Stop Overspending on Your Gaming CPU
A new article argues that the “CPU bottleneck” is a myth for most gamers, leading to wasted money. The real performance king is your graphics card, especially at higher resolutions.
Category: Computing
Quantum Computers Are Coming. Your Data Is Already At Risk.
The race to build quantum computers isn’t just about raw power—it’s a race against time to protect our encrypted data. A security chief from ST Engineering laid out the urgent, complex path to quantum resilience at a major conference, highlighting a two-pronged defense strategy.
Apple’s M5 iPad Pro Hints at 120Hz Studio Display
Apple’s latest iPad Pro can now drive external monitors at 120Hz with Adaptive Sync for the first time. This timing aligns with rumors of a major Studio Display refresh coming as soon as early next year. The update could finally bring ProMotion to Apple’s standalone monitors.
GFXBench and CompuBench are going open source after 21 years
The cross-platform benchmarking tools GFXBench and CompuBench are being discontinued after 21 years of service. Their source code is now available on GitHub under BSD license, while the centralized services and mobile apps are being removed.
AI’s Power Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
The explosive growth of AI is pushing data centers to unprecedented energy demands, with facilities like the 4.5GW Stargate consuming four times the power of an entire city. Grid capacity constraints and retiring coal plants are creating a perfect storm that could reshape how we power our digital fu
Intel’s 64-Core Granite Rapids CPU Leaks With 46% Performance Boost
Intel’s upcoming Xeon 696X workstation CPU has appeared in benchmarks, showing significant performance gains over current models. The 64-core Granite Rapids chip hits 4.6 GHz boost clocks while maintaining lower power consumption than existing parts. Early tests show it competing closely with AMD’s
Remember when file managers were essential on Android?
Third-party file managers were once essential Android apps for everything from system modding to FTP transfers. But as operating systems abstracted files away and manufacturers bundled their own solutions, these powerful tools lost their mainstream appeal. The golden age of Android file management i
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Drops Classic Apps for Modern Replacements
Ubuntu’s upcoming 26.04 LTS release will swap out legacy applications like Totem video player for modern alternatives. The changes reflect Canonical’s push toward consistent GTK4 design and improved user experience. Both old apps will remain available for users who prefer them.
AWS finally fixes its DNS weak spot after years of outages
AWS is rolling out a DNS resiliency feature specifically for its US East region, which has been the source of numerous service disruptions. The enhancement guarantees key DNS control plane APIs will remain available within 60 minutes during regional outages, allowing customers to redirect traffic to
El Capitan Widens Its Lead as World’s Fastest Supercomputer
El Capitan has strengthened its position as the world’s fastest supercomputer, now achieving 1.809 exaflops per second. The top three systems are all housed at U.S. Department of Energy facilities, with Frontier and Aurora maintaining their positions.