There’s no doubt that that Intel’s new Arc B580 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy. Clocking in at just $250, it’s a powerhouse GPU that delivers performance we normally only see out of GPUs north of $300. As you can read in my Intel Arc B580 review, it’s a fantastic option at 1080p and it scales up surprisingly well to 1440p. There’s just one problem — the Arc B580 is sold out everywhere. Intel clearly didn’t anticipate the demand, but you don’t have to succumb to scalpers or patiently wait while the Arc B580 comes back…
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The Federal Trade Commission said in a staff report issued Friday that there are potential competitive issues in partnerships between big tech companies and generative AI developers — specifically, Microsoft’s backing of OpenAI and Amazon and Alphabet/Google’s partnerships with Anthropic. The FTC’s report sheds light on how partnerships by big tech firms can create lock-in, deprive start-ups of key AI inputs, and reveal sensitive information that can undermine fair competition, said FTC Chair Lina Khan in a statement. President-elect Donald Trump plans to replace Khan as chair. The report focuses on Microsoft, Amazon, and Google’s roles as cloud service providers…
U.S. prosecutors have formally linked the arrest of a serving U.S. Army soldier in December to a massive theft of U.S. phone records from AT&T and Verizon last year. Authorities arrested Cameron John Wagenius, a U.S. Army communications specialist, in Texas on December 20 following a brief two-page grand jury indictment accusing the U.S. serviceperson of two counts of unlawfully transferring confidential phone records. Wagenius was later extradited to Washington state. In a new court filing on Friday, U.S. prosecutors confirmed that the charges against Wagenius are related to the earlier indictment of two alleged hackers, Connor Moucka and John…
Seven-year-old electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and will “cease operations immediately.” The company is liquidating its assets in a Chapter 7 proceeding in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. The company said in a press release published late Friday that it was “in discussions with foreign sources of capital” that proved unsuccessful, and also singled out an inability to secure funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office, which has been on a lending spree in the waning days of the Biden administration. Canoo said in its bankruptcy filing (and the filings for its subsidiaries) that it…
Gaming is a fantastic way to bring people together. A lot of the best Xbox Series X games tend to focus on multiplayer experiences, such as FPS games or co-op games. While online play and cross-platform games make it easier than ever to play with people across the world, only certain games are built to let you and a partner play together on the same console. Split-screen games only require you to have a spare controller to both join in on the fun side-by-side. These can be cooperative adventures, creative sandboxes, shooters, and everything in between. The only trouble is figuring…
The Xbox Wireless Controller, which comes with every purchase of Microsoft’s latest-generation console from Xbox Series X and Series S deals, is pretty solid, but if you want to take your gaming to the next level, we highly recommend upgrading to the SCUF Instinct Pro. The wireless controller, which usually sells for $230, is currently on sale from Best Buy with a $35 discount that slashes its price to $195. You wouldn’t want to miss the savings on this fantastic gaming accessory, so hurry and complete your purchase immediately. The SCUF Instinct Pro wireless controller was designed for the Xbox…
For great laptop deals, Best Buy is a familiar place to head, offering deep discounts on cheap models as well as high-end examples with great features. Right now, you can buy the Acer Swift 16 AI for just $850, working out as a saving of $350 on the regular price of $1,200. It sports everything you could want from a laptop to use at work or take to the coffee shop. Let’s take a deeper dive into just how great it is. Acer Swift 16 AI Back when we reviewed the Acer Swift 16 AI, we loved its “thin and…
In December last year, it was revealed that the U.S. government is considering banning TP-Link routers entirely. Much like Huawei back in 2019, the brand might soon all but vanish from the U.S. market — but unlike Huawei, this might turn out to be a huge problem, because TP-Link routers are highly popular all across the country. The fate of these routers is still uncertain, but it’s a good idea to think ahead and potentially replace your existing router. If you’re buying a new one, it might be better to buy from a different brand. Below, I’ll walk you through…
The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok. Before the app goes dark on Sunday, you’re probably wondering how to back up the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of videos you may have on the platform. Whether you want to save your favorite videos or videos you posted yourself, here’s how to do it. And we’ve rounded up some TikTok alternatives in case you were starting to panic. Instagram Reels Instagram’s Reels product is arguably the most popular TikTok clone, and for good reason. Many of the videos are the same, as creators often share the same content that they…
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents and a major reason why auto insurance premiums are expected to increase in 2025. For commercial fleets, that’s a nightmare. But for California-based startup Netradyne, it’s a tailwind. Netradyne provides fleet owners, including big names like Amazon, with AI-enabled dashcams that collect vehicle data and video to improve driver safety, reducing accidents by around 50%, per the company. The devices, which can come equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras, also use edge computing to send drivers real-time notifications if they’re distracted or driving dangerously, while rewarding drivers for good…
