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Nvidia serves up a free 24% boost in gaming performance

Nvidia serves up a free 24% boost in gaming performance

Nvidia's latest driver update adds support for the RTX 4090, but it does more than that -- it boosts gaming performance across the board.
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Nvidia has a good idea to help you buy a new GPU

Nvidia has a good idea to help you buy a new GPU

The Nvidia RTX 4090 Founders Edition might be the easiest-to-order new GPU ever if you're part of a select group that gets priority access.
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This new leak spells bad news for AMD Radeon RX 7000

This new leak spells bad news for AMD Radeon RX 7000

A new leak suggests that AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards lineup may not be as competitive as many have hoped.
Nvidia logo.

Nvidia expands DLSS 2 support, but DLSS 3 remains elusive

Nvidia expands DLSS 2 support, but DLSS 3 remains elusive

New games are adding support for Nvidia's DLSS technology, but there are still few titles that will support DLSS 3.
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The RTX 4090 is already sold out. Here’s how you can still get one

The RTX 4090 is already sold out. Here’s how you can still get one

The RTX 4090 is already out of stock, but you can still pick up Nvidia's latest GPU in several prebuilt desktop PCs.
Twitter's Community Spaces feature on a mobile device.

Twitter begins testing new Spaces functionality for Twitter Communities

Twitter begins testing new Spaces functionality for Twitter Communities

Twitter has begun testing its Community Spaces feature, which would allow Twitter Communities to host Spaces in their own Twitter Community.
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Microsoft just gave you a great way to fight Windows brute-force attacks

Microsoft just gave you a great way to fight Windows brute-force attacks

Windows is about to become more secure with a recent update from Microsoft that should block a large number of brute-force hacking attempts.
The CommonSpirit Health’s logo appears over the silhouette of a hacker.

As ransomware hits this U.S. hospital, lives could be at risk

As ransomware hits this U.S. hospital, lives could be at risk

One of the nation’s largest hospital chains is suffering from a ransomware attack taking computer records offline for nine days, while patients wait.
The Microsoft Audio dock with cable being connected.

Microsoft’s new audio dock is part speaker, part USB hub

Microsoft’s new audio dock is part speaker, part USB hub

Amidst the buzz of the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 created at today's Surface launch event, Microsoft launched a few Microsoft Teams-centric accessories.
The Surface Laptop 5 in new Sage color.

The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD for a simpler lineup

The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD for a simpler lineup

Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 5 at its annual hardware event, and there's one major change this year.
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Microsoft Adaptive Accessories will be available October 25

Microsoft Adaptive Accessories will be available October 25

Microsoft's Adaptive Accessories, which include the Xbox Adaptive Controller, will be available starting October 25.
Microsoft's Surface Tablet 9 sitting on a table.

The Surface Pro 9 embraces ARM chips and a splash of fresh color

The Surface Pro 9 embraces ARM chips and a splash of fresh color

Microsoft has announced the new Surface Pro 9, which now comes with an option for an ARM processor.
All the new Surface products on pedestals.

Microsoft Surface event 2022: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more

Microsoft Surface event 2022: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more

Microsoft’s Surface event put the focus squarely on its laptops, but other products got plenty of airtime too. Here’s everything that the company announced.
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Microsoft’s new Designer app offers DALL-E-like AI art creation for all

Microsoft’s new Designer app offers DALL-E-like AI art creation for all

Microsoft Designer is a new AI-powered new creator tool that lets the technology do most of the work in developing a creative project.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ sitting flat on a table.

Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 (four years later)

Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 (four years later)

Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 with the aptly named Surface Studio 2+. Its specs show it's behind out of the gate, though.
The Razer Viper Ultimate gaming mouse with a hand on top.

Dell has a new ‘twisting’ Bluetooth travel mouse

Dell has a new ‘twisting’ Bluetooth travel mouse

Today Dell revealed the world's first twistable mouse with multi-device connectivity called the Dell MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse. 
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New COVID-19 phishing emails may steal your business secrets

New COVID-19 phishing emails may steal your business secrets

Google Forms are being used by cybercriminals as a way to obtain sensitive information of business owners through COVID-19 phishing emails.
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Legs are coming to Zuckerberg’s metaverse

Legs are coming to Zuckerberg’s metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg announced avatars will soon include legs in Horizon Worlds, using the built-in Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro tracking technology.
A Meta Connect 2022 screenshot showing Mark Zuckerberg avatar.

Meta plans to bring Avatars to Reels and video chat

Meta plans to bring Avatars to Reels and video chat

Meta plans to bring its Horizon social VR avatars to Reels and to video chats in Messenger and WhatsApp.
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VR fitness gets less sweaty with Meta Quest 2 Active Pack and Fitness API

VR fitness gets less sweaty with Meta Quest 2 Active Pack and Fitness API

Meta has new tools coming to help you work out. Meta announced the Meta Quest 2 Active Pack and Fitness API today during Meta Connect. 
Meta Quest Pro is held by Mark Zuckerberg.

The Quest Pro officially lands, ready to power the office of the metaverse

The Quest Pro officially lands, ready to power the office of the metaverse

Meta Quest Pro is a VR headset meant for professionals packing big upgrades compared to previous model. But is it enough to inspire you to work in VR?
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Meta brings Horizon Worlds to the web, expanding beyond VR

Meta brings Horizon Worlds to the web, expanding beyond VR

Meta plans to bring Horizon Worlds to the web as part of its focus on building it as the next social platform.
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Meta Connect 2022: Quest Pro, avatars with legs, and more

Meta Connect 2022: Quest Pro, avatars with legs, and more

A year since Facebook became Meta, the company is back to launch the Quest Pro and continue its pursuit of the metaverse.
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Can’t get the Windows 11 22H2 update? There could be a good reason why

Can’t get the Windows 11 22H2 update? There could be a good reason why

If you notice one of your computers got the Windows 11 22H2 update and the other didn't, it might be because Microsoft is protecting you from a sign-in problem.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

AMD’s best GPU is up to $1,000 cheaper than it was a few months ago

AMD’s best GPU is up to $1,000 cheaper than it was a few months ago

The prices of AMD GPUs are dropping rapidly. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is now at the lowest price it's ever been.
Three gaming Chromebooks with games on them.

Gaming Chromebooks with up to 144Hz panels have arrived, but they’re not what you think

Gaming Chromebooks with up to 144Hz panels have arrived, but they’re not what you think

Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have each announced cloud-gaming Chromebooks with displays up to 144Hz.
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This dangerous new hacker tool makes phishing worryingly easy

This dangerous new hacker tool makes phishing worryingly easy

Setting up phishing campaigns for Microsoft 365 has become a relatively straightforward process due to a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Caffeine.
Meta CTO Brian Bosworth wears a prototype VR headset similar to the leaked Quest Pro.

How to watch Meta’s Quest Pro launch today (and what to expect)

How to watch Meta’s Quest Pro launch today (and what to expect)

Here's how to watch Meta Connect today, an exciting event that will show off Meta's new Quest Pro VR headset and give a look at future AR and metaverse plans.
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YouTube to overhaul channel names with @ handles for all

YouTube to overhaul channel names with @ handles for all

YouTube is launching 'handles' to make it easier for creators to engage with fans and newcomers on the video-sharing platform.
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Twitter experiments with a major change to hashtags

Twitter experiments with a major change to hashtags

Twitter is apparently exploring a change-up to how hashtags work on the platform.
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code was leaked — should you be worried?

Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code was leaked — should you be worried?

Intel has confirmed that the source code for the Alder Lake BIOS was leaked. What will the consequences be?
Meta shows Quest Pro's color passthrough camera.

Meta accidentally shows Quest Pro‘s impressive color passthrough camera

Meta accidentally shows Quest Pro‘s impressive color passthrough camera

Meta just leaked screenshots of the Quest Pro ahead of the Meta Connect event, revealing a greatly improved view from the color passthrough camera.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Over 1M credit cards just leaked to criminals on the dark web

Over 1M credit cards just leaked to criminals on the dark web

Over 1.2 million credit cards have been distributed via the dark web through a recently launched underground marketplace.
The CLX and Intel proof-of-concept PC.

Intel and CLX somehow stuffed two PCs inside a single case

Intel and CLX somehow stuffed two PCs inside a single case

Intel just teamed up with CLX in order to create a proof-of-concept gaming PC that bundles two desktops into one.