AMD to add 3D V-Cache to GPUs and Threadripper, — insider
AMD processors with 3D V-Cache are known as the best for gaming, but no chip with a powerful integrated graphics card (APU) has it. This may change in the next generation.
AMD overtakes Intel in the data center market for the first time — but NVIDIA earns many times more
For the first time in history, AMD has earned more from data center processors than Intel. However, NVIDIA earned almost 4 times more in this market than both processor giants combined.
«In 10-20 years»: Hideo Kojima thinks «Joker 2» will become a cult movie
It is known that many cult films were not financially successful but became a classic. According to the famous game designer, «Joker: Folie à Deux» is waiting for something similar.
CD Projekt Red to make a movie «The Witcher»? The company has posted an interesting vacancy
CD Projekt Red is planning to shoot something based on «Witcher» and is looking for a specialist with relevant experience and knowledge of The Witcher games.
Scientists create paper energy generator from water in the air to power gadgets
The batteries of portable electronics are tough and relatively short-lived, and wireless charging works over short distances. The new generator offers something different.
Maxar develops GPS-free navigation for drones and airplanes — sensor data is compared to a 3D map
Maxar, a company known for satellite imagery, is developing 3D maps of the entire Earth for precise navigation. Data from the drone’s sensors will be compared to this map.
Standing workplaces are no less harmful than sitting, — study
In recent years, standing workplaces have been presented as a counter to a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that they are no less harmful than sitting at a desk.
Apple iPhone explodes and causes severe burns to owner
A Chinese woman suffered burns when her Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max exploded. It happened in the morning while the woman was still sleeping and the iPhone was charging.
Intel is disappointed with the CHIPS law: «Invested $30 billion in two years and got zero»
Intel’s CEO is disappointed with payments under the US CHIPS law. Since its adoption, the company has invested $30 billion in factories in the United States and has not received direct investment from the state.
Robert Zemeckis says Disney won’t make «Roger Rabbit 2» because of outspoken Jessica Rabbit
The director of 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Robert Zemeckis, believes Disney will never approve Roger Rabbit 2 because of the fatal Jessica Rabbit. The «Good» scripts are already out there.
Elon Musk wants to move his children and their mothers to a strange complex
Elon Musk, a father of 11, wants to move his entire divided family to a complex of three mansions in Austin, Texas.
A first look at Barry Keoghan in the movie «Peaky Blinders»
Barry Keoghan, star of «Saltburn» and Oscar» nominee for «Banshee Inisherina», will join Cillian Murphy in «Peaky Blinders». The first image of the actor in the movie has been released.
GSC founder promises bug-free S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and a Rolls-Royce for destroying a Russian ship
Sergey Grigorievich, founder of GSC Game World, spoke about the status of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, confirmed the release date, and offered an interesting challenge.
Dragon Age The Veilguard will not receive DLC — BioWare is working on Mass Effect 5
The previous Dragon Age games had large expansions that were an important part of the story. The Veilguard will not get any because all BioWare’s efforts are focused on Mass Effect 5.
Samsung is planning a slim smartphone — Galaxy S26 Slim will be released before the trial model
It seems that smartphone manufacturers are launching a new thickness race. First, there are rumors about the Apple iPhone 17 Air, and now about the slim Samsung Galaxy S26.
Intel Lunar Lake will be the last — no more integrated memory
Built-in RAM is one of the factors that made Apple M processors efficient. Intel tried to do this with Lunar Lake, but it will no longer be — expensive.
One of The Elder Scrolls games will be closed and removed from Steam
There will be one less Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls game in the online space, but fans of Morrowind or Skyrim should not worry.
Apple and Samsung also want to buy Intel, — rumors
It seems that Qualcomm is not the only company that wants to buy Intel. Samsung and Apple are also rumored to be interested in acquiring the tech giant with its own production facilities.
Apple acknowledges iPhone 14 Plus camera issues and offers free repairs
Apple will repair the iPhone 14 Plus with a very unpleasant camera defect. It is inherent in few devices, but it was built into the production.
Ridley Scott is working on a new movie «Alien» for 20th Century
In an interview, Ridley Scott said that he is working on a new film «Alien». The director also confirmed other projects in the works. The film was made possible thanks to success «Stranger: Romulus».
Marvel «Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania» still managed to earn a ridiculous amount
Perhaps the most famous box office failure of Marvel «Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum of Solace» formally turned out to be in the black. But it did not earn much.
Scientist calculates optimal glass shape for keeping beer cold
One of the underestimated challenges of modern science is keeping beer as cold as possible during leisurely consumption. It seems that a scientist has invented the optimal glass shape for this.
George Lucas changed the prequel «Star Wars» at the last minute — two Jedi could have switched places
An artist of George Lucas’s «Star Wars» films talked about the changes made by the director in «Star Wars: The Last Stand at the last minute. They had significant consequences.
NVIDIA to launch PCs with its own ARM processors in 2025, — insiders
NVIDIA’s ARM-based custom PC platform under development will be available in September 2025. NVIDIA processors with a proprietary GPU are expected in the premium segment.
Not a single Intel Core Ultra 200S sold in Germany’s largest store in a week after release
Through a week after release of Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake processors, Germany’s largest online PC component retailer did not sell a single one.
AMD unveils Ryzen 7 9800X3D — a new top-end processor for gamers
Jack Huynh, AMD Senior Vice President and General Manager of Computing and Graphics officially introduced Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
TSMC deprived Intel of 40% discount due to careless comments by Pat Helsinger
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s comments on TSMC’s presence in China have damaged relations between the companies and deprived Intel of huge discounts.
A quarter of Google’s new code is written by artificial intelligence, — Sundar Pichai
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says Google relies on artificial intelligence to create a quarter of its new code.
Star «Dune: The Prophecy» about his role: «Do evil space nuns have sex? That’s me!»
Jessica Barden tells us how she got into the series «Dune: The Prophecy» and what attracted her to the role of young Vali Harkonnen. The actress learned about «Dune» only from Villeneuve’s films.
Honor Magic 7 and 7 Pro flagships — Snapdragon 8 Elite, face scanner and SI-C battery from ~$630 are unveiled
Honor has introduced Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, advanced cameras, and a large battery.
More «Gladiators»: Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal to make more movies together
Previously Ridley Scott said about the intention to shoot «Gladiator With», which will also star Paul Mescal — even 8 pages of the script have been written. However, this is the end of the joint plans do not end.
Apple M4 Pro and M4 Max processors — twice as fast as M1, Thunderbolt 5 on Mac 120 Gbps
Together with new MacBook Pro Apple also introduced new M4 Pro and M4 Max processors M4 chip debuted earlier this year in the new iPad.
The new Mass Effect will be adult and photorealistic, — game director
Ahead of the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Mass Effect game director and executive producer Mike Gamble spoke about «the next big BioWare game».
8 GB are a thing of the past: Apple MacBook Air now has a minimum of 16 GB of RAM without increasing the price
Today, Apple has put an end to the 8GB MacBook. The company announced that 16 GB is the new minimum configuration for MacBook Air with M2 and M3 processors.
All for convenience: the Apple Mac mini M4 power button is located on the bottom of the device
Often, compact computers are placed in conditions of a lack of workspace. But installing the Apple Mac mini M4 will be more difficult, despite the smaller size.
Features of Google Pixel 9a — new design, larger screen and battery at the same price
The junior smartphone in the series, Google Pixel 9a, will improve not only its appearance but also its performance. It will have a good screen, camera, and a capacious battery.
New Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro tablets — 50 MP camera, 144 Hz screen and fast charging from $280
Xiaomi’s new Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro tablets offer a high-frequency, high-resolution screen and fast charging. The older model has high-quality cameras.
Stephen King announced his return to the world of «The Dark Tower»
Stephen King has written that he is returning to the locations of the «Dark Tower» universe. The eighth book in the series, «The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole», was released in 2012.
Xiaomi 15 Pro has a TCL CSOT screen, a long-lasting 6100 mAh battery, and a price starting at $740
The flagship Xiaomi 15 Pro will be the eldest in the new lineup until the Ultra model is released later. It has a Snapdragon 8 Elite, three 50 MP cameras, and a 6100 mAh battery.
Xiaomi 15 — a compact flagship with three Leica 50 MP cameras and more than 20 colors from ~$630
Xiaomi 15 — the new basic flagship of one of the largest smartphone manufacturers with Snapdragon 8 Elite and three Leica 50 MP cameras has been released
Foil cap is outdated: new ultra-thin film absorbs 99% of 5G, 6G and Wi-Fi waves
South Korean scientists have developed a thin film that absorbs almost all electromagnetic waves in the three bands of 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi.
Epic Games shuts down Sketchfab 3D model repository — scientists, museums and artists sound the alarm
Scientists, artists, and archivists are concerned about the closure of Sketchfab, a large repository of free 3D models, and the transfer of content to the Fab marketplace — both owned by Epic Games.
Were you waiting for the Apple Mac mini M4 yesterday? It was “presented” by Amazon
Amazon showed Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro processors before Apple. The page has already been removed.
The inventor has created six copies of himself — the robot lectures instead of the author
Over the past 18 years, Japanese artist Hiroshi Ishiguro has created six of his robot clones, each of which has become more and more like the author.
Windows 11 24H2 «bugs» with new Intel processors on Z890 boards
New «hardware» — new troubles. The newly released Core Ultra 200 desktop processors have encountered crashes under Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to disable the built-in graphics.
A Harvard researcher on the possibility of creating nuclear weapons in Ukraine: «I would find it very strange»
Mariana Budgerin of Harvard University spoke about Ukraine’s prospects for restoring nuclear weapons. She is the author of the book «Inheriting the Bomb: The Collapse of the USSR and the Nuclear Disarmament of Ukraine».
Johnny Depp to play Satan in Terry Gilliam’s movie «The Carnival at the End of Days»
At the Rome Film Festival, Johnny Depp spoke about his role in Terry Gilliam’s «The Carnival at the End of Days». The director finally found the funds for the project.
Five years for TikTok video of TCC and confiscation of iPhone — how Odesa resident escaped prison
A resident of Odesa was sentenced to five years in prison because of a video of the TCC’s actions on TikTok. However, the sentence was commuted to a lighter one.
Ford’s CEO has been driving a Xiaomi SU7 for six months: «The car is fantastic, I don’t want to give it up»
Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a podcast that he drives a Xiaomi SU7 and likes it very much.
Former Apple employee from Ukraine thanks the company for evacuating her family
Former Apple employee Ekaterina Rezikova publicly thanked the company and Tim Cook for helping to evacuate employees and their families from Kharkiv in 2023.
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