What just happened? Intel slated its Arc dedicated laptop GPUs for release at the end of March, but a seller accidentally revealed one Arc-powered computer before the lineup’s release date. An online retailer briefly created then removed a listing for the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro, a 12th-generation Intel ultrabook with an Arc graphics card.…
Highly anticipated: Overwatch took the multiplayer shooter genre by storm when it launched in 2016. It quickly grew in popularity and has since become a worldwide phenomenon, with entire eSports leagues and teams sprouting up around it. However, developer Blizzard Entertainment has seen fit to develop a sequel, Overwatch 2, which is officially receiving its…
Facepalm: On Friday, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Telegram because it wasn’t responding to communications from Brazilian courts and law enforcement. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov quickly apologized, saying that his company had missed the court’s messages because they’d been checking the wrong email address. Telegram, which is…
Facepalm: The Gran Turismo series is unquestionably one of the most popular driving simulators ever released. The launch of GT7 was received favorably by critics, viewing it as a departure from previous efforts and a return to the game’s true roots. Despite the praise, players are absolutely panning Sony’s driving masterpiece on Metacritic for changes…
Why it matters: The Asahi Linux Project has published the first public alpha of Asahi Linux, a distro made for the Apple M1 SoC and its derivatives. It’s been eagerly anticipated by Linux users wanting to take advantage of Apple’s newest silicon. Support for the M1 was added to the Linux kernel in June 2021,…
TL;DR: A Russian modular botnet called Cyclops Blink is hijacking Asus routers worldwide, reportedly in an attempt to build an army of compromised routers for use in cyberwarfare. The hackers want to use the vulnerable devices as command-and-control (C&C or C2) servers. Cyclops Blink is a Kremlin-linked malware that has existed since 2019. It is…
Twitter’s reputation for being a place flooded with memes, hot takes, and abundant photos of meals isn’t unfounded. But there’s still a use for Twitter even if you don’t love arguing with internet strangers or wading through endless jokes. In fact, it can save you time and headache when used judiciously. Here’s how. 1) Better…
SUMo, which stands for Software Update Monitor. Thanks to SUMo you’ll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software ! Unlike build-in auto update features, SUMo tells you if updates are available before you need to use your software. Features: Automatic detection of installed software Detects…
Recap: Google has finally rolled out a “quick delete” setting that allows users to clear the last 15 minutes of history from its search app on Android. It announced the functionality about a year ago and released it to iPhones only a few months later. In May 2021, during an I/O event, Google announced an…
Yamaha Apex vs. Yamaha Phazer — Which Sled is the Best For You? Ahhh the age-old question: Apex vs. Phazer — which…