Someone sold their RTX 4090 graphics card recently, only to receive it back with key parts missing. The seller shipped the card to a California business with excellent feedback ratings. They wisely photographed everything beforehand and purchased insurance for the transaction. The buyer immediately requested a return, claiming the card showed no video output. When the package arrived back with the seller, the GPU had visible damage marks and a bent mounting bracket.
After checking the refunded card, the seller discovered that all VRAM chips and the GPU silicon had been removed. This surprising discovery from a seemingly legitimate buyer with 30,000 positive reviews left many questions unanswered. Some Reddit users suggested the buyer's...
Apple released emergency security updates today for all its devices after discovering hackers actively exploited two serious vulnerabilities. The updates cover iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple TVs, Vision Pro headsets, and HomePod speakers.
Security researchers found criminals targeting specific individuals through carefully crafted audio files that could execute malicious code when processed. Another flaw allowed attackers with certain access capabilities to bypass important authentication safeguards. Apple fixed both issues in these updates.
Users should update their devices immediately through the Settings app. On iPhones and iPads, people need to visit the General and Software Update sections. Mac users can find updates in...
Google plans to make Android phones more secure with a new feature that automatically restarts devices after three days without use. This update comes through Google Play services. After the restart, users must enter their password rather than using fingerprints or facial recognition to unlock their phones.
The security measure puts devices into a mode called "Before First Unlock" when they remain untouched for three full days. During this time, all data stays encrypted until the correct PIN, pattern, or password is entered. This helps protect information if phones are lost or stolen.
The update targets smartphones and tablets but won't affect Android TV, wearables, or Android Auto systems. Apple recently introduced a similar feature...
Bloober Team wants horror fans excited about their next project after their successful Silent Hill 2 remake. Their new game, Cronos: The New Dawn, features a scary mechanic where enemies can combine with fallen foes. Players must burn dead monsters or risk facing stronger merged creatures. This adds pressure during combat as gamers manage both living enemies approaching them and corpses needing destruction.
The game takes place in an alternate 1980s Poland with time travel and body horror elements. Co-directors emphasize fire as the key weapon against merged enemies. The combat strategy becomes more complex as players need survival skills against this threat. Bloober previously stated they would stop making lower-quality games after...
Obsidian Entertainment plans much larger worlds for The Outer Worlds 2, addressing a common criticism of the first game. Art Director Daniel Alpert says Unreal Engine 5 enables them to create expansive territories with numerous points of interest between main locations. Game Director Brandon Adler mentioned they prioritized large open areas based on player feedback, focusing on distant landmarks that pull players off main paths.
The development team wants these areas filled with rewards for exploration. Players will find interesting stories, valuable loot, and collectibles throughout these expanded environments. Yesterday, IGN revealed changes to character progression, with developers aiming to prevent characters from mastering every...
Huawei appears to keep using TSMC chips despite US trade restrictions. The Chinese tech firm reportedly sourced large volumes of semiconductors for its upcoming Ascend 910C AI processor. This might represent a major advancement in Chinese AI hardware capabilities.
According to SemiAnalysis, Huawei designed the chip domestically but relies on foreign production. The company chose TSMC's 7nm process instead of similar technology from China's SMIC foundry. Huawei may have acquired about $500 million worth of these chips through another Chinese company called Sophgo.
TSMC previously faced a $1 billion fine when its components appeared in Huawei's earlier 910B processors. The Taiwan-based manufacturer subsequently stopped taking orders...
According to new footage from Brazil Pixel, Xbox Series X runs Indiana Jones and The Great Circle almost as well as PlayStation 5 Pro. Their YouTube video compares all versions during an early game sequence. The Xbox version is closer to PS5 Pro in quality than the base PS5, despite using less power.
Both frame rates remain solid across all three systems. The main difference appears in resolution, where PS5 Pro hits native 4K most often. The premium console also features better global illumination, ambient occlusion, and enhanced contact shadows compared to other versions.
The PS5 Pro is currently the market's most powerful gaming console. Indiana Jones and The Great Circle launched on PC, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S earlier...
Xbox gaming chief Phil Spencer told Variety he feels positive about their game lineup for the rest of 2025. He mentioned several upcoming titles, including Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, South of Midnight, and Doom, along with other unannounced projects. Spencer carefully avoided revealing anything new during the interview. One secret game might be the rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster, which could become public knowledge very soon.
Gears of War and Halo Collections might also come to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. These collections have been discussed less recently but could still happen. Xbox has effectively kept the Oblivion remaster under wraps, suggesting they can maintain secrecy when needed. Spencer expressed...
Meta argues it cannot be a monopoly because Apple's iMessage dominates the messaging market. The company shared slides in federal court showing iMessage reaches 88.39 percent of users, far ahead of Instagram at 48.19 percent and Facebook Messenger at 37.55 percent. WhatsApp follows at 36.76 percent, with Snapchat trailing at 23.04 percent. These figures come from authentic internal Apple documents that became public despite attempted redactions.
The social media giant faces an ongoing Federal Trade Commission lawsuit filed in 2022 after an earlier case was dismissed in 2021. Meta points to services like YouTube and TikTok as evidence that competitors are succeeding in the marketplace. The company included a statement from an Apple...
