50 Game Benchmark: RTX 3080 12GB vs. RX 6900 XT

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 24 Hardware [50 Game Benchmark: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs. Radeon RX 6900 XT]( Today we're getting back to what we love doing, [big benchmark comparisons](. We're starting with the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT head to head to see which rules this price point. Today we're getting back to what we love doing, [big benchmark comparisons](. We're starting with the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT head to head to see which rules this price point. Workplace [Apple Store employees reportedly using Android phones to hide unionization plans from bosses]( The Washington Post reports that Apple staff at stores across the country are pushing to unionize, a move that stems from wages—between $17 and over $30 per... The Washington Post reports that Apple staff at stores across the country are pushing to unionize, a move that stems from wages—between $17 and over $30 per... Security [Windows built-in data wiping tool is leaving behind sensitive information]( According to Microsoft, performing the wipe function “removes all personal and company data and settings” from a device. According to Microsoft, performing the wipe function “removes all personal and company data and settings” from a device. Lovelace [RTX 4000 rumors: September release, over 800W TDP]( We heard reports last year claiming the RTX 4000 cards would use some of the most power-hungry GPUs we’ve ever seen. That’s especially true of the AD102... We heard reports last year claiming the RTX 4000 cards would use some of the most power-hungry GPUs we’ve ever seen. That’s especially true of the AD102... Tech Culture [What Ever Happened to ICQ?]( ICQ, short for the phrase "I Seek You," laid the groundwork for standalone instant messaging clients when it arrived in November 1996. Think about how long ago that was... Windows 95 was barely a year old, Nintendo had just introduced the N64, and those with a reason to have a cell phone actually used it to talk on. ICQ, short for the phrase "I Seek You," laid the groundwork for standalone instant messaging clients when it arrived in November 1996. Think about how long ago that was... Windows 95 was barely a year old, Nintendo had just introduced the N64, and those with a reason to have a cell phone actually used it to talk on. Industry [Intel launches 12th-gen Alder Lake P-series and U-series CPUs for thin laptops]( The first wave of Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs for mid-range and high-end laptops arrived with a splash. Our own Tim Schiesser found Team Blue's latest... The first wave of Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs for mid-range and high-end laptops arrived with a splash. Our own Tim Schiesser found Team Blue's latest... Tech Culture [Elon Musk loses his status as the only person worth over $200 billion]( At the start of the week, Musk had been the only person on Bloomberg’s billionaire index whose wealth exceeded $200 billion. But the global decline in stock... At the start of the week, Musk had been the only person on Bloomberg’s billionaire index whose wealth exceeded $200 billion. But the global decline in stock... Browser [Safari may soon lose its place as the second most-used web browser, in the desktop anyway]( In January 2021, Safari had 10.38 percent of the market compared to Edge’s 7.81 percent. As of this past January, Safari was sitting at 9.84 percent with... In January 2021, Safari had 10.38 percent of the market compared to Edge’s 7.81 percent. As of this past January, Safari was sitting at 9.84 percent with... GPU [Intel Arc A380 GPU disappoints in early benchmarks, but there's still hope]( Intel’s Arc (Alchemist) GPUs are still shrouded in mystery, and the expectations around them have been tempered by the ongoing chip shortage and rumors of slow progress... Intel’s Arc (Alchemist) GPUs are still shrouded in mystery, and the expectations around them have been tempered by the ongoing chip shortage and rumors of slow progress... [First Elden Ring reviews praise sprawling open world and frightening visuals]( Launching on February 25, [Elden Ring]( is one of the most anticipated games of 2022. The first batch of reviews to hit the Internet applaud the game's fantastic open-world design, art direction, "tone-setting music" and more. [Graphics card shipments increased in Q4 2021, but don't celebrate just yet]( It’s not exactly the best time to go hunting for the best new or used graphics cards, but things appear to be slowly improving. Prices are nowhere... [Bethesda is closing its PC game client and migrating purchases to Steam]( This week, Bethesda announced that it would start letting its PC game client users start migrating their purchases and wallets to their Steam accounts in early April.... [Netflix popularized binge watching, but is it time to move on?]( Netflix started experimenting with releasing full seasons of new shows all at once with originals like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. Going against... [LG is shuttering its solar panel business, impacting over 200 US workers]( LG started its solar panel business in 2010 with an emphasis on higher-efficiency premium modules, reports the Korean Herald, but competition with Chinese rivals and their lower... [Low yield on Samsung's 4nm process node prompts Qualcomm to go with TSMC for future chips]( Traditionally, Qualcomm has partnered with either TSMC or Samsung Foundry for its chip manufacturing needs. However, it turns out the latter is experiencing yield issues on its... [Teenager wins $1,800 from mother for staying off social media for six years]( CNN reports that in 2016, Lorna Goldstrand Klefsaas challenged her 12-year-old son Sivert to stay off social media until he reached 18, with the promise of a... [Apple Store hostage incident ends after police hit suspect with car]( Update: Apple has given a statement to TechCrunch, confirming that all employees and customers are safe "after this terrifying experience." [Elon Musk says Tesla is working on bringing Steam games to its vehicles]( Tesla previously said its redesigned infotainment system in the Model S and Model X delivers 10 TFLOPs of power and is "on-par with today's newest consoles." VideoCardz... [Unreal Engine 5 enters preview, clearing another milestone before full release]( Since Unreal Engine 5 went into early access last year, developers have experimented with and shown off incredible next-gen graphics features like the micro-polygon Nanite system and... [A dearth of skilled workers in Taiwan could exacerbate the chip shortage]( In addition to the massive discrepancy between supply and demand brought about by the pandemic, chip shortage issues have been exacerbated by (deep breath) high crypto prices,... [Apple addresses AirTag stalking in iOS 15.4 beta]( The latest beta build of iOS 15.4 just rolled out, and new features are starting to trickle in as testers dig into it. We already know its... 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