OpenAI's Sora video generator is now available – at a cost

This latest iteration is not only faster but also produces higher-quality videos than the initial demo. Additionally, Sora Turbo introduces several new features that go beyond basic text-to-video generation. Sora can animate still images, giving new life to existing photos. Then there are more advanced tools like Storyboards and Blending. In addition, Sora offers a variety of style presets that can be applied to videos. Examples include Cardboard & Papercraft, Archival, Film Noir, and Original....

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Steven Mcneil

Chipmaker Marvell is now more valuable than Intel amid AI boom

The company’s Q3 2025 earnings beat analyst expectations, leading to a massive surge in its stock price. Marvell also issued impressive Q4 guidance, projecting $1.8 billion in revenue and a 60-percent non-GAAP gross margin. Marvell designs most of its products for data centers and cloud operators. The company also supplied the Wi-Fi chip for the first-generation iPhone almost two decades ago. The company laid off 15 percent of its staff in August to reduce costs....

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Thomas Smith

Intel Arc B580 matches RTX 4060 and RX 7600 XT in Geekbench, but in-depth reviews will tell the full story

These results place it in the same performance range as the RTX 4060 and RX 7600 XT. However, synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench only tell part of the story. These projections are significantly more optimistic than the recent Geekbench results suggest. Nvidia and AMD are expected to reveal their next-generation GPUs at CES in January. Featured on TechSpot

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Julia Reyes

Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging

Despite its lightness, it is packed with energy-generating potential. What truly sets this technology apart is its efficiency. The energy harvested could either directly power the car’s electric motors or recharge its high-voltage battery pack. Remarkably, the system would remain active even when the vehicle is parked, continuously generating electricity. Of course, real-world performance would depend on variables such as shade, sun intensity, and geographic location. However, Mercedes has provided some theoretical examples to illustrate the paint’s potential....

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Kathryn Williams

Oregon approved to build one of the biggest solar plants in the US

It will utilize nearly 4 million individual solar panels to generate enough emissions-free electricity for around 800,000 homes annually. One innovative aspect is a $1,000 per acre investment fund that Pine Gate negotiated with agricultural organizations. This county-managed pool will offset any impacts from the solar development. It will also support programs that bolster the long-term viability of Morrow’s wheat farming economy. He also praised the Sunstone plan as a key part of the broader nationwide push for similar energy solutions....

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Dominic Cox

The future of high-end cinema shines bright with LED, led by Chinese companies

Numbers shared by LEDinside, as seen in a TrendForce report, are eye-popping. These markets have historically been dominated by players likeSamsungand LG, who offer their Onyx and Miraclass lines. Now, TrendForceestimatesthat global LED installations will reach 160 units this year. This 2K screen has passed DCI certification. Next up is Lopu, which is even working on transparent LED cinema screens. Image credit:Unilumin,Rio-tech Featured on TechSpot

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Maria Burke

The real end of Moore's Law and the true cost of a monopoly

This allows them to raise prices as high as they want. Let’s use an example. Imagine a sizable TSMC customer not in the Top 3, but maybe in the Top 10. They likely pay TSMC $20,000 per wafer today, with lower-volume customers paying closer to $25,000. Let’s say this company has a chip that is 170 mm2. Now suppose TSMC raises its price to this customer to $40,000 for its next process....

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Christine Richardson

Arm boss casts doubt on Intel's path forward after CEO shakeup

In an exclusive interview with The Verge, Arm CEO Rene Haassharedhis perspective on Intel’s recent chaos. Haas expressed some sadness regarding Intel’s tumultuous situation. Last week, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsingerresignedafter failing to stop the company’s downturn. He noted that companies must continually reinvent themselves in the tech industry. Intel has wrestled with this “fork in the road” for the past decade. Sadly, Gelsinger resigned in just three. Intel turned down the offer....

December 8, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Joan Brown

How to Choose the Right Laptop in 2025 | Complete Buying Guide

Here is the Complete Laptop Buying Guide the Features and Specifications of a good laptop. Here this post explains theFeatures and Specifications of a good laptopthat help to choose the perfect laptop for yourself. You have to grab the right balance of all these according to your work. A Laptop performance is based on 5 main pillars. It really depends on your own requirements and budgets, and size will play a big part in that....

December 8, 2024 · 3 min · 470 words · Leonard Hernandez

uTorrent Not Downloading? Here Are the Solutions You Need

uTorrent is one of the most popular BitTorrent clients used to download files via peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing. It allows download applications, movies, books, games, and more from other people on the internet. Its a go-to choice for many users looking to download large files efficiently. However, sometimes you may experienceuTorrent Not Downloading Filesor Stuck on Connecting to Peers. Here are detailed solutions help you troubleshoot and resolveuTorrent not downloading connecting to peersissue....

December 8, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Robert Gay

"World's simplest" nuclear reactors could be installed underground to provide heat to cities

That low operating temperature also allows the reactor to use natural circulation for cooling instead of energy-hungry pumps. The LDR-50 aims to solve this problem by providing a more eco-friendly way to heat the water. The simple design also allows the LDR-50 to come in a cargo container-sized package. The company can easily drop in the reactor underground to boost safety while saving coveted urban space. The company has not explicitly mentioned the nuclear fuel the LDR-50 uses....

December 7, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Chris Shaw

Discord Screen Share Not Working? Here’s Why and How to Fix It

Run Discord as Administrator Discord needs administrative permissions to access certain system resources for screen sharing. Without these permissions, the feature may not work correctly. In addition, Discord needs specific permissions to capture and share your screen. Missing permissions can block the app from functioning correctly. Disabling it shifts the load to the CPU, which helps most users fix the Discord screen share problem. Lets wipe the Discord cache to remove these corrupt files and force Discord to recreate them....

December 7, 2024 · 1 min · 198 words · Christopher Anderson

Microsoft Clipchamp Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

MicrosoftClipchampis a built-infree video editing app for Windows 11or 10. When you restart Windows it clears temporary system glitches and frees up system resources. This simple step mostly resolves unexpected issues with applications. If the app not opening, Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch Task Manager. In the Processes tab, right-select Clipchamp and grab the End task option from the list. Now make a run at pop crack open the app....

December 7, 2024 · 2 min · 219 words · Mary Harrison