Category: computing

Microsoft is hanging up on Skype, and we should salute it for introducing us all to video calls

If I close my eyes, I can hear the once iconic Skype ringtone: “Da DA-da, do-do DO do.” It was the sound of communication and possibility. Who knows what would happen during that video call, what I would learn, what I would say? Now, as we prepare for Skype to…

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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #1132)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday,…

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #363)

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers…

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Finally, we have some GPU competition – AMD announces the Radeon RX 9070 XT March 6 launch date, starting at $599 alongside the RX 9070 at $549

The wait for AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 series is over, as it fully reveals the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 The Radeon RX 9070 XT will start at $599 and the RX 9070 will launch at $549 Both GPUs will be available on March 6, with the RX…

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What is Apple Intelligence: everything you need to know about the AI toolkit

Apple Intelligence is the Cupertino company’s take on artificial intelligence. It’s a suite of tools deeply integrated into compatible iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. The idea behind Apple Intelligence is to make life easier for Apple users, using AI to add value through suggestions, automations and personalization. That includes everything…

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New Nvidia drivers should fix a major RTX 50 series GPU issue

Nvidia has launched the new Game-ready driver 572.60 on its app, which is said to rectify the black screen issues that some users have had since upgrading to the latest hardware. The new Game-ready driver also sees DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation for Naraka: Bladepoint and Monster Hunter Wilds, as…

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