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Amazon’s New World Beta Didn’t Directly Kill EVGA RTX 3090s
Amazon's New World MMO didn't kill EVGA RTX 3090 GPUs, but it did expose a now-repaired manufacturing defect.
Something Is Bricking Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Phones
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones everywhere are rendering themselves useless in perpetual emergency download mode.
Astronomers Create ‘Treasure Map’ to Find Proposed Planet Nine
A new analysis supports the notion that there's something out there, and it also narrows the region we need to search if we want to find the contentious Planet Nine.
Microsoft Kicks Unsupported PCs From Windows 11 Testing Program
As the October launch date for Windows 11 grows closer, Microsoft is standing firm on the new software's spec requirements. In fact, anyone running the beta on unacceptable hardware is being booted from the program, and their only option is to accept defeat and reinstall Windows 10.
ARM Refutes Accusations of IP Theft by Its ARM China Subsidiary
ARM China has not stolen IP from ARM and launched itself as an independent company.
Intel Does Not Launch Different SSD Configurations Under the Same SKU
Intel has responded to our request for information on its SSD configurations. The company promises it does not swap hardware components post-launch in any situation and has never done so.
Astronomers: Many Sun-Like Stars Already Devoured Their Planets
The sun won't consume the earth for another few billion years. In the meantime, we can look at other sun-like stars and see what they've been up to – and even what they’ve eaten recently. Spoiler: a lot of planets.
Report: Future iPhones Will Let You Contact Emergency Services Via Satellite
Apple is creating two safety features that will allow iPhone users to send emergency texts and report crises in areas without cellular service.
All AMD CPUs Found Harboring Meltdown-Like Security Flaw
A new Meltdown-style security flaw has been detected, this time on AMD CPUs. Both AMD and Intel have been affected by Spectre and Meltdown, but Intel has historically been hit harder.
Synthetic Bacteria Can Produce Muscle Fibers Stronger Than Kevlar
This could lead to clothing made from real muscle. That might sound like an unsettling option, but the fibers aren't what you're imagining.
Windows 11 Will Launch on Oct. 5, but Only for Select Machines
Microsoft says Windows 11 will start hitting compatible PCs on October 5th. However, you might have to wait much, much longer to install it on your machine.
Crucial Responds to Bait-and-Switch Allegations and the P2 SSD
We sat down with Crucial to discuss the P2 SSD, how it configures its storage products, and the current level of performance variation in the SSD market.