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The Best Motherboards: AMD and Intel

techspot.com Steven Walton 2025-09-15 08:40:00

With a little more budget, you can get some really nice boards for up around $200. From day one, a stand out which we featured in our early 10th-gen coverage is the MSI MAG Z490 Tomahawk, it's a great quality motherboard priced at $190. In our testing, the Z490 Tomahawk peaked at just 74 degrees running a Core i9-10900K clocked at 5.1 GHz using 1.35v, so you don't need to spend big money to get the most out of Intel's new 10-core processor, despite the fact that it is extremely power hungry when

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The Real Nvidia GPU Lineup: GeForce RTX 5060 is Actually a Mediocre 5050

techspot.com Tim Schiesser 2025-09-17 04:12:00

Nvidia's latest generation of graphics cards might look familiar on the surface, but dig into the specs and a different story emerges. Earlier this year, we were discussing how the GeForce RTX 5080 is actually closer to an RTX 5070 based on its hardware configuration. Since then, Nvidia has released more graphics cards, and the shrinkflation problem continues. The underwhelming RTX 5060 is effectively an RTX 5050, we're going to show you the data to back that up – and even then, it is arguably

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AI chatbots restricted in China during exam season to prevent cheating

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-17 06:52:00

In brief: The problem of students using AI to cheat on their exams has become a major headache for schools around the world. But China has come up with a solution that could prove effective: AI companies are suspending some of their chatbots' features during exam seasons. Makers of some of China's most popular AI apps, including Alibaba's Qwen and ByteDance's Doubao, have stopped the tools' picture-recognition features from responding whenever they are used to identify and answer questions rela

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OLED refresh rate race heats up as SDC claims first 720Hz display

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-09-17 07:29:00

The big picture: Samsung became the first company to launch a 500Hz OLED display last month, but Chinese manufacturer Super Display Company (SDC) claims to have already exceeded 700Hz. However, crucial details regarding the company's monitor remain unclear, including the resolution at which it achieves its maximum refresh rate. Reddit user "HM204DTA" recently shared an advertisement for a WOLED monitor capable of reaching 720Hz. If the product exists, manufacturer SDC has taken the lead in the

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YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-17 07:56:00

Why it matters: Don't be surprised to see more controversial videos on YouTube. Much like Meta, the platform has relaxed its moderation policies, allowing content that violates the usual rules if it is deemed to be in the "public interest." The Google-owned site has provided moderators with new guidelines and training on how to deal with inflammatory content that breaks YouTube's code of conduct, writes The New York Times. Reviewers have been told not to remove anything considered to be in the

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Windows on Arm users now spend 90% of time in native apps, says Arm

techspot.com Zo Ahmed 2025-09-17 09:31:00

Why it matters: Windows on Arm may have finally hit its stride. Arm recently announced that users on the platform now spend more than 90% of their time using native applications. This bump marks a significant milestone, suggesting that historical concerns over app compatibility may be becoming less of a problem. Concerns about app compatibility have long held back the adoption of Arm-based Windows PCs. Since the launch of Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ devices last year, Arm says developer support

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Modder transforms Apple Magic Keyboard into a custom Steam Deck desktop

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-09-17 10:26:00

In a nutshell: The Steam Deck isn't just the world's most popular gaming handheld – it's also become a favorite canvas for DIY modders. After Crastinator-pro's wildly popular "Steam Brick" mod went viral earlier this year, Redditor Michael Gutensohn unveiled another standout creation with a slightly different twist. Gutensohn's Reddit post describes Bento as "a Steam Deck in a keyboard," created by squeezing the console's internal hardware into a wireless Apple Magic Keyboard. The result is a o

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IBM aims to build world's most powerful, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-09-17 11:08:00

Forward-looking: IBM has outlined a plan to build the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. Dubbed Quantum Starling, the machine is expected to deliver 20,000 times the compute of modern quantum computers at full capacity. The machine will be housed at a new IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and is on track to be operational by 2029. The platform will feature 200 logical qubits capable of running 100 million quantum operations. A logical qubit is defined a

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Robotaxis coming to UK streets in 2026 as Wayve and Uber team up

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2025-09-17 12:47:00

Why it matters: Robotaxis have been in testing across the US for years, but they have yet to go mainstream. Efforts by various companies have stalled due to accidents, legal hurdles, and widespread public skepticism. Now, one US firm is partnering with a UK technology provider to push ahead with international trials. Wayve has announced a partnership with Uber to bring autonomous ridesharing to the UK. The pilot follows the passage of Britain's Automated Vehicles Act (AVA), which legalizes the

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New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-17 16:06:00

Recap: In recent years, digital shelf labels have stirred debate across the United States. Although some shoppers and lawmakers worry the technology could enable unpredictable, demand-driven price hikes, a new academic study suggests those fears may be overblown. Research recently published by teams from the University of Texas at Austin, the University of California, San Diego, and Northwestern University analyzed five years of pricing data from a major grocery chain that adopted digital shelf

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The cloud is not enough: Cisco embraces the shift toward Hybrid AI workloads

techspot.com Bob O'Donnell 2025-09-17 17:09:00

Bottom line: At this year's Cisco Live event in San Diego, one thing became apparent: the opportunity to run modern applications like GenAI and autonomous agents is no longer limited to the cloud. Cisco was ready to highlight several new products and services specifically targeted at major cloud computing providers and large ISPs. They also noted that interest in expanding the capabilities of on-premises data centers is not only still alive, but it's being reinvigorated by the rapid transition t

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Heroic Games Launcher lets you run Windows-only games on Linux and macOS

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-17 17:48:00

Heroic Games Launcher is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It provides a simple, customizable interface to manage game installations, updates, and compatibility settings. It's especially popular among Linux and Steam Deck users for playing Windows-only games. How does Heroic Games Launcher run Windows games on Linux or macOS? Heroic Games Launcher uses Wine as a compatibility layer to run Windows-based games from the Epic Games Store and GOG on Linux and macOS. When you launch a game th

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Nvidia Arm chip surfaces with strong Geekbench scores, could rival top Intel and AMD laptop CPUs

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-09-17 18:01:00

Something to look forward to: A mysterious "Nvidia N1x" Arm processor recently appeared on Geekbench with a single-core score of 3,096 and an 18,837 multi-core score. The result provides some of the earliest concrete evidence of Nvidia's long-rumored upcoming SoC. Word is that Nvidia has been developing an Arm-based processor for the past few years. Despite a teaser released last year in collaboration with Dell and the January unveiling of Nvidia's Arm workstation, a consumer-level product has

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Nintendo Switch 2 tops 3.5 million sales in four days, fastest-selling console in company history

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-18 04:18:00

In brief: It's official: the Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo game system ever. The hybrid handheld sold more than 3.5 million units in the four days following its global launch. Nintendo cited the improved hardware in its latest machine and the inclusion of Mario Kart World in some bundles as reasons for the success. There was little doubt that the Switch 2 was going to prove popular. The 3.5 million sales between June 5 and 8 are a testament to how well the company has managed to supp

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Startup aims to shrink particle accelerators to transform semiconductor manufacturing

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-18 06:03:00

Something to look forward to: In a modest laboratory tucked beneath the offices of Y Combinator in San Francisco, a young startup is working to upend one of the most entrenched technologies in chip manufacturing. Inversion Semiconductor, founded in 2024 by Rohan Karthik and Daniel Vega, is betting that shrinking particle accelerators down to tabletop size could unlock a new era of faster, more powerful semiconductor production. Today, the world's most advanced chips are made with extreme ultrav

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Google offers more buyouts to US employees, cracks down on remote workers

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-18 06:46:00

In brief: Google is once again reducing its headcount while cracking down on remote workers. The company has offered buyouts to employees across a number of divisions. It has also rolled out a new RTO mandate across more teams, giving employees the option of returning to the office or taking a voluntary exit package. Google's latest round of buyouts will be offered to employees in its knowledge and information (K&I) and central engineering units as well as marketing, research and communications

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Steam Next Fest is now live: Here are some of the best demos to try

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-09-18 07:17:00

The June 2025 Steam Next Fest will host hundreds of new free demos through Monday, June 16, at 1 PM ET. Several games showcased during last week's industry events are playable here, and some of the most intriguing selections are scheduled to launch within the next few weeks. Although Valve's event ends next week, some of the demos might remain available indefinitely. Hell is Us (launching September 4) This upcoming third-person shooter features fast-paced combat with surreal enemies as players

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Joplin gets a new update for easier, more secure note-taking

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-18 07:47:00

Joplin is a privacy-first app. Capture your thoughts freely and without distractions, tracking, or ads. With Joplin's end-to-end encryption and open-source code, you can concentrate on your ideas and tasks without worrying about your privacy. How does Joplin compare to Evernote or OneNote? Joplin is an open-source, privacy-focused note-taking app that supports Markdown and local storage, giving you full control over your data. Unlike proprietary apps, it doesn't lock you into a closed ecosyste

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Razer unveils BlackWidow V4 75% barebones keyboard with no switches or keycaps

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-18 08:09:00

What just happened? Everyone has their own preference when it comes to gaming keyboards. For those who like to experiment with different switches and keycaps, Razer has launched its first barebones keyboard, and it's based on the popular BlackWidow v4 75%. Razer writes that its first fully customizable keyboard chassis is designed specifically for keyboard modders and DIY enthusiasts. Available in black or white, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones comes with most of the features found in th

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Public gains unprecedented access to Webb telescope's vast cosmic survey

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-18 08:59:00

The big picture: A new chapter in cosmic exploration has begun with the release of a vast, searchable database from the COSMOS-Web survey, granting the public unprecedented access to the deepest view of the universe ever captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. This milestone allows everyone from seasoned astronomers to curious enthusiasts to explore and analyze a treasure trove of celestial data that was once the exclusive domain of specialized researchers. The COSMOS-Web project – the larg

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Tech unemployment in the US climbs for fifth consecutive month to 5.5%, AI blamed for job losses

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-18 09:28:00

In brief: After we had some good news about the UK tech jobs market last week, a new report on the US equivalent doesn't paint such as a rosy picture. The unemployment rate among IT professionals rose to 5.5% in May, marking the fifth month in a row that it has exceeded the national US average. The report, from IT management consulting company Janco, states that the unemployment rate for IT pros in the United States jumped 0.9% from 4.6% in April to 5.5% in May. As highlighted in another repor

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Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-18 10:11:00

Forward-looking: Android 16 sets the stage for a series of enhancements that will roll out over the course of the year. While the current release may appear modest in scope, it lays the foundation for more significant changes ahead. Google is emphasizing a continuous stream of updates rather than delivering a single, feature-packed launch. Android 16 introduces a series of thoughtful updates aimed at refining the user experience, strengthening security, and improving accessibility across the An

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Dune: Awakening earns early praise as one of the best survival games in recent years

techspot.com Our Editors Hand-Pick These Games Based On A Broad Criteria 2025-09-18 10:53:00

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Think before you click: Experts warn email "Unsubscribe" links pose security risks

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-18 11:10:00

In a nutshell: A common rule of thumb advises unsubscribing from commercial emails if they are annoying or outright spam. However, some experts caution against this advice, as clicking the "unsubscribe" button can expose users to additional risks and security issues. According to TK Keanini, CTO at DNSFilter, the "click to unsubscribe" option found at the bottom of many commercial emails can become a security risk over time. Users often click these links blindly in an attempt to stop the flood

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How much power can a PCIe x16 graphics card draw from the motherboard alone?

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-18 12:01:00

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: 75W What was Comdex before it was shut down in the early 2000s? When installed in a motherboard's PCIe x16 slot, a graphics card such as the GeForce RTX 5080 can draw up to 75 watts of power directly from the slot. This power comes from the motherboard's +3.3V and +12V rails (3.3V × 3A + 12V × 5.5A), which is the maximum defined by the PCI Express base specification for a x16 slot (this limit ha

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Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi service is coming to Austin this month

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-09-18 12:24:00

Something to look forward to: Robotaxi services are widely seen as the next major breakthrough in transportation, with Alphabet-owned Waymo already expanding its self-driving taxi operations across several US cities. Now, Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is finally ready to launch its long-awaited autonomous cab service in Austin, Texas, later this month. Replying to an X user asking about when public rides would begin, Musk said the launch date is "tentatively" set for June 22, but the actua

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Amazon to invest $20 billion in AI data centers across Pennsylvania

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-18 13:05:00

What just happened? Amazon Web Services, one of the world's three largest cloud providers, is increasingly focused on artificial intelligence and large language models. The company is now planning a significant expansion of its AI infrastructure initiatives in Pennsylvania. Amazon has announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in new cloud computing facilities across Pennsylvania. The tech giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, says the move reflects its commitment to advancing artificial intelligen

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Meta invests $14.8 billion in Scale AI to accelerate superintelligence ambitions

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-18 14:19:00

Editor's take: Big tech companies are locked in a fierce race to develop artificial intelligence that matches or exceeds human intelligence – a breakthrough with the power to transform industries and society. Meta's new partnership with Scale AI underscores just how urgent and high-stakes this competition has become, as the company commits to unprecedented investments to keep pace. Insider sources told The Information that Meta is making a bold move to reshape its artificial intelligence ambiti

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Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2025-09-18 17:24:00

In context: Developer Build A Rocket Boy and publisher IO Interactive positioned their genre-bending sci-fi shooter MindsEye as the next big blockbuster of 2025. Instead, it's breaking blocks in ways no one expected. Mission-breaking bugs and crippling glitches made the game nearly unplayable. MindsEye launched Tuesday with high hopes – and fell apart within seconds. The brainchild of former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, the third-person action-adventure follows Jacob Diaz, a soldie

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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-16 17:01:54

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming 2 days ago Share Save Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Share Save Drone show opens Glastonbury Festival in 2024 The wedding ceremony was almost over when newlywed Bobby Underwood stepped on a napkin-covered glass to break it, as is Jewish tradition, and everyone shouted "Mazel Tov!". But as he and his new wife Siobhan turned to walk back down the aisle, their wedding officiants said, "Wait." There was a surprise. "All of these drones s

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Latest Tech News

The Best Motherboards: AMD and Intel

The Real Nvidia GPU Lineup: GeForce RTX 5060 is Actually a Mediocre 5050

AI chatbots restricted in China during exam season to prevent cheating

OLED refresh rate race heats up as SDC claims first 720Hz display

YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content

Windows on Arm users now spend 90% of time in native apps, says Arm

Modder transforms Apple Magic Keyboard into a custom Steam Deck desktop

IBM aims to build world's most powerful, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029

Robotaxis coming to UK streets in 2026 as Wayve and Uber team up

New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels

The cloud is not enough: Cisco embraces the shift toward Hybrid AI workloads

Heroic Games Launcher lets you run Windows-only games on Linux and macOS

Nvidia Arm chip surfaces with strong Geekbench scores, could rival top Intel and AMD laptop CPUs

Nintendo Switch 2 tops 3.5 million sales in four days, fastest-selling console in company history

Startup aims to shrink particle accelerators to transform semiconductor manufacturing

Google offers more buyouts to US employees, cracks down on remote workers

Steam Next Fest is now live: Here are some of the best demos to try

Joplin gets a new update for easier, more secure note-taking

Razer unveils BlackWidow V4 75% barebones keyboard with no switches or keycaps

Public gains unprecedented access to Webb telescope's vast cosmic survey

Tech unemployment in the US climbs for fifth consecutive month to 5.5%, AI blamed for job losses

Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year

Dune: Awakening earns early praise as one of the best survival games in recent years

Think before you click: Experts warn email "Unsubscribe" links pose security risks

How much power can a PCIe x16 graphics card draw from the motherboard alone?

Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi service is coming to Austin this month

Amazon to invest $20 billion in AI data centers across Pennsylvania

Meta invests $14.8 billion in Scale AI to accelerate superintelligence ambitions

Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

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