VideoCardz reports that a reader recently warned it of a RAM package scam from Amazon. The fraudulent shipment shows that the number of components that warrant caution from buyers is growing.

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Microsoft recently confirmed that it is finally deprecating RC4, the encryption method used by the Kerberos authentication protocol for the past three decades. Developed by mathematician Ron Rivest in 1987, Rivest Cipher 4 has been vulnerable to attacks since 1994, when the secret algorithm leaked to the public.

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European regulators have opened a new antitrust investigation into Google, centering on whether the company illegally scraped online content to shore up its artificial intelligence products as it struggled to keep pace with faster-moving rivals. Fortune reports that the probe targets Google's use of publisher content and user-uploaded material to...

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Arctic MX-7 is non-capacitive and electrically non-conductive, making it safe to use across a variety of applications including GPUs, GPUs, and even in game consoles. Arctic says the paste is a bit smoother than MX-6, but not quite as liquid as MX-4. Its high cohesion is said to ensure long-lasting...

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According to a Weibo post by well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, Apple's foldable iPhone will do away with Face ID and bring back Touch ID. However, instead of using a 3D ultrasonic under-display sensor, Apple is said to be opting for a side-mounted fingerprint scanner to minimize device thickness. The...

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In his latest video, TrashBench took a stock Asus RTX 2060 and subjected it to some "experimental" cooling solutions. Baseline load temperatures checked in at 74 C, and he was able to get this down to 73 C just by slapping some passive heatsinks and a fan on the GPU...

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The San Jose-based firm submitted applications to both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions to form an industrial loan company chartered in Utah. The proposed entity, to be known as PayPal Bank, would allow the company to expand its small-business lending operations and offer...

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Pornhub published a security post on December 12 stating that a recent cybersecurity incident involving Mixpanel, a third-party data analytics provider, has impacted some Pornhub Premium users.

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Ford explained that upcoming vehicles will shift to hybrid powertrains, partially to address the range anxiety that has plagued electric vehicle adoption. Moreover, the company will redeploy resources toward a new battery storage business with higher profit margins.

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The city of Dubai became the stage for a historic event on Sunday evening when Red Bull Gaming hosted the world's first live, playable Tetris match in the sky. The event turned the city's skyline into a massive illuminated screen, with more than two thousand synchronized RGB drones recreating the...

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Bitdefender recently discovered a fraudulent torrent for the film One Battle After Another that contains an ingenious Trojan delivery mechanism. The security company claims its tools defended users against the malware from the start, but those unaccustomed to torrenting should exercise caution.

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We've heard quite a bit about Micro RGB TVs this year. Samsung revealed its first set in August – a 115-inch model that costs an eye-watering $32,000. Sony, Hisense and TCL are also expected to launch Micro RGB TVs in 2026.

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The controversy comes amid escalating demand for semiconductor memory driven by the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Much of the industry's available NAND flash, once destined for consumer hardware such as SSDs, is now being redirected toward hyperscalers and AI labs. That shift has created one of the most constrained...

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Instagram user ryc._1216 showed off his incredible PC build in a 30-second clip on the social media site. The maker is playing Arena Breakout: Infinite, the FPS extraction shooter that was released in September.

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The technology originated at Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in 2018, where researchers demonstrated a thin, lightweight, bendable electronic textile. Sensia's new product represents the first commercial application of that research, adapting the concept into a consumer-ready format that requires no traditional speaker cones or enclosures.

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Amazon recently launched Ask This Book (ATB), a new feature available to Kindle iOS app users. The tool leverages AI and chatbot technology designed to enhance the reading experience without revealing key plot points – at least in theory.

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Stop doomscrolling social media and start "DoomScrolling" Doom.

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Microsoft recently published a blog post on optimizing gaming rigs for better performance. It outlines recommended hardware configurations for smooth frame rates across all budgets and offers guidance on selecting keyboards, mice, and headsets for the best gameplay experience.

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The ongoing global memory shortage has been well documented. The response from most manufacturers thus far has been to simply raise prices but what do you do when that becomes untenable? According to South Korean tech leaker Lanzuk, the next step may involve dialing back memory capacity.

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