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Benchmarks show Windows can still outperform SteamOS on dedicated GPUs
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Recent benchmarks from Ars Technica show that SteamOS' performance advantage over Windows 11 largely evaporates and sometimes reverses on devices with discrete graphics. Moreover, Valve's Linux distro and compatibility layer appear to worsen performance issues on GPUs with just 8GB of VRAM.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
In the age of AI and chatbots, Casio is still selling millions of calculators
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Even though more advanced solutions are available, calculators continue to sell in significant numbers in certain parts of the world. As Sato Tomoaki, senior general manager of the education division at Casio, points out, calculators remain reliable for performing math – they always give the correct answer and, unlike chatbots,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Paramount's $108 billion offer to force Netflix out turns the battle for Warner Bros. into a showdown
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Paramount Skydance has opened a new front in the fight for Warner Bros. Discovery, launching a hostile bid directly to shareholders. The move escalates a months-long contest for control of one of Hollywood's most valuable media portfolios. It comes just days after Netflix agreed to acquire the studio's film, television,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Inspectors warn of critical damage to Chernobyl containment structure after alleged drone attack
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
United Nations experts are calling for urgent repairs to Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement, the structure built as an additional shield against radiation from the failed nuclear power plant. Inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency recently said the structure has lost its primary safety and containment functions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Tiny Core Linux is a minimalist distro built for speed and customization
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Tiny Core Linux is one of the smallest and fastest Linux distributions, with a base image of just 24 MB. It boots quickly, runs entirely in RAM, and includes only the essentials, letting users add features through modular extensions. Like Tiny11 on Windows, Tiny Core Linux embraces an "only what you need" philosophy.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to $549 in new sale
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is no longer Apple's newest flagship, but it remains remarkably close to the Ultra 3. You still get the same rugged titanium build, solid battery life, a bright 3,000-nit display, and Apple's health-tracking features. For most users, the Ultra 2 delivers nearly the same experience for less.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Parents say mandatory iPad use at school is hurting kids' grades, causing behavioral issues
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The movement to reduce screen time for school children is being led by a parent coalition called Schools Beyond Screens, founded by concerned mother Lila Byock. The group is campaigning against the mandatory use of iPads, Chromebooks, and other electronic devices in classrooms, arguing that they are negatively affecting students'...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Decade-long study suggests retrobrighting might do more harm than good
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Retro gamers have experimented with various methods over the years to try and reverse the damage with mixed results. One popular process, retrobrighting, was the focus of an informal test carried out by YouTuber Tech Tangents over the past decade.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Musk goes full Musk after X gets hit with a €120 million EU fine
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The EU penalized X on Friday following a two-year investigation into whether it had violated the DSA, which was introduced in 2022. It marks the first time a company has been fined for violating this law.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New Gigabyte motherboard features real wood and leather to bring "warmth" to your PC
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Gigabyte Technology recently introduced the X870E Aero X3D Wood motherboard, a peculiar piece of hardware that theoretically aims to blend natural aesthetics with uncompromising hardware features. The Taiwanese manufacturer said that the new motherboard is a statement of sorts, although it doesn't provide any specific info about the product's price....Read Entire Article Continue Reading »