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More leaks for Intel's DG2 graphics: 448 execution unit SKU incoming
Posted on Saturday June 19, 2021
While the tweet is rather short, it points to the existence of another SKU within Intel's DG2 lineup, which was previously thought to only consist of five models, and helps clear up the picture of how Intel's upcoming graphics product stack is going to shape up. This new GPU comes... Continue Reading »
TeamGroup will start selling DDR5-4800 in stores by the end of June
Posted on Saturday June 19, 2021
TeamGroup’s first DDR5 kit contains two 16 GB sticks of DDR5-4800. They run with CL40-40-40-77 timings, sip 1.1 V, and are rated for 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. By the end of the month or the start of the next, the kit will launch as "Elite U-DIMM DDR5" on Amazon, Amazon... Continue Reading »
In 2010, the U.S. Air Force used over 1,000 game consoles to build a supercomputer: Which one?
Posted on Saturday June 19, 2021
Was it the Xbox, PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii? Continue Reading »
YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iPhones and iPads
Posted on Saturday June 19, 2021
Picture-in-picture allows users to continue watching a video outside of the app, making it possible to watch a clip while working on a document, browsing the web, or editing a photo. Picture-in-picture support at the OS level first launched on iPad with iOS 9, before making the leap to iPhone... Continue Reading »
Google may be developing a service similar to Apple's Find My network for Android users
Posted on Friday June 18, 2021
Back in April, Apple made a big move in expanding the Find My tracking network to third-party accessories, and manufacturers can now enroll in the Find My Network Accessory Program to certify their devices. This effectively opened up what is perhaps the best network of devices for tracking lost items,... Continue Reading »
Bungie opens pre-orders for its Destiny toaster
Posted on Friday June 18, 2021
Back in June 2020, Bungie participated in the Gaming Community Expo 2020 Charity Marathon. The developer said at the time that if they were able to raise at least $777,777.77, they would look into offering an official Destiny toaster. Continue Reading »
Proposed antitrust legislation bans companies from making pre-installed apps unremovable
Posted on Friday June 18, 2021
In the wake of last year's congressional antitrust investigations, lawmakers have proposed a new bill that would force Apple and other smartphone makers to make their default apps removable by the user. For instance, iPhone users would have to have the ability to uninstall Apple's Phone, Clock, Messages, Mail, FaceTime,... Continue Reading »
FCC changes how emergency alerts are issued in the US
Posted on Friday June 18, 2021
The newly adopted Report and Order combines existing, non-optional “Presidential Alerts” with alerts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a new non-optional alert class called “National Alerts.” Continue Reading »
Spotify acquires Podz to help modernize podcast discovery
Posted on Friday June 18, 2021
Spotify is furthering its investment in podcasts with the recent purchase of Podz. Continue Reading »
The World Bank refuses to help El Salvador's Bitcoin implementation
Posted on Friday June 18, 2021
Earlier this month, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. It sits alongside the US dollar as the Central American country's official currency, with the exchange rate freely established by the market. Additionally, prices for goods can be shown in Bitcoin, tax contributions can be... Continue Reading »