Amazon Break-up, Ducky Keyboard, Acer Predator OLED, DLSS Required?

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech July 28 The Web [Amazon faces potential break-up, FTC works on antitrust suit](=.gN54L_UP9I4mzwd_4uAnqUU7ZSHx-5Ejelkwt34RGwk) The suit's main allegation is that Amazon abuses its dominance in the market to reward merchants who use its logistics (warehousing, shipping) and advertising services, punish those... =.t9oDJWdSKMa_VUuzkwocqb2etvORtpk81a4aiIJexAQ The suit's main allegation is that Amazon abuses its dominance in the market to reward merchants who use its logistics (warehousing, shipping) and advertising services, punish those... Gaming Gear [Acer Predator X27U OLED Review: 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitor](=.1v7MIPLhAe0wzYj_gmxJtMdfOSnygp32p0RzCYIwtaM) The [Acer Predator X27U](=.QQuXqPbYdxPDZfTqIIRg2P9Qml4u4OuoxHWyvz7MRO0) is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a straightforward name that is similar to other 27-inch gaming displays from LG, Asus and Corsair. Can the Acer differentiate? =.wct66JzdDWA2XCOsfENtjcYETrvLzsBnKFIVbeucv5E =.f5EOcsw7sfJK6e7cGOka2WgBkkxXrnqixVI4gg2Ve6s The [Acer Predator X27U](=.E-HR81_6kKAV63aCAdNINGrSyksPwt9N11YhOzfZlO0) is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a straightforward name that is similar to other 27-inch gaming displays from LG, Asus and Corsair. Can the Acer differentiate? =.CxuvKxu3nYA9LBzvMWbyvfCDB4Q9aU3gp2lAzr37ETc Security ["Zenbleed" vulnerability puts AMD Ryzen users at risk of data theft](=.rpZcmWcI8dd3fOEcGx6qtJUZcR2WOW31Xaaxi4UR-e0) Google security researcher Tavis Ormand reported Zenbleed (CVE-2023-20593) to AMD on May 15 before revealing its details this week. As we've seen with previous similar attacks like... =.2SBrkc-BnmWbRRkUL3o2zmPCiTz8sWtEPEP_vuVZnuc Google security researcher Tavis Ormand reported Zenbleed (CVE-2023-20593) to AMD on May 15 before revealing its details this week. As we've seen with previous similar attacks like... Zuck This [Meta has lost $40 billion in VR, still reports record quarter](=.hNJGgGCXYuZcjkS4UmiHYxvojfgWcoOxOvPrmGBjHJs) Meta's Reality Labs, the division behind the company's metaverse ambitions, among other things, lost $13.7 billion across the second quarter of 2023, generating just $276 million in... =.6J0_GlohkW9toeAdpJ2qyE-Ue9nRd2unYz_9-bLJ5fA Meta's Reality Labs, the division behind the company's metaverse ambitions, among other things, lost $13.7 billion across the second quarter of 2023, generating just $276 million in... Gaming ['Dark Souls with guns' shooter Remnant II sets a worrying precedent by making upscaling a requirement](=.i63M5xbyWB28Th1-iQ4srlOtFM7kvJltDWtCV22RkH0) The first Remnant: From the Ashes is an excellent 'Dark Souls with guns' shooter. The sequel has been receiving rave reviews for addressing some of the original's... =.p7TzUKladFK3bjd8bEQC5oy1R2nChPE7bTmwRchJ-kQ The first Remnant: From the Ashes is an excellent 'Dark Souls with guns' shooter. The sequel has been receiving rave reviews for addressing some of the original's... [TechSpot Jobs](=.VrrBwmjxoCkavNL8XiH5V8C5BgqSQBoafK3sinVN2kw) [Jobs of the Week](=.5cg97auVv6Zj0C5MKorVXTQm2VGpWlhKSb32LBV-UKY) [Gameplay Software Engineer - The Sims Electronic Arts - Austin, TX View details - Apply here.](=.2R9wQ3Q6IGuOJua5TFi1h361N1U5unLY2pEwn-FCaII) [Director of Game Development - Games Studio Netflix - Remote View details - Apply here.](=.rNgiXnRWqOx3baC6rCrpcFH7Vs5-Yk50RR3ipb_rxpc) [Software Engineering Lead (Game Development Services) Keywords Studios - Remote View details - Apply here.](=.RZVOVRZrJCHQd1GqH383mO5Uye2ZR8pHqbhqvPskFFk) Input [Ducky One 3 SF Aura Keyboard: A Typist's Dream](=.Qm_4CI6Yr9v_8XN50W7lCYxmBGz8-YC1726GOLXpVqQ) While I spend a lot of time gaming, my main consideration when it comes to a keyboard is [how good it is for typing](=.KVnWArkBx6CENT9CzFiWWM_fvmlJG68wpA5JequgVXQ). However, somewhat shamefully, I had never used a Ducky. 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Tesla [Tesla accused of deliberately overestimating EV driving ranges](=.rOpDRUtps2cOX-etkCGKK5hi5zGrlCl4ou_oR8QkMC4) Sources have told Reuters that Tesla at one point employed algorithms to give customers exaggerated estimates for the maximum driving range of its EVs and dedicated an... =.0yhHTOFaI_YQstF-NTTuM5MsBWg805exMMzELXV9f9g Sources have told Reuters that Tesla at one point employed algorithms to give customers exaggerated estimates for the maximum driving range of its EVs and dedicated an... Culture [Witnesses testify under oath during congressional hearing on UFOs](=.s2Dt8DRrO41-UoGpta73nvt27es5Ouur-O5JvzJnBzs) The hearing featured testimony from three key witnesses. David Fravor is a former fighter pilot and was commander of the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in November... =.PTs5cNA6b8Fo1yjTr_iFW7FJ5LwLEV3FgRQ5Sysjdc8 The hearing featured testimony from three key witnesses. 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These laser-assisted HDD units are now used in Exos... =.DChSKC91dSPaTjv78TeN4fx9KrN9-rUB3qkCPA4PwFU During its latest quarterly report, Seagate confirmed that the first commercial HAMR-based hard drives have finally been shipped. These laser-assisted HDD units are now used in Exos... Mobile [Samsung's latest Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip phones want to break out to the mainstream](=.Pjp1dGD2D7dY4lHrgh1FnIrFx8lQsWdLSpg1K2T0ASQ) To fold or not to fold. That is the question. =.JRWEFujH4juDEjjEgpJaXila9c1DvOMrKMZ_IGvJyso To fold or not to fold. That is the question. Tech Culture [Rental cars are having an Airbnb moment](=.ru9CamlWRoyi2f3ay-PzHX5JN6-mqKB72_8B3Ykb4c8) The idea of renting out a spare vehicle has attracted thousands to sites like Turo or Getaround and for many, it works as intended. 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