Retro gaming enthusiasts demonstrate transmission of C64 games via YouTube — data rates appear to be around 30 bits per second By Jeff Butts published 3 September 24 Keeping it retro, even when it comes to downloading your C64 games.
Another Radeon RX 8000 GPU spotted in transit — Navi 44 XL GPU hints that RDNA 4 may mimic RDNA in product segmentation By Jeff Butts published 31 August 24 The lifecycle of AMD's new (but still unannounced) GPU continues, and now we're seeing the low-end version move in shipping manifests.
Electronics builder qualifies for ‘Father of the Year’ with this Raspberry Pi-enhanced kids’ electric car By Jeff Butts published 30 August 24 A dedicated father built his daughter the ultimate kids' car using Raspberry Pi and a wealth of ingenuity.
Startup company builds $10,000 underwater communication kit for $400 using Raspberry Pi By Jeff Butts published 30 August 24 Researchers from Italy have founded a startup to provide software-defined radio solutions using Raspberry Pi for underwater communication needs.
Pi Expert Jeff Geerling benchmarks new D0-stepped 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 By Jeff Butts published 29 August 24 The expert who delidded the new D0-stepped Raspberry Pi 5 CPU has released benchmark results for the inexpensive SBC.
NATO believes Russia poses a threat to the West’s internet and GPS services By Jeff Butts published 29 August 24 With tensions growing between Russia and the West, officials say the internet —something we all take for granted—is under serious threat.
Now available to all, Downdate tool silently downgrades Windows security patches By Jeff Butts published 28 August 24 A tool discussed at two recent cybersecurity conferences that can silently downgrade Windows security patches has been released to the public to further research.
Inspector General points out serious security gaps in how FBI manages storage media By Jeff Butts published 27 August 24 A recent audit by the Office of the Inspector General identified serious security and asset management lapses at an FBI storage facility.
Nvidia’s stock surge mints new employee millionaires, but many can’t yet enjoy their wealth By Jeff Butts published 26 August 24 More and more Nvidia employees are becoming millionaires or even multimillionaires, but they're still working long, stressful hours that leave no time to enjoy their riches.
Scientists to use AI and 1.6 million brain scans for earlier and more accurate dementia diagnoses By Jeff Butts published 26 August 24 Researchers in Scotland are hopeful they can use machine learning to detect signs of dementia much earlier than is currently possible.
First Ryzen AI HX 9 370-powered mini PC reviewed, delivers solid gaming performance [Update] By Jeff Butts published 23 August 24 The first review of a mini PC using AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU is here, and it seems the miniscule desktop PC may pack a powerful gaming punch.
AMD is in talks with the Taiwan government to set up two R&D centers — the chipmaker's investment amounts to $270M By Jeff Butts published 23 August 24 AMD plans to build two new research and development centers in south Taiwan, which is less impacted by power constraints.
Controversial Recall feature to roll out to Windows Insiders beginning in October By Jeff Butts published 22 August 24 Microsoft has announced the upcoming re-release of a controversial new AI feature for Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs.
Tank sim enthusiasts take their battle station build to a new level of realism By Jeff Butts published 22 August 24 The team. of tank sim gamers who showed off their custom controls have taken their wargame sim to a new level of immersion with a setup they actually have to drop into through hatches.
xMEMS Labs announces first all-silicon active fan-on-a-chip for mobile devices By Jeff Butts published 21 August 24 A leader in piezoMEMS technology has announced the first active cooling fan-on-a-chip for use in smartphones, tablets, and other ultraportable devices.
AMD aims to catch up to Nvidia in AI battle with $4.9B acquisition — chipmaker strengthens AI ecosystem with ZT Systems' expertise in server design By Jeff Butts published 19 August 24 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is acquiring a significant designer and manufacturer of servers and other infrastructure equipment for AI data centers to help it catch up with Nvidia.
Cryptominers allegedly made $100,000 from mining at an Airbnb for three weeks — guests ran up a $1,500 electricity bill By Jeff Butts published 15 August 24 After guests' electricity use cost her thousands of dollars, an Airbnb host was forced to implement what she considers bizarre new rules for her guests.
Megaupload founder will be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges — now-defunct file-sharing website had cost film studios and record companies over $500 million By Jeff Butts published 15 August 24 Twelve years after authorities first raided Kim Dotcom's New Zealand mansion, a justice minister there has agreed the man should be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges.
Raspberry Pi 5 and external AMD GPU used to play 4K open-source kart racing game — Pineboards demos SuperTuxKart using Hat uPCIty Lite board By Jeff Butts published 14 August 24 Taking gaming on the Raspberry Pi 5 to the next level — is Crysis next?
DIY enthusiast builds a gaming laptop using only desktop PC parts By Jeff Butts published 14 August 24 Frustrated that mobile GPUs are so underpowered compared to their desktop counterparts, this DIY enthusiast decided to build a custom gaming laptop using off-the-shelf desktop computer components.
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 developer demonstrates running Doom on RP2350-powered Def Con 32 badge By Jeff Butts published 12 August 24 If you attended Def Con in Las Vegas this year, you might want to know that your badge can run Doom smoothly with full audio support.
Intel offers Irish employees voluntary severance packages up to €500K — chipmaker provides an alternative to layoffs By Jeff Butts published 12 August 24 Intel's workforce reduction efforts are underway, and the chipmaker has offered a generous severance package for those who volunteer to give up their jobs.
Massive leak of US personal information shows up on hacking forum, including almost 2.7 billion records By Jeff Butts published 12 August 24 Almost 2.7 billion records containing names, addresses, and even Social Security numbers of US residents has shown up as a free download on a popular hacking forum.
3D printer maker Bambu Lab faces patent infringement lawsuits that could threaten hobbyist 3D printing in general By Jeff Butts published 11 August 24 In east Texas, two lawsuits have begun that could have far-reaching consequences for hobbyist 3D printing as a whole.
Cheap Logitech F710 controller may have contributed to Titan submersible implosion, lawsuit alleges By Jeff Butts published 11 August 24 A wrongful death lawsuit after the Titan submersible implosion prominently features the cheap game controller as a contributing factor to the tragic accident.
