New rules bring PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay under federal oversight

The new rule aims to safeguard user privacy, combat fraud, and prevent unauthorized account deletion. Another pressing issue the new rule tackles is the “debanking” practice common among many payment apps. Tech companies can quickly close or freeze user accounts without prior notice, often leaving consumers in financial turmoil. Featured on TechSpot

November 22, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Heather Sanchez

Wild human washing machine promises to rinse you clean in 15 minutes

The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo Electric Co., now known as Panasonic Holdings Corp. Over 50 years later, this peculiar invention is making a comeback with a high-tech upgrade. Japanese publication Asahi Shimbunreportsthat as a fourth-grader, he was entranced watching the baths in action. Over 50 years later, Aoyama is now the chairman of Science Co., a showerhead manufacturing firm. It’s set to be shown off at the Osaka Kansai Expo taking place in April next year....

November 22, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Anna Mitchell

D-Link won't patch its older VPN routers, leaving critical vulnerability unaddressed

The vulnerability, reported to D-Link by security researcher ‘delsploit,’ hasn’t been assigned a CVE identifier. Featured on TechSpot

November 21, 2024 · 1 min · 18 words · Carlos Johnson

Expert defends anti-AI misinformation law using chatbot-written misinformation

Is this considered perjury? Facepalm:Large language models have a long, steep hill to climb before they prove trustworthy and reliable. A professor specializing in the subject should know better. Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson and YouTuber Christopher Kohls havechallengedthe law, claiming it violates the First Amendment. The Minnesota Reformer notes that Hancock drew up a well-wordedargumentfor why the legislation is essential. The problem is that neither of these studies exist in the journal mentioned or any other academic resource....

November 21, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Robert Gibbs

The Best Gaming Monitors... in $100 Increments

This article focuses on simplicity. These recommendations are based on extensive hands-on testing. Let’s now dive in and find the perfect gaming monitor for your budget. Most models we’ve seen start at either $110 or $120. The 24G4 is a 24-inch 1080p 180Hz IPS LCD that delivers decent performance at an entry-level price. It’s a reliable 1080p display that sticks to the basics and performs well overall. If you’ve got the option to grab one near$120, you’ve done pretty well....

November 21, 2024 · 3 min · 540 words · Andre Sellers

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

For this review, we’re sticking with the new format. This way, you’re able to see the FPS data for every game tested. As always, all CPU gaming benchmarks are conducted at 1080p using theGeForce RTX 4090. Now, let’s dive into the graphs! In this scenario, both CPUs deliver exceptional performance, as expected from flagship processors. However, the 285K stinks inCyberpunk 2077, choking the RTX 4090 to just 151 fps. As a result, the Ryzen 7 processor is an impressive 45% faster....

November 20, 2024 · 3 min · 435 words · Joshua Carter

Apple's M4 Max beats RTX 4070 in Blender, but falls short of the RTX 4080 Super

Can the rumored M4 Ultra take on the RTX 4090? The RTX 3080 Ti scored 5,193 points, while the RTX 4070 managed only 5,128 points. The M4 chips also consume significantly less power than Nvidia’s offerings, making their achievements even more impressive. Featured on TechSpot

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 45 words · Justin Lee

Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup

This necessity dictated the need for compatibility with three distinct computing environments. Also see:Who wrote the BSOD screen? After booting into this miniature Windows 3.1 environment, the 16-bit GUI setup program would launch. “Each program takes you one step closer to the goal. And everything got implemented only once,” the developer said. Featured on TechSpot

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Michael Francis

Minecraft in real life: Microsoft signs $110 million deal for theme park attractions in UK and US

), then your prayers will soon be answered. Minecraft has long topped the list of best-selling games of all time. “It is about how do we expand Minecraft beyond the game. Theme park rides and areas based on video games aren’t something new. A second Minecraft trailer has just dropped. Featured on TechSpot

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Ashley Elliott

Sony adds cloud streaming to the PlayStation Portal – with a caveat

There was some surprise when Sony launched thePlayStation Portallast year. It’s essentially a controller with an 8-inch, 1080p secondary screen. Now, Sony is introducing extra functionality to the PlayStation Portal via an update. There are a few requirements if you want to stream cloud games to the Portal. The feature also requires a minimum 7 Mbps connection to stream at 720p, or 13 Mbps for 1080p. Featured on TechSpot

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Matthew Cooper

AMD-powered supercomputer El Capitan takes the global performance crown

El Capitan is powered by AMD’s MI300A APUs, which are already generatingsignificant revenuefor the company. AMD is also highlighting its advancements in energy efficiency. The new HPC system is also expected to significantly accelerate AI research. AMD highlighted the growing adoption of its Epyc processors and Instinct accelerators in the HPC market. Featured on TechSpot

November 19, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Stephanie Zuniga

FreeCAD

FreeCAD is open source (LGPL license) and completely modular, allowing for very advanced extension and customization. FreeCAD reads and writes open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL and others. Who is FreeCAD for? But we didn’t. Since the very beginnings, the FreeCAD community had a clear view of what 1.0 represented for us. What we wanted in it. Well, I’m very proud to say those two issues are now solved....

November 19, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Dustin Mays

How a summer intern saved Valve from bankruptcy and shaped the future of gaming

The trouble began after multinational conglomerate Vivendi acquired Sierra Entertainment. The conflict began when Vivendi began licensing Counter-Strike to Korean internet cafes. Vivendi did this without Valve’s consent. Valve wasn’t even asking for any compensation for the internet cafe licensing. However, Vivendi refused, saying it had the right, so Valve filed a lawsuit. Vivendi did not take the filing lightly. Instead, it went “World War III” on Valve, filing multiple countersuits....

November 19, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Nancy Monroe