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X says China used hundreds of bot accounts to amplify fears about AI data centers that many Americans already share
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
X's Global Government Affairs writes that the 200 accounts were posting "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy."Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New US tariffs threaten to make PCs, game consoles, and data centers more expensive, again
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Sources told Politico that the US is considering a fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, representing another attempt to boost domestic chip manufacturing. The tariffs threaten to raise the prices of numerous electronics, many of which are already impacted by memory shortages.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows 10 users have just weeks left before Nvidia ends Game Ready driver updates
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
The cutoff comes one year after Microsoft officially retired Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Nvidia granted the aging operating system an extra 12 months of full Game Ready and Studio Driver coverage, allowing owners of supported GeForce cards to continue receiving optimizations for new games.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
An iPhone 17 Pro fell 100,000-feet and survived intact thanks to its case
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
For RhinoShield, the test was a public demonstration of the high-tech materials and impact protection behind the case. Most phone cases are meant to handle drops onto pavement, tile, or concrete. This test added high-altitude cold, pressure changes, and a landing in remote terrain.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AI is driving an "expertise recession" as people increasingly question professional credentials and expert advice
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
It used to be that most people would blindly accept the advice of professionals without questioning it. But new research by Use.AI shows how doctors, teachers, managers, and others are being challenged by AI.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Modders got Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 running early, and it's a huge performance hit
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Data miners discovered what appears to be a DLL for Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 tech in NBA 2K27's installation files soon after the game's early access period started this week. While the basketball simulator does not yet officially support DLSS 5, modders have already begun testing its AI-generated "photorealism" filter...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This is GTA 6: an 80-hour story, 3x bigger map than Red Dead 2, and cops that remember your face
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
After three years of trailers and delays, Rockstar finally showed Grand Theft Auto VI actually being played. The unusual 26-minute "Extended Look" premiered on Netflix hours before it landed on YouTube (or watch Rockstar's embed below).Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Transmission keeps torrent downloads simple and lightweight
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Transmission is a free BitTorrent client known for its low resource usage and simple interface. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it supports the core features expected from a modern torrent client while keeping the application lightweight and straightforward.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon is shutting down Mechanical Turk after more than 20 years
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
After being in the crowdsourcing market for more than two decades, Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) will permanently shut down on September 30, 2026. Amazon said it regularly evaluates its tools, programs, and services, and MTurk is clearly being left behind as other ventures have emerged as AI-focused training initiatives.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia posts another record quarter, predicts explosive AI-driven growth will last through 2028
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
According to Nvidia's official filing with the SEC, quarterly revenue for the three-month period ending in July 2026 reached $96.22 billion, beating the $91.90 billion expected by Wall Street. Net income more than doubled to $53.95 billion, up from $24.76 billion in the previous quarter. Adjusted earnings came in at...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »