Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump"s Twitter account following poll results
It was back in May while he was still in the protracted process of purchasing Twitter when Musk said it was a "mistake" to ban Trump as it alienated a large part of the country, "... So I guess the answer is I would reverse the permaban.".....»»
The Best PC Speakers: From 2.1 to Surround & Studio Monitors
A good set of speakers for your PC is essential when it comes to truly appreciating music, movies, and games. Here are some of the best PC speakers you can buy right now......»»
Senators join calls for US TikTok ban as Biden administration considers deal
Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner warned of the dangers posed by TikTok, which has over 138 million active users in the US, calling it an "enormous threat." The Virginia Democrat backed Donald Trump's moves to prohibit the app in 2020......»»
LG Display announces vibrating panel that turns parts of a car interior into speakers
LG Display writes that the solution uses its film-type exciter technology, creating sounds by vibrating off display panels and various materials inside the car body to enable a rich, 3D immersive sound experience......»»
Microsoft Office deal is down to $29 for a lifetime license
Using your PC for work and play is great, but no matter if you're doing basic tasks or managing a business, sooner or later you will need a productivity suite to write, proofread, make some calculations, or create a presentation. Word, Excel, PowerPo.....»»
Home Depot for DIY Chips: What"s the going trend?
Designing a chip is a complex process. First comes laying out the chip, making sure the design works, then preparing all the files required for the foundry, and when they come back from the fabs there is a lot of work involved in getting the chip deb.....»»
Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in surprising executive shakeup
Over the weekend, Disney announced Iger's return as CEO effective immediately. Iger, who is replacing Chapek, will help develop a strategy for renewed growth and work with the Board to forge a successor to take over at the end of his planned two-year.....»»
GPU-Z can monitor if the 16-pin power connector on your RTX 4080/4090 is working properly
A new GPU-Z update adds support for Nvidia's latest RTX 4080 and 4090 graphics cards. Among the new features, you can monitor if your 16-pin power connector is working properly and prevent the infamous meltdown......»»
The FCC launches detailed broadband coverage maps
The Federal Communications Commission has launched an interactive broadband map that provides a snapshot of broadband coverage across the US......»»
Manifest v3 extensions are now accepted on the Firefox add-on store
The dreaded day is here. Starting today (November 21), extensions created with the much debated Manifest V3 technology will be accepted on Firefox's official add-on store (AMO) for signing. Mozilla is surrendering to the overwhelming power – and ma.....»»
Windows 8.1 extended support is ending soon
Windows 8.1 launched in late 2013 – just one year after Microsoft unleashed Windows 8 – in an attempt to rectify some of the early issues with its flagship OS. Most found it did offer a better experience than the original but still, Microsoft was.....»»
Software engineers and timekeepers rejoice as the world votes to end the leap second
The atomic clock was introduced in 1967 as a precise measure of the passage of time. It uses the vibrations of radioactive atoms and is accurate up to 1/15 billionth of a second per year, depending on the element used. Unfortunately, the Earth's rota.....»»
Microsoft reportedly offered Sony a 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Practically since the announcement of Microsoft's $69 billion deal to pick up Activision, Sony has protested to regulators against the acquisition. It has consistently framed its argument using the company's biggest-selling franchise, Call of Duty, t.....»»
Ubisoft is returning to Steam, starting with Assassin"s Creed Valhalla on December 6
Ubisoft confirmed that it would resume releasing games on Steam after a three-year absence. The hiatus will end when it launches Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the storefront on December 6......»»
A Rocky Launch: Gamers Are Not Buying Nvidia"s RTX 4080
The launch of Nvidia's RTX 4080 has not gone well, with weak demand for the high-end GPU which is unusual. That said, it's been an interesting month for the GPU market despite the slower movement......»»
There will be 3.2 billion gamers in 2022, but revenue is set to fall for first time in 15 years
Newzoo's latest Global Games Market Report shows that the number of people playing games around the world is up 4.6% this year. That's especially impressive given how more people were gaming during the lockdowns when stay-at-home entertainment, such.....»»
The Google Pixel 6a is a bargain today at $299
The Pixel 6a is powered by Google's own Tensor 1 SoC delivering great performance, top-notch cameras and clean Android. Normally $450, today you can grab it for only $299, the lowest price we've seen for it......»»
Zen 4 CPU prices fall dramatically, Ryzen 9 7950X is now down to $554
Retailers have cut the prices on all Zen 4 CPUs this month. Europe and China saw prices fall by almost 30 percent for all models, while in the US, they decreased by roughly 15 percent......»»
Sony WF-1000XM4 and Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale today
With hi-res audio support and excellent noise cancellation, the Sony WF-1000XM4 are one of the best earbuds you can buy, they're on sale for $178 (usually $250). If you want to save more, the Pixel Buds Pro also pack excellent ANC and are marked down.....»»
NASA"s Orion spacecraft comes within 81 miles of the Moon during successful flyby
Orion launched from the Kennedy Space Center on November 16 as part of Artemis I, the first spaceflight of NASA's Artemis program. The roughly 25-day mission was expected to start sooner but was met by multiple launch delays. Artemis I is designed to.....»»