New report claims that Nvidia may leave AMD in the dust
We now know the predicted launch dates and specs for Nvidia's RTX 40-series lineup. It seems that it might beat AMD and be the first to release next-gen cards......»»
Apple plans offering more advertising to users via apps
Users of iPhone apps such as Maps and Podcasts could potentially see more advertising in the future, with a report claiming it is planning to step up its ad business considerably.Some of Apple's services, such as the App Store, News, and Stocks, serv.....»»
Someone is selling prototype Nvidia GTX 2080 cards
Redditor ascendance22 (via Tom's Hardware) posted details about their purchased GTX 2080, which looks and performs almost identically to the RTX-branded version. The big visual difference is the lack of the 2080 logo and the "GEFORCE GTX" printed on.....»»
Google could soon let you launch cloud games directly from its search results
The Nerf Report's Bryant Chappel noticed the new option in Google's search results and demonstrated how it works in a tweet. Simply type in the name of a game in Google's search bar—in this case, he uses the excellent Control Ultimate Edition—and.....»»
Desktop CPU sales see biggest decline in 30 years as AMD gains market share
Mercury Research reports (via Tom's Hardware) that last quarter's desktop CPU shipments saw their biggest year-on-year decline since the group started keeping records in 1994. One researcher suspects this is the largest decline since 1984. The report.....»»
Apple and Meta once discussed "revenue sharing" methods, report claims
The Wall Street Journal reports that during the years before Apple's tracking restrictions hurt Meta's business, the companies floated ideas for Meta – then called Facebook – to share some of its revenue with Apple. Apple's App Store would have b.....»»
These are the most searched iPhone problems in the world
Apple’s iPhone is consistently one of the most popular mobile devices on Earth. One recent report claims that Apple will order at least 90 million iPhone 14 units this fall despite the fact that the economy is still recovering. The iPhone is ba.....»»
Betelgeuse blew its top, leaving an interior jiggling like jelly
The huge red supergiant star Betelgeuse blew off a huge chunk of its mass in 2019, creating a cloud of dust which obscured its light and caused it to dim......»»
The weekend’s best deals: Apple MacBook Air, Resident Evil bundle, and more
Dealmaster also has the Xbox Series S, Apple Watch Series 7, and Nvidia Shield TV. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It's the weekend, which means it's time for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from a.....»»
Watch out Nvidia – new AMD RDNA 3 GPU leak promises big things
Watch out Nvidia – new AMD RDNA 3 GPU leak promises big things.....»»
Madame Web leak claims Adam Scott is playing Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben
After Morbius, many comic book fans are understandably skeptical about the future of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. In fact, all three of Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff movies have been poorly received. All three are “rotten,” accordi.....»»
The good news about Apple’s rumored iPhone 14 Pro price hike
The iPhone 14 will be even more expensive than its predecessor, at least according to a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. If he’s to be believed, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will both be more expensive than their predecessors. But.....»»
Apple reportedly wanted ‘a slice of Facebook’s revenue’ prior to privacy feud
Apple and Facebook have a long-running public feud, based primarily on the latter’s collection and use of personal information. A new report from The Wall Street Journal today goes in-depth on this battle, with the interesting tidbit that Apple on.....»»
Handheld cellphone bans may correlate with lower distracted-driving fatalities, report says
While states that ban the use of handheld devices while driving typically have lower traffic fatality rates, researchers say other factors might influence the data......»»
China claims new world record for strongest steady magnetic field
On August 12, the hybrid magnet of the Steady High Magnetic Field Facility (SHMFF) in Hefei, China, produced a steady field of 45.22 tesla (T), the highest steady magnetic field by a working magnet in the world......»»
Nvidia’s bizarre ‘GTX 2080’ GPU emerges out of hiding
An interesting Nvidia GPU was just posted on Reddit: The Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080. What's the origin of this peculiar card?.....»»
Report: Data engineers spend 2 days per week firefighting bad data quality
Monte Carlo, a data reliability company, surveyed more than 300 data professionals to reveal the state of data quality in the broader market. Monte Carlo, a data reliability company, surveyed more than 300 data professionals to reveal the state o.....»»
Report: 76% of consumers would stop doing business with a company after just one bad customer experience
A customer experience study from Invoca shows that as inflation increases, so do expectations for great customer service. A customer experience study from Invoca shows that as inflation increases, so do expectations for great customer service.Rea.....»»
iPhone 14 initial production run to deliver at least 90 million units
Smartphone buyers are spending less on new phones this year amid rising inflation and economic uncertainties. But Apple doesn’t share the fate of Android vendors, as iPhone demand continues to be high. A new Bloomberg report says Apple instruct.....»»
Stephen Colbert gets severed in a comedic "Severance" parody
On an episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," a lengthy skit was shared of some "deleted scenes" from Apple TV+ psychological drama "Severance."Stephen Colbert plays a severed employee in a 'Late Show' skitColbert claims to have been an orig.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX sees rideshare demand, Russia’s odd launch deal with Iran
"One of the questions that we’re getting a lot is, 'How full are you guys?'" Enlarge / India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle takes flight on Sunday. (credit: ISRO) Welcome to Edition 5.06 of the Rocket Report! The big new.....»»