2023-06-02 14:19:00 www.techspot.com In context: Slack, a collaboration and messaging platform used daily by millions of people, has a well-known security issue. The Salesforce-owned company doesn’t encrypt chat content. This has emerged as a significant risk …
Zero-click iOS exploit has been infecting iPhones with ‘Triangulation’ spyware since 2019
2023-06-02 11:57:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: Apple has been extolling the security architecture of iOS for years, but the locked-down nature makes it hard for security researchers to inspect the operating system and detect signs of …
G.Skill shows off highly overclocked 7 GHz pyramid PC cooled with liquid nitrogen
2023-06-01 11:44:00 www.techspot.com What just happened? Computex 2023 is in full swing and G.Skill has a rather unique system set up at its booth to demonstrate the capabilities of its memory. The Taiwanese hardware maker in …
Nvidia RTX 5000 graphics cards rumored to launch next year with massive performance increase
2023-06-02 06:20:00 www.techspot.com Rumor mill: It’s fair to say that Nvidia’s RTX 4000 series has been one of the most disappointing card families ever to come from team green. But could its successor, the RTX 5000 …
RTX 3070 mod includes physical switch for VRAM capacity
2023-06-01 14:23:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: An RTX 3070 with 16 gigabytes of VRAM will likely only exist in the hands of a few hardware enthusiasts, and that includes crazy mods like an RTX 3070 with …
James Webb Telescope detects unprecedented water plume on Saturn moon Enceladus
2023-06-01 14:59:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: Researchers have mostly used the James Webb Space Telescope to observe distant galaxies and cosmic structures in outer space, but the NASA-ESA spacecraft can also provide new insights about our …
TCL “extended reality” smart glasses simulate a 130-inch screen
2023-06-01 15:33:00 www.techspot.com Through the looking glass: Smart glasses haven’t gotten as much attention as smartwatches in the wearables space, but they’ve quietly evolved since the infamous debut of Google Glass. Smart glasses can complement more …
Nvidia’s new AI model makes complex 3D geometry from 2D video clips
2023-06-01 17:32:00 www.techspot.com Forward-looking: As the ongoing AI boom propels Nvidia into the trillion-dollar club alongside the biggest tech companies on Earth, it continues to unveil new hardware and software tools to leverage AI. One of …
Photoshop’s Generative Fill tool has users flooding Twitter with cool expansions of iconic album art
2023-06-01 16:44:00 www.techspot.com In context: Despite the reservations from some groups wanting developers to tap the brakes on generative AI, the technology continues to improve at a breakneck pace. This advancement is arguably more evident in …
Realtek unveils next-gen networking solutions, including Wi-Fi 7 and low-power 5GbE controllers
2023-06-01 13:00:00 www.techspot.com Something to look forward to: At Computex 2023, Realtek showed off a slew of new controllers that will end up in upcoming PCs, including a wireless card with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 …
Microsoft introduces Windows 11 widgets for monitoring your CPU, GPU, RAM, and more
2023-06-01 07:15:00 www.techspot.com In brief: There are plenty of ways to monitor system resources in Windows 11, not least the slew of third-party apps that are available, but Microsoft has introduced another method: widgets that provide …
Large Hadron Collider’s experiments detect the first evidence of Higgs boson decay
2023-05-31 14:29:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: Since discovering the Higgs boson in 2012, scientists have thoroughly studied the strange particle looking for new clues about the true nature of matter and the universe. Now, CERN researchers …
GPU shipments continued to slide in Q1, but the bleeding is almost over
2023-05-31 15:11:00 www.techspot.com The big picture: PC GPU shipments reached 54.8 million units in the first quarter of 2023. It is a respectable number at face value but not so much when you consider that is …
Gigabyte shipped hundreds of models of motherboards with a hidden firmware backdoor
2023-05-31 12:52:00 www.techspot.com Facepalm: Firmware security services provider Eclypsium recently detected what it described as suspected backdoor-like behavior on some Gigabyte systems in the wild. A follow-up analysis revealed Gigabyte is using code in motherboard firmware …
Indian service JioCinema broke streaming world record with a cricket tournament finale
2023-05-31 09:41:00 www.techspot.com In context: While Western countries are mostly watching soccer and basketball, India and other Asian countries are very much obsessed with cricket. The sport is so incredibly popular that it helped achieve concurrent …
The Best Gaming Monitors – Mid 2023
2023-05-31 07:15:00 www.techspot.com When purchasing an HDR monitor, the usual caveats apply when researching the range of HDR options available. Exercise caution with products that advertise HDR without actually offering any genuine HDR capabilities. These monitors …
Asus demos concept RTX 4070 graphics card that doesn’t use any power cables
2023-05-30 07:55:00 www.techspot.com What just happened? Asus has showcased a concept RTX 4070 graphics card that doesn’t use any 16-pin (12VHPWR) or 8-pin power connector. Instead, the card draws up to 600W of power from a …
Asus introduces 49-inch super-ultrawide OLED gaming monitor at Computex 2023
2023-05-30 16:38:00 www.techspot.com The big picture: Curved ultrawide monitors exceeding 40 inches from companies like LG, Dell, Philips, and Samsung have gained prominence over the last few years. Asus has revealed a product at Computex that …
Street Fighter 6 Benchmark Tool 5.0.0.3 Download
2023-05-30 13:14:00 www.techspot.com The results of the benchmarking will be shown as follows, with a score of 91 or above demonstrating that your PC can play the game with ease. Results can be interpreted as following: …
Researchers discover how to harvest electricity from humid air using nearly any material
2023-05-30 10:55:00 www.techspot.com What just happened? Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst believe it’s possible to continually harvest electricity from humid air using nearly any material. The technique, which has been detailed in the journal …
MSI reveals the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport edition OLED laptop
2023-05-30 08:41:00 www.techspot.com What just happened? Forget about showing off your MacBook Pro; if you want a laptop that screams prestige and expense, then the MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport edition should fit the bill. MSI …
Japan is on a mission to beam solar power from space by 2025
2023-05-30 06:18:00 www.techspot.com Forward-looking: Japan’s decades-long mission to transmit solar power collected in space back to Earth could move a step closer to reality in just a few years. A public-private partnership wants to start a …
Hot Pixels attacks exploit power management in modern SoC and GPUs to leak data
2023-05-29 16:13:00 www.techspot.com In context: Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) is a technique adopted by modern CPUs and graphics chips to manage power and speed, adjusting frequency and voltage “on the fly” to reduce energy …
Most Americans have heard of ChatGPT, but only a few have used it
2023-05-29 09:41:00 www.techspot.com In brief: The amount of coverage ChatGPT receives might suggest that a lot of people interact with the service, but a new survey shows the figure is lower than you might expect. Even …
James Webb telescope used to spot a “larger than expected” supermassive black hole
2023-05-29 10:21:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: Astronomers used the James Webb space telescope’s unprecedented capabilities to spot a true monster of a black hole. The singularity is so unexpectedly big, it disrupted its host galaxy star …
Mozilla apologizes for unskippable VPN ads shown in Firefox
2023-05-29 08:59:00 www.techspot.com In context: Mozilla often tries to persuade users about its stance against intrusive advertising, promoting the Firefox browser as the best way to enjoy the web almost ad-free. Still, the San Francisco-based corporation …
LOTR: Gollum developer apologizes after game is universally panned
2023-05-28 10:31:00 www.techspot.com Facepalm: It’s getting harder and harder to remember a time when games were actually finished before they were released. And unfortunately for Lord of the Rings game fans, Gollum developer Daedalic Entertainment seems …
Google ordered to pay $32.5 million in Sonos patent infringement decision
2023-05-27 11:47:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: A San Francisco jury has found Google guilty of infringing on a Sonos speaker patent, ending one of several multi-year legal battles between the home audio manufacturers. According to the …
Teamgroup unveils new Xtreem DDR5 memory modules, cooling solutions, and lighting technology
2023-05-26 08:37:00 www.techspot.com Why it matters: Teamgroup, the well-known manufacturer and distributor of memory modules, solid-state drives, and other storage solutions, will unveil six new products during this year’s Computex trade show. According to a recent …
Global funding for solar power will outpace oil production in 2023
2023-05-26 10:39:00 www.techspot.com In context: The renewable energy revolution is coming faster than many people believe. According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), an important milestone for the energy transition process will …
Tesla will open its Supercharger network to Ford EV owners in 2024
2023-05-26 11:15:00 www.techspot.com In brief: Tesla owners will soon have more competition for Supercharger stations across the US and Canada. Starting in the spring of 2024, Ford electric vehicle owners will gain access to more than …
New BMW 5 Series softens charging wait times with in-car multiplayer gaming
2023-05-26 15:16:00 www.techspot.com In brief: BMW knows electric vehicles can take a while to charge, and its latest partnership seeks to give owners of the new all-electric 5 Series something to do while waiting. The infotainment …
It’s now possible to activate Windows XP offline
2023-05-26 13:12:00 www.techspot.com Bottom line: It is now possible to activate a new installation of Windows XP, despite the fact that Microsoft no longer operates its online activation servers. Windows XP has long since been left …
Zyxel firewalls affected by two new security flaws, patches must be installed asap
2023-05-26 09:45:00 www.techspot.com What just happened? Taiwanese networking corporation Zyxel is once again facing a potential security crisis, as many of the company’s firewalls are affected by a couple of nasty vulnerabilities. Updated firmware versions are …
Ryzen 7900X3D CPU drops to its lowest-ever price, comes with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
2023-05-26 07:15:00 www.techspot.com In brief: AMD’s Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor has fallen to its lowest price ever, thanks to a $90 promotion code that reduces the CPU to under $500. If that’s not tempting enough, buyers …
Fallout: New Vegas is free on the Epic Games Store until June 1
2023-05-25 17:44:00 www.techspot.com In context: Ask 10 different gamers what they think about the Bethesda Fallout series (that would exclude FO and FO2), and you’ll get 10 different answers, both positive and negative. However, most will …