CPU Cache vs Cores, Wendy's "dynamic pricing", Tesla Optimus robot

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 28 Hardware [CPU Cache vs. Cores: AMD Ryzen Edition](=.iVUmApznH6O_fh-U8FhxwoQD3BmdiXvN7NM2QU2tqvk) In this article, we'll take a look at [how L3 cache capacity affects gaming performance](=.hYaBDkAg2qhAXTaCwuX83FA75XIUeSptVZljZSWIjJQ). More specifically, we'll be examining AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen processors in a "for science" type of feature. =.4ZiqEWl7meWB6AAuXPsyIB1qrizz-8aXnoBDOs_kgoE =.3LPPges2_1b5qcLMvM7hIVou_de9pzWV2QZh3mDO7vA In this article, we'll take a look at [how L3 cache capacity affects gaming performance](=.Fk_9zCSnmOyOimzF2o6J8L6SA39n_c_RxGo-wzw-fpc). More specifically, we'll be examining AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen processors in a "for science" type of feature. =.tD0NHW8vSpghYZZ7tOTq_yuwK4LKNj1bgnIQ2hDpiKs WTF [Wendy's will spend $20 million on digital menus to introduce customers to "dynamic pricing"](=.tbB1JujabQAIEYDoIyUV4BFtw-3MumAkz93HQQ4APxI) Fast-food chain Wendy's plans to start experimenting with surge pricing next year. In an earnings call earlier this month, Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner told investors that the... =.gHq3Wms_Gks2ggGPRRkgULSZ_hl2zfJ3Ov0lusxT7Dg Fast-food chain Wendy's plans to start experimenting with surge pricing next year. In an earnings call earlier this month, Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner told investors that the... The Web [Rebels suspected of damaging Red Sea cables responsible for 17% of global internet traffic](=.ROwR5WUZzO3DC20QIOaxbd0jS5QJRdz6qYo2QJQyyOE) Four of the at least 15 submarine cables that pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea have been damaged in... =.se7nnbaZVMxjmG-01JVcC83xP5D3IGFnzlwtefen7jY Four of the at least 15 submarine cables that pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea have been damaged in... Robots [Elon Musk unveils new footage of Tesla's Optimus robot showing improved mobility and speed](=.ga5Gu8RrcHlQhgthyL5P3bZrRlmyMos4Wii00hvVtGA) Tesla announced the latest version of Optimus, Gen 2, last December (below). The robot has come a long way since the original Bumblebee model from September 2022;... =.9Z4YWssPYr7RULm8ZVaaQdv2lVQapPuXHVVht-laFUc Tesla announced the latest version of Optimus, Gen 2, last December (below). The robot has come a long way since the original Bumblebee model from September 2022;... Compatibility [Windows 11 24H2 will block processors that lack the SSE4.2 instruction set](=.J5fL1911AnqM5AnkPuMQwckMqeofLLJERP998UDNvho) Windows 11 is approaching its third anniversary, and Microsoft is gearing up for the next major upgrade. Following the system requirement policy introduced in 2021, the upcoming... =.cXD2PGBCr84l6wKW0P5ol1glRJnhb6hQ7hb8pkwggmE Windows 11 is approaching its third anniversary, and Microsoft is gearing up for the next major upgrade. Following the system requirement policy introduced in 2021, the upcoming... 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Or to be more precise, you're not a confrontational person who doesn't appreciate the musical stylings of reggaeton music blasted at full volume... Laptop [Lenovo's new concept ThinkBook laptop comes with a transparent display](=.abc4TpDAS0VspR7VOavSSgppk8JRhCeD-R6f05u-6iU) The ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, also known as "Project Crystal," is a futuristic notebook with a microLED transparent display measuring 17.3 inches. A default brightness of... =.VUUBDyXmlbOMxgxq_ynceiuFrOhWRnyfQdw56BOjoqA The ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, also known as "Project Crystal," is a futuristic notebook with a microLED transparent display measuring 17.3 inches. A default brightness of... Benchmark [FurMark 2 stress test adds OpenGL, Vulkan, and Linux support](=.tcoUVNQbg4myFdmgUdFW7GwQc0-sDfF79vjb_0rv_Pw) FurMark 2 adds Windows and Linux cross-platform support, along with OpenGL 3.2 and Vulkan 1.1 3D APIs. OpenGL 2.1/3.0, Raspberry Pi, and macOS support are options for future versions. =.tmIc16TIP8JFTVA-g_FzaRp3iQyCimeMYgHjiFBebHY FurMark 2 adds Windows and Linux cross-platform support, along with OpenGL 3.2 and Vulkan 1.1 3D APIs. OpenGL 2.1/3.0, Raspberry Pi, and macOS support are options for future versions. Hardware [Intel's 1nm node coming in 2027 with "double-digit" improvements in performance & efficiency](=.r9XSd9xvhOLDhj01QSGHH-6fB6U9Ysqk8Y4OwTpujQ0) Intel 14A will succeed the 18A and 20A nodes, but the company also says that it will introduce an improved version, dubbed 14A-E, in 2027. Chipzilla, however,... =.qi2t4n3GPUlnRTdMXTjnlYNqOeFzHfT1dwno8ban_Os Intel 14A will succeed the 18A and 20A nodes, but the company also says that it will introduce an improved version, dubbed 14A-E, in 2027. Chipzilla, however,... Next-Gen [Nintendo Switch 2 delay could help deter scalpers](=.U3GToy4n668DOHrkENFZkhvmubEyRPRMWSk6y3-d9uw) Missing out on the lucrative holiday season isn't idea, but there are some valid arguments as to why Nintendo would elect to do so. Delaying launch would... =.XdpWRDJYe5xEYE1szL11KiPewAghABiIxfdJv505kjk Missing out on the lucrative holiday season isn't idea, but there are some valid arguments as to why Nintendo would elect to do so. Delaying launch would... Vision Pro [Each Vision Pro headset costs Apple $1,500 to manufacture](=.9x8bBhBOadfjEZDHvVzNdKf5OxZTOKu8hO-ADDljHPo) Despite comparisons to VR and AR devices, Apple's Vision Pro is neither. Not once has the tech giant referred to it as such, opting to call it... =.T26aUK04GESn3m98Ghcn9Pq0-Dca2E49lNTkY9ceDco Despite comparisons to VR and AR devices, Apple's Vision Pro is neither. Not once has the tech giant referred to it as such, opting to call it... Tech Deals [Microsoft Office deal is down to $45 for a lifetime license](=.pokhVa73AScmsbz6IXOajxDCS83RXmVOtVVfkmnrCus) Using your PC for work and play is great, but no matter if you're doing basic tasks or managing a business, sooner or later you will need... =.3O0E8wlvJ4H6WKBrh9NKlz5zNsmWo7Y1a76oK5a7wsQ Using your PC for work and play is great, but no matter if you're doing basic tasks or managing a business, sooner or later you will need... Software [Microsoft breaks users' PCs again with latest Windows 11 update](=.UB2vn98doORYFr50dbitjGms4a-TRSjiagcC8kT7WE8) Microsoft dropped an update (KB5034765) for Windows 11 on February 13. The patch includes non-security improvements for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. However, the update is also... =.gqqiHFN28WLZszamhW5byIOONXrOw6d_EpEAEqmgC1U Microsoft dropped an update (KB5034765) for Windows 11 on February 13. The patch includes non-security improvements for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. However, the update is also... Security [Number of data breaches falls globally, triples in the US](=.r70jJrzxlRHO-HEMn1b3FJ1T4tJqATv49kgBgGUzaWQ) The Global data breach statistics report comes from Surfshark, which counts every leaked email address used to register for online services as a separate user account. =.WK_HUF0q0KcmZGi8v3swMs_c3dHjMebyXLcUTJ2ePu8 The Global data breach statistics report comes from Surfshark, which counts every leaked email address used to register for online services as a separate user account. Drivers [Latest Intel Bluetooth drivers improve DualSense connectivity](=.faHHKz1-bTCPb7m0x6mYQ_x8QudYPjW0eoIKP590yec) Intel's Wireless Bluetooth driver 23.30.0 improves device stability when resuming from hibernation or sleep mode, as well as improving connectivity for PS5 DualSense controllers in Windows. =.LVFflNdEHB8IY4-8kX4nwuAXC-QncQfhAJt1fU4KjTw Intel's Wireless Bluetooth driver 23.30.0 improves device stability when resuming from hibernation or sleep mode, as well as improving connectivity for PS5 DualSense controllers in Windows. [Nintendo aims to shut down popular Switch emulator Yuzu through lawsuit](=.IuDPGI00UxzKbc-P5m2Bkv3Kev4ptnsRyS3H0halhk4) =.TrrnQCx1U7fKwb47n_Ffqh7rCcvcrxqfp4NaSTzL7OI In its suit filed in US federal court, Nintendo alleges that Yuzu violates the anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The company... [Nvidia is allegedly punishing customers with shipment delays, former AMD VP labels it a "GPU cartel"](=.uoWgnQcieZipmb_9ZqZnxCYVqTZZ18PdE14OWfR3qvo) =.k0OXtodQRFNmtQBLV9eSg-Rvjvc77IZrquk0wYLluRk On Monday, the Wall Street Journal published a report alleging that Nvidia could be delaying data center GPU orders to companies who are having meetings with rival... [Microsoft to unveil its new DirectSR AI image upscaling technology at GDC 2024](=.ppIGTIhYvyGAT33H7Z5ndCkxAigNSpeZBrHXLMmRYaU) =.xarxLuVjvaykVLrw95Hmqoj5oBZ5bz5K9-QS5uvbXMo Microsoft will reveal DirectSR during its DirectX State of the Union presentation at GDC 2024 next month. Details on the technology are scant, but it will likely... [Threads appears to be winning the Twitter succession war](=.D1c21CjI9rrQW2m69rYksPc1o0xvDX7EPM9rUF14QVs) =.koIAyH10N8_4GM06QaXFS2CDEFDieGIuFiqehxqUwo0 Data from Appfigures shows Meta's Threads app has significantly more daily downloads than X over the past several weeks. Although app downloads don't paint the complete picture,... [Microsoft introduces game hubs for PC gamers](=.JzItJ48rDC4PTs33Ppw5iaWsBnme7abUVQcVmNNfzPo) =.U3j8FcDKpsCuO-w77UUM20bB270ihSJtcR6lEcl8p24 Microsoft is rolling out a "game hubs" feature for Windows PC users. Game hubs centralize data about different games in one spot, eliminating the need to search... [OpenAI accuses New York Times of paying someone to "hack" ChatGPT](=.2trT6OqdBQ0EmRhXgMwu1GOgVspdwe22ClEKh4TNWJo) =.yKczte9gPRwnt_87MmBNoPDZc0LZqzQivYvw3ViYAA4 The NYT sued OpenAI and Microsoft in December for using millions of its articles to train their systems without permission or compensation. The suit states that millions... [Samsung's Galaxy Ring signals a new approach to everyday wellness](=.Xk-0L5q07pV8lkbH3ObsCM60O05F7WAK4s5YzFbvAMQ) =.Qx0wyjmKceUsUhfFIMhLXzz9-qHFBl-5Vo-7OEZYHb4 Coming later this year, the Galaxy Ring is Samsung's latest offering in the wearable market for wellness and personal healthcare. Designed to be comfortable for 24 hours... [Age of Empires 2 to receive its 11th expansion while celebrating 25 years](=.6r4Nnt3xKQPUTPcpI6iv4YP0prqPfAyCMiYZY5SnRc8) =.gs5OJaKaD4vyjFRR6EnKfIFC09BvDTxBCl-BUoSZrMc A new DLC pack for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, called Victors and Vanquished, is now available for pre-order. The expansion, the sixth for Definitive Edition... [Apple shuts down its secretive electric car project](=.5GQN237--qiRuIkfNphzSDLDUb3zOgWntKU9M2yCBfM) =.phyj3jE1wO_5O_0EAQtUvLJWwhgkeq6vZ23xS97gSpg It has been an open secret for years that Apple was working to develop an electric car with autonomous capabilities. Now it seems those efforts have been... [Tumblr and WordPress blogs will be exploited for AI model training](=.NvTzLm084MeGf0CgQD6cr6JxhywVgl-MbxUGthMk0MM) =.TjOuaaxuzF-uA4_9abbpYk19rYC9mQFPVkpTZWQRqq4 Automattic is working on a business deal with Midjourney and OpenAI and has already prepared an initial batch of content to feed their models. An unnamed internal... [A ransomware group says it has stolen almost 200GB of data from Epic Games](=.7ysmwmDTOF9m3l6Q83X5IJAMAuGRh3CxukgOdua7gyM) =.soyn-PVGGTubZ2_lWgwGIa02aipS77pRv7d633h99wI The gang, which goes by the name Mogilevich, posted news of the claimed hack on its darknet leak site, writes Cyber Daily. "We have quietly carried out... [Tails 6.0 is now available, based on Debian 12](=.5BlkPRbieVhPfHwhF30w3zsscOxQNRs5b3fLVb0LN_g) =.C2Va734pd1qMutQeDCisDWqlRjeJude70EM2fgWinzo Tails 6.0 is the first release to be based on Debian 12 and Gnome 43. It includes enhanced protection against malicious USB devices, a new night mode and improved screenshot tool. [Modder uses old iPods to control games on the Steam Deck, starting with Skyrim](=.XZxquMuo94mrmH6gK7aFvbinMT0qEuPuxeq2G15teKg) =.9AYvLDvwoJ2iuvMAoI3-2Xofd1J9UPbs6ouo7VN7-vY A Reddit post showing someone playing Skyrim with two iPods connected to a Steam Deck recently went viral. 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