Two Asus 27-inch TUF Gaming monitors drop to all-time low pricing below $200 – One is fast, the other is faster

If you’re still on the lookout for a budget-friendly gaming monitor, Amazon’s Prime Day deals roll into day two with the Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ. This 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor, originally priced at $279, is now available for anall-time low price of $199,representing a savings of approximately $80. Additionally, there is the TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A, a near identical model that isselling at an even lower cost of $180, down from its original price of $249....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Todd Clark

Upscaling can't save the world's slowest 'modern' GPU — FSR doubles performance on GT 1030, but titles still barely playable

After testing FSR and XeSS upscalingon a GTX 660, YouTuber GCS Hardware has moved on to the GT 1030 (theGDDR5 variant) to see how the slowest DX12-capable GPU copes with upscaling. According to a video they published on the matter, the GT 1030 technically can take advantage of FSR upscaling, but it still isn’t enough to boost FPS to playable territory, except on GTA V: Enhanced Edition. The YouTuber expanded their testing suite with more modern titles, featuring:Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Space Marine II, Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, CS 2, and GTA V Enhanced....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · John Norman

US attacks China's Quantum research, spy balloons by adding 37 companies to ban list — Entity List aggressively targets potential military applications

TheChip Warrages on between the United States and China, as Biden’s Commerce Department has added 37 Chinese entities involved in quantum technology to the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), harshly restricting the flow of American resources to the targeted entities. 37 entities in the most recent revision of the Entity List were added due to their involvement inquantum computing researchor the China spy balloon incident. Quantum research is a burgeoning field that has recently attracted the eye of world governments....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Katie Gentry

US government announces process for first CHIPS Act research and development beneficiaries

TheWhite House announced on Fridaythe selection process for the first three CHIPS and Science Act research and development (R&D) facilities. The government has already earmarked billions of dollars for semiconductor manufacturers like Intel, Samsung, and TSMC. However, part of the bill includes funding for R&D facilities, and the U.S. government is now preparing to make those awards. The announcement was co-authored by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Natcast, the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NTSC) operator....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Kristin Copeland

USB Tethering Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

Tethering can be a reliable alternative to connecting your devices to the internet through your mobile’s cellular data. However, in this mode of internet connection sharing, things may not always work in your favor. This problem stems from multiple causes. Defective USB cables, outdated drivers, interference from other wireless technologies, etc. are some of them. Regardless of the type of tethering, this article will discuss in general how to fix it when tethering is not working....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Douglas Osborn

User alleges Gemini AI scanning Google Drive hosted PDF files without explicit permission — Google says otherwise

As part of the wider tech industry’s wider push forAI, whether we want it or not, it seems thatGoogle’sGemini AIservice may now reading private Drive documents without express user permission, per a report from privacy activist and current Facebook Privacy Policy Director Kevin Bankston on X.com embedded below. Update (7/16, 7:33 AM):We’ve updated this story with Google’s response. Bankston goes on to discuss reasons why he believes that this may be glitched for users like him in particular....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Brian Schultz

What Graphics Card Do I Have? How to Check GPU

Knowing what graphics card is in your computer can have a more meaningful impact on your computing experience than you might expect. Each graphics card is paired with a different set of software and comes with different abilities and specifications. Understanding each of these can help you make your GPU perform at its best. Graphics Cards and Computer Hardware Graphics cards aren’t like the motherboard and CPU combo, where one has to be compatible with the other....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1196 words · Robert Schroeder

What Is A TF Card? Does It Differ To An SD Card

As we progress through time, storage devices are getting smaller and smaller. It has even come to a point where these devices fit in the tip of our fingers, holding gigabytes of data. Yes, we are talking about SD cards. But what about TF cards? As it turns out, not many people know about TransFlash (TF) Card. Today, we are here to provide you with details about the TF card and how it differs from an SD card....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1120 words · Suzanne Weeks

What is Software Reporter Tool? How To Fix its High CPU Usage

When you see a process running on your computer and are unsure of it, finding out its purpose is the best way forward. For example, those familiar with software_reporter_tool.exe know that it’s a process associated with Google Chrome. Recognizing the programs running on your computer can help you know when one is problematic and should be tracked down, ended, and deleted. What is Software_reporter_tool.exe Software_reporter_tool.exe is a process that Google Chrome uses to ensure the browser is working correctly....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Ryan Delacruz

What is “This person is unavailable on Messenger” – 9 Quick Ways to Fix it

The message “This person is unavailable on Messenger” on Facebook messenger does not always mean that you are blocked by the other person. It could. But, it is not the only reason. This message can have different meanings. The other person may have deactivated their account or there could be some restrictions to them. While Facebook itself has a help center to guide its users to fix the most common problems, you may not always find the perfect solution....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Lisa Davis

Windows Boot Manager Not Working? Try These Fixes

Windows Boot Manager is the built-in Microsoft application that provides the boot environment for your system. On a multi-OS system, it helps the user decide which OS to boot into. Users may encounter issues such as their computer booting into an OS without loading the Boot Manager or not displaying all available OS. It usually happens if you have a non-Windows OS or there are some issues with the boot files....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Sean Garcia

World's first 'body in a box' biological computer uses human brain cells with silicon-based computing

Australian biotech company Cortical Labs has introduced what it claims to be “the world’s first code deployable biological computer,” which combines human brain cells with traditional silicon-based computing. The system, known asCL1, was presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and is being explored for its potential applications in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The CL1 consists of a silicon chip with lab-grown human neurons cultivated on its surface....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Frederick Hicks

World's first bioprocessor uses 16 human brain organoids for ‘a million times less power’ consumption than a digital chip

A Swiss biocomputing startup has launched an online platform that provides remote access to 16 human brain organoids. FinalSpark claims itsNeuroplatformis the world’s first online platform delivering access to biologicalneuronsin vitro. Moreover, bioprocessors like this “consume a million times less power than traditional digital processors,” the company says. FinalSpark says its Neuroplatform is capable of learning and processing information, and due to its low power consumption, it could reduce the environmental impacts of computing....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Gina Banks