Intel Arc B580 massively underperforms when paired with older CPUs

So much so, we even hailed it as the best value GPU on the market inour review. However, these problems seem limited to a handful of titles. In many other games, the B580’s performance is in line with expectations. However, the systems tested above had ReBAR backported and enabled, suggesting that the issue lies elsewhere. Featured on TechSpot

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Aaron Fischer

Intel retires basic Laminar RS1 cooler, switches to RM1 for Pentium and Celeron CPUs

The RM1 andRS1are similar in design and are both rated for 65W. Additionally, the RM1 includes a rotating LED light strip, offering enhanced aesthetics. Like the RM1, the RH1 is not sold separately to consumers or resellers. Its heatsink fastener, which attaches to the supplied backplate, is made of stainless steel rather than plastic. However, the heatsink fins, like those on the RM1 and RS1, are still made of aluminum....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Justin Torres

Process Lasso

Process Lasso is Windows process automation and optimization software. Our famous ProBalance algorithm maintains system responsiveness during high CPU loads. This proprietary algorithm dynamically adjusts the priorities of running programs to keep problematic background processes in check. Try our CPUEater Demo to experience ProBalance for yourself. With Process Lasso, you could decide exactly how you want your processes to run. Process Lasso is the ultimate Windows CPU affinity changer. The CPU affinity specifies the set of CPU cores an software is able to execute on....

January 6, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Scott Powers

Google searches for "free VPN" skyrocket in Florida after porn ban goes live

However, many adult sites are either blocking access in the state altogether or simply ignoring the law. The trends don’t lie. This was a big jump over the 37 score on December 30. Currently, when Floridians attempt to visit Pornhub, they are no longer greeted with the usual adult content. Instead, they see a PSA from adult star Cherie DeVille explaining the situation. For now, Pornhub has voluntarily blocked itself across nearly all states with these age verification laws....

January 5, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Scott Briggs

Copilot on a budget: AMD's Krackan Point APUs to debut in budget-friendly ECS laptop

ECS is set to showcase the first laptop featuring AMD’s upcoming Krackan Point APUs at CES 2025. The processor powering the ECS UP42KP laptop is likely the Ryzen AI 7 350. It also supports Windows Hello via an IR camera with a privacy shutter. Krackan Point sits just below Strix Point in AMD’s Zen 5 lineup. Lenovo is expected to unveil a gadget featuring theZ2 Extreme variantat CES. A benchmark of an engineering sample was recentlyspottedrunning on an upcoming high-end 2-in-1 notebook from Asus....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Kristopher Banks

Hyundai and Kia score big with their EVs now eligible for $7,500 tax credit

Five models have made the cut to receive thetax creditincentive. It even comes with a built-in port for Tesla’s Supercharger data pipe. The Ioniq 9 three-row followed shortly after as Hyundai ramped up mass production. Owners of older Hyundai EV models from 2024 or earlier can also request the adapter. While this is undoubtedly positive news for Hyundai, a potential challenge looms on the horizon. Reports suggest that Donald Trump’s incoming administration may consider eliminating the EV tax credit entirely....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Emily Burke

Massive space debris crashes into Kenya, residents alarmed as 1,100-pound ring crashes from sky

The loud impact startled residents, some of whom initially feared it was an attack or a bomb explosion. Joseph Mutua, a local villager,recountedthe event to Kenyan news station NTV. However, there were no signs of a collision nearby. The source of the disturbance turned out to be space debris a separation ring from a rocket launch. These components are typically designed to burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere or fall into remote areas....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Jonathan Hunt

Samsung and Google take on Dolby Atmos with a new royalty-free audio format

Can it dethrone the king of immersive audio? Forward-looking:Samsung and Google have teamed up to challenge one of the biggest names in immersive audio Dolby. However, Samsung and Google are looking to disrupt the status quo with Eclipsa Audio, a royalty-free alternative. So why are the two companies putting in all this effort? For Samsung, the primary motivation likely revolves around avoiding licensing costs. With TV profit margins tighter than ever, cutting expenses wherever possible is crucial....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Justin Riley

Apple to pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri recorded private conversations

Despite the massive payout, the company denies any wrongdoing and insists that it remains committed to user privacy. The proposal now requires Judge Jeffrey S. White’s approval to be finalized. The exact amount would depend on the total number of claims. It’s unclear if the company has agreed to the plaintiffs' other demands. Featured on TechSpot

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Victoria Webster

Atari teases handheld game system with a trackball and a numpad

The Gamestation Go, teased in an X post ahead of CES, is all about control. All it seems to be missing is the crank control from the Playdate. Cooling vents and a kickstand can also be found on the reverse. An icon, reimagined. Additional details, such as bundled games and pricing, remain a mystery for now. CES is just days away, so we’ll likely get all of the missing details then....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Eddie Murray

Cuneiform-inspired polymer could be the future of sustainable digital storage (or not)

The precise control offered by the atomic force microscope and scanning tool enables fine-tuning of these values. Notably, the writing process operates at room temperature, requiring minimal energy. New solutions are required to support the ever-growing needs of the information era. However, these earlier approaches were ultimately abandoned due to their complexity, high costs, or energy inefficiency. In contrast, the newly developed polymer demonstrates significant improvements over these prior attempts....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Brian Silva

Developer sets Windows 11 record by running it on just 184MB of RAM

NTDev shared their achievement on X, describing it as “absolutely insane, and possibly a record.” The usability of Windows 11 under such extreme resource constraints is another question entirely. With only 184MB of RAM, running a modern OS and apps is nearly impossible. A screenshot shared by NTDev shows system memory maxed out at 183MB with just Notepad open. However, NTDev emphasized that extensive optimization was still necessary to make the system bootable....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Cheryl Evans

Latest Nvidia RTX 5080 leaks hint at DLSS 4 and GDDR7 ahead of CES unveiling

Many expect the next generation of DLSS technology, DLSS 4, to be on show. Adding to the speculation is an apparent screenshot of an Asus RTX 5080 listing from a European retailer. The listing also mentions DLSS4. Earlier this month, Nvidia board partner Inno3Drevealedsome of the AI-assisted features that it planned to showcase at CES. There was mention of Advanced DLSS technology, which could be a reference to DLSS 4....

January 3, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Robert Sullivan