69% of Russian gamers are pirating after Ukraine invasion pushback
Russian game development jobs also dry up after Russia's actions. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Russian gamers were not introduced to piracy by the backlash to their country's invasion of Ukraine—far f.....»»
How bacteria recognize viral invasion and activate immune defenses
There's no organism on Earth that lives free of threat—including bacteria. Predatory viruses known as phages are among their most dire foes, infiltrating their cells to replicate and take over. Bacteria have evolved an array of strategies to counte.....»»
AMD is valiantly keeping its word to gamers
A new leak suggests that the AM4 platform may not be dead at all, and that new 3D V-Cache chips are on the horizon......»»
Self-deception may seed "hubris balancing": Study examines irrational actions leading to invasion of Ukraine
A new study suggests that self-deception is the key to understanding irrational actions of national leaders in war, as exemplified by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine......»»
Best gaming monitor Black Friday deals on 165, 240 and 360Hz
Gamers, don't miss the chance to buy a new gaming monitor with a massive discount through this year's Black Friday deals. Enjoy refresh rates of up to 360Hz!.....»»
I got Legion Glasses for gaming, but I’m actually using them for ASMR
Lenovo's Legion Glasses are a niche luxury for gamers, but it turns our they're perfect for something much more specific: ASMR......»»
Valve just surprised us with a new OLED Steam Deck
Valve's portable powerhouse Steam Deck just got a surprise upgrade in time for the holiday season. There's a new Steam Deck in town.Valve's powerful portable gaming PC has been a big hit with gamers since its 2022 launch, but various comments b.....»»
Combined Hulu and Disney+ app launches in March; beta debuts in December
Consolidated libraries could bring fatigued streamers slight relief. Enlarge / Hulu content may do a not-so-secret-invasion of Disney+. (credit: Marvel) An app combining the libraries of Disney+ and Hulu will launch in.....»»
New spotlight highlights how Google’s Chromebook Plus could be great for gamers
Recently, Google launched a new standard of Chromebooks called Chromebook Plus, which might be an ideal laptop if you’re into gaming. The post New spotlight highlights how Google’s Chromebook Plus could be great for gamers appeared first on Phand.....»»
Russia Blocks 167 VPNs, Steps Up OpenVPN & WireGuard Disruption
The head of the Russian department responsible for identifying threats to the "stability, security and integrity" of the internet, has revealed the extent of the Kremlin's VPN crackdown. Former FSO officer Sergei Khutortsev, a central figure in Russi.....»»
Dystopian adventure "Stray" makes its way to Mac on December 5
Mac gamers have a new game to look forward to as "Stray" gears up to launch on Apple Silicon-equipped Macs this December.'Stray' is coming to MacThe much-beloved adventure game, Stray, is coming to Mac thanks to Metal 3. The game launched on PC and c.....»»
Intel’s next-gen GPUs are its first real shot at being the best
Intel has slowly been building a foundation for its next-gen Battlemage GPUs, which provide its first real shot at budget-minded PC gamers......»»
The best gaming keyboard you can buy just had its price slashed
The Logitech G915 gaming keyboard is a fantastic keyboard for gamers and avid typists alike. It's on sale now at Amazon at a huge discount......»»
Leap seconds could become leap minutes, despite pushback from Russians, Vatican
Already endangered, the leap second might have a practical successor soon. Enlarge / Dr. Charles H. Townes, inventor of the maser, a key component of atomic clocks, illustrates the differences between it and a standard clock. (c.....»»
Tap to Pay continues expansion, coming to Ukraine
The gradual global rollout of Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone feature continues, with Ukraine the seventh country to benefit. The small business payment service is initially limited to the state-owned PrivatBank, and customers can get up-and-runnin.....»»
Ukraine’s top security official to keynote IRISSCON 2023 conference
The Deputy Chairman of Ukraine’s technical security and intelligence service will give the keynote address at this year’s IRISSCERT cybersecurity conference, IRISSCON, in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Thursday, 16 November. Victor Zhora, Deputy Cha.....»»
iPhone Tap to Pay comes to Ukraine
PrivatBank, Ukraine's largest bank, has announced support for Apple's Tap to Pay feature on iPhone, bringing the contactless payment system to Ukraine for the first time.Tap to Pay on iPhoneThe feature is supported using PrivatBank's "Terminal" app,.....»»
Why Capcom thinks PC game modding is akin to “cheating”
Japanese publisher cites reputational damage, support costs of "unauthorized" mods. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For most PC gamers, the ability to update their game with a wide variety of mods is a hug.....»»
Putin says first segment of ISS replacement to orbit by 2027
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the first segment of the new space station that Moscow plans to construct to replace the ISS should be in orbit by 2027, despite recent setbacks......»»
Interacting polarons: Physicists simulate interacting quasiparticles in ultracold quantum gas
An electron moving through a solid generates a polarization in its environment due to its electric charge. In his theoretical considerations, the Russian physicist Lev Landau extended the description of such particles by their interaction with the en.....»»
Apple may have great news for Mac gamers at its ‘Scary Fast’ event
Mac gamers may have a lot to look forward to at Apple’s Scary Fast event on October 30, if a recent analysis by news outlet MacRumors is to be believed......»»