TechSpot PC Buying Guide, 2016 Flagship vs 2022 Budget GPU, Russia's rocket launcher robot ninja dog

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech August 16 Build a PC [TechSpot PC Buying Guide: H2 2022](=.0DM7BWTMxa4gnVCkbfVzWeSPAiehKRKE342vO5UMq4k) With next-gen products around the corner, is it a good time to buy or build a new PC? This [PC Buying Guide update](=.NeC2kdZUMFk3-u7mZrrjaDaiQzOITZMHSBpnGMIjgnw) gets you four recommended component lists, meant for different budgets and purposes. =.3desQwTQL4XQmB3VZAUEn6SrSCQ7zPMBoA9TL4POXZY =.lQX5E_Pied4YqRzwXU2D3ecMe7Xu1JnYzdf2O1A76oM With next-gen products around the corner, is it a good time to buy or build a new PC? This [PC Buying Guide update](=.FJ-oxkQcAAkaXtFMkT1LuAHvMvt7y4UkHLO42yWQ9xw) gets you four recommended component lists, meant for different budgets and purposes. =.ZhtB-wYlRjqNEg88SMiCOCaV4TEJtjC15Y4wdSZbPH4 Shootout [2016 Flagship GPU vs 2022 Budget GPU: GeForce GTX 1080 vs. Radeon RX 6600](=.28f6HzUTUj112BZuIThMwYEk5OIp2k6rViEDg5zjN5U) Can today's value king, the Radeon RX 6600, hold a candle to 2016's flagship GeForce GPU, the GTX 1080? Let's find out [how these two GPUs match up](=.J3BFikOmTnixGwEWGVQingGiivqKp6_kN-5UNROPbWo) by testing them in 51 games and get our answer. =.vB_Skx1Q7sJO2wficvqoMAB2Bp-sevKwRkwZj54-af4 =.fS7mpoLuusq9hbxa_UPm6Tm31pORg_NRVJJhNSfNAIE Can today's value king, the Radeon RX 6600, hold a candle to 2016's flagship GeForce GPU, the GTX 1080? Let's find out [how these two GPUs match up](=.ESlokuTapqgZ9dTZ3uF02A45DFvaKNnF9s0iLe2kzik) by testing them in 51 games and get our answer. =.wBFAr4jEoe38bB9xbMn0sglsaKM7wMsoYrmVnudwp7I LOL [Russia's rocket launcher-carrying, robot ninja dog was likely bought off Alibaba](=.hsO56EJ_AExzwfshiQb_f3zdxLt1h5NxH5ANSwNf0NY) President Vladimir Putin opened Russia's "Army 2022" arms expo, which runs until August 22 at the Patriot Park in Kubinka, just outside Moscow. Among the many military... =.ebSO3xx2wM4yHB77blU4Df4V8nDYBHmqbsJ5_aX938A President Vladimir Putin opened Russia's "Army 2022" arms expo, which runs until August 22 at the Patriot Park in Kubinka, just outside Moscow. Among the many military... 51 Game Benchmark [Intel Arc 3 A380 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6400](=.7ddzubDccjlVda7Rs6L8uYZS8DjqIhyo1u0M34t352s) Here's [another look](=.H9WXApbqdg5yVuc0iokbeM_YenesgVDw_E__NTfvWuU) at the Intel Arc 3 A380 GPU, but this time on a 51 game benchmark against AMD's $150 Radeon RX 6400. This will show us how the Arc A380 performs across a wide range of titles. =.sp8wftJLxjTIzwTxWK7YSHyaCwwhM6de265SntW6d7I =.tWcIbGAJQVOk4chEAplfAy4lBw9liXItBOpeM1YJLhs Here's [another look](=.LjPFFRPMpicRJ63JMhIp_plUUPzu-c3zsT2sPRvGzfc) at the Intel Arc 3 A380 GPU, but this time on a 51 game benchmark against AMD's $150 Radeon RX 6400. This will show us how the Arc A380 performs across a wide range of titles. =.WONfsy341awMNJKw_sBRH3T3rACeoJnkAPCyQy-wKwc (Lack of) Privacy [A Surveillance Primer: 5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, 14 Eyes](=.Kvh6JxJQnnGq0fNZ_g94otBigBbaP2HhtF-_wb4lUTw) As awareness of [global surveillance](=.JE-ayDSGdsNnxcoQgz8ycZA8LRJPji3u9FAVMgLYAEw) grows, more people are looking for information about the Five Eyes (FVEY), Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes surveillance alliances. So what are these organizations? =.VdFi8QNDhVXiGK1fSV8iybKBtbmIIpPaYGQseusWwEg =.eaR0Fv1PODTKKxkOGkXePbiFFlN-ltkpU4GddBjN2Nc As awareness of [global surveillance](=.9664DnjbVPe0Qgv1R_GiUrnVTnYl3Nq6vlDVv7ZcxkM) grows, more people are looking for information about the Five Eyes (FVEY), Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes surveillance alliances. So what are these organizations? =.zpYhUxUHjW8LLuIp-n8HHXs4h82O8KJoHTLkLPhOEag GPUs [Nvidia looks set to reduce graphics card prices even further](=.BtJ1K_AJB3fE_20vf9gJppE6p0J0sHxBg7L0mTo7BXI) The current graphics card market is a total contrast to the shambolic state that gamers had to endure since Ampere launched almost two years ago. The chip... =.xtE0V6radvcnP1uS06p1KtoC20vRZkpy0HweSDCblAY The current graphics card market is a total contrast to the shambolic state that gamers had to endure since Ampere launched almost two years ago. The chip... Back and Forth [Judge gives Elon Musk access to bot-counting data from former Twitter executive](=.QzjPw8n7YEDUlE173SP-WLOsrEvPnR13V5YTT166Wvo) The crux of Musk's argument against Twitter, and the reason he backed out of the $44 billion deal, is his claim that the company lies about how... =.3mpRKtnNawY-cdEKuFcN6dvcTwRH1ThXRUYYQIwZ-aY The crux of Musk's argument against Twitter, and the reason he backed out of the $44 billion deal, is his claim that the company lies about how... Culture [This Mercedes F200 concept had cameras for side mirrors and joystick steering... in 1996](=.g37EcvOG-fOR5AfOHf0rTgVJirl6tsE-GFd4PHnxozU) The 2-door coupe featured a unique control system that replaced the steering wheel and gas / brake pedals with joysticks. There's a dual stick in the center... =.re_Dv3DySqR3LR6A4jTAhv9LEmgE1V1RHZFWhrNMNgY The 2-door coupe featured a unique control system that replaced the steering wheel and gas / brake pedals with joysticks. There's a dual stick in the center... Electronics [DJI says its drones are designed for consumers after Russian general praises their military capabilities](=.ArwNrn2IgTl-TiuZF61xp2iS4icNNimbJYikI11_NyE) The South China Morning Post reports that Army General Yuri Baluyevsky, the former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, has... =.pqRTRJqC1KIKu4FaUKYY2Sd8RrwW8bqgBEXpjLgIHrE The South China Morning Post reports that Army General Yuri Baluyevsky, the former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, has... Electronics [A Fair Warning: Avoid most so-called HDR monitors](=.Ozp3Inr63FVLweIUKsPnxW90SfGS5iXOpdHV7-Hj9Pc) This column was taken from our recent Best HDR Gaming Monitors - Mid 2022 buying guide. =.p8V0-JhbwlmNVEiQVlGss17gcs0uB-K5USNjsGryLoM This column was taken from our recent Best HDR Gaming Monitors - Mid 2022 buying guide. Car Tech [Ford's experimental headlight technology projects information onto the road ahead](=.4N_VbonNnejAQ_QwuodhT5hSGcq6onecspahdMUHmtg) A teaser video demonstrates the headlights projecting information like speed limits, navigation-based turn arrows and weather conditions as well as a warning about an upcoming roundabout. Another... =.DNJTjSLlF8qjXuke3RkLbmJ7HI3LF5w323vNaNYSOA8 A teaser video demonstrates the headlights projecting information like speed limits, navigation-based turn arrows and weather conditions as well as a warning about an upcoming roundabout. Another... Up and Down [Tencent and Alibaba have lost more value this year than any other company in the world](=.R-RkECbleTdfKifcIr1amYfLLoVymGPA9lZaLO4FQQQ) Bloomberg reports that Tencent, a company that almost became China's second trillion-dollar firm 18 months ago, is set to record its first quarterly revenue decline since the... =.hb-oWYxSRJNdXahiRxPAGlDQ6PmE8vKRRzgosNrEZXk Bloomberg reports that Tencent, a company that almost became China's second trillion-dollar firm 18 months ago, is set to record its first quarterly revenue decline since the... Security [PSA: Update Zoom on macOS to fix a major security flaw](=.uikB_uzJRoIuDAeQlswhZfCDNQ8v3lxRMTABuz05xQo) Zoom has rolled out a fix for a critical vulnerability on macOS that allows anyone to control your Mac, the update is available [right now](=.Z_HSWiWN2hrALxpfkIwEV_HBYS321BxUFJT-BoUWgWA) and should be applied right away. =.aXta7b6o2Nu3XOIUqnJPTAVtk0IMDtv22Sq_upZrZ_o Zoom has rolled out a fix for a critical vulnerability on macOS that allows anyone to control your Mac, the update is available [right now](=.1Pc7VZgkk4hNMd3aGDathpGleYgdF859JGorFGUGi8g) and should be applied right away. Guides [How to Boot to BIOS in Windows 11](=.eO1XVi8ippIsJGH_jUPip8crWhYBqhohy_zkvLu2pBo) The Windows 11 POST process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. Here's [how to boot to BIOS](=.mLQ--Xixm9bfWaC_P4ZCeKpRrD5drsgh-8VOHxx112Q) in Windows 11. =.8qV8Tft-jMrIs8VVZwLcJVGmBaBNhKeNccA0WwLO_ok =.Y_G3iGFtwZyJ63Hbw3SUb47986QuaungOii94fOX3X4 The Windows 11 POST process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. Here's [how to boot to BIOS](=.9ESjcb1bRHJmJfL2FboX2cRkTMgQpqYg23CuYyIqwTM) in Windows 11. =.Rbhm99tCQDfHuIXyL-J42_JAG2vviEUPf5Lt7yEadSc [Retailer in Canada puts pricey AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X up for pre-order](=.A7UIaYATddNKY_CHfyfMCC373jddhfrCr1Zq94TmBUY) =.tcrLGWe8Rj7vKUbbj-dRXdYhAyTf9eURMScRFAco9do It seems like we can't go a single hardware release without at least one retailer jumping the gun and listing the series before it's officially launched. This... [Elon Musk says Tesla has made over 3 million vehicles, one million of them produced in China](=.XlMjHGNZKLOPhrNQQuE0uxtPNzYzD0pNuwAXEMBW03g) =.Si8CftFvIkPSIb0a-pm3L007cTRoR9DCYuPSQRwLSDo "Congrats Giga Shanghai on making millionth car! Total Teslas made now over 3M" Musk tweeted yesterday, alongside a photo of plant workers celebrating hitting the milestone. It... [At least one analyst believes Intel should shut down or sell off its GPU division](=.cjMAytaeNUKG34TzNFQsi5N8F7ZRFM94rNg8OmKKCcM) =.WrKrPvE1Rbb8b4h4nJ1IxL4N_sapHVkatTq2iYJvhms Jon Peddie of Jon Peddie Research laid out the scenario in a recent editorial highlighting Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's willingness to jettison projects that aren't working out.... [Meta can track users through its Facebook and Instagram in-app browsers](=.BfH0McqTh86e1vmlCAxPmdknN5KChnTcVZM9xq3CUfk) =.Zlg2WMto2Z4aXmtgmojPFtRGzx5Wkap7X4Ii_t2j4l8 Researcher Felix Krause looked into how Facebook and Instagram use custom in-app browsers when users visit webpages by clicking on a link; the apps don't redirect users... [Desktop CPU sales see biggest decline in 30 years as AMD gains market share](=.I1hjp_C3QofGtDAJpOu0bTbRI9MrodogogSUcs6NkNo) =.6unPG8rd51Ut8_WlwR7ytHMZ0rvd24ChKBEzrllJWO8 Mercury Research reports (via Tom's Hardware) that last quarter's desktop CPU shipments saw their biggest year-on-year decline since the group started keeping records in 1994. One researcher... [Samsung cutting DDR3 production and DDR4 prices to nudge customers towards newer DRAM tech](=.00uPO48maYMoxsFJxd6qhR_q4D5PxdLz0muW6ufqOvg) =.-eJfxiPQDrmrtlfLfI-xNTmbHv6pzdgiG-L3wx1zysk Last year, the supply of DDR3 memory was already dwindling and profit margins remained slim, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that manufacturers are looking to phase them... [This vulnerability lets an attacker view every file on a Mac](=.wPNcUITPbIhTrgHV0a4aCvomfmF2oiORG_sVfXFvqmY) =.qmxuadJOy6ZGYMDNPAXqoU1LKWIe-rCW4Om1WRjnh7I Apple patched a severe vulnerability in macOS Monterey last October, but older versions remain susceptible to a code injection method that can break a Mac wide open.... [Samsung 55-Inch Odyssey Ark curved gaming display pre-orders open at $3,500](=.kZ7pp0FKqGTJstChz0mosZoBtLSjevDYO9fPC8Bl78M) =.8C2rExmHAuQmqNZJPeXflhZSICpO7R3uEotyKijpoz8 The CES Innovation Award Honoree features a 4K (3,840 x 2,160 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio) matte display with a max 165Hz refresh rate and support for AMD... [Your iPhone might soon display more ads across native iOS apps](=.iDmFQorAnHzn0t_-Q2IQuClTywXatmobAph6V18YN7g) =._Od4qQVuUr-lZS_woZBqeqYrUGM7ecXooJSoPMpTSDs Apple currently has a fairly limited ad implementation on iOS, comprising Search Ads on the App Store as a way for developers to promote their apps, as... [Squirrel with a Gun is the perfect game for fans of weapon-wielding rodents](=.LwpyeJ_77yTkStiTjuf-xjBBtAe_8H_E6sgNjGsJkCI) =.oBTuSGoE8q9f9pMVKiKdZqCZZJ5le1wGHiAAarx0q6w In fairness, Squirrel with a Gun does look very funny. The game's name explains the premise: you play as one of the furry nut-loving creatures, but this... [Razer launches lighter DeathAdder V3 Pro with a 4,000Hz wireless polling rate option](=.Ps3cs6EtmOF0sPpSuwEqBCwpA1YALvaafFh_Dq8Bg7M) =.L8z01EgjztbMD7uEK1PBJGZSlfUkPK0QSb6F6cEjr3I Razer just released the DeathAdder V3 Pro, a premium wireless gaming mouse with a right-handed ergonomic shape. Although it comes with all sorts of new technologies, the... [You can mod the Google Pixel 6a and bump the refresh rate up to 90Hz](=.VpW7DmFaYB6zos-dSNwsTeGNtjih3r5573PJcnGiLZw) =.jUd79HnLEfbfzkS4CAIKGpn3QFULeeRUsh3cOhKsWY8 It all started when some curious developers noticed that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a share an integral piece of display hardware: something that their software recognizes... [Most smartwatch makers are playing fast and loose with thickness specs](=.m6-A8gHeB8cH3BEeGzOQ7YTVAUIPikgSnhoAyGeZ-Jw) =.JaaoOBkguULz9sg3bJYRBMLKmZapFczcUc7gaySxZSE Samsung last week announced a new line of smartwatches including the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Product specifications list the watch's thickness at 10.5mm but some people online... [Android 13 is now available for Google Pixel phones](=.z12SgCKyi5pMkMFxPgfg0N6JFeOhXa49LTVS7rNXvYc) =.Daz8sZTETQDcn7DC8qqzoO2RUeQ8UsTwzxmbGAcm0sM Starting today, Android 13 is available to owners of Google Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 5, 5a, 4 XL, and 4a phones. The new OS is slated... [Motorola finally unveils refreshed Razr clamshell, but getting one could be a challenge](=.iNFxxb6-0p0HjTESUQw3PKTjP84hq0uffBhH7fM5tKU) =.a5bt2kUj3-iVRcsTq5NgdzSKaCcB7u0CqRl4nvNuW9s Let's go ahead and get the bad news out of the way up front. Motorola is only launching the Razr 2022 in China, at least for now.... 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