Facebook may have collected some of your IRS filing data if you used an online tax services
On Tuesday, investigative news outlet The Markup revealed that several "major" tax filing services had shared private taxpayer information with Facebook. Some companies listed include TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and multibillion-dollar tax giants H&R Block an.....»»
TSMC reportedly plans to raise 3nm wafer prices 25 percent over 5nm to $20,000
According to DigiTimes, TSMC intends to sell its 3nm N3 semiconductors for $20,000 per wafer. Contract prices for larger companies like Apple, Intel, or Nvidia will likely be lower, but these increased costs will probably filter down to consumers reg.....»»
UK authorities investigate Apple and Google over mobile browsers and cloud gaming
This week, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the start of a market investigation into Apple's and Google's rules concerning iOS and Android web browsers, respectively. The CMA will also delve into Apple's refusal to allow clo.....»»
Sony and Honda thinking about adding a PlayStation 5 inside autonomous cars
At CES 2020, Sony announced a new sub-division titled Sony Mobility Inc., whose primary focus was to produce electric vehicles. The initial prototype shown was the Sony Vision-S, a four-door sedan with a top speed of around 150 MPH. Details were scar.....»»
TSMC founder: a new 3nm manufacturing plant in Arizona has already been planned
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will build a new plant to bring its 3 nanometer chip manufacturing process to the US. What previously was just a hope is now starting to resemble a full-fledged plan as the founder of the world's most.....»»
Steam"s annual Autumn Sale aims to keep you entertained during the holidays
Front page highlights include 75 percent off Doom Eternal, a full 85 percent off Tekken 7 and a whopping 90 percent off Sid Meier's Civilization VI......»»
Amazon"s hardware group faces steep losses, Alexa monetization efforts flounder
Few things persist for very long in the rapidly evolving world of technology and nearly a decade in, Alexa is struggling......»»
Users claim Windows iCloud app bug is inserting images and videos from other people into their library
Apple recently updated its iCloud website, giving it a more modern look and more functionality. However, Cupertino also seems to have borked the operation of the iCloud for Windows app. It's unclear if the two changes are related, but the Windows app.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»