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SRhonyra is selling a single-slot, low-profile RTX 3060 with 12GB of memory and dual monitor outputs that draws all its power from the PCIe slot rather than external connectors, priced at $495.59 on Newegg. The card, once seen for around $340 two months ago, reflects a broader surge in GPU pricing, and the vendor markets it specifically as suitable for running 7B to 13B parameter local LLMs.
Samsung has responded to user complaints about soft, sinking corners on the Galaxy Z Fold 8's inner display, stating the flex is a deliberate design feature rather than a hardware flaw. A company representative told Korean outlet BusinessPost that the cushioning effect helps protect the display from impacts and trapped debris like sand.
A senior consumer tech reviewer wrote a tongue-in-cheek first-person account of using a crossbody phone strap, a carrying style popularized in Europe and among younger users. She humorously details wearing it with everyday casual outfits, using it for quick texting and tap-to-pay, and even repurposing the phone's flashlight as reading light in dim bars.
An Android Authority writer who has used both Android and iPhone devices for over a decade discusses rumors of Apple's first foldable phone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra. The author outlines five features—including a crease-free display—that would be necessary for them to consider fully switching from their Android device to Apple's foldable.
Google DeepMind has launched AlphaGenome Atlas, a database that predicts the molecular effects of every one of the roughly nine billion possible single-letter changes across the human genome. The tool is accessible via a web portal, the Antigravity development platform, and the AlphaGenome interface, and comes bundled with a new Variant Impact Score to help researchers prioritize which mutations are most likely to matter.
Microsoft is set to release its largest patch Tuesday yet, fixing more than 650 security vulnerabilities in Windows, according to sources. This follows a summer of escalating patch counts—around 200 in June, 570 in July, and nearly 400 in August—driven by AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI that are uncovering software flaws far faster than before.
SteelSeries has entered the premium controller market with the Aeon Pro, a $259.99 wireless controller for Xbox and PC shipping now. It features a small OLED screen for switching between Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth modes and adjusting settings, plus a swappable dual-battery system charged via an included wireless base station.
A Reddit user posting as VastOption8705 shared photos of 33 DDR4-2666 RAM sticks, mostly 64GB Samsung ECC registered DIMMs, discovered stashed in their garage. The stockpile came from an old workplace server the person was permitted to keep, likely saving the company disposal costs. At roughly $350-$425 per stick on the used market, the haul could be worth close to $12,000.
On the latest Apple @ Work episode sponsored by Mosyle, Pharos's Kevin Pickhardt discussed how printers often remain the weakest link in corporate security setups. He addressed the tension between maintaining paper backups and audit trails while protecting organizations from print-related vulnerabilities.
A new report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, shared with WIRED, documents a trend dubbed 'Slop Jihad' in which young supporters of ISIS and al-Qaida use generative AI to turn violent extremist imagery into cartoons, memes and fan edits. One example recreates an infamous ISIS execution video using SpongeBob SquarePants characters, shared on TikTok. Tech Against Terrorism has separately published findings on the same phenomenon.
Insta360's new X6 camera improves low-light 360-degree footage over both the X5 and GoPro, though colors can skew slightly off in dark scenes. The review highlights a new single-lens mode capable of 5K video and an upgraded InstaFrame 2.0 feature that simultaneously records 4K flat footage alongside 8K 360-degree video at 30fps, up from the X5's 1080p cap.
Apple is said to be considering ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a fast-growing Chinese DRAM maker, as a potential supplier for some of its China-related memory needs. CXMT has not confirmed Apple by name but says it is open to working with top global customers and claims its products can compete with established suppliers on performance and reliability. The move would give Apple added leverage in talks with existing suppliers Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix and Kioxia.