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Deathloop is the first game with AMD's framerate boosting FSR 2.0, plus key accessibility options
The Verge - 13 May 2022 01:48
In case you haven't noticed, chipmakers are in the middle of an upscaling revolution. AMD, Intel, and Nvidia are all out to prove that algorithms can trump native rendering performance. Why spend precious GPU cycles on n...
How To Use WhatsApp Emoji Reactions
Slash Gear - 13 May 2022 14:01
Emoji responses have finally arrived on WhatsApp, and the tiny pictures could make a big difference to how your conversations go
One-Third of Apple and Google Apps Are So Outdated They Could Get Removed - CNET
CNET - 13 May 2022 03:20Luna Cryptocurrency Collapse: How UST Broke and Why It Matters - CNET
CNET - 13 May 2022 01:58
Last week, a luna coin was worth $85. Now it's worth a penny. Here's why that matters.
The 'doorway' seen on Mars is not for aliens. Here's how it really formed.
Live Science - 13 May 2022 21:26
The internet erupted after a photograph from the Mars Curiosity rover appeared to show an "alien door," experts are pretty sure it's just a natural feature.
Neal Stephenson, Author Who Coined 'Metaverse,' Just Bought His First NFTs
Motherboard - 13 May 2022 13:49
That's nealtstephenson.eth to you.
Elon Musk temporarily halts Twitter deal over user metrics
AppleInsider - 13 May 2022 13:28
Tesla's Elon Musk has announced that he has put his purchase of Twitter on hold temporarily, ostensibly while he checks details about spam accounts. Elon Musk Musk's controversial purchase of Twitter is now at least dela...
Elon Musk Puts $44 Billion Twitter Deal 'On Hold'
Mac Rumors - 13 May 2022 13:13
Elon Musk is putting his $44 billion takeover of Twitter "temporarily on hold" after the company claimed that less than 5% of its users are spam or fake accounts. The Tesla chief tweeted on Friday that the deal was being...
Elon Musk puts Twitter buyout on hold after learning less than 5% of accounts are fake
Pocket-lint - 13 May 2022 13:00
Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has taken another turn, with the Tesla founder revealing that the deal is "temorarily on hold".He seems to be concerned
Crypto Investor Who Lost Big Money Spooks Luna Founder's Wife at Home: Report
Gizmodo - 13 May 2022 12:45
Do Kwon, the founder of the cryptocurrency Luna and the stablecoin TerraUSD, has reportedly been in contact with police after a possible investor in the coin "trespassed" at his home, according to a new report from South...
Hackers Are Exploiting WordPress Tools to Hawk Scams
Gizmodo - 13 May 2022 12:05
If you've visited a website in recent days and been randomly redirected to the same pages with sketchy "resources" or unwanted ads, it's likely the site in question was 1) built with WordPress tools and 2) hacked.
Milky Way vs M87: Event Horizon Telescope photos show 2 very different monster black holes
SPACE.com - 13 May 2022 12:00
Three years after the first-ever image of a black hole, scientists have done it again -- this time, closer to home, and of a very different invisible behemoth.
Toshiba in early talks with 10 potential buyout 'partners'
Phys.org - 13 May 2022 11:24
Troubled conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it has been approached by 10 potential investors as it weighs going private, a move that would be highly unusual in corporate Japan.
PS5 Pro tipped again with reports AMD is working on next-gen chip
Pocket-lint - 13 May 2022 10:34
AMD might be looking for a new employee to work on a project for Sony's potential PS5 Pro, the expected follow-up to the base PlayStation 5 that it is
Zyxel Releases Patch for Critical Firewall OS Command Injection Vulnerability
The Hacker News - 13 May 2022 10:16
Zyxel has moved to address a critical security vulnerability affecting Zyxel firewall devices that enables unauthenticated and remote attackers to gain arbitrary code execution. "A command injection vulnerability in the ...
Astronomers Reveal First 'Groundbreaking' Image of Milky Way's Black Hole - CNET
CNET - 13 May 2022 04:00
This is Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole that resides in the center of our home galaxy.
Space Force to select small rocket for 'responsive space' mission
Space News - 13 May 2022 02:18
The U.S. Space Force plans to select a small satellite launcher to fly a payload to low Earth orbit on short notice, a capability known as tactically responsive space. The post Space Force to select small rocket for 'res...
Roku Ultra now ships with the Voice Remote Pro for free
BGR - 13 May 2022 02:18
Roku is giving its best streaming player an overdue update. On Thursday, Roku announced that its premium Roku Ultra now includes the Roku Voice Remote Pro. Ever since it launched in 2020, the Roku Ultra has shipped with ...
Apple Notifying Developers Who Get to Attend WWDC Viewing Event at Apple Park
Mac Rumors - 13 May 2022 02:12
Apple has started sending out emails letting developers know if they've been chosen to attend the special WWDC viewing event that is set to take place at Apple Park on Monday, June 6. Apple began taking applications for ...
Thoughtworks to develop Australia's electronic birth certificate
ZDNet - 13 May 2022 02:09
The NSW government has charged Thoughtworks with the responsibility to deliver a digital birth certificate that can operate across multiple platforms.
A Second Stablecoin Wobbles, Further Undermining Crypto Markets - CNET
CNET - 13 May 2022 01:32
Tether, a central pillar of the cryptocurrency market, is showing signs of weakness. That could have vast implications.
Nintendo Switch Sports: How to queue for multiple sports online
Digital Trends - 13 May 2022 01:27
If you want to speed up your queue times and find matches faster, here's how to queue up for multiple sports at once when playing Nintendo Switch Sports online.