NASA unveils robot named after Grace Hopper that will jump through moon craters
The new jumping robot Grace, named after the legendary Grace Hopper, will look into the darkest corners of the Moon. The drone robot will be sent to the South Pole of the Earth’s satellite as part of a NASA mission to explore a permanently shadowed crater.
New rendering of iPhone 17 — Apple «sweeps away» spider for Poco design?
An insider offers a new vision of the iPhone 17 Pro camera design — instead of «spider eyes» a style similar to the Chinese Poco. Apple’s flagship may be equipped with an even wider panel than previously predicted.
«Cablegate» NVIDIA RTX 5090: does cables really heat up to 150°C and what role does the video card play in this
YouTuber Der8auer measured the temperature of Moddiy cables like those used by the owner of the burnt-out NVIDIA RTX 5090. They heated up to 150°C, but is it really that simple?
RTX 5080s are also melting down — but so far only on the side of the power supply
The other day we told about an unfortunate case when the power connector of an NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE video card melted with a third-party adapter. But it seems that the days of melting connectors are back, as this was not the only such case.
OpenAI has announced release dates for GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 — the latter will be available «without restrictions» in the free version of ChatGPT
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to release new AI models: thus, GPT-4.5 will be available in «the coming weeks», while GPT-5 is scheduled for «the following months».
US releases audio from last minutes of Titan, OceanGate submarine that exploded with crew during dive in 2023
The explosion that took place almost two years ago claimed the lives of five passengers and crew of the OceanGate submarine, and now the US government has released chilling audio of its final moments, captured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Apple has officially acquired Pixelmator and Photomator, popular image editors for iOS and macOS. What's next?
Pixelmator and Photomator are now officially part of the Apple ecosystem.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro completely loses to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in removing objects from photos
Apple’s attempts introduce artificial intelligence while do not seem to be very successful. Judging by the examples, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is much better at intelligent photo editing.
Chinese and Russians improve NVIDIA RTX 4070 performance in scientific and military calculations by up to 800 times
Chinese scientists, in collaboration with Russians, have developed a computing algorithm that dramatically improves the performance of NVIDIA graphics cards in scientific and industrial calculations.
Europe's first laptop with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D costs €3860
Laptops with NVIDIA RTX 50 graphics cards and the latest AMD and Intel processors are offered by the Polish Dream Machines, which sells devices under its own brand Chinese manufacturers.
First NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5090D graphics cards become «brick» with new driver
It appears that NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5090D users have not only been challenged by the high cost and inability to purchase video cards. Moreover, they don’t work.
NVIDIA Reflex 2 game latency reduction will only work on RTX 50 and will be available on previous graphics cards later
NVIDIA Reflex 2, a technology that reduces input lag in games, will initially only be available on RTX 50. NVIDIA didn’t mention this in the presentation, but it is mentioned in the document.
Let's look at DeepSeek: a free ChatGPT analogue, but it answers like a Chinese communist and doesn't protect data
DeepSeek-R1 is a new generative artificial intelligence model developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek. It has caused a considerable stir as it is positioned as a competitor to leading models such as OpenAI o1. At the same time, DeepSeek-R1 is open source and more cost-effective than most AI models on the market. Let’s figure out […]
OpenAI has launched a new «reasoning model» o3-mini in the free version of ChatGPT (but with limitations)
OpenAI has finally launched the latest version of its reasoning models o3-mini in API services and ChatGPT subscriptions(including in the free version).
NVIDIA introduces DLSS Smooth Motion, DLSS Override, and new Super Resolution that consumes 30% less power — some of them available on RTX 20xx
After the launch of NVIDIA’s RTX 50 graphics cards introduced a number of new features in the latest Game Ready drivers and NVIDIA App 11.0.2.312.
Tests revealed instability of NVIDIA RTX 5080 FE with PCIe 5.0 — the reason may be the design of the video card
YouTuber der8auer claims that NVIDIA RTX 5080 FE with PCIe 5.0 x16 is unstable. Preliminarily, it is believed to be caused by the layout of the video card from three separate boards.
Asus sells NVIDIA RTX 5090 for $3100
Asus has officially announced the NVIDIA RTX 5090 / 5080 lineup and pricing. If you have never seen a $3100 video card before, here it is. However, this is the most expensive model.
NVIDIA RTX 5080 in games — unclear video card between 4090 and 4080 Super, 8-14% faster than the latter
In terms of gaming performance, the NVIDIA RTX 5080 is only slightly ahead of the 4080 Super. In a third of modern games, you won’t be able to play at 4K 90 FPS, and some games don’t even have 4K 60 FPS.
«Evidence is»: OpenAI says China's DeepSeek «stole ChatGPT data for training
ChatGPT developer comments Financial Times claimed to have evidence that China’s DeepSeek used OpenAI data to train a competitive artificial intelligence model.
Windows 11 update breaks Bluetooth, headphones, webcams, and more
For some, Windows 11 updates KB5050009 and KB5050021 have been a disaster. This year’s first Windows 11 patch has broken many devices.
Under pressure from DeepSeek: OpenAI plans to reduce the cost of ChatGPT Plus to $10
OpenAI plans to reduce the cost of ChatGPT Plus subscription amid the hype around its Chinese competitor DeepSeek — from $20 to $10.
Google Pixel 9 Pro's camera unit fell off — and it's not the first time
Google Pixel smartphones are known for their quality cameras and unique design that sets them apart from others. Apparently, the Pixel 9 Pro camera block design is not very reliable.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 is only 1% faster on PCIe 5.0 x16 compared to 4.0
PCIe 5.0 support appeared on video cards, but seems not very useful. According to the tests, NVIDIA RTX 5090 has only a 1% advantage in PCIe 5.0 x16.
OpenAI will add «thinking» AI model o3-mini to the free version of ChatGPT (but with restrictions)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the free version of ChatGPT will feature o3-mini — one of the new “reasoning” models of the company.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 tests — 4K 120 FPS in most games, but not in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
The first tests of the NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE video card in games show that a 4K 120 FPS monitor becomes truly useful in games for the first time. There is also a very significant difference between games.
«They have no money». Elon Musk publicly praised the Stargate project and called the head of OpenAI a fraud
The Stargate project was personally introduced by Donald Trump, as part of the grand plans of his administration for the development of artificial intelligence — however, this did not prevent the main supporter of the newly elected president, Elon Musk, from publicly criticizing the program.
Director Paul Schrader ordered scripts from ChatGPT: «Why should screenwriters spend months looking for an idea that AI creates in seconds?»
Director, screenwriter, and film critic Paul Schrader tried ordering screenplay ideas from ChatGPT. It seems the artist is thrilled and does not understand the crisis of ideas among screenwriters.
NVIDIA is considering DLSS 4 frame generation on RTX 30xx — but there are hardware limitations
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30xx graphics cards support frame generation, but… from AMD. One of the company’s executives says that NVIDIA can implement their own generation.
Galaxy S25 price in Europe will start from €909
In a few days, Samsung will unveil its new flagship smartphones for 2025 – the Galaxy S25 series. Thanks to numerous leaks, we already know a lot about the design and characteristics of future devices. And now the prices of different models of the Galaxy S25 series for the European market have become known. This information was shared by an…
Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+: global versions with 6000 mAh batteries, AI to improve photos, and prices from $265
Realme has held a global presentation of the Realme 14 Pro series of smartphones. Along with the previously announced Realme 14 Pro+, the company also presented the 14 Pro with a lower price, but without a periscopic camera and a less powerful chipset.
On Apple Mac mini M4 «glitches» USB-C — users report numerous problems with connecting devices
USB ports are an extremely popular way of connecting devices, from which users expect stable operation. It seems that this is not the case with the new Apple Mac mini.
NVIDIA has shown tests without DLSS — RTX 5090 is 30% faster than 4090, other graphics cards received less acceleration
The advantage of NVIDIA RTX 50xx Blackwell video cards over their predecessors without using DLSS is 15–30% — the company has released additional performance tests.
Oppo Watch X2 will get a blood pressure monitoring function
Oppo is preparing to present a new model of smartwatch Watch X2. Zhou Yibao, Oppo’s product manager, said that one of the key new features of the wearable device will be blood pressure monitoring.
Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra: new flagships revealed - did they just rename the Redmi K80 series?
Xiaomi has recently updated the Poco X series with 2025 smartphone models, and the next in line is the flagship F series. The Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra smartphones have already been certified for sale, which allowed us to reveal the characteristics of these devices.
Gigabyte's RTX 5080 prices are 15-35% higher than the recommended $999
During the announcement of RTX 5080 graphics cards, Nvidia set the recommended price for them at $999. But it looks like this price will be only on paper. The harsh reality shows a different price level – about 20-30% higher.
European Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 is officially available in five models starting at €230
After the launch in China in September and in India in December, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 series is officially presented globally, including in Europe and Ukraine, with a lineup of five 4G and 5G models.
First NVIDIA RTX 5080 performance test with DLSS 4 in Digital Foundry's Cyberpunk 2077 — 913% boost and better image
YouTube channel Digital Foundry tested the NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics card. In Cyberpunk 2077 DLSS 4 frame generation provides a tremendous acceleration with high image quality.
HDMI 2.2 and DisplayPort 2.1b introduced — better bandwidth and longer cables
At CES 2025, VESA introduced DisplayPort 2.1b with DP80LL cables over four lanes UHBR20, and HDMI Forum — HDMI 2.2 with Ultra96 cables at 96 Gbps with reduced latency.
NVIDIA introduced DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation — three additional frames from one, only for RTX 50xx
The fourth generation of NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling technology 4 (DLSS 4) provides an 8x performance increase in games through Multi-Frame Generation, exclusively for RTX 50xx.
Swarm of robotic ants moves heavy objects in video by Korean scientists
Scientists at Hanyang University in Seoul have created tiny and cute ant-like robots that work together to move objects and do other stuff just like real insects do.
Photos of NVIDIA RTX 5090 board and chip show huge processor and layout details
Over 40 capacitors, 16 GDDR7 modules, a large contact pad. Images of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 printed circuit board have leaked online.
OpenAI has canceled limits on the use of Sora video generator for ChatGPT Plus owners (but temporarily)
ChatGPT Plus owners received a holiday gift from OpenAI — unlimited access to the Sora video generator.
In China, they sell an RTX 4010 video card for $100 that does not exist in nature - what kind of «beast» is it really?
According to Nvidia, the RTX 4010 graphics card does not exist. However, a YouTube blogger was able to buy one and use it with mostly no problems. A video from Budget-Builds Official shows a video card that is supposedly a version of the RTX 4010.
«The new king of the mainstream»: Intel Arc B580 gaming tests
From today, the embargo on reviews for the standard Intel Arc B580 has been lifted, and leading reviewers have published their test results for the graphics card in games.
The laptop of the future: Dell Pro Max with NVIDIA RTX 5000, Intel Core Ultra 200HX and CAMM2 memory
A leak revealed the Dell Pro Max 16/18 Plus laptops with NVIDIA RTX 5000 graphics, Arrow Lake-HX processor, and a new memory form factor.
Sending Windows 10 to the trash, or a new life for an old laptop with Chrome OS Flex
Old laptops are often a pain in the ass: they boot slowly, get hot, and Windows 10 runs like a snail. But that’s no reason to give up. Instead of filling up landfills with electronic waste, you can give your device a second life. With Chrome OS Flex, a lightweight, fast, and modern operating system […]
New ChatGPT model o1 «schemed against humans» and prevented itself from shutting down during control tests, — Apollo Research
OpenAI has finally released the full version of ChatGPT o1, and with it came the red team tests, which showed that the new reasoning model is somewhat sneakier than its predecessors and tried to deceive people more often than leading AI models from Meta, Anthropic, and Google.
«Screen Idiot Factory»: a renowned neuroscientist on the role of gadgets in reducing children's IQ
The title features the name of the book by Michel Desmurget, a neurobiologist and research director at the National Health Institute of France, about the negative impact of gadgets on children’s abilities.
Symbian OS history: the rise and fall of the legendary operating system of the early 2000s
A long time ago, Symbian OS was the absolute leader in the smartphone market, and rightfully so. This operating system did not have a worthy alternative until the emergence of iOS in 2007, and later Android OS. What was the secret of its popularity, and why did Symbian OS fail? Was it the pressure of […]
Apple M5 processor: analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talks about the first device
Apple plans to produce M5 processors in the second half of 2025. The assembly of the first devices will be conducted by Chinese BYD Electronics.
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