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Latest in tech August 20 Gaming Performance [Black Myth: Wukong GPU Benchmark - 43 GPUs Tested!](=.0ueqO-NCIfKgVySRmdS0kM7r3pu3QigtuuYCNjXiOv0) Black Myth: Wukong is a new action RPG that's gained attention for its stunning visuals and intense combat. Today, we'll focus on [GPU benchmarking](=.xXWhFLxVLPKN38epbUfAaz42PwjaBTAjekjY-vXYSbc) to compare performance across a ton of cards. =.H1m1aTtVzwBwLKXjQLpB83X--L6ryzp48MoWYxB-s7w =.xsBknn6CsQG2xcOdIGwL_-Lm6uujieL1LAR5646K76E Black Myth: Wukong is a new action RPG that's gained attention for its stunning visuals and intense combat. Today, we'll focus on [GPU benchmarking](=.qfh0S1PKVaxXhHdM3fpG0mvQg50Z33RSWYrb0uA8wk8) to compare performance across a ton of cards. =.-bKyAjXaJcDszZTpVuSxCfTl_6qw-b-M9-CVEOM6EEo Opinion [Why are there so many AI accelerators?](=.vu9c05ZvenXAx4hQnzWUetqxfoZIJPvy25JzYuIiQ38) The market for AI accelerators is crowded, leaving little room for new entrants. There are now a dozen or so companies in the U.S. designing chips specifically...
=.FZ3n8S5Gx9Y9yMyLnYN8p9Ftes0tUCq0a6UVszfDCz4 The market for AI accelerators is crowded, leaving little room for new entrants. There are now a dozen or so companies in the U.S. designing chips specifically... Explainers [Understanding Relational vs. Non-relational Databases](=.dJtSd9-5cIZYX8GYRpt2Y56mIasykZbHQm0FNmFM4P0) Relational databases manage structured data in tables, while non-relational databases handle unstructured data. Discover the key differences between them to unlock powerful insights for your data management strategy. =.fkg8anuYIJ_zdzlAf1SeqqKOI56i2KUavCwqf0DtbWY =.6vEytr6wiFBFHAlNC4cav3MIlTNdZCLjTg3ulL4GB2c Relational databases manage structured data in tables, while non-relational databases handle unstructured data. Discover the key differences between them to unlock powerful insights for your data management strategy. =.5hdwYl6M10zQ9uLAqIz2ihh7Heg5BywMMzEdpFLu8-g Look Ma, No Satellite [GPS-free navigation nears reality with quantum breakthrough](=.ifXsCw9NuS26Yx1vagCKYghYKngwpkh56a1Uf_eawq0) The idea of using quantum technology for navigation isn't exactly novel. The technique relies on sensors called atom interferometers that can track position and motion without any...
=.iDXnMFRGwTlTlhttwOwbYmAHEbjL4oR5lpJQaZDgct8 The idea of using quantum technology for navigation isn't exactly novel. The technique relies on sensors called atom interferometers that can track position and motion without any... Software [Microsoft patches out single-command trick to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware](=._W_hpywd2WT0KaijJzqR0W6FW25Y6SNnRVIehaP1P1Y) The recently released Canary Build 27686 of Windows 11 contains an unwelcome surprise for those looking to run the OS on older PCs. A popular and straightforward...
=.0xmRJw0uZgGhjSJToeGEd1FnFZfIfwNHSXYVzoCHAmc The recently released Canary Build 27686 of Windows 11 contains an unwelcome surprise for those looking to run the OS on older PCs. A popular and straightforward... [TechSpot Jobs](=.JkShApIwY9N5P9Yib14n8qwUi-3Hdcea_BlSCmH5AdI) [Jobs of the Week](=.GJDRoPZwGLxaDaTQZcfKyE_0NdTTPniBOxlJdgt_NxQ) [Staff Platform Engineer Ripple Labs - London, UK View details - Apply here.](=.hvPubzyqRSxS6hOnyNETisF8z_EuRLhPi5qko3i3GEw)
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[Principal Hardware System Design Engineer CommScope - Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid View details - Apply here.](=.4gmRq0lc8JRldyE9F9Nh14ZL1NlBsfbDN0G19_b8LmE) Consumers are Worried [Walmart's use of digital price tags signal the future of retail shopping, but consumers are worried](=.1GnfFUfg5FeEwI94awYdrpWa5DTsKSEwSEfviqdycSY) Walmart is leading the charge to replace traditional paper price tags with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) by 2026. The retailer aims to introduce the technology in 2,300...
=._PlTxycSuQtppgqPCdh-D6chmUN1QI4Qv4c5rjXSs9A Walmart is leading the charge to replace traditional paper price tags with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) by 2026. The retailer aims to introduce the technology in 2,300... Hardware [Deep dive: MSI shows off CAMM2 desktop PC memory](=.NefILQ3jeBsvFqibA4oFd5l8srz_uFV-LPbqj2OF3Fk) For those not up to speed, CAMM â short for Compression Attached Memory Module â was developed by Dell engineer Tom Schnell and debuted in the company's...
=.G6xKKMcns8jGlw4p3pkAlvji1EOdHo3iz1Nd-KFBjsQ For those not up to speed, CAMM â short for Compression Attached Memory Module â was developed by Dell engineer Tom Schnell and debuted in the company's... The Web [16 AI "undressing" websites sued for creating deepfaked nude images](=.NaG1lpd-FWh9AWYn44arIZTlGRyCA_IpPzY0pePj-zM) The suit was the idea of Yvonne Meré, chief deputy city attorney in San Francisco, who had read about boys using "nudification" apps to turn photos of...
=.YH-OSqFI0f0N9Ycj9KKvy7s92jX5MyDVNVQXyZUOR-M The suit was the idea of Yvonne Meré, chief deputy city attorney in San Francisco, who had read about boys using "nudification" apps to turn photos of... Tech Culture [Tesla is hiring Optimus robot trainers: earn $48 per hour for wearing motion-capture suits and VR headsets](=.FN9BHuGCFfLq0wvyic1ZvjC5TyOisNm9OOcGjjWos8I) Elon Musk has made a lot of big claims about Tesla's Optimus robots. The billionaire said in June that they would help push the company's market cap...
=.F1x-4bdlpeIGHU59tzINLd3sOZ7NctiekeJ3_yMPA4M Elon Musk has made a lot of big claims about Tesla's Optimus robots. The billionaire said in June that they would help push the company's market cap... PUBG Dev [System requirements revealed for inZoi, a life-like The Sims competitor](=.BYklzoYd1PyTVoHD_usj6xyXtFIULcv6VGcZdrdVXHE) Krafton has revealed more details and the system requirements for its upcoming life simulation game inZoi.
=.HmiSss6AMoORopRAWD8pp-JqvH6lDRAGRUNjRTveFX8 Krafton has revealed more details and the system requirements for its upcoming life simulation game inZoi. GenAI [Elon Musk's Grok AI unleashes the wild west of image generation](=.WCl5cSVyJyXHgXHZoqSNxCjsJNMAa4CY7tDhby_I9Fo) With much fanfare and accompanied by great displays of imagination, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has begun allowing users to create AI generated images from text prompts...
=.scJ-4gcJYf-5mJoxsXhsBpdyxSDPK54DPnpZJwUXHWU With much fanfare and accompanied by great displays of imagination, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has begun allowing users to create AI generated images from text prompts... Tech Culture [Star Wars: The Acolyte has been canceled after one season](=.h1skirPIkfILe636JKa2JXHeD7lKbBn_HcRYR9r_sRA) Disney+ has had plenty of hits and misses when it comes to original Star Wars content, from the zenith of Andor, which is not only arguably one...
=.578zC4Z_XSMKFA9Lma_YfHSw7KzfcKtH0Dmmke9u3Ds Disney+ has had plenty of hits and misses when it comes to original Star Wars content, from the zenith of Andor, which is not only arguably one... GPU [Arm may be developing a new GPU in bid to challenge Nvidia](=.jFptpPSSZ-ECL7a9u5bBoGGiCGhG-xrp37SSpCGJax0) Sources report that Arm is working on a new GPU at its development center in Ra'anana, Israel, where a team of up to 100 engineers has been...
=.xzl4hlcdosBM0VsdhwRyVSTdbjlozJCM-S37ji4qPMw Sources report that Arm is working on a new GPU at its development center in Ra'anana, Israel, where a team of up to 100 engineers has been... Science [US agency develops a new standard for timekeeping on the Moon](=.IAyJ4u8OsfpTHaDm61iBlXJW_pacnUa9mY6bmlr7SxM) While traditional atomic clocks are pushing the boundaries of time measurement precision with science fiction-like technological breakthroughs, those organizing the future of space exploration are focused on...
=.iQJwbqcn-Uj8UIy5bGfTicgKhRAQi-63kpTF2-CTWfQ While traditional atomic clocks are pushing the boundaries of time measurement precision with science fiction-like technological breakthroughs, those organizing the future of space exploration are focused on... Deep-Live-Cam [Real-time deepfake tech goes viral, fueling fears of identity fraud](=.iNfqpSOzWW4aJMKPY1z-uVRoD-z6hpJLmxT4wDxWjNo) In the past few days, a new software package called Deep-Live-Cam has been making waves on social media, drawing attention for its ability to create real-time deepfakes...
=.1YykL9uc5DXe1ItBAIv1BRg9G4-sKq96NJe-JnUzWv4 In the past few days, a new software package called Deep-Live-Cam has been making waves on social media, drawing attention for its ability to create real-time deepfakes... Gaming [Final Fantasy XVI arrives on PC September 17, requires 170 GB, demo is now available](=.kESoVR-htV1TqkXNT0eZuICBjEWNGGoidHDDvUTlpWo) Pre-orders are now open for the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI, which will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store starting September 17. A...
=.GQjQmsb1DA2Bpc8WMIICEHZF1HkFeqst1_URxQdmb_Y Pre-orders are now open for the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI, which will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store starting September 17. A... Electronics [An "unmanned hellscape" of drones: US plan for defending Taiwan](=._Fj04XkEt62D0qNUqj4vWRVwISipQyRmpNaCcq7W1Ww) At the International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual Shangri-La Dialogue (via Wired), US Indo-Pacific Command chief Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo talked about the plan to defend Taiwan...
=.4iKci8bp8KBFSGLtJaYA82CBw8OxGu3HLe_TvGOq2eA At the International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual Shangri-La Dialogue (via Wired), US Indo-Pacific Command chief Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo talked about the plan to defend Taiwan... HDR [Windows 11 is introducing automatic HDR switching support](=.bEaywDhHljcvLwcXjzgxynRdW1nqgEVKDmsTOfkFQ_4) The Windows 11 24H2 update is expected to introduce several improvements, although Microsoft has yet to officially confirm them. Users willing to test the OS for free...
=.vBxuTfRSO8eq1NvVN2CkctMLMYH1DcohCGFK-XhquIE The Windows 11 24H2 update is expected to introduce several improvements, although Microsoft has yet to officially confirm them. Users willing to test the OS for free... Hardware [AMD's Ryzen 9000 series are slightly faster on Windows admin accounts â and no one knows why](=.SbIvuHNBXaXZKR2DY2fhH3mMab2oobBp4Y1_CDrsjP8) The quirky discovery was made by our own Steve Walton at Hardware Unboxed while benchmarking the Ryzen 7 9700X. After putting over a dozen games to the...
=.20QEgQZE3Pr7EjP_Gs6SFKNH4kI9YGO9rHxBVlcHawY The quirky discovery was made by our own Steve Walton at Hardware Unboxed while benchmarking the Ryzen 7 9700X. After putting over a dozen games to the... Tech Culture ["I fuc**ng hate generative AI": Procreate CEO vows never to use the technology in its products](=.0B8AhMZ4n2E2FmrrVeYvZigKIvTHSZ-loym2j_npY5o) The use of generative AI to create images and art has drawn the ire of artists angry that their work is being used to train the systems...
=.Y06i3tVb9XXy7Y7OziXc4CBblmG5tFVqR96zQEtZEX8 The use of generative AI to create images and art has drawn the ire of artists angry that their work is being used to train the systems... [Microsoft finally addresses FAT32 partition size limit with latest Windows 11 build](=.wbXR0bLeoftJNjGkSvyvO_RSFa6blkxZh_iXS8uAD2U) =.WYFU92JfIb5Gw-KOruUTpLu7Nt0XIkECbu9ulPzotDY FAT, short for file allocation table, is a file system that was originally designed for floppy disks. FAT eventually found its way to hard drives and other... [Mobile Radeon RX 7800M debuts in external GPU unit, clears 60fps in Wukong](=.curbxH1Fufr032P1W9XxiaZ9LoRAlrbY785MMIoOeOo) =.7JhEZSa6L4ds4KNPt8sQ1vwJ-PmEdxx8ksK9ZYBHlXI Laptop and mini PC vendor One-Netbook will soon open an Indiegogo campaign for the successor to the OneXGPU. The new external graphics card enclosure features AMD's previously... [Researchers discover the impact of supermassive black holes on galactic evolution](=.tXxwu4xjMIYoSMsW5CI4ezCGCojZZHCaf1OnyGFpd60) =.hPG30pBe7SnIsaM_jaqWBIlICzBYSC3y-BV5Z_NXV2k A new study led by Chinese researchers marks a significant breakthrough in understanding the influence of supermassive black holes on their host galaxies. By examining 69 nearby... [UC Davis researchers debut highly accurate brain-to-speech technology](=.gCNE4cvhN6VWIWddirpDlExu_8uvVtc-YaXu2MUqcao) =.acMfgjOptBsWQ9LO5W3WGrITZ9yauZrQNgvJ6Ot05uE The study's results, which were published on August 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine, outlines the incredible progress made by Casey Harrell, a 45-year-old father... [Diablo can be played on any web browser, again](=.AAE4QH20M0jCkDZPP_baEj-YuYrSvFTO5jRFnNJcqMg) =.xl-A42QqBSlJaiZLERErCV7JQ4LRWOjUhb25vp5fUmQ A developer has created a new web-based "conversion" of Diablo, allowing both old and new fans of the genre to (re)play the ARPG PC classic. This open-source... [Texas Instruments on track to secure $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funds to build three new wafer fabs](=.gcKHiX5BBBn6eMHWFZKnZBvkQmZSpdt3AG9r_a-t6RQ) =.BHHo4BfgIUXiCIumafVhQRinGYWQ7yiyq9gFCqHXLu4 In a move aimed at bolstering the US' semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, Texas Instruments and the US Department of Commerce have signed a preliminary agreement outlining potential terms... [Apple might launch two AirPods 4 variants next month, replacing 2nd and 3rd generation models](=.kGcunTWy5VxjgmGmOgzDJARXJC3GsXtBiLU3MjZXZoA) =.JLbIctDy6frHpbT-JVZC_UCI4Mgef7KcGT6ja6XWVCU Apple guru Mark Gurman notes that two AirPods 4 variants will replace the 2nd and 3rd generation AirPods it currently sells. The report aligns with an earlier... [IRS' aging tech infrastructure is costing money and putting taxpayers at risk](=.Qr6WqoIanuST_5i6JYQgev60cuzUMFBr1ukc9oDqU9o) =.fgMIIYQn6PppPK9hu5YSTh3G_1HMpUrXbyY1Wya5Mb8 As the agency tasked with managing the nation's tax infrastructure, the IRS is caught in a technological time warp, struggling to keep pace with the demands of... [World's first unmanned air control station installed on US Navy aircraft carrier](=.3qh5lbbxL4bDTcw2fjkKAtU3TD3B9efz0v3oWv9I5R8) =.zLoEAjlugwr4Xz0TlcYxHKRs5U_nk3zqqvUknqeZwUE The UAWC houses the hardware and software that constitute the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System (UMCS), which is essential for commanding and controlling the MQ-25 during... [Zotac's Gaming Zone handheld challenges the ROG Ally X with AMOLED display](=.dhcLPbnf4JikUD2un5Mh9B9jKsBkT8gFrvjrsZ6Q96U) =.EBSlk8fTkMUT0_CXh1HPB04TIJCG8aafXzSMBSkd6jg Separating Zotac's freshman effort from the crowded handheld gaming space is its 7-inch 1080p AMOLED display with a blazing 120Hz refresh rate and impressive 800 nit peak... [Windows 11 Canary build adds much needed new Power Mode options to Settings](=.YxzvDhMZEGnynHQMdZfEfkBe8zl519deYVMaraTkHww) =.u_sophzI9nBGStc4fax6ewtJBXPeQOO1ePeHEZBMF4s In the current version of Windows 11, users must open the Control Panel and navigate through several windows to set a specific power mode, depending on whether... [Driving toward zero: how the DOT plans to use V2X wireless communication to eliminate traffic fatalities](=.Yyz0L3cfBMq67RMojVHNnQvLyDtBcaC6kc-gp76kMJY) =.FeiyCk2gEEPoCL1bSAmZs_iqpPgiqeofDJkALNBP0so Automakers and regulatory agencies have been implementing safety features for decades, including Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning, which use flashing lights and audible chimes to... [Chart-obsessed gamer spends over $500K to reach level 5,960 on Steam](=.sQuX55PWosLfnS1zcxVvDEX2hS8skIzoZ2igQDZIfQQ) =.BMRFGLR2WVH-CXUR9carEIWjJOjz861MzVQUN7I6qW8 As revealed by SteamDB, stasik has now surpassed the previous numero uno St4ck by skyrocketing all the way up to level 5,960 on Valve's gaming platform. To... [Streaming spending hits record high as Max dominates US downloads and revenue](=.ouJGTIZQW0Du-tuoeibGgGNbMt62LffeSNu9mtndE8c) =.IqbV84sFjLzOVwjSImX8MS7KO4Gg8qBsILt8-W7m6XA The 2024 Streaming App Industry Report from Appfigures shows the incredible growth of video streaming apps over the last five years. Consumer spending on the likes of... [New Windows PowerToys feature will let you launch and arrange apps automatically](=.NStYsDcvQ54SUdQF-vQDh8PmeCVz9hT_H6oBfLRmjc8) =.uGzNqYpFvu_CV9SIu8uZY_y1OLQITbwc8WTva9xQve8 The feature, which is slated for the upcoming PowerToys v0.84 release, essentially lets you create custom app groupings and launch them all with a single click. [Elon Musk could sell billions in Tesla stock to plug X's financial holes](=.bJWAq7ZHh0B7nYZDWqKuyETrHFBzm09KXSGNjRm_e94) =.HdDzNMgWntdB8bCKI66ox07ndWPLb2f5EMa4IdfzKP8 The signs aren't promising, according to a Fortune report, as X's advertising revenue, its primary income source, has plummeted since Musk's takeover amid a boycott from major... [Antec Core HS handheld gaming PC rocks sliding display and full keyboard, starts at $499](=.ZtTBCKnvQhUVjPvjiaLfW9tP6h1mmEhlfQD6pVCEyiw) =.8W3Z9Mp6eTMeHxwNt0XpkMXanu3MlMa3_x-Xlz-Opms AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U features 8 cores / 16 threads with a base clock of 3.3 GHz that can boost up to 5.1 GHz. It's built on... 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