Google ships Android 12 for the Pixel 3 and up
The source code has been out all month, but updates are finally hitting devices. Enlarge Lost in the hubbub of yesterday's Pixel 6 launch is the fact that Android 12 shipped for older Pixel phones, too. Google took the odd.....»»
Could search engines be fostering some Dunning-Kruger?
Study shows that we think Internet searches are a sign we know more than we do. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Many of us make jokes about how we've outsourced part of our brain to electronic devices. But based.....»»
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora release date, trailer, news and rumors
James Cameron’s movie franchise Avatar might make a better game than it did film. Here's everything we know about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora......»»
Sinclair Broadcast Hack Linked To Notorious Russian Cybergang
A weekend cyberattack against Sinclair Broadcast Group was linked to one of the most infamous Russian cybergangs, called Evil Corp, Bloomberg reports. From the report: The Sinclair hackers used malware called Macaw, a variant of ransomware known as W.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg Has Been Added To a DC Lawsuit Over the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine is adding Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica data-mining scandal. From a report: Racine announced the addition on Twitter this morning, saying his investigation had.....»»
China"s VPN Market Now Open To Foreign Investment
The central government of China in Beijing has announced a decision to allow foreign entities to invest in the ownership of VPN (virtual private network) services in the country. From a report: Under this new policy, foreign investors can only own up.....»»
Pinterest shares soar on reports PayPal may buy it
Pinterest's stock surged on Wednesday following a report that digital payments company PayPal is looking to potentially buy the bookmarking website......»»
Samsung now lets you design your own flip smartphone
Smartphone design hasn't varied much in years and customers are typically beholden to whatever decisions manufacturers make......»»
God of War’s 2018 reboot arrives on PC in January 2022
Now up for preorder on Steam, with technical teases of widescreen support, much more. This gallery consists of shots taken from today's PC reveal trailer. They all seem to better res.....»»
Klipsch Cinema 1200 impressions: Powerful, junior-sized Atmos—with compromises
5.1.4 in a reasonable package: Great sound reproduction stymied by usability issues. Enlarge / The Klipsch Cinema 1200 set includes a sound bar, two satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. Hidden within a few of these are the key differen.....»»
Vikings were in North America by 1021 CE
An ancient cosmic ray event helped archaeologists pinpoint the date. Enlarge / Aerial image of L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada. (credit: Glenn Nagel Photography) Centuries before Christopher Columbus stumbled across t.....»»
Theranos devices ran “null protocol” to skip actual demo for investors
Holmes personally approved of scripted tours, court hears. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31, 2.....»»
Amazon’s Android apps come to the latest Windows 11 beta
Android app support has higher system requirements than Windows 11 itself. Enlarge / Android apps listed in the Microsoft Store. (credit: Microsoft) Windows 11 shipped without the promised support for Android apps from the Ama.....»»
Micron To Build $7 Billion Plant in Japan To Expand DRAM Production
U.S. memory chip maker Micron Technology will build a new factory at its Japanese production site in Hiroshima at a cost of 800 billion yen ($7.0 billion), the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper reported on Wednesday. Reuters: The new facility will make DRAM chi.....»»
PayPal Exploring a Purchase of Pinterest, Valuing Social Media Firm at $39 Billion
PayPal is exploring an acquisition of social media company Pinterest, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. From a report: San Jose, California-based PayPal has recently approached Pinterest about a potential deal, the people said, asking not to be i.....»»
God Of War Confirmed For PC Release In January 2022 With 4K & DualSense Support
God of War is coming to the PC in January 2022, Sony Santa Monica Studio has announced. The post God Of War Confirmed For PC Release In January 2022 With 4K & DualSense Support appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Sony Santa Monica Studio ha.....»»
Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PS5 & Xbox Series X Versions Delayed To 2022
CD Projekt RED has postponed the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The post Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PS5 & Xbox Series X Versions Delayed To 2022 appeared first on PlayStat.....»»
Oracle releases Java SE JDK 11.0.13
Java is used for a wide array of applications, from games like Minecraft to services like the Wikipedia. The latest version fixes numerous bugs and is available for all platforms......»»
Micron is building a $7B DRAM plant in Japan, will spend up to $150B for R&D over the next decade
Memory maker Micron Technology has announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant that will be located in the Hiroshima prefecture in western Japan. The new chip fab will produce advanced DRAM for the data center, as the company is shifting focus.....»»
Intel already has five gaming graphics card generations in the works
Intel has already revealed four generations of its upcoming Intel Arc graphics cards, and a new Twitter tease points to a fifth generation......»»