Perplexity still wants to buy TikTok, vows to rebuild algorithm and add community notes

Perplexityfirst proposed a merger with TikTok’s US operations in January. It also wants to make the “For You” recommendation system transparent and open source. Exactly where Perplexity would find the money to buy TikTok is unclear. Featured on TechSpot

March 24, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Shawn Perez

Windows Repair Toolbox

Almost everything you’re gonna wanna repair Windows problems in one small handy tool. Features What’s New

March 24, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Stephanie Jackson

WinRAR

WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. By consistently creating smaller archives, WinRAR is often faster than the competition. Is WinRAR free? WinRAR is available as a trial version with access to all features. A single WinRAR license costs $29, which will remove any pop-up messages. Is WinRAR compatible with Windows 11? WinRAR is fully compatible with Windows 11. It also features GUI elements consistent with the OS like rounded corners and snap layouts....

March 24, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Charles Cox

AMD Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs leak in shipping logs, suggesting imminent launch

These logs have revealed key details about two of the upcoming models: the Threadripper Pro 9975WX and 9965WX. Both CPUs will feature hyperthreading, with 64 and 48 threads, respectively. However, the new models will benefit from the Zen 5 architecture, promising improved performance and efficiency. One notable constant is the thermal design power (TDP), which remains at 350W for both models. This matches the wattage of the current-gen Threadripper Pro 7000 series, ensuring drop-in compatibility for existing systems....

March 23, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Justin Carr

Most AI experts say chasing AGI with more compute is a losing strategy

Is the industry pouring billions into a dead end? The numbers tell the story. Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are thereforesecuringnuclear power deals to fuel their data centers. Yet, despite these colossal investments, the performance of cutting-edge AI models has plateaued. Beyond the skepticism, the survey also highlights a shift in priorities among AI researchers. Cheaper, more efficient alternatives to scaling are being explored. This method has yielded performance boosts without the need for massive scaling....

March 23, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Veronica Reed

Cambridge researchers unveil faster and more accurate AI weather system that rivals supercomputers

These companies have achieved faster and more accurate predictions by integrating AI into these solvers. Aardvark represents a significant advancement by replacing traditional forecasting processes with a single, streamlined machine-learning model. “Aardvark is thousands of times faster than all previous weather forecasting methods.” One of the most interesting aspects of Aardvark is its flexibility and simple design. This contrasts sharply with traditional systems, which require years of work by large teams to customize....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Stephanie Anderson

Surprise Google Pixel update brings up to 60% GPU performance boost

Notably, the performance update isn’t limited to Android 16. It even outperformed the Pixel 9 Pro, scoring an impressive 8,252 points. The real reason for the gains is the introduction of newer GPU drivers. Meanwhile, all Tensor-powered Pixels rely on Arm Mali GPUs. Most phone manufacturers avoid rolling out significant driver updates to their devices post-launch to avoid stability issues. But Google’s leveraging its platform advantage to do just that....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Maria Garcia

Asus to auction Jensen Huang-signed special edition RTX 5090 for charity

Asus revealed the ROGAstral RTX 5090 DhahabOC graphics card in early February. Asus hasn’t yet revealed the price of the Dhahab card. With Jensen’s signature on this model, expect it to go for a five-figure sum. The winning bidder was none other than famed overclocker der8auer. The money went to Make-a-Wish International, a charity that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. There are currently several ROG Astral RTX 5090 cards listed on eBay....

March 21, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Derek Smith

Dell Alienware AW2725Q 27" Review

Let’s find out. We really like the design Dell has chosen for the AW2725Q. It’s a rounded, sleek, minimalist aesthetic that looks fantastic. What surprised us the most when unboxing the AW2725Q was that the monitor isn’t black. The port selection is good but not quite on the level of MSI and Asus models. While those variants include DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, the AW2725Q uses DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC. There’s no noticeable visual difference....

March 21, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Peter Garcia

LibreOffice Portable

LibreOffice is a powerful and free office suite used by millions of people around the world. Its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity. That’s 70% off the regular price. Available for Windows and macOS. What are the differences between LibreOffice and Microsoft Office? LibreOffice has been designed to compete directly with MS Office so both include similar productivity tools with similar functions....

March 21, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Jerry Ellis

Man files complaint against ChatGPT after it falsely claimed he murdered his children

And spent 21 years in prison for the crime WTF? !Even as generative AI becomes more widespread, the systems remain prone to hallucinations. It added that he was sentenced to 21 years in prison for these fake crimes. Holmen says he has never been accused nor convicted of any crime and is a conscientious citizen. Holmen contacted privacy rights groupNoybabout the hallucination. If these details aren’t accurate, it must be corrected or deleted....

March 21, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Arthur May

Nvidia explains its ambitious shift from graphics leader to AI infrastructure provider

He described these initiatives as building an AI factory, relevant to an extensive range of industries. In this context, Huang extensively outlined how Nvidia’s latest offerings facilitate faster and more efficient token creation. It also creates dynamic information caches, managing data efficiently across different memory types. Nvidia has dubbed Dynamo the “OS of AI factories.” Huang also emphasized several partnerships announced at this year’s GTC. The significant presence of other tech vendors demonstrated their eagerness to participate in this growing ecosystem....

March 21, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Justin Tran

Opswat Security Score

Opswat Security Score features a click-to-run version that does not require installation. Simply hit it to run! To fully experience Security Score with ongoing monitoring of your box, install Opswat Client on your Windows computer. Security Score will not make unauthorized changes on your machine.

March 21, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Russell Morgan