Month: August 2024
Fastest ever graphics memory launches but still lags HBM — SK Hynix GDDR7 RAM tops 1.5Tbps and could find its way in more affordable AI GPU cards
South Korean memory giant (and Samsung’s archrival) SK Hynix has announced the arrival of what it says is the “industry’s best” GDDR7 graphics memory, promising a big leap in performance. First developed in March 2024, this new DRAM product is designed to meet the increasing demand for high-speed, specialized memory…
Read More
Cuckoo is a picturesque nightmare that struggles to get its point across
Coming on the heels of Longlegs and Immaculate, director Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo feels like the next phase of Neon’s plan to dominate this summer of horror. The movie’s haunting atmosphere and gorgeous cinematography make it seem primed to tap into Hollywood’s current obsession with unsettling features running on spooky vibes…
Read More
The 14 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2024): We’ve Tested Them All
We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Era and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar. Source
Read More
The Tippy Type makes typing with long nails less tedious
Long nails are not for the weak. Have you ever tried removing contact lenses with 20mm claws? Terrifying. But aside from the fear of poking out my eyeballs, long nail life makes little everyday things difficult, too. Opening soda cans, pressing buttons, changing out trash bags without poking a hole,…
Read More
The Borderlands movie is an astounding waste of potential
On paper, Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation sounds like a recipe for a solid sci-fi romp: Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett as the wise-cracking gunslinger Lilith; Jack Black, fresh off of voicing Bowser, as the quippy/annoying Claptrap; and freaking Jamie Lee Curtis back in the genre fray after Everything Everywhere, All At Once.…
Read More
Apple adds nearly endless 20 percent fee for developers in latest EU update
Apple is tweaking its App Store rules in the EU after regulators charged the company with breaking the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in June. At first glance, the updated rules appear to give developers more freedom when linking to outside purchases — but a restrictive new fee structure will force…
Read More