Get 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM for just $249 — act fast and don’t miss Woot’s blowout sale
Save 25% on this Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM, on sale at Woot for a limited time only.
DRM War Escalates as Hackers Crack Denuvo in All Single-Player Games
Denuvo’s grip on PC game protection appears to have collapsed in public view, with multiple reports now saying every single-player, non-VR title it previously guarded can be cracked or bypassed. Driving this breakthrough are hypervisor-based bypass (HVB) methods that sit underneath Windows and feed the DRM convincing (but false) answers.
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OpenAI has effectively abandoned first-party Stargate data centers in favor of more flexible deals — company now prefers to lease compute and says Stargate is an umbrella term
OpenAI has reportedly modified its arrangement on several Stargate projects, leaving the direct ownership set up and instead preferring to lease compute from other partners who took on the direct risk of investing in the infrastructure.
This PS5 Linux Tool Turns Sony’s Console Into a Linux-Powered Gaming PC
Early last month, we showcased modder Andy Nguyen (@theflow0 on X) successfully playing Grand Theft Auto V: Enhanced Edition running under Ubuntu Linux on his own PlayStation 5. At the time, this was a private project, but Andy has since followed it up with the official release of PS5-Linux on GitHub, now making it possible for all owners
Pixel 11 Leak: Tensor G6 Pairs Cutting-Edge Arm Cores with Legacy Graphics
Google’s next Pixel chipset appears to be a familiar Tensor story: generational improvements that could leave some fans underwhelmed. How so? The latest leaks suggest that the Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 could, on one hand, finally incorporate ARM’s newest C1 CPU cores while on the other hand, stick with an ancient GPU.
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Anthropic Expands Claude AI to Adobe, Blender and More Apps in Creative Push
AI powerhouse Anthropic has announced the release of several new “connectors,” which are tools that allow its Claude AI to work directly alongside the software widely used by creative professionals, such as Blender, Affinity, and Adobe. The company stated that while AI cannot replace the creative instincts or imagination of artists, the technology
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Hits New All-Time Low with a $125 Discount
A flagship desktop processor is not usually considered a deal, as the expectation is that you’ll pay a premium to play on the high ground. However, there are situations that can result in a flagship chip (or a former flagship chip) being a good deal. Such is the case right now with Amazon offering a deep discount on AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
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GameStop Reacts to PlayStation’s Controversial 30-Day DRM Check-In Rumor
It’s been an interesting week for PlayStation players, but among conflicting reports of a 30-day DRM policy applied for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, GameStop has stepped into the spotlight thanks to a “Play really has no limits at GameStop” advertising campaign touting the benefits of physical game ownership. While it is something of an
iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 Motherboard Review: Colorful enters the high-end overclocking scene
Colorful’s iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 is a capable premium mid-range motherboard built for overclocking, thanks to its robust power delivery, cooling, and design. It faces tough competition at its price point, but remains a solid, feature-rich option under $700.
Google signs classified Pentagon AI deal but exits $100 million drone swarm program — report claims employees revolted over ethical fears, delivered letter to CEO Pichai
Google joins OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI in granting the Pentagon broad classified AI access.