Micron shows massive 256GB DDR5-8800 memory sticks

From Tom's Hardware: Micron demonstrated its massive 256 GB MCR DIMM memory modules this week at the Nvidia-hosted GPU Technology Conference (GTC). These modules are designed for next-generation servers, including those running Intel's Xeon Scalable 'Granite Rapids' processors. Micron announced...

Microsoft Office 2024 will be available as a one-time purchase

From PC World: The rumors have now become facts. Recent speculation suggested that Microsoft would offer the latest version of Office (officially Microsoft 365) not only as a subscription, but also as a one-off purchase again. Well, Microsoft has made it official!

The next version of Microsoft 365...

Qualcomm's Next Chip Improves AI and Gaming on More Affordable Phones

From CNET: Qualcomm has been on a roll introducing new chips with on-device generative AI, bringing the next hot technology to smartphones even when they aren't connected to mobile networks. The company's next silicon is for phones priced below the top-tier iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, but are still...

Thermaltake Reveals the Dr. Power III

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake is excited to launch the Dr. Power III, an enhanced portable power tester that supports the latest ATX12V v3.1 standard. This tester simplifies the process of checking the operational status of different PSU connectors. Compared to its predecessor, the Dr...

Google eliminates 12 security vulnerabilities in Chrome

From PC World: With the new Chrome versions 123.0.6312.58/59 for Windows and macOS and 123.0.6312.58 for Linux, released on March 19, Google fixed 12 vulnerabilities in its browser. So far, none of these vulnerabilities have been exploited for attacks. Manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers...

Google's Pixel 8A Will Be Similar to the Pixel 8, Leak Suggests

From CNET: Google's Pixel 8A will have a lot in common with its more expensive sibling, if a recent leak turns out to be accurate. The search giant's next budget phone is expected to run on the company's Tensor G3 processor, similar to the Pixel 8. It may also have a higher 120Hz refresh rate...

Lexar Introduces the SL500 Portable SSD

From Lexar Press Release: Lexar is excited to introduce the SL500 Portable SSD, the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup. Featuring a super-slim, solid aluminum unibody construction that fits in the palm of your hand, the Lexar® SL500 Portable SSD delivers exceptional 2000MB/s max read and...

Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update smashes its Steam player record

From The Verge: Stardew Valley’s massive 1.6 update has been out on PC for less than 24 hours, and it’s already taken the game’s popularity to staggering new heights. The cozy farming simulator hit 146,159 concurrent players on Steam according to SteamDB data, smashing the game’s previous record as...

Respawn Rolls Out Security Update in Response to Apex Legends Hack

From PC Mag: Apex Legends developers at Respawn have finally responded to the hacking incident over the weekend that forced its North American Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) esports finals to be put on hold.

"On Sunday, a few professional Apex Legends players accounts were hacked during an ALGS...

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