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Leaks show off NVIDIA RTX 3000 series graphics cards from Zotac

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 11:38 PM PDT

On Tuesday we're expecting to see details about NVIDIA's next generation of graphics cards, but some of the information may have leaked early. Tom's Hardware points out a couple of tweets that claim to share renders for Zotac Gaming cards in the new...

Elon Musk unveils V2 of the Neuralink brain-machine interface surgery bot

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 04:15 PM PDT

Just over a year since their last major announcement, Elon Musk's Neuralink is finally ready to show off the fruits of its labor: a revolutionary brain-machine interface that could blur the lines between humanity and technology, as well as give our f...

Watch Elon Musk's Neuralink reveal live at 6PM ET

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 02:48 PM PDT

Last year Neuralink launched with lofty promises of developing chips and technology that will connect human brains to computers, and now the company is ready to show off its progress. Elon Musk said the webcast will include a look at a working Neural...

Apple officially unplugs Epic from the App Store

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 02:29 PM PDT

Right on schedule, Apple has terminated the App Store account Epic Games used to support and maintain Fortnite. Epic warned iOS and macOS users earlier in the week it would no longer have the ability to update Fortnite after August 28th, and now that...

California's new emissions rules target diesel trucks and cargo ships

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 01:49 PM PDT

California air quality officials have passed two new measures aimed at reducing pollution from diesel trucks and ships. One rule introduces new emissions standards for heavy-duty diesel trucks, while the other requires more ships docked at ports to e...

Twitch's Subtember promo is back with discounts on channel subscriptions

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 01:10 PM PDT

Now in its fourth year, Twitch's annual Subtember promotion is back. Starting on September 1st at 10AM ET, the company will let you save up to 30 percent on a channel subscription. The longer you decide to support a streamer, the more you'll save.Her...

Google Assistant can help you donate to the Center for Policing Equity

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 12:34 PM PDT

Google is making it easier for Assistant users to donate to an organization working to address racial bias in policing. Using your phone, ask Assistant to "donate to racial justice," and the digital helper will then take you through contributing to t...

Google reportedly allowed ads that spread mail-in voting misinformation

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 12:13 PM PDT

Google is allowing ads that show misleading information regarding voting by mail, The Washington Post reported. The tech giant reportedly took five days to review the ads in question before approving them. Now, some are questioning the ad policies an...

'The Last Campfire' is a haunting twilight stroll through the forest

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 12:00 PM PDT

There's something special about hiking through a forest as the sun goes down. During the day, it's the sort of thing that can re-connect you with nature, far away from the noise of cities and civilization. But as night approaches, there's an added la...

What you need to know about Apple's iPhone 12 and 12 Pro

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 11:43 AM PDT

Fall is nearly upon us, which means Apple is gearing up to unveil its newest iPhones. 2020 being what it is, however, it's far from business as usual over in Cupertino. Apple has already confirmed it will ship its new smartphones later than usual thi...

Facebook pilot links user profiles with online news subscriptions

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 10:40 AM PDT

Facebook is still figuring out the best ways to promote reliable news on the platform. One of its next tricks might be linking users' profiles with their news subscriptions. Today, the company revealed that it's been working with publishers to test a...

How to buy a gaming laptop

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 10:21 AM PDT

For a few years now, gaming laptops have been some of the most intriguing PCs around. They've gotten thinner and lighter, naturally — but they've also become vastly more powerful and efficient, making them suitable for both work and play. They've ado...

Bollinger reveals its electric Deliver-E delivery van

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 10:00 AM PDT

EV startup Bollinger Motors isn't scheduled to start production on its rugged utility trucks until next year, but it's already looking toward the future. It's given the first glimpse of its electric delivery van, the Deliver-E. Bollinger has only rel...

The best deals we found this week: AirPods Pro, Galaxy Buds+ and more

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 09:29 AM PDT

You have a number of good options to choose from if you need a new pair of wireless earbuds and don't want to pay full price. This week brought a bunch of deals on devices including Apple's AirPods Pro and standard AirPods, in addition to the solid S...

Someone squeezed a Nintendo Wii into a Game Boy Color-like case

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:39 AM PDT

The Wii has a ton of great games that Nintendo hasn't ported to the Switch, and it probably won't do so in most cases. But there are ways you might be able to play Super Mario Galaxy on the go real soon instead of waiting for the rumored Switch versi...

Tell us all about how this year's Pixel Buds sound and feel

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:01 AM PDT

Google's first pair of wireless buds, back in 2017, were lacking in a few areas: they weren't truly wireless, some controls were missing and the touch pads were arduous. That being said, there was a lot to like in their sound quality, battery life an...

‘Ni No Kuni’ mobile MMO looks utterly gorgeous

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 07:29 AM PDT

Ni No Kuni games have a history of being heartbreakingly beautiful, and in that regard, the upcoming massively-multiplayer online (MMO) version for mobile won't disappoint. A trailer for the new Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds MMO shows gorgeous anime-inspi...

OnePlus might be resurrecting its smartwatch ambitions

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:39 AM PDT

The smartwatch plans OnePlus shelved years ago could be back on the table, 9to5Google reports. 91Mobiles spotted a listing on the IMDA website for a "OnePlus Watch." Beyond the model number, W301GB, we don't know much, but there are a few reasons a s...

Diplo previews his new album in the meditation app Calm

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:15 AM PDT

This year has been a roller coaster of emotions for a variety of reasons, and as such apps for mental well-being have been in the spotlight quite a bit. Calm, one of the most popular meditation and sleep apps out there, scored a somewhat unexpected b...

Xiaomi's under-display camera tech is coming to phones next year

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Under-display cameras do a neat trick, allowing manufacturers to build all-screen phones without complex pop-up selfie cameras. Now, Xiaomi has unveiled its third-generation of under-display cameras and promised that the technology will be coming to...

The Morning After: Meet LG's face-hugging personal air purifier

Posted: 28 Aug 2020 04:20 AM PDT

Luxe tech is a wonderfully insane category that defies logic, preying on the flush bank accounts of people that don't know how much a banana costs. Bang & Olufsen usually strikes a good balance between thousand-dollar gadgetry, design and functio...

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