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Apple M4 Pro chip debuts in the redesigned Mac Mini with 14 cores and Thunderbolt 5
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
Pre-orders are now open for two new Mac Mini variants featuring the M4 and M4 Pro processors, with shipments beginning on November 8. Prices start at $599 for the M4 model and $1,399 for the M4 Pro variant, with students eligible for a $100 discount on each model.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD debuts to positive reviews
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
The 990 Evo Plus upgrades the 990 Evo with faster speeds while keeping the hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 and DRAM-less design. Pricing is too close to the more powerful 990 Pro though.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Gmail is rolling out "Help me write" AI tool
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
Google introduced the Gemini-based "Help me write" feature to mobile devices in 2023, giving users an easy way to compose or enhance emails. Leveraging Gemini capabilities, Help me write can quickly draft repetitive messages and replies to routine conversations, freeing up time for more complex tasks and detailed emails.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Instagram faces backlash for lowering quality of low-engagement videos
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
In a recent exchange on Threads, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri confirmed that the platform downgrades the video quality of older content in certain scenarios. "If something isn't watched for a long time, because the vast majority of views are in the beginning, we will move to a lower quality video,"...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
World of Warcraft players rush to snap up Blizzard's new $90 mount
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
Dubbed the Trader's Gilded Brutosaur, Blizzard has attempted to justify the staggering $90 price tag with a 20th-anniversary harness decorated with gems that "represent World of Warcraft's expansions." The mount also includes unique functionality, allowing owners to access both the auction house and their mailbox from the saddle as they...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Russia skirts sanctions, acquires Nvidia and AMD chips through Dell servers from India
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
The US and the European Union restrict the export of dual-use goods to Russia that could be used in its military industrial complex, a ruling put in place following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New technology can unlock previously inaccessible lithium reserves
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
Technology developed by Australian researchers could unlock previously inaccessible lithium reserves, potentially averting a looming supply crisis in the clean energy sector. The method, known as EDTA-aided loose nanofiltration (EALNF), offers a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting lithium from challenging locations such as high-altitude salt flats and...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Notion is coming for Gmail with new email client powered by AI
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
The new service, dubbed Notion Mail, isn't available quite yet – the company is operating a waitlist for initial access, which is expected in early 2025. But the team has detailed what to expect when it does arrive.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leak reveals unlocked multiplier, 5.2GHz boost clock
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
According to a listing on the European price comparison website Geizhals, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will feature eight Zen 5 cores and 16 threads. It reportedly offers a 4.7 GHz base clock and a 5.2 GHz boost clock – both higher than those of the 7800X3D, which has a 4.2...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Broken McDonald's ice cream machines could become a rare sight after Copyright Office ruling
Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
McDonald's ice cream machines often seem to be permanently out of order due to the password protections put in place by their manufacturer, Taylor. When they break, and they break often, understanding the error codes and accessing the secret, locked service menu requires calling an expensive ($315 per 15 minutes,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »