Microsoft preps DirectStorage 1.1 with GPU decompression for faster game loads
Update is "coming soon" but requires use of all-new compression format. Enlarge / DirectStorage facilitates direct communication between your GPU and speedy modern SSDs, which can reduce game load times and speed up asset streaming......»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, November 5 (game #1016)
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NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1235, Tuesday, November 5
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Bacteria discovery could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs......»»
Unlocking next-gen chip efficiency: Researchers confirm thermal insights for tiny circuits
In a leap toward more powerful and efficient computer chips, researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films—a critical component in the race to design faster, smaller and more effici.....»»
Halo 2 multiplayer maps are making a return for 20th anniversary
To celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite is getting seven recreated Halo 2 multiplayer maps......»»
Is the M4 Mac mini Apple’s first true gaming PC?
Apple wants the Mac to become a gaming destination, and it has the perfect machine to take on consoles from Sony and Microsoft in the form of the M4 Mac mini......»»
All confirmed games with PS5 Pro enhancements
Not every game will get a PlayStation 5 Pro enhancement by default. If you picked up this new console, here are all of the games you can use to show it off......»»
Xbox Game Pass is getting tons of new games following Black Ops 6 success
You could keep playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or you could play these other huge Xbox releases on Game Pass this month......»»
Ryzen AI nearly hits 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong, but it’s not that simple
The AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 appeared in a new gaming handheld, averaging 60 fps in a demanding game -- but there are a few things to consider......»»
PS5 Pro games list: all of the PS5 Pro enhanced titles confirmed so far
A PS5 Pro console and release date have been revealed, so here's every PS5 Pro game confirmed so far......»»
Climate activism is no longer a young person"s game
When Cathy Fulkerson walked into her bank in Reno, Nevada, she was ready to cancel her credit card. Carrying a letter stating her concerns, Fulkerson explained to the manager why she wanted to cut ties: its investments in fossil fuels......»»
620 mile range, 90% less carbon emissions: Renault unveils game-changer Emblème
620 mile range, 90% less carbon emissions: Renault unveils game-changer Emblème.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, November 4
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Slitterhead review: Silent Hill creator’s latest aims high, misses the mark
Slitterhead is an experimental horror-action game from Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, but many of those experiments don't quite pay off......»»
Laptop, smartphone, and game console prices could soar after the election
Most Americans may not realize popular tech hasn't been hit by China tariffs—yet. Tech companies are bracing ahead of the US presidential election, dreading the looming threat o.....»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, November 4 (game #1015)
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NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1234, Monday, November 4
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Intel Battlemage GPU: everything we know so far
We've known about Intel's Battlemage graphics cards for a few years, but as they're getting closer to launch, more details begin to emerge......»»
Week in review: Windows Themes spoofing bug “returns”, employees phished via Microsoft Teams
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attack.....»»
"Doomsday" Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering
New studies about the Thwaites Glacier, also called the "Doomsday Glacier," have sparked a conversation about geoengineering as a climate change solution......»»