New 6GB version of the RTX 3050 may be Nvidia’s first sub-$200 GPU in over 4 years
Exciting? No. New technology? Also no. But it ought to be better than a 1650. Enlarge (credit: Gigabyte) Nvidia launched three new GPUs last month, part of a Super overhaul of the RTX 40-series designed to improve the va.....»»
NVIDIA is imposing time limits on GeForce Now
NVIDIA has announced that they will be limiting how many hours gamers can spend on GeForce Now per month, which kind of sucks. The post NVIDIA is imposing time limits on GeForce Now appeared first on Phandroid. Remember when you were a kid.....»»
Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies
An APK teardown of the Pixel Phone app has revealed a potential new feature that will use AI that can reply for you. The post Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies appeared first on Phandroid. Several years ago, Google showed o.....»»
The voice of America Online’s “You’ve got mail” has died at age 74
His cassette recording, made for $200 in 1989, was a sound that defined an online generation. On Tuesday, Elwood Edwards, the voice behind the online service America Online's icon.....»»
We might have our first look at the long-rumored Samsung tri-fold
A years-old tri-fold patent has been published, suggesting rumors of Samsung exploring the tri-fold form factor have been on the right track......»»
We just got our first hint of the RTX 6090, but it’s not what you think
Nvidia's upcoming GPUs, including the RTX 5090 and the RTX 6090, just appeared in a filing -- but it's much too early to get excited......»»
What’s in ‘The Box’?!? Why this cult sci-fi movie is still an intriguing mess after all these years
After 15 years, The Box is still a weird, wild, and confusing thriller that continues to puzzle and intrigue viewers, but is it still worth watching?.....»»
25 years ago, the greatest corporate thriller you’ve never seen hit theaters
25 years ago, Michael Mann turned a movie that should have never worked into one of the most riveting and powerful thrillers of his entire storied career......»»
This trail-tested, road ready Aventon e-bike is $200 off — We gave it 4.5 stars
Along with a host of other Aventon e-bike deals, the Ramblas eMTB e-bike is on sale for $200 off and it's already priced competitively. You need to see it......»»
Quentin Tarantino calls this Nicolas Cage movie one of the best of the last five years
Quentin Tarantino recently spoke very highly of an underrated movie starring Nicolas Cage that he considers one of the best of the last five years......»»
Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple’s best Mac minis ever
First Mac mini redesign in almost 15 years highlights how good the insides are. The Mac mini will celebrate its 20th birthday in January. And I think the M4 version of the Mac min.....»»
How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle
The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»
Why the "Housing First" approach has struggled to fulfill its promise of ending homelessness
Over the past 15 years, the Housing First approach has gained traction as an evidence-based solution to tackling homelessness in many developed countries, including Canada......»»
Intel’s Battlemage might beat Nvidia and AMD to the punch
A new leak implies that Intel Arc Battlemage might arrive soon, and that could give Intel an unexpected edge over AMD and Nvidia......»»
Brazil"s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt
The Brazilian Amazon experienced its smallest amount of yearly deforestation in nearly a decade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government reported Wednesday, in line with its promise to combat forest loss......»»
Apple’s Passwords app won me over with this one unique feature
Apple has offered password management features for years, but never until iOS 18 has there been a dedicated Passwords app. The new app has a lot going for it, but there’s one feature in particular that’s stood out for me above the rest: Shared Gr.....»»
Grab the Samsung Galaxy A15 for LESS than $200 with this Deal
It's cheap, but packs all the basics. The post Grab the Samsung Galaxy A15 for LESS than $200 with this Deal appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy A15 is designed to be budget-friendly, it does bring over so.....»»
The Ars redesign is out. Experience its ad-free glory for just $25/year.
No better moment than now. Whew—the big event is finally behind us. I'm talking, of course, about the Ars Technica version 9 redesign, which we rolled out last month in response.....»»
Trump plans to dismantle Biden AI safeguards after victory
Trump plans to repeal Biden's 2023 order and levy tariffs on GPU imports. Early Wednesday morning, Donald Trump became the presumptive winner of the 2024 US presidential election,.....»»
Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine. From its halo-like orbit nearly a million miles from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope is seeing farther.....»»
Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease
Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»