AMD releases Adrenaline 26.3.1 driver, adding FSR 4.1 support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
FSR 4.1 builds on the FSR Redstone framework by enhancing image reconstruction quality, particularly in older games that natively support only lower-resolution input. It also delivers sharper visuals for machine learning – based upscaling, improving detail reconstruction and reducing artifacts in scenes with foliage and other fine textures. However, a...
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Android sideloading remains, but Google introduces stricter "advanced flow" process
Google has confirmed that Android will not retire app sideloading, but the company is implementing measures that make the process cumbersome – something only "power users" are likely to attempt. According to Matthew Forsythe, the newly introduced advanced flow is designed to protect users from potential coercion, scams, or malicious software.
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Quantum cryptography pioneers win Turing Award for unhackable encryption breakthrough
The pair will share the $1 million prize for their pioneering work in quantum cryptography and the broader field of quantum information science. Their 1984 paper introducing the BB84 protocol – an encryption method based on the fragile nature of photons – reimagined how information could be kept secret. At...
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Crimson Desert won't work on Intel Arc GPUs, developer suggests users ask for refunds
Following a slew of mostly average to quite good pre-launch reviews for Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss' stock price fell almost 30%. It seems many had expected the game to receive Baldur's Gate 3-level praise.
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Sony to phase out "PlayStation Network" branding as early as this fall
Sony reportedly sent an email to developers informing them of its decision to phase out the "PlayStation Network" and "PSN" branding across its platform, ostensibly to "properly capture the breadth of our evolving digital services." The company insists the changes will be "purely visual" and will not introduce any technical...
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Samsung could be developing a second-gen Galaxy Z TriFold and slidable handset
While the first TriFold was discontinued after just a few months on the market, the report suggests that Samsung has not entirely backed away from multifold hardware. Instead, the company is said to be testing the feasibility of a lighter but slightly thicker second-generation model.
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Counter-Strike 2 update overhauls ammo system, punishes early reloads
A recent update for Valve's free-to-play tactical multiplayer shooter completely overhauls how Steam's most popular game handles ammunition. The new rules are designed to encourage greater caution before opening fire and reloading.
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Watch this restaurant robot malfunction and scatter tableware during live performance
The incident quickly spread online, sparking both amusement and debate about safety features, oversight, and the wisdom of deploying consumer-facing robots in uncontrolled settings.
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OpenAI is building a desktop superapp that combines ChatGPT, Atlas, and Codex
The Wall Street Journal writes that Fidji Simo, OpenAI's Chief Executive of Applications, will be in charge of the superapp. She will also be looking after the sales team for the promotion and sale of the new product.
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Walmart secures two AI pricing patents, raising dynamic pricing concerns
Walmart says the new systems are not designed for surge or individualized pricing, but their capabilities arrive at a moment when lawmakers are moving to restrict precisely those practices.
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