A PC builder recounts their experience exceeding their $2,000 budget by $800 due to FOMO (fear of missing out), resulting in a $3,000 PC. Despite the powerful specs, their playtime is dominated by a $20 indie game, Spelunky 2, revealing that high-end hardware doesn't guarantee AAA game engagement. They...
Walmart+ Week, starting Monday at 9 am ET, may see a Nintendo Switch 2 restock. Previous weekend pre-orders at Walmart quickly sold out, but the retailer's history of using console restocks to boost deals events suggests more units are likely available this week. While Walmart+ membership isn't required...
A US company, Aetherflux, is developing a revolutionary space-based solar power system. Funded by a $50 million investment, the project uses modular satellites in low Earth orbit to collect solar energy and transmit it to Earth via infrared lasers, unlike previous microwave-based concepts. A test launch is planned...
A recent patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Microsoft Store, intended for minor backend adjustments, has unintentionally disrupted graphical settings for some players. Upscaling and anti-aliasing options are malfunctioning, with users reporting settings resets and performance drops. While Bethesda acknowledges the issue and is working...
Several bookmark apps help manage saved links and articles. Raindrop.io offers unlimited bookmarks and collections, with a pro version for added features. Pocket, a popular choice, provides simple bookmarking with a premium ad-free option. GoodLinks focuses on clean reading, offering a one-time purchase model. Matter boasts aesthetic appeal, transcription for...
A Carnegie Mellon University experiment using AI agents from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to staff a simulated software company yielded disastrous results. The AI struggled with basic tasks, demonstrating poor common sense, social skills, and internet navigation. Even the best-performing AI agent completed only 24% of its...
Tech companies face renewed scrutiny over their AI's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The House Judiciary Committee is investigating companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta for past DEI initiatives in AI development. The Commerce Department has shifted its focus from "responsible AI" to "reducing ideological bias." ...
The Google Pixel 9a offers flagship-level AI and a 120Hz display at a more affordable price. However, optimal performance requires enabling several hidden features. These include activating Smooth Display for smoother scrolling, customizing Quick Tap for back-tap actions, maximizing battery life with Adaptive Battery and Extreme Battery Saver,...
Google's Find My Device network, while expanding, lacks essential features found in competing trackers like Apple's AirTag. Top-performing trackers, such as the Chipolo POP and Moto Tag, compensate by offering extra features through their own proprietary apps, negating the intended network unification. These crucial features include left-behind alerts,...
The U.S. Department of Transportation updated its Automated Vehicle Framework, easing crash reporting requirements for Level 2 autonomous vehicles. The changes, impacting companies like Tesla, GM, and Ford, reduce reporting for non-fatal incidents without vulnerable road users. Separately, the EV startup Slate revealed its vehicle, described internally as...
