Author: Zach_Wilson
Nvidia admits some early RTX 5080 cards are missing ROPs, too
When Nvidia originally confirmed that some of its new RTX 50-series graphics cards had a “rare” manufacturing issue that left them missing some promised render units and a slight amount of performance as a result, it only named three affected cards: the RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, and RTX 5070 Ti.…
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I tried ChatGPT’s Dall-E 3 image generator and these 5 tips will help you get the most from your AI creations
If you use ChatGPT much, you’ve likely experimented with DALL-E 3, OpenAI’s latest iteration of an AI image generator. DALL-E 3 can be shockingly good at bringing your ideas to life but sometimes shockingly bad at understanding certain details or just shocking in what it chooses to emphasize. Still, if…
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Gabby Petito murder documentary sparks viewer backlash after it uses fake AI voiceover
Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito has upset some people for using an AI-generated voice to narrate Petito’s journal entries. Despite permission from Petito’s family, critics argue the AI voice raises ethical concerns. This isn’t the first occurrence of such debate, and it will likely keep happening as the technology improves.…
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The quirky Alarmo clock is no longer exclusive to Nintendo’s online store
Ongoing scarcity has made it challenging to purchase Nintendo’s adorable Alarmo since its soft launch last year, but it appears those days are behind us. The $99.99 alarm clock is now readily available from third-party retailers in the US, starting with Best Buy. You can also buy it directly from…
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The government is still threatening to ‘semi-fire’ workers who don’t answer an email from Elon Musk
We’re nearing the deadline that Elon Musk imposed for government workers to reply to a mass email about productivity, and the results have been predictably confusing — with even a direct statement from President Donald Trump failing to clear things up. Government agencies have taken significantly different tacks toward the…
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Sigma’s latest camera is so minimalist it doesn’t have a memory card slot
Sigma has announced the BF, a new 24.6-megapixel full-frame, mirrorless camera that has a built-in SSD rather than an a CFexpress or SD card slot. The company is known for making lenses and unconventional cameras, and the BF’s design and unique approach to storage definitely fit the bill. The Sigma…
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