WTF?! Ubisoft released a new game this week, a spin-off of the excellent Blood Dragon standalone expansion to Far Cry 3. It even features an appearance from Rayman. But why has the company not spent millions promoting what sounds like, at the very least, an interesting title? Probably because it’s a Web3 game that requires … Read more
PresentMon is Intel’s benchmark tool that provides metrics for GPU usage, CPU usage, frame times, and temperatures. It incorporates a new measurement called ‘GPU Busy’ to offer users a clearer understanding of system bottlenecks. Features Configurable Overlay with Real-time Graphing Bring your game performance to life through a fully customizable overlay with real-time performance charting … Read more
In brief: Shopping for USB cables typically involves comparing compatibility, speed, power delivery, length, and price. However, Sanwa Supply’s new USB-C cable features an interesting gimmick that could make using devices while connected easier. Although the cord isn’t extremely fast or long, it is rugged and versatile when you need a quick charge. Sanwa Supply’s … Read more
Cool stuff: A British startup has developed a watch geared at NASA super geeks (you know who you are). The timepiece takes the concept of the calculator watch, which was highly popular in the 1980s, and raises it to the next level. It looks like an Apollo Guidance Computer shrunk to the size of a … Read more
Here’s to new ideas: Moon Beast Productions is an independent studio founded by industry veterans Phil Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer to make a new action RPG. Having secured funding, the company now plans to explore a novel approach to the hack-n-slash genre. Moon Beast Productions recently secured $4.5 million in seed money from … Read more
WTF?! Despite a star-studded roster, the New York Jets has seen its season unraveling amid reports of widespread disenchantment among players and coaching staff alike. A new report adds more fuel to the fire, claiming that owner Woody Johnson nixed an off-season trade for star Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy simply because his Madden rating … Read more
What’s new? Google is rolling out an AI-powered system for its browser designed to sniff out scams and shady operations. The feature, dubbed Client Side Detection Brand and Intent for Scam Detection, debuted in the latest Canary builds of Chrome. Chrome’s new scam detection employs an on-device language model to scrutinize web pages on Windows, … Read more
Editor’s take: Intel is navigating a pivotal moment in its decades-long history. The company that invented the CPU is currently without a CEO, laying off thousands of workers, and losing ground to AMD in both sales and technological performance. At the very least, Chipzilla appears willing to reverse some controversial decisions made in recent years, … Read more
In brief: For weeks, residents in New Jersey and New York have called on authorities to investigate an increasing number of mysterious sightings near critical US infrastructure. While government officials currently believe there is no immediate threat to public safety, the FAA has imposed several months-long restrictions on drone flights. The Federal Aviation Administration has … Read more
In a nutshell: After Spotify’s Recap gave us a glimpse into our listening habits, Steam’s own recap is here to unravel our gaming patterns over the past year. This year’s data dump has been renamed from 2023’s “Year In Review” back to the good old “Steam Replay” – and it tells a rather nostalgic tale. … Read more