worked on several Call of Duty titles under Treyarch and who's perhaps best known for co-creating CoD's Zombies mode, has revealed that he's heading up the studio in an
InteraXon, the makers of the Muse wearable EEG, believe it’s made a big leap in scanning your brain’s health. It is launching the Muse S Athena, it’s fourth-generation device which adds a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) sensor. fNIRS is designed to track how much oxygen is in your brain, the levels of which vary depending on its activity. The company claims the s
Samsung device owners will start getting notifications to install One UI 7 on April 7. The company will roll out its new interface gradually, starting with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 devices before making it available on its other smartphones and tablets. Samsung says the new interface was built specifically for
The iPhone 17 Air (even the name is a rumor) is reportedly arriving this fall. As that Air suffix suggests, it could be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.
However, while thin is all good, an arguably more intriguing change didn’t quite make it through the design process. In the latest Power On newsletter (we love a newsletter), Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple had planned to ditch the USB-C port, making “Apple’s first completely
It hasn’t happened yet, but if rumors are to be believed, Microsoft may be finally working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld. In a lot of ways, portable PCs represent a perfect evolution to the company’s consoles. But with Microsoft arriving late to the party, there are a few things this device needs to get right.
Between Microsoft’s 20-plus year his
Playing 33 Immortals for the first time is like going to a party at a coworker’s friend’s house. The first few minutes are marked by curiosity, light suspicion and a constant hum of awkwardness, but as you mingle, the strangers become less intimidating and you start to feel like you’re a part of the flow of the night. You might even make some friends of your own. The main difference is that, with 33 Immortals, you never have to take off your fuzzy slippers.
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Apple’s iPads get all the headlines, and with good reason: They’ve long been considered the best tablets for most people. But none of them come cheap. For folks on a tighter budget, I’ve spent the last few weeks testing a couple of 8-inch slates on the dirt-cheap end of the price spectrum: the $100 (but frequently
We're still a few months out from the big Amazon Prime Day that typically happens in July, but the online retail giant is having yet another big sale to usher in spring. The Amazon Spring Sale is officially on the books for 2025, starting on March 25 and running through March 31. Considering the time of ye
Several Department of Commerce bureaus are said to have told staff not to use DeepSeek's AI chatbot on government devices. "To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all [government-furnished equipment]," one bureau told staff in an email,
Now that we know the Amazon Spring Sale is on the horizon, we're on the lookout for the best tech deals to grab from it. In typical Amazon fashion, Blink security cameras are some of the first to be discounted for the shopping event. The Blink Mini 2 is
Since the start of March, Google has been aggressively expanding the availability of AI Overviews, dropping the requirement that you need to be logged into your Google account to access the feature. Now the company is bringing yet another AI tool to Search. The next time you go online to find medical information on your phone, you may see a new "