MSI"s new RTX 3090 looks like a knock-off GTX 480
If I were an optimist, I'd describe this graphics card as minimalist. As a realist, I have to admit that this graphics card is an ugly and (presumably) cheap blower based on the reference spec. The caveat is that MSI hasn't revealed the price yet, bu.....»»
Europe’s DN Capital launches its new $350M fund after a knock-out year for its portfolio
DN Capital, one of Europe’s most active VCs has launched its latest $350 million (£220m, €300m) fund off the back of a pretty stand-out year when the firm saw four of its portfolio companies hit billion-dollar-plus valuations. DN’s ‘Fund.....»»
Counterfeiters are fooling PC gamers with fake GPUs, and they’re tough to spot
Unlike a knock-off iPhone, spotting a fake GPU isn't easy. However, we'll show you ways to protect yourself if something does go wrong......»»
HBO Max now offers a (partially) ad-supported service tier
If you're willing to watch some ads, you can knock $5/mo off your service cost. Enlarge / If you want Warner Bros. same-day movie premieres, you'll need to stick to the original $15/mo plan—the new ad-supported plan won't offer them. (credit:.....»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Review: Who Is It For?
The 'new' GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is essentially an RTX 3090 with half the VRAM. Normally, this could be considered good news since it's cheaper at $1,200, but with current stock issues, at least from a gamers perspective it changes nothing......»»
HP Memorial Day deals include an RTX 3090 gaming PC, 240Hz/1440p monitors, Spectre x360 and Omen laptops
HP’s Memorial Day event is in full swing, and with it comes up to 47% off a range of hardware, including an incredibly powerful gaming PC, one of our favorite monitors, and great laptops. But you better move fast—some deals are limited-time only......»»
Nvidia unveils the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: RTX 3090-like performance at $1200; RTX 3070 Ti arrives on June 10 for $600
Talk of an RTX 3080 Ti has been around since Ampere was unveiled. Once thought to feature 20GB of GDDR6X, Nvidia confirmed the card comes with 12GB—half that of the RTX 3090. Its GA102-225 GPU features 10,240 CUDA cores with a total of 80 Streaming.....»»
Nvidia unveils the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: RTX 3090-like performance at $1,199; RTX 3070 Ti arrives on June 10 for $599
Talk of an RTX 3080 Ti has been around since Ampere was unveiled. Once thought to feature 20GB of GDDR6X, Nvidia confirmed the card comes with 12GB—half that of the RTX 3090. Its GA102-225 GPU features 10,240 CUDA cores with a total of 80 Streaming.....»»
Nvidia unveils the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - RTX 3090-like performance at $1,199; RTX 3070 Ti arrives on June 10 for $599
Talk of an RTX 3080 Ti has been around since Ampere was unveiled. Once thought to feature 20GB of GDDR6X, Nvidia confirmed the card comes with 12GB—half that of the RTX 3090. Its GA102-225 GPU features 10,240 CUDA cores with a total of 80 Streaming.....»»
Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti vs. RTX 3090 vs. RTX 3080: Spec comparison
Between the newly released RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 3090, and RTX 3080, which should you choose? We threw the three cards in the ring to see how they stack up......»»
HP Memorial Day deals include an RTX 3090 gaming PC, 240Hz/1440p monitors, and Omen gaming accessories
HP’s Memorial Day event is in full swing, and with it comes up to 47% off a range of hardware, including an incredibly powerful gaming PC, one of our favorite monitors, and great laptops. But you better move fast—some deals are limited-time only......»»
First RTX 3080 Ti benchmarks put it ahead of the $1,500 RTX 3090
The results confirm that the RTX 3080 Ti is basically an RTX 3090 with half of the video memory......»»
Weak Wi-Fi Password May Have Led UK Police to Bust an Innocent Couple
Slashdot reader esm88 shares the BBC's story about a couple who experienced "a knock on the door from the police" investigating child abuse images posted online. "The couple insisted they had nothing to do with it. But the next few months were 'utter.....»»
Why Nvidia could release an even more powerful RTX 3090 Ti but probably won’t
Zotac's Firestorm overclocking utility includes images for the RTX 3090 Ti alongside the 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti......»»
Zotac believes an RTX 3090 Ti will arrive at some point
Twitter user Japanese PC mania discovered references to the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti in Zotac’s FireStorm overclocking software. That’s not too unusual, given the number of rumors surrounding the cards’ release. What is surprising, however,.....»»
Conservative versus liberal: A knock-down, drag-out climate policy fight
Experts weigh in on Canada's Conservative party's proposed carbon levy. (credit: tanith k) While the United States debates whether or not to put a price on carbon emissions, Canada is getting into the nitty-gritty of how best to do it. The cou.....»»
Boxes of RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GPUs have been photographed on their way to LA
Caught in the camera’s lens are a handful of pallets, each containing a dozen boxes of maybe a hundred GPUs. The well-protected crate is labeled with the 3090 and aforementioned 3080 Ti. The cardboard boxes contain GeForce GT 710’s and Radeon RX.....»»
Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are a shameless Apple knock-off
This is Amazon’s latest hardware product: The redesigned Alexa earbuds. TechCrunch covered the announcement here, where the specs and capabilities are listed. I’m sure they work fine, too, but the case design is a blatant rip-off of Apple.....»»
Jake Paul looks to knock out the venture capital world with Anti Fund
During every economic boom, there are startup investors who appear on the scene from new corners. Some churn out; others earn the respect of the old guard over time. Jake Paul would be happy to be in the latter camp. Then again, the 24-year-old didn&.....»»
Knock is the latest proptech said to be eyeing the public markets
Another proptech is considering raising capital through the public arena. Knock confirmed Monday that it is considering going public, although CEO Sean Black did not specify whether the company would do so via a traditional IPO, SPAC merger or direct.....»»
Upgrade for CRISPR/Cas: Researchers knock out multiple genes in plants at once
Using an improved version of the gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas9, researchers knocked out up to twelve genes in plants in a single blow. Until now, this had only been possible for single or small groups of genes. The approach was developed by researche.....»»