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Netflix says it wants to "deliver more value" as it hikes prices across most plans, again
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
The price increases go across the board, as detailed in the latest earnings report. The ad-supported tier is going up from $6.99 to $7.99 monthly. Then there's the standard ad-free option, which is seeing the biggest jump, climbing from $15.49 to $17.99 per month. The premium high tier is inflating...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht given full pardon by Donald Trump
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump wrote, "The scum that worked to convict him were some of the same lunatics who were involved in the modern day weaponization of government against me. He was given two life sentences, plus 40 years. Ridiculous."Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel Nova Lake and Clearwater Forest CPU samples appear in leaked shipping manifests
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
Recently exposed manifests reveal that Intel has begun shipping test samples of its next-generation server and desktop processors. While much about these upcoming CPUs remains uncertain, their eventual launch could be a defining moment for Intel's 18A process node and its foundry business.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft Edge's 'Game Assist' lets you browse the web without leaving your game
Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2025
The Game Assist feature in the Edge browser enables you to watch videos or browse the web while playing your favorite game. Initially a beta feature, Game Assist is now available to all in the stable release of Microsoft Edge.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hisense A9 e-ink smartphone returns with expanded storage and memory
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
A new version of Hisense's e-ink smartphone recently appeared with slightly updated specs. The device might suit users seeking a versatile and flexible e-reader but who don't necessarily need the most advanced phone. The company initially released the A9 in 2022 with options for 4 GB or 6 GB of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PlayStation 6 chip design is nearing completion as Sony and AMD partnership forges ahead
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
Sony is currently trying to convince gamers that the modest improvements of the PlayStation 5 Pro can justify its hefty $700 price tag, and the console is reportedly performing well in the market. Meanwhile, the Japanese giant is also hard at work on the next generation of PlayStation hardware, with...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
The scene opens in an underground cave where debris starts raining down around a humanoid figure as a siren blares in the background. Tunnels with spikes and skull traps populate the middle of the demo, while explosions at the end provide an escape route for our hero. In total, the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
What's the keyboard shortcut to directly open the Windows Task Manager?
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
If you don't know it, it's about time you learn it... plus a few moreRead Entire Article Continue Reading »
Energizer enters the laptop market with low-cost EnergyBook line
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
Energizer, one of the world's largest battery brands, will soon expand its product lineup with a series of portable computers called the "EnergyBook Classic." French company Avenir Telecom recently announced the new devices at CES, explaining that it wants to bring an accessible, affordable, yet durable PC system to a...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Walgreens' smart freezer doors were a $200 million misstep
Posted on Tuesday January 21, 2025
The pharmacy chain started testing digitized refrigerator screens from a startup named Cooler Screens at select stores in early 2019. The idea is simple enough: replace the clear glass doors in the freezer section with digital displays, sensors, and cameras that can be used by marketers to serve targeted ads...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »