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New proposed bill would make video games something you own, not rent
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The "Power to the Players Act" bill would direct the FTC to write rules ensuring that buying a video game translates into ownership and not a revocable license. Games that depend on online servers would also have to offer an offline mode before those servers are switched off. Rep. Ritchie...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Memtest86+ adds Arm support, new memory tests, and USB reports
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Memtest86+ 9.0 brings the popular open-source memory testing utility to ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also introduces new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia and Cisco unveil next-gen network interface built for the AI data center boom
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
GPU maker Nvidia and networking specialist Cisco have unveiled a new network interface called Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP). The new optical transceiver is designed to significantly increase bandwidth in data centers, helping accommodate the enormous data demands of modern AI models and training workloads.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it's betting on inkjet printing to do it
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
According to market research firm Omdia, TCL's planned 700Hz panels will come in 32- and 34-inch sizes and be manufactured at the company's Gen 8.6 OLED factory in Guangzhou, China. Production is expected to begin in 2028, although the potential launch timeframe remains unclear. Other specifications, including pixel resolution and...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft won't patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The 0patch service recently unveiled a new set of patches for several "dead" versions of Windows Server. The updates are designed to address a dangerous security vulnerability Microsoft disclosed in August. Although the flaw has been fixed in supported Windows editions, it remains a threat to older versions that no...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple wants Chrome users to switch to Safari, claims up to five extra hours of video playback on a Mac
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
StatCounter figures put Chrome's browser market share at 66.36%, compared with Safari's 18.27%. Apple's campaign aims to narrow that gap by making browser efficiency a more prominent consideration.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia Broadcast 2.3 adds 4K video upscaling and frame generation
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Nvidia Broadcast has received a major upgrade, bringing AI-powered 4K video upscaling and frame generation to webcams. The update also moves beyond live streaming, allowing users to enhance previously recorded videos and audio files. The features require compatible RTX GPUs.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with more than 1,000 Windows security flaws fixed
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Earlier this week, Microsoft released a new batch of security updates, traditionally known as Patch Tuesday. For October 2026, Redmond's Patch Tuesday is tasked with fixing 1,413 security bugs, each tracked under its own CVE record.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
ASML says it won't be able to make enough chipmaking machines to meet demand through 2028
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The demand is being driven primarily by customers' expectations of continued investment in AI, Fouquet said. It also comes as Samsung and TSMC committed during the third quarter to using ASML's High NA extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. These next-generation tools are considered important to the Dutch equipment maker's future...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Xbox unveils the Nano Controller, a smaller, cheaper alternative that fits in your pocket
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Called the Xbox Nano Controller, the company says its size and shape make it an ideal option for people with smaller hands, younger players, or anyone who wants something more portable that fits easily into a pocket.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »