The fall season is here, and Americans are getting ready to settle in for some cold weather and several holidays, so it’s no wonder the country is experiencing an extended Nintendo Switch console shortage. More people are looking for a good way to play some video games (especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic), […]
AI Weekly: Cutting-edge language models can produce convincing misinformation if we don’t stop them
It’s been three months since OpenAI launched an API underpinned by cutting-edge language model GPT-3, and it continues to be the subject of fascination within the AI community and beyond. Portland State University computer science professor Melanie Mitchell found evidence that GPT-3 can make primitive analogies, and Columbia University’s Raphaël Millière asked GPT-3 to compose […]
Xbox All Access: What To Know Before Xbox Series X Preorders Start
Xbox All Access was introduced years ago as a way for customers to buy an Xbox One without having to pay the full price upfront. It allowed them to pay a monthly cost while also getting access to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. With the impending release of Xbox Series X and Series […]
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080: 3440×1440 ultrawide benchmarks
Nvidia’s Ampere-powered GeForce RTX 3080 chews up games and spits out frames for breakfast, as we covered in-depth in our comprehensive Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition review. You need a pixel-packed monitor to get the most out of it, though—like a 3440×1440 ultrawide display. Our initial tests of the GeForce RTX 3080 showed it […]
Graphics card zombies: 7 GPUs you absolutely shouldn't buy now
We’ve been telling you for a while that it’s an awful time to buy a graphics card, but now we’re serious. Nvidia’s next-gen GeForce RTX 3080 is here (with the RTX 3070 and 3090 coming soon), and it basically turns all GPUs that came before it into the walking dead—graphics cards that aren’t worth buying […]
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio review: A silent, face-melting behemoth
The GeForce RTX 3080 hits the streets today. Fueled by Nvidia’s next-gen Ampere GPU architecture, it wields enough power to trample its predecessor, the GeForce RTX 2080, by up to 80 percent. Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition showed just how dominant this new GPU is—and how much juice it requires to push that many […]
PS5 Preorder Availability: Console Currently Sold Out, Accessories Still Available
After months of fans waiting, Sony has finally revealed preorder information for the PlayStation 5, along with the price and release date for the next-generation console. Launching November 12 at $500 for the standard console and $400 for the digital edition, the PS5 went up for preorder early after yesterday’s PS5 event, and since then, […]
AI-powered weight training startup Tonal raises $110 million amid home workout boom
AI gym equipment startup Tonal today nabbed a $110 million round from new and existing investors. A spokesperson says the capital will enable Tonal to accelerate its marketing efforts, scale its supply chain and logistics, and roll out software upgrades and new workout content. Shelter-in-place orders and office closures motivated by the pandemic sent fitness […]
PS5 Pre-Orders Will Be Available Tomorrow
Update: PS5 preorders went live earlier than expected at multiple retailers, including Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target. For more details, make sure to check out our PS5 preorder guide. Original story below PlayStation 5 preorders will be available starting tomorrow, September 17, at select retailers, according to a tweet from PlayStation. At this time, […]
PS5 Preorder: Where To Buy The Console (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, And More)
After months of waiting, Sony has finally revealed preorder information for the PlayStation 5, along with the price and release date for the next-generation console. Launching November 12 at $500 for the standard console and $400 for the digital edition, the PS5 will officially be available to preorder starting tomorrow, September 17, at select retailers, […]