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Latest in tech August 10 Gaming Culture [Coleco: Gone But Not Forgotten]( For those growing up in the 1980s, the name "Coleco" stirs up nostalgic memories of a gaming era long past. [The ColecoVision]( competed with the likes of Atari and Intellivision, leaving its mark in gaming history. For those growing up in the 1980s, the name "Coleco" stirs up nostalgic memories of a gaming era long past. [The ColecoVision]( competed with the likes of Atari and Intellivision, leaving its mark in gaming history. Review [AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: Diminishing Returns]( The [Radeon RX 6600 XT]( is AMD's latest mainstream GPU release, expected to land on retailers' shelves a day after this review goes live, that is, immediate availability on August 11. The [Radeon RX 6600 XT]( is AMD's latest mainstream GPU release, expected to land on retailers' shelves a day after this review goes live, that is, immediate availability on August 11. CPU Wars [AMD is smashing Intel in retail desktop CPU sales]( The breakdown comes from Reddit user ingebor, who regularly shares data regarding the desktop CPU market, and details desktop CPU sales from Mindfactory. According to the data,...
The breakdown comes from Reddit user ingebor, who regularly shares data regarding the desktop CPU market, and details desktop CPU sales from Mindfactory. According to the data,... The Best [Tablet Buying Guide 2021:
An Ever Evolving and Affordable Form of Computing]( Whether you need a new tablet for work or study, content consumption, web browsing, or for your kids, this buying guide has got you covered. From high-end to budget, iPad, Android or Windows, here are our picks of the best tablets. Whether you need a new tablet for work or study, content consumption, web browsing, or for your kids, this buying guide has got you covered. From high-end to budget, iPad, Android or Windows, here are our picks of the best tablets. Industry [46 million people have left Firefox since 2018]( That figure comes from Firefoxâs own Public Data Report and is highlighted in a Reddit thread by u/nixcraft (via itsfoss). It reveals that the browser had 244...
That figure comes from Firefoxâs own Public Data Report and is highlighted in a Reddit thread by u/nixcraft (via itsfoss). It reveals that the browser had 244... Industry [Google considered silencing Epic's antitrust complaints... by buying them]( In the documents, Epic claims that Google was afraid of Epic's moves to dodge the 30% commission charged on payments through Google Play and offer Fortnite (and...
In the documents, Epic claims that Google was afraid of Epic's moves to dodge the 30% commission charged on payments through Google Play and offer Fortnite (and... Epic vs Apple [Apple: The Epic Store won't see any profits 'until 2027, if ever']( We're approaching the one-year mark since Epic began its antitrust legal battle with Apple over it forbidding it and other companies from operating independent stores on iOS....
We're approaching the one-year mark since Epic began its antitrust legal battle with Apple over it forbidding it and other companies from operating independent stores on iOS.... Culture [Restaurants are turning to robots as labor shortage drags on]( For better or for worse, the pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of modern life. Nowhere is that more evident than in the food services industry.
For better or for worse, the pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of modern life. Nowhere is that more evident than in the food services industry. Industry [Intel says its US mega-fab will be a $120 billion "little city"]( Back in March, CEO Pat Gelsinger's announced that Intel would open up both its current and planned manufacturing capacity to other chipmakers through the launch of Intel...
Back in March, CEO Pat Gelsinger's announced that Intel would open up both its current and planned manufacturing capacity to other chipmakers through the launch of Intel... Gaming [Valve says Steam Deck should meet Windows 11 requirements]( Valve told PC Gamer that it's making sure Steam Deck meets the requirements for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system when both launch later this year. This...
Valve told PC Gamer that it's making sure Steam Deck meets the requirements for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system when both launch later this year. This... DDR5 [Corsair: DDR5 memory will need better cooling as VRMs move to the module]( Many believe DDR4 and older modules do not generate enough heat to justify the use of heatsinks, but because of some inherent changes of DDR5 memory, it...
Many believe DDR4 and older modules do not generate enough heat to justify the use of heatsinks, but because of some inherent changes of DDR5 memory, it... [Razer releases its RGB face mask for a public beta test]( At CES, Razer displayed an RGB-infused N95 face mask that garnered enough attention to compel them to turn it into a real product. It was called Project... [Someone just paid $2 million for a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros.]( Rob Petrozzo, a founding member of the collectibles site Rally, told The New York Times on Friday that an anonymous buyer has paid $2 million for a... [Modder creates custom PlayStation 2 handheld using original console hardware]( The journey started a few years back when GingerOfOz purchased a used PlayStation 2 on eBay. Having recently completed a portable Wii build, the modder intended to... [RTX 3000 series moves closer to MSRP as Radeon RX 6000 cards get more expensive]( Data from 3DCenter.org shows that the declining selling price of RTX 3000-series cards is once again picking up pace. They fell another -6% on averageâto 144% of... [Apple says it will reject government demands to expand new child protection image scanner beyond child abuse images]( Apple says it won't let governments expand the scope of its upcoming child protective image scanning system, but privacy concerns remain. This past weekend Apple published an... [Gigabyte hit with ransomware attack by infamous RansomExx group]( Ransomware attacks are only getting worse, especially when we're talking about big companies and critical infrastructure. Last year, almost half of all insurance claims from big organizations... [Apple's new 14" and 16" MacBook Pros with Mini LED displays and M1 successor reportedly enter mass production]( Weâve long heard rumors about Appleâs plans to incorporate the Mini LED tech found in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro into its MacBook Pros, and last month saw... [X-NAND promises QLC memory that works at SLC speeds]( A decade or so ago you could find a 32GB SSD for around $500, and a 64GB drive for $1,100, but today you can find fast 1TB... [Microsoft Edge browser is getting a "Super-Duper Secure Mode" experiment]( After moving the Edge browser to the Chromium engine, Microsoft finally landed a browser that many people are willing to use and switch to permanently. My personal... [EVGA is charging scalper prices for its Advanced RMA service]( Last month saw numerous reports of Amazonâs New World beta killing off RTX 3090 graphics cards, most of which came from EVGA. The company was quick to... [First Tesla Cybertruck units will be shipped in 2022 as production is delayed]( Since Tesla unveiled its electric pickup in 2019, the vehicle has suffered design changes, including a size reduction and improved suspension. Other changes were expected to be... [Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflight ticket sales, starting at $450,000 per seat]( Virgin Galactic as part of its second quarter 2021 financial report said private astronauts will have three packages to choose from: a single seat, a multi-seat option... [PUBG is now officially PUBG: Battlegrounds for some reason]( PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, more commonly known as PUBG, is getting a new name. The game's publisher Krafton decided sometime last month to change the name in Steam to... [Hello Games teases 'Frontiers,' No Man's Sky's fifth anniversary expansion]( No Man's Sky has seen 16 major updates since launching on August 9, 2016. The first several were just deliveries on elements that Hello Games said would... [The Steam Deck's performance won't improve when docked]( Valve's Greg Coomer explained to PC Gamer that the company did consider adding a "higher power mode" to the Steam Deck that's activated when it's placed in... [Microsoft adds xCloud streaming to Windows PCs via the Xbox app]( Microsoft in its announcement post writes that those eligible to take part will be able to play over 100 Xbox games on all types of PCs, from... [The U.S. wants Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and others to join them in the fight against cybercrime]( The US government wants Big Tech to support its efforts to improve the security of the country's critical infrastructure against cyber threats. According to a report from... 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