It’s no secret that at any given time, companies like AMD and Nvidia are working on multiple generations of GPUs, not just what we think of as the next in line for release. With the release of RDNA 4 GPUs, AMD got a lot of things right, but they’re already planning on moving away from the RDNA architecture. Moving away from what seems to be a formula just beginning to pay dividends might sound odd, but AMD’s UDNA is poised to be so much better than RDNA 4, and here’s why.
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Meta takes aim at ex-employee’s memoir ‘Careless People’
Meta won a legal victory this week against Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former employee who recently published a memoir of her time at the company titled “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism.” An arbitrator ruled that Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook (now Meta) from 2011 to 2017, may have violated the non-disparagement agreement she signed when leaving the … [Read More...]
5 GPUs that will be worth buying pre-owned in 2025
Make no bones about it: the GPU market is still a mess, even after the initial launch of RX 9000 cards. Stock has never been worse for those who buy online, and even big box stores can’t keep cards on the shelves for long. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
The Playdate game Jump Truck is a flippin’ good time
If ever a game presents me with an opportunity to perform completely absurd aerial tricks, you best believe I will be flipping as much as possible. In Jump Truck, a 3D solo racing game for Playdate by Tabortop Games, flips can work either to your benefit or detriment as you try to score the fastest finish time for each of a series of race tracks. Throwing in some flips may help to shave … [Read More...]
4 reasons you should stop using WinRAR and switch to 7-Zip
There was a time that Windows didn't have decompression and archiving tools built into the OS, with many people resorting to tools like WinRAR and 7-Zip to unpack compressed files. Both apps are among the best file compression tools for Windows. But while I used to be a WinRAR devotee, 7-Zip has taken the crown as the best option, in my opinion. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
5 of the best devices you can build your home lab with
When you think about an experimentation and self-hosting server, bulky rack-mounted PCs are probably the first to come to mind. Contrary to popular belief, you can build a home lab on practically any piece of hardware – ranging from tiny SBCs and mini-PCs to powerful tower rigs. So, I’ve compiled a list of beginner-friendly devices you can build your home server with. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left
Evan Feinman says a Trump administration overhaul could lead to ‘deeply negative outcomes’ while making ‘the world’s richest man even richer.’Evan Feinman says a Trump administration overhaul could lead to ‘deeply negative outcomes’ while making ‘the world’s richest man even richer.’Updated Mar 16, 2025, 6:52 PM UTCWes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He … [Read More...]
5 additional costs you're probably forgetting in a gaming platform
You’ve finally done it — you’ve saved up enough money to buy that brand-new gaming device you’ve been eyeing for months. Whether it’s a $500 Xbox Series X, a $700 PS5 Pro, or a $1,500-$2,000 high-end gaming PC, you’re ready to hit that checkout button and dive into your new setup. You’ve calculated the cost down to the last cent, confident that your budget is airtight. But then, reality … [Read More...]
These 5 faetures have made Excel better than ever in the past few months
Thanks to the fact that Excel is one of the most widely used software for number crunching, Microsoft rolls out frequent updates with added features and bug fixes. While the latter is more important to ensure a stable workflow, extra features are always welcome if they can boost productivity. That's exactly what Microsoft has been aiming for lately. The past few months have seen a couple of … [Read More...]
Apple considered making the rumored iPhone 17 Air ‘completely port-free,’ according to report
The so-called iPhone 17 Air, which is rumored to be coming this fall, is said to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. But, if the company had gone through some of its earlier plans for the device, slimness may not have been the most talked-about element. In the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that Apple at one time planned to ditch the USB-C port “to make the Air device Apple’s … [Read More...]
4 ways to use virtual desktops to keep you organized and productive on Windows
Virtual desktops are extremely useful for organizing your tools and spaces on Windows. Keeping your digital workspace in order can boost your productivity and keep everything more organized. Whether or not you've tried this feature, here are a few ways virtual desktops can help you. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]