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Single Stick vs. Dual Channel RAM: How Much Performance Do You Actually Lose?
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
DRAM prices just doubled, pushing many builders to consider running a single 16 GB stick. We test how much performance you give up when running a Ryzen system in single vs. dual channel.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Notepad++ users urged to update immediately after hackers hijack the app's updater
Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The developers of Notepad++ recently discovered an actively exploited vulnerability that enabled hackers to hijack the popular editor's automatic updater. Version 8.8.9 addresses the issue, but users should avoid relying on the updater in earlier releases and instead download the latest installer directly from the Notepad++ website or from TechSpot's...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Morrowind gets a modern glow-up thanks to an Unreal Engine 5 fan project
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Greg Coulthard is a self-taught CG enthusiast and YouTuber with a passion for bringing classic games into current-gen visual technology. Using Unreal Engine 5, he updates aged classics to showcase modern graphics features. Recently, the modder applied the UE5 treatment to one of the best – and most heavily modded...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple may be prepping a Studio Display 2 upgrade with ProMotion, HDR, and A19 chip
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
An internal pre-release build of iOS 26 points to a significant overhaul of the Studio Display – Apple's premium desktop monitor. Macworld got a chance to examine the code and found various clues confirming a long-rumored update. References found in the iOS 26 source code identify new specs for the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Instacart's algorithm is quietly charging people different prices for the same groceries
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
A months-long joint investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative has uncovered widespread price testing on Instacart's grocery delivery platform. The research shows that identical grocery items sometimes cost different amounts for each customer. The disparity is sometimes as much as 23 percent. Investigators detected the tests at several of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New poll shows 30% of US teens interact with chatbots every day
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Despite concerns surrounding the growing AI bubble, chatbots and other AI services continue to gain popularity. A recent Pew Research Center poll of US teens confirms earlier findings: young users frequently engage with AI products for both educational and personal purposes.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
NASA's Webb telescope spots ancient supernova and its host galaxy
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The space agency said supernovas typically brighten rapidly over a period of several weeks before they slowly start to dim. This example, however, took months to brighten. Furthermore, because it occurred so early in the universe's history, light from the explosion stretched over time. The actual blast likely lasted around...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Disney strikes $1 billion deal with OpenAI to bring Mickey, Marvel, and more to generative video platform
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Sora allows users to generate video sequences by typing descriptive text prompts. Under the new Disney agreement, users will gain legitimate access to more than 200 Disney-owned characters – ranging from Mickey Mouse to Iron Man and Darth Vader – within the Sora environment.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Arm CEO says physical AI will replace most factory workers within a decade
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Haas shared his views on the future of factory jobs in the age of agentic AI and robotics during the recent Brainstorm AI live event hosted by Fortune in San Francisco. The Arm executive is confident that human-shaped robots, powered by advanced AI systems, will take over most factory jobs...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ayaneo reveals the Pocket Play, an Android slider phone inspired by the Xperia Play
Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Ayaneo first teased the Ayaneo Pocket Play back in August, but has only now unveiled its design.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »