Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Benchmark

Any characters that you create in the benchmark may be carried over to the full release of Dawntrail. Graphical Update Dawntrail will feature the game’s first graphical update. you might experience some of the upcoming visual enhancements in the benchmark. Learn more about thegraphical update. Enjoy every crisp detail of the gorgeous realm of Eorzea. Multilingual Support Features Japanese, English, German, and French. *If your PC does not fulfill the system requirements to execute the benchmark, the program will close....

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Brandon Maxwell

MSI shows off hot-swappable PCIe Gen 5 SSD expansion card that looks like a video card

The hot-swappable drives slide in through the card’s rear I/O panel. External enclosures are another option, but they come with their own set of limitations. No word yet on availability for the M.2 Xpander-Aero Slider Gen5. According to a report from KitGuru, the expansion card will come bundled with future high-end MEG motherboards. MSI could be on to something with the sliding concept. Would you have any use for a PCIe SSD card like this?...

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Melissa Trujillo

Researchers shrink 3D printer into a coin-sized, go anywhere chip

Imagine quickly printing a custom part for your bike or even medical equipment while on the go. When the light hits the resin, it rapidly solidifies into a user-defined 3D shape. This beam-steering capability is what enables the 3D printing magic. The equipment features 160 optical antennas, all fitting within a US quarter-sized footprint. However, the visible light wavelengths required for this technology initially posed a challenge. Researchers at UT Austin addressed this by developing specialty resins optimized to cure under visible light exposure....

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 158 words · Darrell Floyd

Volvo EX30 crossovers recalled due to display glitch that hides speedometer

For automakers accustomed to mechanical engineering, the shift to software-defined vehicles presents an entirely new challenge. One wrong line of code can potentially ground thousands of cars, as Volvo is finding with its EX30. You might be thinking, “big deal, just look at the gauge cluster instead.” The problem is, the EX30 has no traditional gauge cluster or analog speedometer. All vehicle stats and readings are displayed exclusively on the massive center touchscreen....

June 11, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Melanie Obrien

Google sidesteps jury trial in DoJ antitrust case with $2.3 million check

The tech giant pulled it off by cutting a check for $2.3 million to cover potential damages. Experts in the case estimated the feds may have overpaid by around $750,000, reportsBloomberg. Most antitrust cases are heard by a judge rather than a jury. Google wasn’t having it, though. She’ll now oversee a bench trial scheduled for September. Of course, avoiding a jury is just a small skirmish in Google’s much largerantitrust war....

June 10, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Tammy Smith

Scientists investigate strange cosmic signal with unusual repeating pattern

It’s probably not a countdown WTF? Not only does it repeat every hour, but it also cycles through three different states. “The MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa played a crucial role in distinguishing between these states. before you jump in prepping that bunker, the signal is unlikely to have Independence Day-style alien origins. “It is highly unusual to discover a neutron star candidate emitting radio pulsations in this way....

June 10, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Brian Beasley

Windows Server 2025 gets VM-based GPU partitioning for AI workloads

Microsoft’s new GPU Partitioning (GPU-P) tech aims tochangehow virtual machines leverage GPU resources. Users can then assign those partitions to individual VMs on the same server. The technology also uses a process called failover clustering. Microsoft says its engineers developed GPU-P in close collaboration with Nvidia. Enabling the feature allows customers to “run their key AI workloads to achieve next-level efficiencies.” Of late, cloud platforms have stolen much of the AI spotlight....

June 10, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Karen Richardson

DisplayLink gets 'Pro' upgrade with new Synaptics DL-7000 chip

But there’s a third option that’s been quietly gaining steam: docks using Synaptics' DisplayLink technology. While you might notice some quality hits with intense gaming, most day-to-day desktop duties are unaffected. That’s massive for a relatively low-cost dock solution. Meanwhile, DisplayLink docks can run 4K displays at 120Hz or a single 4K screen at up to 144Hz. Beyond raw specs, DisplayLink Pro marks an interesting evolution of the dock concept itself....

June 8, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Melinda Nguyen

Adobe can scan user-generated content stored in its cloud, and users aren't happy

However, the new terms are not significantly different from what they were before. The company states that it uses the results from this scanning practice to improve its services. Featured on TechSpot

June 7, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Edward Lee

Civilization VII revealed hours ahead of Summer Game Fest, watch the trailer

Update (June 7):The game isnow official, watch the trailer above. But the news doesn’t come as a total surprise. Last February, Firaxisconfirmedthat another Civilization title was in development without specifying whether it was Civilization VII. The only other detail the company revealed is that Civilization VI creative lead Ed Beach would helm the project. Many fans speculated that it might be BioShock or Borderlands. However, the Civilization VII leak suggests that 2K will unveil those projects at a later date....

June 7, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Jonathan Cabrera

Fix Brave Browser Problems By Resetting It on Windows 11/10

Users report that Brave crashes immediately upon startup or Brave constantly crashes on several websites. This will improve your Brave internet tool performance and functionality, as well as protect you from online threats. Or you could Go to Brave surfing app controls > About Brave to check for updates. The online window cache is a mechanism used by browsers to store web page resources locally. This adds performance gains, minimizes bandwidth consumption, and overall creates a snappier experience....

June 7, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Sean Anderson

GOG games can be inherited upon death, but you'll need a court order

According to GOG spokesperson Zuzanna Rybacka, a GOG account and content purchased on the store aregenerally non-transferable. This is why the company considers a court order a viable alternative. Featured on TechSpot

June 7, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Jesus Peterson

Canada will tax online streaming companies to fund local broadcasters

While Canadian regulators are welcoming the new fee, trade organizations representing the streaming industry are not pleased. Featured on TechSpot

June 6, 2024 · 1 min · 20 words · Donna Sutton