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New Nvidia GPUs: More Power, More Performance?

January 4, 2025

Get ready, gaming enthusiasts! Nvidia is expected to unveil its new RTX 50-series GPUs at CES next week. The lineup will include the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070. The star of the show, the RTX 5090, is said to outperform the 2022 RTX 4090. But there's a catch – it'll need more power. Leaks sug

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CES 2025: What's Next in Entertainment Tech? Experts Weigh In

January 4, 2025

Attending CES 2025 in Las Vegas? Among the 2. 5 million square feet of exhibits showcasing everything from smart bird feeders to advanced prosthetics, don't miss the Variety Entertainment Summit. Happening at the Aria Resort & Casino on January 8, this is where the future of entertainment meets tech

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Amazon's Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen): A Smart Home Hub with a Twist

January 4, 2025

Imagine having a digital assistant that combines a TV, a smart home controller, and a video calling device all in one. That's exactly what Amazon's Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen) aims to be. With a 15. 6-inch screen, built-in Fire TV, and improved smart home features, it wants to be the center of your conne

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Trucking Tech Firms' IP Battle Comes to an End in Court

January 4, 2025

The legal quarrel between tech firms Omnitracs and Platform Science seems to have wrapped up after a California federal court issued its final judgment. On December 23, the court rejected Omnitracs' petition for a retrial and scrapped a previous jury decision awarding Omnitracs $19. 3 million in dam

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Judge Steps into VR for Courtroom Crime Scene Tour

January 4, 2025

Imagine standing in a courtroom, but instead of looking at photos or watching CCTV footage, the judge puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset. This isn't science fiction; it happened in Broward County, Florida. Judge Andrew Siegel decided to see things from a different perspective—literally. He agree

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Farmers’ New Weapon: Portable Pesticide Detectors

January 4, 2025

In today’s farming landscape, a popular method to boost crop growth involves the use of neonicotinoids, a type of insecticide. However, these chemicals can have a negative impact on both the environment and human health. To address this concern, scientists have developed an innovative, self-powered

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The Next Big Thing: iPhone 18 and Battery Tech

January 4, 2025

Imagine you're using an iPhone and never having to worry about battery life again. That might be a reality with the upcoming iPhone 18 series. Rumors hint at major battery improvements, possibly including foldable models. But when will this big tech upgrade happen? Let's break it down. The iPhone 1

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Tech Giants and the U. S. Government: Reviving Nuclear Power

January 4, 2025

Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in nuclear energy to reduce their carbon footprint. The U. S. government is supporting this with funding for small modular reactors. Environmental groups are still concerned about safety and waste disposal. The U. S. Department of

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Check Your Chrome Extensions: 33 Are Stealing Data

January 3, 2025

Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with

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VPN Apps Vanish from Indian Stores: What's Going On?

January 3, 2025

You might have noticed some of your favorite VPN apps, like Cloudflare’s 1. 1. 1. 1, disappear from India’s app stores. This happened because the Indian government ordered their removal. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued these removal orders, affecting apps like Hide. me and PrivadoVPN too. Apple