NASA has published a video of the solar eclipse that is happening now
NASA demonstrates on Twitter a video of a total solar eclipse that can now be observed in the Mexican city of Mazatlan.
A complete makeover: the Fallout actors had working Pip-Boys, and the scenery was very realistic
In a conversation with GamesRadar+ Kyle MacLachlan, who plays the warden Hank MacLean in the Amazon Prime series Fallout, recalled how he used the Pip-Boy, an iconic wrist gadget that works as an inventory and information center in the Fallout games, on the set.
The second season of the Fallout series received tax incentives in California — a hint that it will be
It is expected that the second season of the Fallout series based on the famous game series, which will debut on April 11 on Amazon Prime, will take place and be filmed in California. The state film commission announced on Monday that it has granted $152 million in tax incentives for the filming of 12 series, including Fallout, which received $25…
Razer Blade 18 gaming monster for $4799 — the laptop received Intel Core 9-14900HX, NVIDIA RTX 4090 and Thunderbolt 5
Razer has released the Blade 18 gaming laptop equipped with the most powerful mobile processor and graphics card: Intel Core 9-14900HX and NVIDIA RTX 4090. Their work in games can be evaluated on an 18″ UHD+ display with a refresh rate of 200 Hz. The company claims that the Razer Blade 18 is the first laptop in the world to receive the…
The Elder Scrolls Online has earned $2 billion in 10 years — the game celebrates its anniversary
The online game in The Elder Scrolls universe (Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim) celebrated its tenth anniversary this week. Over 10 years, Zenimax has raised $2 billion from the game. Along with the basic version of The Elder Scrolls Online with a fixed price, there is a subscription that provides additional features, and you can also buy individual…
Have you seen an AAAA game yet? «We’re going to have AAAAAA» — CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red made fun of the AAAA label that Ubisoft gave to their game Skull and Bones. The Polish studio says that their game will be AAAAA.
Samsung regains leadership in the smartphone market — Apple lasted 5 months
Samsung Electronics has regained the lead in global smartphone sales just five months after losing to Apple. According to official data, the return was due to the release of new Galaxy S24 smartphones with artificial intelligence functions.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE «has been registered» in the IMEI database — will be available worldwide
Samsung is planning to release a smartwatch tentatively called Galaxy Watch FE. According to the model numbers seen in the IMEI database Android HeadlinesSamsung plans to release the Galaxy Watch FE worldwide. Little is known about the smartwatch except for the model number SM-R866. It is believed that this may be an update of the Galaxy Watch 4,…
Mark Zuckerberg became the third richest man in the world with $186.9 billion and surpassed Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Elon Musk to become the third richest person in the world. Back in early March, Musk was ranked first in the billionaire index Bloomberg, but dropped to fourth after the announcement of the cancellation (which Musk later denied). Earlier in the week, it was reported that Tesla’s fell over the past three months.
Apple allowed game emulators in the App Store and made some other concessions for apps
Apple eases App Store restrictions and opens the market for retro game emulators. The company has officially announcedthat game emulators will be able to appear in the App Store worldwide and offer games for download. Games must be legal, and pirated content is not allowed.
Android 14 QPR3 managed to enable the built-in improved desktop mode
Android usually lags behind macOS and Windows when it comes to desktop computing. The operating system lacks some features and a suitable interface to meet the requirements of the desktop user. This may change in the upcoming Android 15, with improved features managed to be included in Android 14 QPR3.
Google may make search paid — premium options will use AI
Google Search is considering charging for new premium features based on artificial intelligence. The addition of paid features to the search engine may be the first case of direct monetization of the company’s main product for ordinary users. It is reported by Financial Times, citing insiders.
PCIe Express 7.0 — 512 GB/s on 16 channels introduced, launch in 2025
Although the storage industry has already widely adopted PCIe 5.0, graphics card manufacturers have not yet released graphics cards with the new interface. However, progress in the development of its next generation has reached PCIe 7.0.
Apple is developing a home robot and a device with a moving smart display — Mark Gurman
Citing his own sources at Apple, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg says that the company has teams exploring the development of personal robotics, which could potentially become one of Apple’s next devices. Engineers on these teams have been researching a mobile robot that could follow users around the home and a desktop home device that uses robotics…
Not buried: «Matrix 5» announced officially, Drew Goddard — director, Lana Wachowski — producer
Warner Bros. announced today the release of the fifth «Matrix» film, written and directed by Drew Goddard, the writer «Martian». This will be the first «Matrix» installment without Lana or Lilly Wachowski in the director’s chair, although Lana Wachowski will serve as executive producer. In today’s announcement, WB did not reveal…
301 Tbps over conventional fiber optic cable — scientists create new optical processor
Fast fiber-optic communication is becoming more and more widespread, but it also has limitations. The work of British researchers will allow these cables to provide much faster data transmission…
People see with different frequencies: some people can distinguish 60 flashes per second, while others can see 35 flashes per second — study
According to a new study, some people are able to see the world at a higher «frame rate» than others. The authors believe that this trait may even give these people an advantage when it comes to competitive gaming and sports, although more research is needed to confirm this.
«Gays are controlled by Gates» and other gems: Lawsuit accuses Kanye West of racism against African-Americans, Judaism and homophobia
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, a former employee accused Kanye West of racism directed at African Americans and said he witnessed West’s homophobic and anti-Semitic outbursts. Trevor Phillips, who is African-American, claimed that West berated him and humiliated him in front of others — several employees noted that West treated…
Settlement agreement for $5 billion: Google to delete Chrome data collected in privacy mode
Google has agreed to destroy or anonymize web browsing data records collected in Chrome’s privacy mode. The proposed settlement agreement in Brown v. Google would also require the company to provide greater disclosure about how it collects data in this mode and set limits on future data collection.
Ukrainian team NAVI becomes the first ever world champion in Counter-Strike 2
The Ukrainian esports team won the final of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 championship, beating the Americans from FaZe Clan. As a result, NAVI became the world’s first Counter-Strike 2 champions.
China creates AI processor «90% cheaper than existing» — processors based on RISC-V and 14 nm process technology
Chinese manufacturer Intellifusion has introduced DeepEyes AI computers with a claimed performance of 48 TOPS, priced at 1000 yuan, or about $140. The use of an older 14 nm process and likely ASIC technology is an opportunity for China to circumvent sanctions and remain competitive in the AI market. The chips use RISC-V and «independent homegrown…
Google DeepMind and Stanford develop AI data verification system — corrects 76% of false answers
One of the biggest drawbacks of AI-based chatbots is the so-called «hallucinations», when AI makes up invalid information, i.e., actually lies. Some experts say that this is one of the interesting features of AI, and it can be useful for generative models that create images and videos — but not for language models that answer questions from…
New York City’s AI chatbot gives false answers about city rules and business activities
The tendency of large AI language models to make things up when a user asks for help is well known. This is also the case with the «full-time» chatbot of the New York City government, which gives false answers to important questions about local legislation and municipal policy.
Hermetica game on Steam brings medieval whimsical illustrations to life
To a journalist PC Gamer Christopher Livingston had a chance to play Hermetica at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The game demo is available at Steam. It takes place in Toledo, Spain in the 16th century, and is filled with characters from the bizarre illustrations of medieval books and maps.
An unexpected success: «Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire» raised $37 million on its opening day
As the publication jokes VarietyA 90-year-old ape and a 69-year-old reptile are taking over the American charts this weekend. The movie «Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire» costing $135 million, earned $37 million on its first day of release — more than forecast.
«Skynet» from Microsoft and OpenAI: supercomputer «Stargate» will cost $100 billion
Microsoft and OpenAI are planning to create an unprecedented supercomputer made of millions of specialized chips that could cost up to $100 billion. According to The InformationThe US-based supercomputer, known as Stargate («Stargate»), will be the centerpiece of a five-step plan to build a series of supercomputers to be built over the next six…
X Twitter allows adult communities
Social network X (formerly Twitter) has confirmed the possibility of creating adult communities (NSFW, not safe for work) on the platform, which were rumored the day before. У changes to X Communities states:
OpenAI has introduced Voice Engine, a model of voice generation based on the — pattern, which turns out to have already been heard by mass users
OpenAI introduced the results of the Voice Engine, a tool for realistic voice synthesis based on a 15-second sample and text, which has been in development for about two years. But there is no public access to it — due to the company’s obvious security concerns.
Canadian school boards sue TikTok, Meta, and SnapChat — platforms interfere with children’s lives and learning
The four largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta, and SnapChat. They claim that social media platforms interfere with the learning process. The plaintiffs are seeking damages of more than 4 billion Canadian dollars ($2.9 billion) for disrupting student learning and the education system.…
Telegram will allow to limit the circle of authors of private messages for Ukraine, Russia and Belarus — Durov
Starting next week, Telegram is introducing the ability to limit the number of people who write personal messages to residents of Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. About wrote Pavel Durov, owner of the messenger.
White and without optical drive: photos of the new Xbox X console
Website eXputer managed to get a photo a new modification of the Microsoft Xbox game console. The source reports that it is a white Xbox Series X console, which has a digital-only format similar to the Xbox Series S. The console is rumored to go on sale this summer.
Like an iPhone: unofficial renders of Google Pixel 9 and information about Pixel 9 Pro XL
Informant @OnLeaks and the website 91mobiles presented renders of the Google Pixel 9 phone. Four images and a 360° video show a black smartphone with flat edges, and this applies not only to the edges of the device itself but also to the camera unit.
UK to regulate memes about cryptocurrencies: misleading
The UK’s financial services regulator has issued instructions to financial services companies and social media influencers who create memes about cryptocurrencies and other investments to regulate them amid growing fraud in this area.
The sixth «Pirates of the Caribbean» will be a reboot, and the future of «Top Gun» is uncertain due to Tom Cruise’s schedule
Franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the sixth «Pirates of the Caribbean» will reboot the series. He spoke about the future of «Pirates» and «Top Gun» to the website ComicBook. Bruckheimer speculated on which of the franchises could return to the big screen first and mentioned that the Pirates were starting anew.
Apple officially announces WWDC24 time and hints at AI
Apple is officially announced its WWDC24 event. The conference for developers will start on June 10 and end on June 14. As in recent years, the company is holding a special in-person invite-only event at Apple headquarters. The company continues its tradition of offering WWDC online for free to everyone and is also organizing an in-person event…
Waiting for X Elite: Google has created Chrome for laptops with Snapdragon processors
Google has introduced a version of Chrome for Windows laptops running on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. According to two unnamed partner companies, the Snapdragon version of Chrome demonstrates «significant performance improvements». The new version of Chrome is already available for download.
AI models can be easily distorted by buying $60 domains or editing Wikipedia — research
A group of artificial intelligence researchers recently discovered that for as little as $60, an attacker can tamper with the datasets generated by AI tools like ChatGPT.
RTX 3050 6GB video card is wildly popular in China — NVIDIA has already raised the recommended price
Despite its extremely «trimmed» configuration, the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card has become very popular in China. With the discontinuation of the GTX 1650 and GTX 1050, it seems to be a good budget option. NVIDIA’s partner in the country, AIB, is considering raising the price.
Social network X Twitter will become the new YouTube — video app X for TVs
Recently, the publication Fortune reported that Elon Musk is planning to launch X Twitter as a video service on smart TVs. And now, researcher Nima Owji has published a video on X that demonstrates the interface of the future application.
Windows subsystem for Linux will get a graphical interface
It should be noted that we are not talking about the Linux GUI in Windows, but about the implementation of some functions of the Windows for Linux (WSL) subsystem in the Microsoft OS interface. The company has created a graphical implementation of some Linux distribution management tools, including selection and launch.
Micron introduces 256 GB DDR5-8800 RAM modules
At the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC) event, Micron demonstrated huge 256GB DDR5-8800 MCR DIMMs. These modules are designed for next-generation servers, in particular, those with Intel Xeon Scalable Granite Rapids processors. Earlier, the company announced that the new 256GB MCR DIMMs are being tested among customers.
Xbox is preparing a full-fledged portable console and there are new prototypes — unofficially
Jez Corden from the podcast Xbox Two claims that Microsoft is working on portable version Xbox console. He also claims that this is not a cloud device, but a real portable console.
GTA 6 may be postponed to 2026 — Rockstar is running out of time and is driving employees into the office
GTA 6, one of the most anticipated games in history, has millions of players around the world waiting for any information about it. According to the website Kotaku, the game may be postponed to 2026, and Rockstar Games requires remote workers to return to the office to speed up work.
The teaser of «Penguin», which is a sequel to Matt Reeves’ «Batman», introduces the story of Oswald Cobblepot
The new teaser shows scenes from series «Penguin» about the Gotham gangster Oswald Cobblepot. The show is a continuation of the story of Matt Reeves’ movie «Batman». It stars Colin Farrell in the title role.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang promises fully AI-generated games in 10 years
In recent years, artificial intelligence has learned to quickly create high-quality images and short videos. However, when it comes to our games, most innovations are limited to improving and expanding of content created by people. This may change in the next decade if Jensen Huang’s latest predictions come true. The NVIDIA CEO believes that…
AMD talks about Strix Point processors: Zen 5, RDNA 3+ and XDNA 2 in 2024
At an event in China, AMD shared plans for an AI PC ecosystem and the next generation of processors. The Beijing Innovation Summit showcased the 8040 series Ryzen Hawk Point processors, 8000G desktop solutions, and AMD’s plans for the next generation of Ryzen processors. Strix Point chips will combine Zen 5, RDNA 3+, and XDNA 2 architectures.
America v. Apple: a large-scale antitrust trial has begun in the United States
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Apple of having an illegal monopoly on the smartphone market in a new major antitrust lawsuit that aims to significantly change the Apple iPhone.
Fantasy «The Neverending Story» will return to the screen in several new movies
«The Neverending Story», the popular fantasy novel by German writer Michael Ende that received a cult film adaptation in 1984, is being revived on the big screen thanks to a partnership between Michael Ende Productions and See-Saw Films. The world of Fantastic will return to theaters in the form of several films.
Inner Monologue: Artificial Intelligence Has Been Taught to Think (Was It Really Possible?)
A new study shows that giving artificial intelligence systems «internal monologue» makes their results significantly better. Essentially, AI has been trained to think before it answers queries, just as humans think about what they have to say next before they speak. This is different from how popular AI language models such as ChatGPT behave. The…
New Xbox developer kit spotted on Korean regulator’s website — some new console to be released this year
Microsoft is working on an updated version of the Xbox game console. The South Korean Radio Research Agency (RRA) recently certified the new Xbox Development Kit (XDK) for testing. As a rule, such certifications precede the launch of a new product several months in advance. In the case of the Xbox 360, the certification came only a month before its…
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