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Event Horizon Telescope Captures Never-Before-Seen Detail of Black Hole Jets
Event Horizon Telescope Captures Never-Before-Seen Detail of Black Hole Jets

You've probably seen images of Centaurus A in the past, as it's one of the brightest galaxies in the sky. You've never seen it like this, though.

GlobalFoundries CEO Dismisses Intel Buyout Rumors, IPO Moves Ahead
GlobalFoundries CEO Dismisses Intel Buyout Rumors, IPO Moves Ahead

The CEO of GlobalFoundries said the company is sticking to its plans for an IPO next year, and no Intel buyout offer or discussion is currently happening.

Blue Origin Successfully Launches Humans Into Space
Blue Origin Successfully Launches Humans Into Space

Jeff Bezos became the second billionaire to reach space this week, following Virgin Galactic's successful launch earlier this month.

Microsoft Won’t Restrict DirectStorage Support to Windows 11
Microsoft Won’t Restrict DirectStorage Support to Windows 11

Microsoft has amended its Windows 10 policies where DirectStorage is concerned. Windows 10 gamers will now receive access to the feature, just not everything it has to offer.

GPU Prices Are Stuck Well Above MSRP
GPU Prices Are Stuck Well Above MSRP

GPU prices haven't gone back up, but they haven't kept dropping, either. Hopefully this is a temporary pause.

New Study Predicts Teeny Tiny Mountains on Neutron Stars
New Study Predicts Teeny Tiny Mountains on Neutron Stars

A new analysis of neutron star physics predicts the "mountains" on the surface are less than a millimeter tall.

Tesla Rolls Out $200 Monthly Subscription for ‘Full Self-Driving’
Tesla Rolls Out $200 Monthly Subscription for ‘Full Self-Driving’

Some vague language on Tesla's part means that vehicles marketed as having full Autopilot capabilities might need an additional $1,500 hardware upgrade to use FSD.

Nvidia’s ARM-Powered Linux RTX Demo Is a Warning Shot to x86, Microsoft
Nvidia’s ARM-Powered Linux RTX Demo Is a Warning Shot to x86, Microsoft

Nvidia demoed an ARM board running RTX silicon at GTC this week. It's the first time we've seen an ARM platform running ray tracing workloads from an NV GPU.

How to Download and Install Windows 8.1 for Free (Updated)
How to Download and Install Windows 8.1 for Free (Updated)

If you still need Windows 8.1, follow one of the methods listed here to download it today for free.

4K vs. UHD: What’s the Difference?
4K vs. UHD: What’s the Difference?

The terms UHD and 4K have become so conflated that TV makers, broadcasters, and tech blogs are using them interchangeably — but they're not the same thing.

Steam Deck Ship Dates Slip Into Q3 2022 as Pundits Debate Its Appeal
Steam Deck Ship Dates Slip Into Q3 2022 as Pundits Debate Its Appeal

Even as folks debate the potential success of the Steam Deck, the handheld is selling — or at least, racking up reservations — like hotcakes.

Xiaomi Overtakes Apple to Become World’s Number Two Smartphone Maker
Xiaomi Overtakes Apple to Become World’s Number Two Smartphone Maker

That leaves Samsung to battle Xiaomi for the top spot. Based on the company's impressive growth rate, it may only be a matter of time before it overtakes Samsung as well.