Hardware
AMD Set to Increase CPU Prices Despite Previous Price Premiums
AMD plans a price hike for its CPUs shortly after confirming their higher pricing compared to competitors.
Operating Systems
Microsoft Enhances File Explorer: Faster but Still Behind Windows 10
The latest Windows 11 update aims to improve File Explorer's loading speed with preloading features, yet performance remains subpar compared to Windows 10.
Gaming Audio
Discord's Halloween Notification Confusion Leads to New Pop-Up
An unexpected notification noise from Discord during Halloween puzzled many users, prompting a warning pop-up for this year's event.
Weekly Summary
Major Developments in Gaming and Tech: Prime Day Discounts and Events Unfold
This week highlights significant events in the gaming industry, including the launch of Battlefield 6, ongoing Prime Day sales, and various game updates. Notably, player reactions and game access issues are stirring attention.
AI
Graphite AI Firm Implements 'Dogfooding' and 'Onboarding Roulette'
Graphite, an AI code review company, reveals its unorthodox practices aimed at enhancing employee onboarding.
Business
Intel Approaches Apple for Investment After Tim Cook's Interest in Collaboration
Intel is reportedly in talks with Apple to secure investment as part of its efforts to regain market relevance, following CEO Tim Cook's positive comments about seeing Intel return.
Gaming
Asus Unveils Raikiri II Controller with Innovative TMR Joysticks
Asus has introduced the new Raikiri II gaming controller, featuring advanced TMR joysticks and a robust wireless connection, competing with the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro.
Graphics Cards
Affordable Options for High-End Graphics Cards: The Asus RTX 5080
Discover a more budget-friendly alternative to the extravagant Asus RTX 5090— the Asus RTX 5080 Core version at a fraction of the price.
Hardware
AMD Teases Ryzen 9000G: Expectations for a Minor Refresh
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000G series is rumored to be just a refresh of the 8000G series, raising concerns among PC enthusiasts.
Hardware
Delay in Nvidia's Arm CPU Release Linked to Microsoft's OS Development
Reports suggest the postponement of Nvidia's upcoming Arm CPU is partly due to slow progress on Microsoft's new operating system.
Weekly Summary
Weekly Gaming and Tech Digest: Microsoft Layoffs and Game Updates
This week in gaming and tech saw significant developments, including Microsoft's ongoing layoffs affecting various studios, notable game updates, and exciting announcements for upcoming titles.
Graphics Cards
Sales of the 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti Exceed the 8 GB Version by 16 Times
New data reveals overwhelming preference among gamers for the 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti graphics card compared to the 8 GB variant.
Gaming
'Xbox Hardware is No More' - Founding Xbox Team Member Shares Gloomy Outlook
Laura Fryer, an original member of the Xbox team, critiques Microsoft's current hardware strategy and declares the Xbox brand's future uncertain.
Graphics Cards
Speculation Surrounds the Updated Super Versions of Nvidia's RTX 5070 Graphics Cards
Rumors are circulating about the potential specifications and improvements of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5070 Super graphics cards, highlighting expected increases in VRAM and clock speeds.
Operating Systems
Quirky Bug in New Windows 11 Insider Build Plays Vista's Start-Up Tune
The latest Windows 11 Insider build mistakenly features the start-up music of the long-criticized Windows Vista.
Graphics Cards
Tech Insider Reveals Specifications for Nvidia's RTX 5080 Super, Suggesting Enhanced Performance
Recent rumors suggest that Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5080 Super graphics card may feature 24GB of VRAM, enhancing its performance capabilities.
Graphics Cards
Nvidia’s Anticipated RTX 5080 Super/Ti Launch May Arrive Sooner Than Expected
Rumors suggest that Nvidia may unveil its next-generation RTX 5080 Super or Ti graphics cards by year-end, equipped with a substantial 24 GB of VRAM.
News
Mark Zuckerberg's Wild Idea to Boost Facebook's Relevance: Wipe Your Friends List
Mark Zuckerberg has proposed drastic changes to Facebook's social structure to combat declining user engagement.
Hardware
Nvidia's Jensen Huang Comments on TSMC's Collaboration Rumors Regarding Intel
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang expressed skepticism over reports suggesting that TSMC proposed a partnership with multiple companies to take over Intel's chip manufacturing facilities.
Operating Systems
Windows 11's Haunted Printer Bug: A Quirky Glitch
An unusual bug in the Windows 11 update leads printers to produce strange outputs, sparking both concern and curiosity among users.
