AMD had initially planned to launch its new Zen 5 processors on July 31st but has now announced a one to two-week delay. The highly anticipated 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X, touted as the “world’s most powerful desktop consumer processor,” will now be released on August 15th instead. This decision was made “out of an
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In a surprising turn of events, California Forever’s plans to build a new city 60 miles away from San Francisco have been put on hold for at least two years. This delay comes as a result of an environmental impact study that is currently pending approval, as reported by The New York Times. Last year,
Apple, known for its extravagant spending on Hollywood projects, has recently faced challenges in the streaming industry. While the company has invested billions of dollars in its Apple TV Plus streaming service, it seems that this approach might not be sustainable in the long run. Senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, has been pushing
In the realm of AI applications, the concept of receiving selfie advice from a voice clone of Kylie Jenner may seem absurd yet strangely inevitable. This experimental app, created by artist and programmer Dries Depoorter, is not widely available for mass consumption just yet. By leveraging APIs from OpenAI and ElevenLabs, along with a basic
When it comes to choosing the right headphones for running, it’s important to consider factors such as comfort, sound quality, and awareness of your surroundings. In the world of bone conduction headphones, the Suunto Wing and Suunto Sonic are making waves as popular options for city runners. As a senior reporter with 12 years of
In a recent tech catastrophe, CrowdStrike’s faulty update wreaked havoc on 8.5 million Windows devices, causing widespread disruptions across various industries such as retailers, banks, airlines, and more. Despite Microsoft’s attempt to downplay the impact by stating that it affected less than one percent of all Windows machines, the repercussions were felt far and wide.
Google has recently announced that it is raising its minimum quality requirements for Android apps available on the Play Store. This decision comes as a means to improve user experience and ensure that only high-quality apps are accessible to users. As of August 31st, apps that demonstrate “limited functionality and content” will no longer be
An issue with a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has caused thousands of Windows machines to experience the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) at boot. This problem is not limited to just individual users, as it is affecting a wide range of businesses around the globe. Banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and more
Figma, a popular design tool, recently faced criticism over its AI tool, Make Designs, which was pulled after it was discovered that it was generating designs similar to Apple’s weather app. This incident raised concerns about potential legal implications and led to the tool being disabled temporarily. One of the main issues highlighted in this
Generative AI is taking the world by storm, especially in the realm of mobile photography. With the introduction of tools like “sketch to image” on the latest Samsung phones, users can now turn simple doodles into realistic images with just a few taps. But how does this technology truly impact the way we perceive photography