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Facebook Has a Problem - Ad Revenue Could Drop as People Don't Want to be Tracked

Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 July 2021, 17:30

Mark Zuckerberg may not be happy with the changes in the new version of iOS. After the June update, Facebook's ad revenue may drop significantly. The reason is the lack of consent of users to track their online activities.

PS5's CPU Soon to be Available in PCs?

Martin Nothing, 14 July 2021, 21:47

Soon the offer of PCs based on AMD components will grow by several dozen models. They will be equipped with the AMD 4700S chip known from PlayStation 5.

Phil Spencer Praises PS5's DualSense and Thinks About Upgrades to Xbox Controller

Michael Kulakowski, 14 July 2021, 19:04

Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's gaming division, spoke positively on PlayStation 5's controller, and hinted that he's not ruling out a new version of the Xbox Series X|S gamepad in the future that would take advantage of the competition's ideas.

Russian Hackers Went Off the Grid; Who Did It?

Przemyslaw Dygas, 14 July 2021, 16:43

The hacking group REvil, which was responsible for attacks using ransomware, has suddenly disappeared from the web. This may have something to do with US pressure on the Russian Federation government.

PS4 and Xbox One Shortage in the US

Adrian Werner, 12 July 2021, 12:32

There have been big problems with getting new PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and DualShock 4 gamepads in the U.S. for a while now, with most major stores not offering them, or used pieces of they do.

Tons of PS4s Discovered in Crypto Mine in Ukraine

Konrad Sarzynski, 12 July 2021, 11:52

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) discovered a huge cryptocurrency mine consisting primarily of PlayStation 4 consoles. Criminals found a way to turn it into a profitable business.

AMD: Component Availability Won't Improve Until 2022

Konrad Sarzynski, 10 July 2021, 12:26

AMD is steadily ramping up production, but component availability is expected to be poor until at least the end of this year. The head of the company, Lisa Su, predicts improvement in the global market in 2022, although not in all its segments.

PS5 Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 Improves Performance

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 July 2021, 15:44

Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 for PlayStation 5 is now available for download. The new update focuses on improving the performance of the console.

Windows 11 Will Give Users 10 Days to Roll Back to Previous OS

Konrad Sarzynski, 08 July 2021, 15:24

Windows 11 introduces a lot of changes, which may not be to everyone's liking. You need to make a decision quickly - Microsoft gives only 10 days to return to Windows 10 from the moment of the update.

Nintendo Employee on Switch OLED: Don't Buy If You Don't Need a New Display

Hubert Sledziewski, 07 July 2021, 20:31

The announcement of the Switch OLED console met with a negative response from gamers. Meanwhile, a Nintendo marketer advises that those uninterested in the new display should stick with the Switch or Switch Lite.

Windows 10 Gets Emergency Patch That Fixes PrintNightmare

Iltutmis, 07 July 2021, 18:44

Things have gotten heated at Microsoft over the past few days regarding the PrintNightmare threat. Microsoft has resolved the issue and a patch is now available.

Microsoft Wants Prettier Games With More FPS, Hires AI Specialist for the Job

Michal Ciezadlik, 07 July 2021, 15:12

Microsoft intends to bring upscaling technology to Xbox Series X|S consoles. New software employees are being sought for this purpose.

Nintendo Unveils the Switch OLED Model

Matt Buckley, 06 July 2021, 19:08

After months of speculation about a “Switch Pro,” Nintendo finally reveals the OLED Model, an upgraded version of the Switch featuring a 7-inch OLED screen, a LAN Port, and more. Plus, the new model will arrive this October.

Jeff Bezos Oficially Steps Down as Amazon CEO

Konrad Sarzynski, 06 July 2021, 10:39

Jeff Bezos has stepped down as CEO of Amazon. His place is taken by trusted associate Andy Jassy. The American billionaire will now be able to devote more time to his other ventures, including a space flight.

Bitcoin Now Easier to Mine Thanks to Chinese Bans

Arkadiusz Strzala, 05 July 2021, 16:42

The shutdown of much of bitcoin's network due to Chinese crack down has prompted changes to its algorithm. With the update, the cryptocurrency is now 28% easier to mine.

RTX 3080 Cooled by a Magnetic Device Pulled Straight From a Forge

Arkadiusz Strzala, 02 July 2021, 16:17

A Youtuber has built an efficient computer cooled without the use of fans. Instead, he used something like a magnetically driven bellows. The result is marvelous.

No Blue Screen of Death in Windows 11

Jacob Blazewicz, 02 July 2021, 14:33

Microsoft may change one of the most recognizable elements of Windows. It's all about the so-called Blue Screen of Death, which will reportedly look slightly different in Windows 11.

$10 Million Stolen by Microsoft Employee by Reselling Xbox Gift Cards

Arkadiusz Strzala, 02 July 2021, 13:45

A Microsoft employee caused the company a $10 million loss by illegally reselling Xbox gift cards. He was sentenced to nine years in prison.

DLSS With Ultra Quality Mode - Nvidia May be Preparing Even Better Scaling

Arkadiusz Strzala, 01 July 2021, 17:08

Nvidia is probably working on an Ultra Quality mode for DLSS 2.0. That's according to some information in the Unreal Engine 5 documentation. This, of course, could be a response to an analogous setting in AMD's FidelityFX.

WWW Source Code Auctioned for $5 Million

Arkadiusz Strzala, 01 July 2021, 14:12

The NFT token associated with the World Wide Web's source code was sold at auction for $5.4 million. WWW is the foundation of modern day Internet - without this technology this news would never have been written.

Price Tag for Our LinkedIn Data Revealed

Konrad Sarzynski, 01 July 2021, 13:20

The data of 700 million LinkedIn users has gone up for sale. This is another such case, and the way the data was obtained and the price for the entire database should raise many eyebrows.

Microsoft Explains Why Windows 11 Needs TPM 2.0

Konrad Sarzynski, 29 June 2021, 21:39

Many learned about the existence of the TPM 2.0 security module only after reading Windows 11's hardware requirements. What is it and why is it needed? Microsoft explains the requirement with concern for our security.

Many People Use the Same Passwords Over and Over Again - Alarming Data

Michal Ciezadlik, 29 June 2021, 13:35

Recent research in the UK shows that many users rely on the same passwords for multiple services, which can lead to security breaches.

Malware Mines Crypto on PCs of Users Who Pirated Games

Arkadiusz Strzala, 28 June 2021, 16:49

Malware unnoticeably mines cryptocurrency on a gamer's computer. It seems that just buying GPUs is not enough for miners. Let me reassure you - the problem concerns only torrent lovers.

TPM 2.0 Module Scalping Begins; Windows 11 to Blame

Konrad Sarzynski, 27 June 2021, 20:39

Microsoft has updated Windows 11's requirements on its website. It will be necessary to have a TPM 2.0 module. Scalpers immediately went on a buying spree, and prices are breaking records.

Windows 11 Won't Support Ryzen 1000 series and Intel CPUs Below 8th Gen

Darius Matusiak, 26 June 2021, 22:08

The list of processors officially supported by Windows 11 turns out to be surprising. Microsoft bets on the latest generations and cutts off many popular models, at least officially.

Windows 11 Will Let Us Run Android Apps

Konrad Sarzynski, 25 June 2021, 11:09

The ability to run mobile apps from Android in the new Windows 11 is one of the most interesting novelties presented at Microsoft's conference and a response to Apple's recent actions.

Windows 11 - Everything We Know About Microsoft's New System

Przemyslaw Dygas, 24 June 2021, 21:57

It has been almost 6 years since the release of Windows 10, so Microsoft decided to prepare a new version of the system, numbered 11, which will introduce many minor or major changes. Today we finally witnessed its official presentation.

Windows 11 for Free; System Requirements Revealed

Arkadiusz Strzala, 24 June 2021, 20:51

The new Windows 11 operating system was unveiled at Microsoft's conference. We already know who will be eligible for the free update, and learned the system requirements.

John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison

Konrad Sarzynski, 24 June 2021, 18:43

A colorful life and a mysterious death in a Spanish prison cell. John McAfee, industry icon and creator of a popular anti-virus program, died in a prison cell while awaiting extradition to the US. The death has become a fertile ground for conspiracy theory fans.

AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution is Ready; List of Supported Games

Arkadiusz Strzala, 23 June 2021, 14:07

AMD's answer to DLSS, Fidelity FX Super Resolution, is now ready to roll out. Seven games support it to begin with, and the number will increase over time.

PS4 Firmware 8.52 Available for Download

Filip Wegrzyn, 22 June 2021, 18:22

Firmware update numbered 8.52 has been released for the PlayStation 4 console. Owners of the aforementioned hardware did not receive much, but the fact that Sony continues to support it is encouraging.

GPU Prices Dip in Chinese Market Due to Cryptomining Ban

Arkadiusz Strzala, 22 June 2021, 18:15

Some GPUs already cost less, but the biggest reductions are noted in China, where the prices of selected models are even 45% lower. Let's hope it is not a temporary tendency.

Windows 11 will be Faster and More Efficient

Paul Musiolik, 19 June 2021, 17:06

Windows 11 boots faster and performs better in benchmarks than Windows 10. The latest version of Microsoft's OS will be moret than a visual facelift.

Windows 11 Could be Free Even for Windows 7 Users

Konrad Sarzynski, 18 June 2021, 12:31

Recent reports indicate that Windows 11 is expected to be a free update not only for Windows 10 users, but also for owners of older versions of Microsoft's operating system.

Windows 11 Users React to the Leak of Microsoft's New System

Arkadiusz Strzala, 16 June 2021, 19:08

An early version of Windows 11 - the new incarnation of Microsoft's popular OS - has been leaked. Reactions of Internet users are very diverse. We invite you to review selected comments.

Windows 11 Screenshots Leaked [UPDATED]

Angelika Kaldus, 16 June 2021, 09:34

The first screenshots and new information about Windows 11 have appeared on the web. Check out what the next version of the operating system will change.

End of Windows 10 Support Equals Arrival of Windows 11? Not Necessarily

Angelika Kaldus, 14 June 2021, 21:05

Information about the end of Windows 10 support is supposed to be a premise for the arrival of Windows 11 in the coming months, but the truth is quite different.

Nvidia Will Cease Support of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 Later This Year

Hubert Sledziewski, 13 June 2021, 22:10

Later this year, Nvidia plans to cease support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. New drivers will only appear for Windows 10.

GPU Prices Increased by Up to 300% and May Continue to Rise

Arkadiusz Strzala, 11 June 2021, 14:24

Buying a GPU these days is a big expense due to high prices, as over the last year they have increased severalfold. Unfortunately it may get even worse.

Windows 11 is Nigh? Microsoft Unveils a Somewhat Irritating Teaser

Konrad Sarzynski, 11 June 2021, 12:54

The conference, during which we will learn more about the future of Windows, is approaching. Microsoft is advertising it with a mysterious compilation of booting sounds from different versions of its system, which lasts exactly 11 minutes. Is Windows Sun Valley Windows 11?

Microsoft is Already Working on Successors to Xbox Series X/S

Christian Pieniazek, 10 June 2021, 17:53

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series X/S are not its last consoles. The Redmond giant is already working on new devices, but we will have to wait a long time before get or even see them.

PS5 System Update Solves DualSense Battery Problem

Patrick Kubiak, 10 June 2021, 13:53

PlayStation 5 and the DualSense controller got a software update. The list of changes introduced by Sony is short, but the update should positively affect the experience of owners of the company's latest console.

First Reviews GeForce RTX 3070 Ti - a Worthy Rival to Radeon RX 6800

Bart Woldanski, 09 June 2021, 16:38

Nvidia officially unveiled two new GPUs on June 1: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti. Reviews of the former are known, so it's time for benchmarks of the latter. How does the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti perform in games against, among others, the Radeon RX 6800?

GPU Sales Explode; Chips are Still Short, but Supply is Increasing

Martin Nothing, 09 June 2021, 12:25

The last few months will definitely be remembered as the ones where buying a GPU bordered on miracle. Despite severe shortages, the PC GPU market continues to grow.

Microsoft to Unveil Next-gen Windows as Early as June

Przemyslaw Dygas, 03 June 2021, 11:30

Windows PC owners need to get ready for big changes. On June 24, Microsoft will reveal the next generation of its OS.

First Reviews: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - Expensive as Hell But With Divine Performance

Bart Woldanski, 02 June 2021, 17:35

The wait for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPUs has dragged on forever. After months of rumors, Nvidia has finally announced the next top model of the Ampere family. Traditionally, independent benchmarks were published before the launch - how close to RTX 3090 does it perform?

Ray Tracing Also in Samsung Smartphones

Martin Nothing, 02 June 2021, 10:42

Soon ray tracing will hit mobile device. All thanks to the cooperation between Samsung and AMD, in which the smartphones of the South Korean company will be used RDNA 2-based graphics chips.

Intel on Chip Shortages - Better Get Used to It

Jacob Blazewicz, 01 June 2021, 13:35

Pat Gelsinger once again addressed the current chip supply problems. Unfortunately, Intel's CEO still confirms that the semiconductor shortage could last for several years.

AMD Announces DLSS Slayer; Big Performance Gains, Also on GeForce

Przemyslaw Dygas, 01 June 2021, 12:48

AMD has unveiled the FidelityFX Super Resolution technology that will help increase the frame rate when playing demanding titles. It is the company's answer to DLSS from Nvidia.