W40K: Space Marine 2 GPU Benchmark, PS5 Pro is $700, Huawei Tri-Folding Phone

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 12 Tested [Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 GPU Benchmark](=.Hd3QFgJOqB7mxw6ayRNJKcNWZRk-jdXs_joRNrAhx4A) We've benchmarked Warhammer 40,000: [Space Marine 2 with over 40 GPUs](=.MZrNDBGZZ18UB0POygKsvrpmW8WHe0L5ZwTFTHRqACk) to show how your graphics card stacks up. With the Swarm Engine pushing both GPU and CPU to their limits, find out if an upgrade is in order. =.rjiSt0M-ISSK_pL3f0Z0nKyGpUK2v9aF-CcYfRTZjys =.AMMRufyO7MdkGBTDhP3SQYz0G2SoJ88TY_rjAE0nuak We've benchmarked Warhammer 40,000: [Space Marine 2 with over 40 GPUs](=._H9I8aHsDH94By6hrvi3bxPutEDmFklbRUuLz6StSxc) to show how your graphics card stacks up. With the Swarm Engine pushing both GPU and CPU to their limits, find out if an upgrade is in order. =.k5CJJHxyyE262vHJs2PuNLQNIri1m6d6XSbm0c5qdus Console Gaming [Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is now official at $700, launching November 7](=.Z3Nityu65vfbyQbQ5CBdxkEPOPQL1SEFI9ZvmUjnd1I) Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Pro open on September 26, and the updated console will start shipping on November 7. Priced at $699, it includes a 2... =.Ah-nqGQJNovQKgX9tDJc4mEAqTJ4YVhxqwq9FSyVyWc Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Pro open on September 26, and the updated console will start shipping on November 7. Priced at $699, it includes a 2... What Could Go Wrong? [Nevada will use Google's AI to help decide if people should receive unemployment benefits](=.X85NvJhLMy2-0FPvvPauZ2s52H01bUgY_fmIdQgdwrA) Nevada's Google-powered generative AI system is set to launch within the next few months, reports Gizmodo. Its function will be to analyze transcripts of unemployment appeals hearings... =.x2rkSHLtFs9CF7YtqIt3yODmJfyUQuaFgN5wlVSLvNU Nevada's Google-powered generative AI system is set to launch within the next few months, reports Gizmodo. Its function will be to analyze transcripts of unemployment appeals hearings... Safety Proposal [Oversized trucks and SUVs targeted in the US](=.86OlFHWnDTeZiIfrVCsOZVnjmdlE84uaXQyhmLsV7BI) While bigger cars are inherently safer for passengers, they pose a massive risk to pedestrians. Taking this into account, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) introduced... =.qq6Q_bykzBS6vsa9_wNsyc2uO35I_F2Y3dqUxY9J0ds While bigger cars are inherently safer for passengers, they pose a massive risk to pedestrians. Taking this into account, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) introduced... Play Store [Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected](=.VuQt8kWicBc7i_VlAlUfCs-SxExww888Q1uurumGBYI) For the uninitiated, sideloading means installing apps from third-party sources instead of Google's official app marketplace. There are reasons why users go this route: maybe an app... =.gOjysn8JM0BHJ9GsieTvsHRqx-qDmKaKaFKDC8mGXoE For the uninitiated, sideloading means installing apps from third-party sources instead of Google's official app marketplace. There are reasons why users go this route: maybe an app... 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Apple [Apple showcases complete list of new iOS 18 features](=.L0YPMvDJb8Aw0jWSETQu0UIZGfCYFgWnweP1xOdt_xY) Ever since Apple introduced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, we've known that the new operating system would significantly upgrade the core iPhone apps. We've also known that... =.CYXtAQAXlkCCuKaMV_NAPjH2aXL7EZHhDW4hzGA-14Y Ever since Apple introduced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, we've known that the new operating system would significantly upgrade the core iPhone apps. We've also known that... Hardware [AMD Radeon RX 7800M is now official, features 60 CUs and 12 GB of VRAM](=.-UHApAfPKPW-icjUx29f59whwqIuSe0DJ5ZNJqIvOjo) The official Radeon RX 7800M specifications recently appeared on AMD's website. The new listing confirms the hardware specifications that manufacturer One-Netbook revealed in late August. =.CcaWQGS4AO-hQ_Ek70l4bX--D5p-KiO6Nb21Tx2lqvI The official Radeon RX 7800M specifications recently appeared on AMD's website. The new listing confirms the hardware specifications that manufacturer One-Netbook revealed in late August. Industry [Artist tells Rockstar to "Go f**k yourself" after lowball offer to use band's music in GTA VI](=.WUKlm1iGarR0dcNOrcn4ooahaar36VFVzaoHRvRqQb0) Grand Theft Auto VI is still around a year away from release, assuming the game isn't delayed, but there's little doubt it will be an enormous success... =.8-TopFW7cEPsEfRInTQ9mjU3FrfzSP-E1L9wZlg1cjU Grand Theft Auto VI is still around a year away from release, assuming the game isn't delayed, but there's little doubt it will be an enormous success... Google [Google has started to delete inactive Gmail accounts, but it's easy to avoid](=.WA2tFhbFMetW2g_NSmhkk7kH9cvupv07cpnuNnwOJgs) Google announced a new policy for inactive accounts in 2023, stating that unused accounts would ultimately be deleted. They're now enforcing the policy, with an unspecified number... =.boH13nbUYcMNmQwPXHPtSpa8O1ZWkS30tmtlfU-0AwE Google announced a new policy for inactive accounts in 2023, stating that unused accounts would ultimately be deleted. They're now enforcing the policy, with an unspecified number... Hardware [Intel's 15th-gen Arrow Lake CPUs are branded as "Core Ultra 200K" in early UK listing](=.Bc2liT-XcVT_5Tt9_5RyelIUnO2TcWE3zJJnUaRHIes) While official specs remain under wraps, some early listings have surfaced on the UK retailer site Lambdatek, potentially giving us a glimpse of what to expect. We'll... =.n_V9o8BLxuAo9AJYZufHXyUvVqgnv_hE8yehrYK3wMQ While official specs remain under wraps, some early listings have surfaced on the UK retailer site Lambdatek, potentially giving us a glimpse of what to expect. We'll... FTC [Lawmakers ask FTC to determine if AI generated article summaries are anti-competitive](=.K2FpGbnH0CzZmy0Y6R5TTodrGlWOXfedXM8AxglyBW0) Several Senate Democrats have urged the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to examine whether AI-powered features like Google's AI Overviews violate antitrust laws. The coalition, led... =.awzKkULYztKdXZUjNeNP38xdYQVvt6aATg_NU4o4_kg Several Senate Democrats have urged the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to examine whether AI-powered features like Google's AI Overviews violate antitrust laws. The coalition, led... Tech Culture [Amazon tried to buy a stake in Valve long before Steam became a reality](=.nWMiUPWHsQHWwXxvPMM2xE165NSN6E45AvjQhkHrW9w) While working at Microsoft as a group marketing manager in the Consumer division, Monica Harrington helped Gabe Newell and her husband, Mike, create a small video game... =.PMP-5rdGmPAeqi5eI_9NXRbGCkvWQprPDvgRmQUmMgk While working at Microsoft as a group marketing manager in the Consumer division, Monica Harrington helped Gabe Newell and her husband, Mike, create a small video game... Linux [Kali Linux 2024.3 released with 11 new tools](=.Hu0hGGEezH2QweKncUS6BwopPO6TDBNSHHisELTPKdk) Kali Linux 2024.3 introduces several new tools, including gsocket for communication between machines on different networks, mxcheck for scanning email servers, and hekatomb for extracting and decrypting credentials. =.OrsPYB3mJ-l8lX8njXPYX9JhP0MUc8vpsY0bcQx6WvI Kali Linux 2024.3 introduces several new tools, including gsocket for communication between machines on different networks, mxcheck for scanning email servers, and hekatomb for extracting and decrypting credentials. Lawsuit [Disney faces lawsuit over CGI recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One](=.F3GUueccs5CLmFWezJcerylcxpbnhqa91nWWv-WEiLM) The excellent Rogue One famously used CGI to recreate Grand Moff Tarkin. Horror legend Peter Cushing, who played the character in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV –... =.Ht7K7BPLs73EKws_I7r3l83-inl65XNZW21l7U6dI74 The excellent Rogue One famously used CGI to recreate Grand Moff Tarkin. Horror legend Peter Cushing, who played the character in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV –... Apple [Apple must refund Ireland $14 billion in unpaid taxes, Europe's top court rules](=.P3EGJcLhGsswExK4Mnu8S0qGnmc49HN3wzkdnOh5PB8) According to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Apple will have to repay Ireland €13 billion ($14 billion) in illegal tax credits the company benefited from for... =.o-2Zi80BSWfFMOYiELaqbkI2csw0g6Km4Zd42V3tBrA According to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Apple will have to repay Ireland €13 billion ($14 billion) in illegal tax credits the company benefited from for... Supercomputer [Japan to build the world's first zeta-class supercomputer, promising 1,000-fold speed increase](=.ZXk7_1hnThArFzSEidIcIBW1q--jx25fabZxc5axPYI) Japan has announced plans to build the world's first zeta-class supercomputer. Still a theoretical exercise, this groundbreaking machine could reach processing speeds a thousand times faster than... =.4D-zYyKKhn9YzADliUDUpyAksShTsJ215p0VPOvjrqE Japan has announced plans to build the world's first zeta-class supercomputer. Still a theoretical exercise, this groundbreaking machine could reach processing speeds a thousand times faster than... Virtualization [Emulation of PS4 and Xbox One games on PC is showing promising results](=.lgHdvTsiSVFewGNpItodOxg8L3V3uZ3YsmPnNxah1S0) The developer behind the PlayStation 4 emulator shadPS4 recently shared footage showing encouraging progress. As modders demonstrate various enhancements on social media, another independent developer announced early... =.sR7OvXTJ6MarfU2bKeAOTcquXOZNPrAuTv_vi3lIjYQ The developer behind the PlayStation 4 emulator shadPS4 recently shared footage showing encouraging progress. As modders demonstrate various enhancements on social media, another independent developer announced early... Mobile [US wireless data usage hit record 100 trillion megabytes in 2023](=.RqP-nlDIgdFIEhBHfdWHbjWbKqa318wVoWySsiPRxGQ) CTIA, the trade organization representing the US wireless industry, said the additional 26 trillion MBs used last year is a 36 percent increase over 2022 and is... =.jPUtaQXh5Q_8zcpcvE8TnlJMI2e1mR2SoCQh0rjzTTQ CTIA, the trade organization representing the US wireless industry, said the additional 26 trillion MBs used last year is a 36 percent increase over 2022 and is... [NASA spots pair of supermassive black holes battling it out as their galaxies collide](=.S-dqaDvybYR_UExj5l7L3vNVOI5TGxIVJz_X-tLrnNc) =.rx7TE8RqmGI8YLbCNqdbfO1PJ0dqqZKTcA-XD-AHby0 At just 300 light-years apart, these are the nearest confirmed pair of supermassive black holes spotted in our local universe using visible and X-ray light observations. While... [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses "emotional" customer reactions amid product shortages](=.8cdZUdOn4vZKri-QuZGlPMaZOCM9Lf_DYcT8wDQrKsA) =.RQjotGI4SPYVQu7UMC4U8BAedrk3urwdjgMne0QB83A Speaking at a Goldman Sachs tech conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, Huang talked about the incredible demand for Nvidia's products, noting that every customer wants to... [Six months later, Intel is still waiting for $8.5 billion Chips Act disbursement](=.3eu4u2zX6vpWSq5Wjoeb4KmUukl443w8S8-GqRtDACA) =.5sRe44qfdWMJgvuHCtFUNM9lpyw0IUg_s2I9URDmXx0 Intel is on track to receive $8.5 billion in grants as well as $11 billion in low-interest loans through the government program. The funding is contingent upon... [Sony will soon begin selling refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles – at around half the price of a PS5 Pro](=.jTDIVJeY1B3TRiH3ebXAXYNYE0Tf4QxAUwOWzmNXYRI) =.RxQZsq8sSRyUaa5-82INef3D8uqN0dOqAuOTtXGRElY In the wake of the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal, Sony started advertising shop-certified refurbished PS5 consoles on its PlayStation Direct site. The page states that the machines... [Chinese chipmaker Loongson claims their next GPU will match RTX 2080's performance](=.qrJEMenD5Go-1Z6zWFxG9U1RtaHBwSoJLJzZ18ms60A) =.Jvls7Bc5QCO1sVYIWpRVvKQr5gKYDrbneCUiXEq2Q-w For some context, Loongson is a Chinese fabless chip company grown out of the country's state-sponsored efforts to develop domestic CPUs. Its 3A6000 chip launched in late... [VirtualBox 7 gets a modern look, expands Oracle Cloud integration](=.0rKJ_xL2wf6_nttS7ZTf3EYODJRVrR6OpsW4jGL22pQ) =.BNA0jy7w-lRAeJv0tnQaVc9l2EpIGoCaNJqvT69MlIQ VirtualBox's refreshed UI brings a more modern feel, including a switch from simplified controls for beginners to full settings for experienced users, and more. [The CIA and MI6 are now using generative AI for modern espionage](=.t9ERVGDx0Zcy5lTpNrx92O99CmwQCYgjTTTG5O5t4uE) =.2xlrCRYrzqLN7t9VjzrHdHNmGIY1F5Re1G0pIYcGl8M CIA director Bill Burns and UK Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Richard Moore recently co-authored a Financial Times article discussing the "special" partnership between their agencies. The... [FBI says Americans lost $5.6 billion to crypto scams only in the last year](=.SVdNwe6tEeZV-Eq41eohEwK9iQVNb0pPW_RfCrX1kxo) =.HkfBE6IooaRAP8QqHoxmz_DOTfYXVDsufWVHabL4dMQ The FBI says it received almost 70,000 complaints from victims of financial fraud involving Bitcoin, Ether, and other digital currencies. [Google Chrome has a hidden mini-game that involves what?](=.yfyDeQIZbpASm7ztCXg6oufHta-lfPa9pNogLlUzDpY) =.1gnu6RY1xmuzaRY_nSVolsHwpkinT-G4mPpwaHeSK5M The easter egg mini-game was added to Chrome Canary in mid-2014. [Audible is inviting narrators to train AI voices for faster audiobook production](=.uT08HzMofzH1cPTdkymM1tYacaUgHObto_1NXeVMJhU) =.Zn9sRREyBuHaG0KffkS03AgbdohcwPjEPbnGTQy62QI The resulting AI "voice clones" can then be used to quickly produce new audiobook recordings, with human narrators still involved to oversee quality control. [Two ex-Samsung executives arrested for stealing chip technology to build factory in China](=.pQ3mmWMpwDt3BPJV4bfV0iRQa8Cm5nUMvuekKGNAdlo) =.zTMaZug2Mte4-lA5vlHH2yC77Xq3HMRLxYMmLym30Ng Two former Samsung Electronics executives have been arrested on charges of industrial espionage by South Korean authorities. The arrests are particularly shocking because the pair allegedly participated... 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