Smartphone shipments dip to lowest seen in a decade, 17-percent decline from 2021
Phone upgrades were low on consumers' priority list for 2022
Hard drive shipments nearly halved in 2022
Why it matters: A recent report from Trendfocus shows SSD sales continue to rise dramatically, while HDD manufacturers are noticing record-breaking declines in overall shipments. Analysts estimate that shipments declined by more than 40 percent compared to 2021.
Forspoken requires 150GB of storage and needs an RTX 3070 for 1440p @ 30fps
The game also recommends 24GB or 32GB of RAM
CAMM standard set to replace SO-DIMM for laptop memory
Could CAMM be a big buzzword in 2024?
A firmware update made Secure Boot useless for hundreds of MSI motherboards
Secure Boot isn't secure if the settings are wrong
Samsung introduces 200-megapixel image sensor for flagship smartphones
Will the Galaxy S23 be the first to use it?
Opera GX: A browser for gamers and enthusiasts
Set limits on CPU, RAM, and Network usage, use Discord & Twitch from the sidebar, and connect mobile and desktop browsers.
Nanosys shows off next-gen electroluminescent quantum dot display technology
Quantum dots may come into their own soon
Gigabyte reveals entry-level AMD A620 chipset for AM5 motherboards is coming
Highly anticipated: Gigabyte has revealed five new Gigabyte motherboard models featuring a new mysterious A620 chipset. Based on the name, it's safe to assume this is an upcoming entry-level AMD chipset for AM5 socket motherboards that is set to replace A520. It will also be the first A-series chipset to be compatible with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
Apple refreshes MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
In brief: Apple has rejuvenated its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, its latest homegrown silicon. MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro can be configured with either a 10-core or 12-core CPU for up to 20 percent more performance over the M1 Pro and up to 32GB of unified memory with 200GB/s of bandwidth. Buyers can also opt for a 19-core GPU that's said to deliver up to 30 percent more graphics performance alongside a neural engine that's 40 percent faster than before.
AI art generator Stable Diffusion faces another copyright lawsuit, this time from Getty
Does data scraping fall under fair use? Not according to Getty Images
Microsoft Office is down to just $29, no subscription required
Grab a lifetime license for over 90% off
Bitcoin has seen a resurgence this month, but is the crypto winter really thawing?
Here's what analysts think
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards in Early 2023
With the recent launch of new GPUs from both AMD and Nvidia, it's time to take a look into what graphics cards are the best value right now, using the most up to date pricing in several regions.
Laptop Core i9-13980HX smashes 30K barrier in Cinebench, outperforming AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X
Intel's flagship Core i9 mobile chip is fast enough, it can beat modern desktop CPUs
The RedMagic 8 Pro brings flagship specs, 6,000mAh battery for just $649
Yes, it still has RGB lighting
NortonLifeLock warns of password manager breach after failing to reject mass login attempts
Credential stuffing attack could impact thousands of accounts
Taiwan chip exports jumped 18.4% last year as US sanctions crushed China's imports
But the future might not be so bright for Taiwan
Artists launch copyright lawsuit against AI art generators Stable Diffusion and Midjourney
"Another step toward making AI fair & ethical for everyone"
Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows
"Defender really is the Gift that keeps on giving!"
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 could have no visible screen crease thanks to a new design
Fixing the Fold's worst problem
New Android 12-powered Sony Walkmans: cool looks and high prices
Retro tech with a very modern update
Has Nvidia won the AI training market?
We don't know the answer to this question. But we suspect it is true.
Researchers have created a new and potentially dangerous encryption-breaking quantum algorithm
Some cryptography researchers see the claim as misleading, others see it as a potential warning sign
TSMC may cut 3nm wafer prices to entice AMD, Nvidia, others
Company also expects modest revenue declines in 1H 2023
Nvidia Broadcast app tries to simulate eye contact with the camera
New feature follows attempts from Apple and Microsoft
The Chromium Project will support the Rust programming language
Taking a cautious approach to avoid interoperability issues with C++
Logitech sales slide mirrors PC shipment slump
Sales were down around 23% during the holiday quarter compared to the previous year
US government publishes annual unclassified report on unidentified aerial phenomena
More than 500 UAP reports have been cataloged
Some Intel software can be downloaded in Russia again because of "warranty obligations"
Windows 11 updates are reportedly allowed again, too
AMD patches botched firmware that disabled cores on Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD was quick to fix the odd mistake
HDMI licensing administrator says the obscure HDMI Alt Mode specs are dead
Users and manufacturers rejected the HDMI-over-USB-C tech
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