PC gaming fan Steven Spielberg says he "can't do controllers," prefers keyboard and mouse

He also revealed more about his dad’s pastime. “He loves gaming, he’s the one that got me into it,” Max said. Steven Spielberg’s love of military shooters stretches back a long way. Fellow septuagenarian director John Carpenter is also a big fan of gaming. That’s all I care about doing." This writer also recalls playing The Dig in the 1990s (it’s still available onSteam). Featured on TechSpot

September 27, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · John Martinez

Russian cosmonaut sets new record by spending over 3 years in space

That’s over three straight years, most of which was spent aboard the International Space Station. The 60-year-old space veteran accomplished this feat across five separate missions stretching back to 2008. He even squeezed in seven different spacewalks totaling 44 hours. More…https://t.co/RYIAX6voqfpic.twitter.com/HCAewHyjik “Thanks to all my crewmates for your friendship. “Right now I am leaving my second home.” Kononenko wasn’t joking about the second home part. One big record he hasn’t touched, though, is the longest continuous stay in space....

September 27, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Brittany Bell

Trillion-transistor, multi-die chips inch closer with Synopsys and TSMC's latest updates

The goal is to pave the way for designs packing billions or even trillions of transistors. For the uninitiated, EDA stands for Electronic Design Automation. It’s a set of software tools for designing electronic systems like integrated circuit chips. Synopsys alsorevealedits physical verification and implementation solutions now support backside routing on TSMC’s A16 process. A16 is TSMC’s most advanced process node ever,scheduledto be mass-produced in the second half of 2026....

September 27, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · Carl Cox

How to Uninstall Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) Rollback Build

Before moving forward, we recommend backup your important data and files to an external drive or cloud storage. Also, Microsoft regularly releasesWindows 11 updatesto fix different bugs with the operating system. Here follow the steps below to Uninstall Windows 11 24H2 And Roll Back To Windows 10 After 10 Days. Once done, reinstall your required applications. This will overwrite Windows 11. However, we recommend backing up your private data beforehand, as these will be lost during installation....

September 26, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Shaun Werner

LG TVs quietly turn on screensaver ads

While testing LG’s latest high-end G4 OLED set, FlatpanelsHDexperiencedthe new ad format firsthand. The payoff for advertisers is reportedly there, too. LG cited data from a study conducted by Lucid showing a 2.9 percentage point lift in brand awareness. No word yet on which other sets aside from the G4 OLED that FlatpanelsHD tested utilize the new format. Featured on TechSpot

September 26, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Drew Valdez

Soft Organizer

The main function of the tool is the complete removing of programs from your machine. Soft Organizer monitors all changes made to the system during the setup process of a certain software. it’s possible for you to easily learn what file or registry entries were modified during the installation. Using these data, Soft Organizer completely removes an software when you order it to. Works Faster The program performs much faster than many competing solutions....

September 26, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Holly Mason

Sony's throwback PS5 Pro limited edition takes us back to the 90s (Update: and it's gone...)

To celebrate the three-decade milestone, Sony is going retro. Scalpers are already offering them on eBay for ridiculous asking prices. Of course, this was not necessarily because the pricey console was in high demand. Like the standard PS5 launch on November 12, 2020, scalper bots likely grabbed most of these boxes. Unfortunately, it rarely sold them there, preferring to give allotments to retailers due to supply shortages. That’s the only logical explanation for them selling that fast....

September 26, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Eric Terry

Ubisoft delays Assassin's Creed Shadows to 2025 following Star Wars Outlaws' poor reception

But it seems Ubisoft’s last big release played a big part in the decision. But it arrived to mostly mediocre reviews from critics, and many players were even less generous. Ubisoft admitted that the game had a “softer than expected launch.” Featured on TechSpot

September 26, 2024 · 1 min · 44 words · Michael Hardin

Windows 11 24H2 Start Menu Not Working? 9 solutions to fix it

But bugs are still present there and you may notice theWindows 11 start menu not working. Relaunching Windows Explorer or reboot your system is very effective to fix the problem. Lets first reboot your machine to see if the problem is fixed. Remove any third-party utility or malicious app if the start menu wont open or not respond after installing it. If the above solutions didnt help, they tryupdate or reinstall the graphics driveron your box....

September 26, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · David Thomas

Actors' union strikes against League of Legends in voiceover dispute

However, Riot Games says it has nothing to do with the complaint. League of Legends previously was not one of the games covered by the strike. The union has filed an unfair labor practice against Formosa with the National Labor Relations Board. “To commit illegal unfair labor practices is beyond the pale and won’t be tolerated by SAG-AFTRA members. Formosa will be held accountable, starting with an immediate strike of League of Legends....

September 25, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Charlene Yates

Huawei will replace Windows with homegrown HarmonyOS in upcoming PCs

Huawei is nearly ready to ditch Windows and adoptHarmonyOSas its primary PC operating system. Masthead credit:VGC,CNET Featured on TechSpot

September 25, 2024 · 1 min · 19 words · Robert Gould

Max taps Google's AI for enhanced closed captions

AI-generated closed captions will be faster and cheaper to produce In a nutshell:Warner Bros. Google will utilize a new generative AI tool calledCaption AIto ensure maximum accuracy. Despite the AI enhancement, WBD will still rely on human oversight to ensure the accuracy of the captions. Other popular shows include Hacks, Station Eleven, and The Staircase, among others. Featured on TechSpot

September 25, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Katie Gaines

MKBHD is getting cancelled over $12/month wallpaper app, ad overload, and excessive permissions

Now, Marques says he will be addressing these issues; but the pricing isn’t going to change. MKBHD launched thePanels Wallpapers(just calledPanelson Android) app this week. That’s a lot of data to sell wallpapers.pic.twitter.com/TjwvSZHSK6 Something else that is bothering users is Panel’s permissions. It may also collect location data, search history, and other identifiers if permitted. Brownlee has now addressed some of these issues in a post on X. Part of building in public is getting mass feedback immediately, which is pretty dope....

September 25, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Jared Huffman