Giving tots an iPad is a bad idea
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 15 August 2024 10:49

Giving tots an iPad is a bad idea


Turns them into monsters

While Apple fanboys might think giving their tots an iPad is a good idea to shut them up, new research suggests cutting back on the practice.

Alienware's new monitor solves gaming problem
Published in Graphics


Choosing between resolution and refresh rate is just too hard

Alienware revealed its new 27-inch Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor (AW2725QF) at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.

Apple’s set to build a robot arm
Published in News
Thursday, 15 August 2024 10:39

Apple’s set to build a robot arm


Because all you need is a robot arm right?

The Tame Apple Press is getting its knickers in a twist about a rumour that the fruity cargo cult will build expensive tabletop robots to turn around its fortunes as the iPhone dies out.

Former Intel employee sues over alleged antisemitism and retaliation
Published in News


Fired for complaining about "pro-Hamas" manager

A Jewish Israeli former employee of Intel has filed a lawsuit against the chipmaker, alleging that he was fired after raising concerns about antisemitism and support for terrorism expressed by a senior executive.

Valve to support SteamOS on rival Asus ROG Ally handheld
Published in News


Valve designer Lawrence Yang confirms

Valve designer Lawrence Yang has confirmed that the company plans to support SteamOS on the rival Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld.

AI code writer extends its run time
Published in AI
Thursday, 15 August 2024 10:20

AI code writer extends its run time


AI Scientist started dragging projects out

A new AI system called “The AI Scientist” that aims to conduct scientific research autonomously using AI language models (LLMs) similar to those powering ChatGPT has been writing code so that it takes longer to run.

Google's Gemini dubbed a step backwards for Voice Assistants?
Published in AI


Train wreck

With the launch of its new Pixel 9 phones, Google has made a significant change by replacing Google Assistant with Gemini as the default voice assistant, and it is a complete trainwreck.

Indian watchdog recalls two Apple reports
Published in News
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 11:21

Indian watchdog recalls two Apple reports


Jobs’ Mob complains they were “commercially sensitive”

India's antitrust body has taken the unusual step of recalling two reports detailing competition law breaches by Apple after the tech giant complained that it had disclosed commercial secrets to competitors.

Chipzilla flogs off a chunk of Arm
Published in News
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 11:17

Chipzilla flogs off a chunk of Arm


Intel is now completely armless

A recent filing shows Chipzilla has flogged off its stake in chip designer Arm.

Foxconn sees a six per cent rise in profit
Published in News
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 11:15

Foxconn sees a six per cent rise in profit


Thanks to AI demand

Foxconn had a six per cent rise in second-quarter net profit, driven by strong AI server demand as the company touted "strong growth momentum" from the technology boom.