AMD Beats Nvidia at $500, Revamped Android Logo, Cheap MacBooks in 2024?

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 7 Strong Value [AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review: Old Performance, New Price Point](=.Slbn3Cj-Z5XYDnrIiMjcay6cPQICurw-YXnJ4RLdiaA) Given that the Radeon 7800 XT mirrors the 6800 XT's performance, it's not particularly thrilling, especially after 3 years. But at just $500, the 7800 XT [will likely become the go-to option](=.8ELw18Nn0Ahsr5C6z8ooHEKzO4cribKjxogMDuKWQSg) for many. =.wBVcYYTYQbLBJlvS7nqnQYgZ2ppeqo3-R-Tyg-qM4x4 =.ZK--V7ZT7rIoV8zzOqWyjEUvuuVhcjbDqLrTfaejds4 Given that the Radeon 7800 XT mirrors the 6800 XT's performance, it's not particularly thrilling, especially after 3 years. But at just $500, the 7800 XT [will likely become the go-to option](=.pRY_csMnobRi-xvjLnkKOZ32QetKUB-9VzB3kPZy7tw) for many. =.Jfv4r0Cjedaf6ul7T8buADIhCs1NvnZFsMCcPk4xftw Mobile [Google gives Android a makeover with updated logo and alternative bugdroids](=.0dkZfH1PaT191mhK6NTcT9_otBWS4y89I5yUMSt0Wk0) It's been four years since Google gave its Android branding an update. Now, the company has confirmed it is bringing a "new modern look" to the brand. =.nZRQhgq9UfOBP81fJCS8cz8qgNOVU7yBPL3BPo6420k It's been four years since Google gave its Android branding an update. Now, the company has confirmed it is bringing a "new modern look" to the brand. Windows [User-activated bug in Windows File Explorer unintentionally boosts performance](=.X45SWkFnbaPNDDCwAcSMWMjZB1kIFZmCJTTxRBYqsIw) Windows File Explorer doesn't offer the smoothest of experiences. It can be slow, laggy, and clunky, with some people complaining that the problems are even worse in... =.tTOpT2I29uOlqitgY3F6J77nSdb0sYnapa1jXjj8Zkg Windows File Explorer doesn't offer the smoothest of experiences. It can be slow, laggy, and clunky, with some people complaining that the problems are even worse in... Gaming [At least three studios allegedly removed DLSS support before launch due to AMD sponsorships](=.QhJQwuPGlJ-5f0h8VsqLILgOfuvzxkEPO2-vvUMGqlQ) Before sorting out what Linneman said and what he meant, it might help to recap the drama. =.484_wzTAN9jcGWmCm3R5_c9BjclSEN8kN9lDocJKiXI Before sorting out what Linneman said and what he meant, it might help to recap the drama. Tech Culture [See Starfield's physics engine handle 20,000 potatoes stuffed into one room](=.6Zuh5xENkkaTYIPnT5nYT4CuMfwf1H-LmMvxh7QnxlM) A Starfield player recently posted a video displaying the extent of the game's impressive physics engine in one of the funniest ways possible. Bethesda previously joked about... =.361S1bxt-J1AUtRZUaNupbJLdtTSRpvoGILZ-DDPdsk A Starfield player recently posted a video displaying the extent of the game's impressive physics engine in one of the funniest ways possible. Bethesda previously joked about... 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Laptop [Apple's answer to Chromebooks? Rumors point to low-cost MacBooks for 2024](=.HsemdbdpGsZ3QRW5GVCA_raleDuxe83axQ3DyBPQojM) The rumor – emphasis on that word – comes from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, which cites industry sources. It writes that the low-cost MacBooks could be released as... =.Xo6wcdg-i4C-M3RmUoJ5dx-ZdA6Osac2cfSnhT7g-qA The rumor – emphasis on that word – comes from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, which cites industry sources. It writes that the low-cost MacBooks could be released as... Console Gaming [Nintendo Switch 2 was showed off behind closed doors last month](=.Y5ycgj53ER73lXhyARfNEoT3gcuwr7HdI2WTk2ehLI8) The original game arrived alongside the Switch as a launch title in March 2017 and is currently the fourth best-selling game for the platform with sales of... =.PRFL_50TBiYOvdQCbGleDAzKER6085bhI6FrujcBa2o The original game arrived alongside the Switch as a launch title in March 2017 and is currently the fourth best-selling game for the platform with sales of... GTA 6 [Will GTA 6 cost $150? Probably not, but how much would you pay?](=.bZGbtsI-9AD22YD5_5Uf6pMElg3bMaA09ARPVuTypyw) Take-Two Interactive recently came under fire for its decision to price the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch port of Red Dead Redemption and its zombie expansion pack... =.xC91cpuQfqkiTdyPC4TO05NotoZrz_ZOnPyz5usJ9JM Take-Two Interactive recently came under fire for its decision to price the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch port of Red Dead Redemption and its zombie expansion pack... Software [Cinebench 2024 is now available for download: Test your CPU and GPU](=.JdDyi-Fs2cW-wl5bqjiYSgSzzeiU9j-vOHO2Gp4G2BM) Cinebench 2024 shifts to the Redshift rendering engine allowing for more consistent CPU and GPU testing while extending support for x86/64 architectures on Windows, Mac and Arm64. This major release also revamps the UI and includes numerous under the hood improvements. =.KH6RZTPuEHiZBwRmpCGiLNdUMPXiPy7KDgsesAwaLEc Cinebench 2024 shifts to the Redshift rendering engine allowing for more consistent CPU and GPU testing while extending support for x86/64 architectures on Windows, Mac and Arm64. This major release also revamps the UI and includes numerous under the hood improvements. Car Tech [The world's first solar-powered hybrid truck is being tested on public roads in Sweden](=.1MZNC_ba8YgJkI6NF0fFhAlC_32V_LkqGAfOtAsYgo8) In a press release, the company said that the plug-in hybrid truck has a 560hp motor, and comes with an 18m trailer covered in new lightweight tandem... =.j2NwCIGt4AC0wB_f5V6nnOLzQkimJp4Hsi3q-yCfTXI In a press release, the company said that the plug-in hybrid truck has a 560hp motor, and comes with an 18m trailer covered in new lightweight tandem... (Lack of) Privacy [Google Chrome now targets ads based on your browser history, here's how to turn that off](=._n-1UG_ax2AIIa_PugRuZjV5vL2p35pXUMDwyeV2dy0) Google is gradually introducing a new method for delivering targeted ads in Chrome that aims to bypass the controversy surrounding cookies by using browsing history instead. This... =.1mWzXFQlFlhVbqz9j9FdwX0W3i8ntZdco4JNLspwwrs Google is gradually introducing a new method for delivering targeted ads in Chrome that aims to bypass the controversy surrounding cookies by using browsing history instead. This... Action Camera [GoPro introduces flagship Hero 12 Black action camera starting at $399](=.zf_olhdraGtgNeKOR9v3iRn6YKuz49o7doWw7dEJkWo) The Hero 12 Black includes the company's Enduro rechargeable battery which, when combined with the camera's improved power management system, can deliver up to 2x longer runtime... =.u23JSekF9XrnJoRUQJwmoA6XDN1AyHCpC_8GaacG_b8 The Hero 12 Black includes the company's Enduro rechargeable battery which, when combined with the camera's improved power management system, can deliver up to 2x longer runtime... Peripherals [ZSA Voyager: a low-profile, split ergonomic keyboard for maximum, costly customization](=.96CJ4iajs9Vo8411MsUcKRuC95RqT8BHZ7R2_gjela8) Voyager is a powerful, low-profile split ergonomic keyboard that ZSA claims can be used anywhere. The keyboard's compact layout features 52 keys, designed to minimize reach and... =.xZp3P60T86tO2HW5Bt2YKplEVyZ53SrMyfhMy3r1yaE Voyager is a powerful, low-profile split ergonomic keyboard that ZSA claims can be used anywhere. The keyboard's compact layout features 52 keys, designed to minimize reach and... [Apple signs licensing deal with Arm for iPhone and Mac processors "beyond 2040"](=.Jx01nZCcChzTlwAJelSKKnX4l9xoI17i_n624JkevlQ) =.cdnoAMHClsSGTECbIX0q5t5vSIo1dEWVNatJ2SvwRcw In a filing with the SEC earlier this week, Arm said that the deal "extends beyond 2040" as part of its longstanding relationship with Apple. The company... [Mainstream GenAI on offer with Google Workspace Duet AI, the company's answer to Microsoft Copilot](=.u4WQAgzfWRgt1FtJTNqvjlhnIFrA_2qAM-wwpLbAMJM) =.v9bK8AcKWD28g5a7BaiM8gxlqPRkAl6wnQCUxG4qHzU Up until now, even with the early popularity of applications like ChatGPT, most of the experimentation and early efforts with GenAI have been done by those with... [Modern cars are a privacy nightmare, according to Mozilla](=.OMc_6FlCjEvu9e85d53AS_awz7HUh1G098OHLNKPHQQ) =.14B9FCowBf3QpZ3dD6KXladIUIHfZSh1MwB2skEYlm8 Researchers Jen Caltrider, Misha Rykov, and Zoë MacDonald write that cars are officially the worst product category they have ever reviewed for privacy. [Dual-slot storage card holds eight E.1 SSDs and can reach 55GB/s](=.3lUTECjsvf_jAPUs3GBlBji6o7GbHF7yWQ4xQiL20EI) =.Jcjtjz6zYgrwn3zeGG0CiRfnOigzQr5-Gtm-c99hVTY HighPoint recently introduced the SSD7749E, the first dual-slot storage AIB capable of maintaining high transfer speeds for eight E.1 NVMe SSDs while effectively managing heat to prevent... [The US plans to counter China threat with massive AI-powered fleet of autonomous drones and systems](=.X73GTZ7L4zx691rgJqTu3R84dTmUSZkfFbVjcG0K_Q0) =.z36mpovWwC8RkZWnIswtem6Fu7Ai0474MYAnhdBvRVQ The Wall Street Journal writes that deputy secretary of defense Kathleen Hicks will provide details later today about the DoD's plans to spend hundreds of millions of... [US government awards contracts for smart surveillance clothing](=.kO513zPpjIb7SfQlLZmT9nzAlCpD257g9Sg_yy3S-do) =.4MukWFQR3vTDlUNK02Oc_60q2f4krWZi4vqadx5pb4g The Smart Electrically Powered and Networked Textile Systems (SMART ePANTS) program is being led by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), the advanced R&D arm of... [A Japanese city is using avatar robots to tackle student absenteeism](=.R08M5n7lfiHMXTaMn-aVRIYy373J8SkVbFrKEXPHMRE) =.y5sDNK5LWyWR8cqJCWesl8M8zzUUcd0edfZ-7yBHkhw The Mainichi Shimbun newspaper writes that the education board of Kumamoto, a city in southwest Japan, is launching the initiative as a way to reduce anxiety for... [Unreal Engine 5.3 is available for download, eyes next-gen games](=.hR-78sTQlfTTgRfmn-MMM-xaKst1gc7YBeNlQiDy8Us) =.XbYVZ_aL33QKfmZhSql6T4XfsZeq-enQlU1J8Fq7H40 Unreal Engine 5.3 brings refinements geared towards improving 60 fps next-gen console games, adds new features, and introduces experimental ones like cinematic-quality volumetric rendering and a new skeletal editor. [EU regulators name the "Big Six" tech gatekeepers that fall under the DMA's purview](=.f-popNIAqq8hnO0igs36crYBOb4Cky40Q8T8TeGKvKg) =.s5mKkjLPoKX8DNWVjo5meqWbFvD5cNXD4AaE6_GcMso Google and Apple have probably dodged more antitrust bullets than anyone would care to count. So, they were the obvious favorites for Gatekeepers of the Year. However,... 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