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A recent dump of breached accounts included 12 TB of data. (Images: stock photos w/ edits)

"Mother of all Breaches:" Massive data leak includes 12 TB of hacked info across billions of accounts

Dubbed the "Mother of all Breaches" by Cybernews, a massive leak containing over 12 terabytes of data was recently discovered. The data includes information from billions of accounts and records from large corporations like Twitte...

Sam Medley, 23 Jan 2024 17:06

Problems with the S-Pen arise when using MagSafe cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. (Image: DBrand)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Beware of cases with the MagSafe feature

Those who are thinking about a suitable protective case for their already-preordered Galaxy S24 Ultra may be considering choosing one with the MagSafe feature, as the Galaxy S24 series unfortunately still does not support QI2. How...

Alexander Fagot, 20 Jan 2024 23:11

The Tesla Cybertruck loses 70% of its EPA rated range while towing its maximum rated load in cold weather. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Icy Tesla Cybertruck towing torture test tips triple-digit range — barely

The Cybertruck just barely clocked 103 miles (ca. 166 km) of range while towing an electrified Humvee in below-freezing weather.

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jan 2024 01:05

The Tesla Cybertruck seems to demand constant cleaning to avoid stains and corrosion. (Image source: Tesla - edited

Tesla Cybertruck: 'wash immediately' pedantic cleaning recommendations spark indignation

Tesla cynics issued a resounding “I told you so,” to Cybertruck owners after the electric pickup truck's owner's manual appeared online in its entirety and revealed hefty cleaning requirements to keep the stainless steel blemish-f...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jan 2024 01:37

Samsung has made minor changes to the camera hardware in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Early Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra camera samples raise concerns compared to iPhone 15 Pro Max and last-gen Galaxy despite samey hardware

Just a day after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, camera samples from the ultra-premium Android smartphone are popping up. Some comparisons with the previous generation as well as the iPhone 15 Pro are far less flatteri...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jan 2024 00:26

Steam Deck owners are having troubles running The Finals on their handheld gaming PCs. (Image source: Embark Studios - edited)

The Finals update sours Steam Deck users' excitement with game crashes, broken voice chat on SteamOS and Linux

An update to popular FPS, The Finals, breaks compatibility with the Steam Deck and Linux. While the game still seems playable, players report in-game crashes and broken voice chat — a bit of a setback in a team-based game where ta...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jan 2024 05:59

YouTube slows down PCs with AdBlock installed (but it's not YouTube's fault)

AdBlock, a popular extension, has been linked again to performance issues on YouTube. Users report slow load times and increased CPU usage. The issue also affects YouTube Premium subscribers who use AdBlock for other sites.

Robert Gelo, 17 Jan 2024 19:00

Tesla's Cybertruck marketing heavily leaned on its performance vs a Porsche 911. (Image source: Tesla on YouTube - edited)

Tesla Cybertruck 1/4 mile performance vs Porsche 911 debunked — Tesla engineer responds to clarify numbers were simulated from 1/8-mile run

As it turns out, the Tesla Cybertruck can't run a 1/4 mile quicker than a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911. Online sleuths picked apart Tesla's narrative, revealing that Tesla only showed the Cybertruck towing the Porsche 91...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jan 2024 20:11

In this test, the banana is not for scale. Instead, it is meant as a stand-in for a precariously-placed human hand or finger. (Image source: Out of Spec Reviews on YouTube - edited)

Thin Tesla Cybertruck body panels cause guillotine effect in fruity finger facsimile testing against Rivian R1T's safer frunk closure with pinch sensor

Rivian's R1T revealed careful attention to detail in a recent test comparing the results of slamming your finger in the door, tailgate, and frunk of the Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Rivian. These tests harken back to the ...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jan 2024 06:49

Fisker seems to be having a rough time refining and selling its Ocean electric SUV. (Image source: Fisker - edited)

Fisker Ocean phantom battery drain complaints arise amid sales woes as company abandons direct sales for no-haggle dealer distribution

Fisker Ocean owners took to social media with stories of phantom battery drain leaving them stranded. Meanwhile, a leaked document claims that the company is repeatedly missing internal deadlines, which motivated a recent shift to...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jan 2024 07:31

Elon Musk flaunted the Cybertruck as being able to termporarily operate as a boat, but the truck seems to be having a hard time keeping its insides dry in the rain. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Leaky Tesla Cybertruck smacks of early Model 3 production woes as complaints mount

The rollout of the Tesla Cybertruck seems to be echoing early deliveries of the Model 3, with a recent complaint adding water ingress to the shoddy range and slow charging issues. Low delivery numbers make it difficult to assess a...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jan 2024 01:23

The Chevrolet Blazer EV temporarily doesn't qualify for US federal tax incentives, but GM says it will offer buyers a discount to compensate. (Image source: Chevrolet)

Chevrolet, GM trounce Tesla to offer $7,500 discount on US EVs losing tax incentive

General Motors confirmed that it will match the US IRA tax incentives for its Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicles that will no longer be eligible for the tax reduction after the January 1 rule changes. The reg...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jan 2024 18:19

Despite a somewhat disappointed fanbase, Starfield was left holding a Steam Award at the end of the day. (Image source: Steam - edited)

2023 Steam Awards: Starfield wins Most Innovative Gameplay award despite "Mostly Negative" recent reviews on PC storefront

Valve has announced the winners of the 2023 Steam Awards. Despite a rough launch and a consistent barrage of negativity surrounding Starfield, the game still won the 2023 Steam Award for Most Innovative Gameplay. Baldur's Gate 3 w...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jan 2024 02:41

The most durable smartphones of 2023 are picked out. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Google Pixel series biggest winner at JerryRigEverything's Smartphone Durability Awards of 2023

It's New Year's Day 2024, which means it's now time to look back on the mobile devices that withstood to the classic "scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7" durability gauntlet in 2023. JerryRigEverything host Z...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2024 16:52

The first recorded Tesla Cybertruck collision with another vehicle reveals much about the crashworthiness and crash compatibility of the outlandish electric pickup. (Image source: X/Reddit - edited)

First Tesla Cybertruck crash wipes out front of Toyota Corolla while electric pickup takes on little damage, lends credence to prior safety criticism

A Tesla Cybertruck collided with a Toyota Corolla in California. While only minor injuries were sustained during the collision, the Toyota seems to have taken most of the abuse. The stark contrast between the damage sustained by t...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Dec 2023 21:50

Chinese regulators can't seem to decide whether to ban game mechanics. (Image source: Unsplash)

China flip-flops on addictive gaming mechanic restrictions as stocks plumet and gamers celebrate

The Chinese government recently tightened its grasp on the gaming industry and predatory practices that a lot of game studios use to generate revenue. More recently, government officials have said that these new rules may be recon...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Dec 2023 21:47

Technology failures of 2023: Titan, Humane Ai Pin, microplastics, geoengineering and more (symbolic image: Bing AI)

The greatest technology failures of 2023

The MIT Technology Review has compiled a list of the biggest technological failures of 2023. These include the Titan deep-sea submersible, General Motors' wayward cruise robotaxis, and Humane Ai Pin, among others.

Nicole Dominikowski, 24 Dec 2023 17:59

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro seemingly can't escape a bad launch. (Image source: u/ACESHIGH10203 on Reddit - edited)

iPhone 15 Pro issues resurface as Apple employee confirms increased defects for premium titanium smartphone

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 15 series, a number of users have taken to social media with images of swollen iPhone 15 Pro batteries. A recent post claims that a representative at an Apple Store confirmed an increase in the...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Dec 2023 18:48

Edmunds's Chevrolet Blazer EV didn't make it two months without needing serious mechanical intervention. (Image source: Chevrolet - edited)

Chevrolet Blazer EV stuns reviewers for all the wrong reasons after 23 major failures in two months, highlights major sticking points for EVs

Not even a day after starting a long-term review of the Chevrolet Blazer EV, an automotive outlet started having problems with the review vehicle that was purchased off the lot. With less than 1,600 miles (2,574.95 km) and just tw...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Dec 2023 00:46

Tesla's Autopilot Safety Report data doesn't tell the full story of Tesla's accident rate. (Image source: Tesla/IIHS - edited)

Study finds Tesla drivers crash more than any other brand as sneaky data tricks hide true accident rate in Autopilot Safety Report

A recent study found that Tesla tops the list of car brands with the most accidents per driver, despite the company's claims to the contrary. Tesla often boasts about the safety of its vehicles, comparing its numbers to NHTSA data...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Dec 2023 06:54

The Tesla Cybertruck seemingly destroys the front casting on impact. (Image source: Cybertruck on X)

Tesla Cybertruck crumple zones rely on shattering gigacastings for occupant safety — repair cost implications could be dire

Tesla recently explained how the crumple zones in the Cybertruck help protect the electric pickup truck's occupants. As opposed to a bending frame, collisions seem to obliterate the entire front gigacasting. The Cybertruck's safet...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Dec 2023 00:28

Capture One Express will be discontinued without replacement. (Image: Capture One)

Capture One discontinues Express, locks existing users out of their photo library

Capture One appears to be pushing more customers to take out an expensive subscription: after the company made the purchase version of Capture One Pro more expensive and less attractive, the free express version is being summarily...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Dec 2023 01:20

The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4Matic electric sedan soared past its EPA range estimates in a recent real-world range test. (Image source: Merceeds-Benz - edited)

Rivian, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Mercedes-Benz embarrass Tesla, F-150 Lightning in real-world highway range test

Consumer Reports's recent real-world EV range test revealed that EPA estimates from Tesla, Lucid, and certain Ford models overstate range by a significant margin, while others over-performed, despite suboptimal SUV and pickup truc...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Dec 2023 00:11

Various Razr 40 Ultra retail units cannot move beyond their launch software. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Razr 40 Ultra: Updates are a mess for Motorola's flagship Razr foldable

Motorola may be pushing Samsung to improve its clamshell foldable offering. Unfortunately, software support for the Razr+ and Razr 40 Ultra pales in comparison to the Galaxy Z Flip5, with some Razr units remaining stuck on their l...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2023 17:23

The Day Before promised glorious graphics and fun gameplay yet delivered something entirely different. (Image source: Fntastic/Twitch - edited)

The Day Before refund leak shows over 45% return rate for the bait and switch balls-up as Fntastic flees

The Day Before debacle has continued with the news that Fntastic studio, the developer behind the failed game, has closed down. According to a leaked report, over 200,000 units of the title were sold with more than 45% of those be...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Dec 2023 06:54

Despite an alarming security vulnerability, Counter-Strike 2 still managed over 1 million concurrent players on December 11. (Image source: Valve)

Counter-Strike 2 exploit briefly allows malicious code injection, IP grabbing before developer hastily issues patch

A Counter-Strike 2 security vulnerability was discovered this week, allowing enterprising players to access the IP addresses and run code on machines of other players in the game lobby. The exploit affected the lobby voting mechan...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Dec 2023 01:28

The OnePlus 12 appears to be plagued with quality control issues (image via OnePlus)

Unfortunate OnePlus 12 buyer finds dead bug under phone chassis

A Weibo user unboxed their OnePlus 12 to find a nasty surprise. Along with shoddy construction and panel gaps, there was a dead bug embedded in the smartphone. The company has acknowledged the issue and is working with the user to...

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2023 19:50

Google has launched its latest AI model, Gemini, but not without controversy. (Image: Google)

Google caught faking part of Gemini AI demo

Google has been caught faking a demo of its latest AI model, Gemini. On the surface, the video is incredibly impressive and appears to support Google’s claim that Gemini has outstripped the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4. Scratchi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Dec 2023 07:34

The Tesla Cybertruck's front exclusively features sharp corners, possibly excluding it from release in the EU. (Image source: Tesla)

Elon Musk touts Cybertruck pedestrian safety after avoiding EU launch over missed pedestrian safety regulations for vehicle design

Elon Musk claims Tesla is "highly confident that Cybertruck will be much safer per mile than other trucks," despite a Tesla technician recently explaining in a report that the Cybertruck's design precludes it from launching in Eur...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Dec 2023 08:30

The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt will only arrive in crossover EUV form, abandoning the compact hatchback entirely. (Image source: Chevrolet - edited)

GM kills new Chevrolet Bolt EV subcompact hatch for 2025 in favour of pricey EUV that erodes the idea of the affordable compact EV

General Motors has confirmed that the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt will not make a return in its subcompact EV form. The implications of this include a potentially higher starting price, not to mention a much more expensive top-end tri...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Dec 2023 01:02

The Tesla Cybertruck seems to be pleasing a rather small portion of the population, considering how much hype Tesla generated around the car. (Image source: Tesla)

Cybertruck pricing, looks deter potential buyers as survey finds only 33% would buy Tesla's electric pickup truck

The looks and pricing of the Tesla Cybertruck proved to be the most off-putting aspects for respondents in a recent survey. Respondents are confirmed to not be Cybertruck reservation holders, who number in the millions. In the sur...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Dec 2023 07:51

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is getting an update to its controversial mods marketplace. (Image source: Bethesda)

Skyrim: Bethesda ditches Creation Club for Creations that pays modders for their work — concerns arise about free mods disappearing

Bethesda has announced the Skyrim Creations community content marketplace. The content store ships in an update to the Skyrim Special Edition and Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and includes freely-available items from the old Mods an...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Dec 2023 01:30

Almost 7 million 23andMe users were affected in a recent data breach. (Image via 23andMe w/ edits)

Genetic testing company 23andMe discloses security breach affecting 6.9 million users

23andMe, a company known for tracing ancestry via genetic testing, recently closed an investigation into unauthorized access of user accounts. The investigation revealed that roughly 6.9 user accounts were affected in the breach, ...

Sam Medley, 06 Dec 2023 20:05

Tesla's Cybertruck is surely an impressive vehicle, but repeated production delays take the punch out of many of its technological achievements. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck: 4 supposedly revolutionary features that other EVs did first and better

The Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event finally happened, and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, claims it is the company's most revolutionary product yet. Needless to say, it was a mix of frustration and elation for pre-order holders. Unfortunate...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Dec 2023 19:15

Nvidia plans to replace the RTX 3050 8 GB variant with a 6 GB version (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia to discontinue GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB production and replace it with 6 GB variant

A new rumour says Nvidia plans to stop production of the 8 GB GeForce RTX 3050 desktop variant. It will be replaced by the 6 GB version and come with a price cut.

Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2023 13:13

Many PSN accounts have been banned overnight (image via Sony)

Ban has no limits: Sony is randomly shutting users out of their PSN accounts for no apparent reason

Multiple players have found their PSN accounts banned out of the blue. Sony support says that it is due to a back-end issue, but the company has yet to make an official statement confirming it.

Anil Ganti, 05 Dec 2023 08:52

Intel's high-end Meteor Lake chips aren't performing very well in benchmarks (image via Intel)

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: Meteor Lake processor loses to Core Ultra 7 185H on Geekbench

Intel's top-spec Meteor Lake processor has once again failed to perform as expected on Geekbench. It fails to keep up with its Core Ultra 7 equivalent and performs worse than its predecessor.

Anil Ganti, 04 Dec 2023 05:48

The Audi RS4 Avant Quattro takes the AWD fight to Tesla's dual-motor Model 3 Performance around a winter test track. (Image source: Tyre Reviews on YouTube)

Audi RS4 Quattro slays Tesla Model 3 Performance in winter testing despite EV's impressive showing

A recent test pits the Audi RS4 Quattro against the AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance in a winter test. While the Tesla puts up an admirable performance in a straight line, the Audi is the clear victor in every other regard. Audi is k...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Dec 2023 20:58

Tesla's Cybertruck will start reaching regular customers throughout the course of 2024. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Cybertruck orders open as range surpasses rumours, Tesla confirms US$79,990 AWD starting price alongside 250-mile RWD and 845 hp Cyberbeast

D-day for the Tesla Cybertruck is upon us, and along with the start of deliveries, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has dashed rumours of a ~270-mile electric pickup. Tesla's order page confirms that it will start production with two AWD tri...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Nov 2023 23:52

The Galaxy S24 series will not get a RAM upgrade (image via Sonny Dickson on X)

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra base variants to launch with just 8 GB of RAM

Ice Universe has confirmed that the Galaxy S24 series will not get a memory upgrade. The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra will get a max of 12 GB, with no 16 GB variant in sight for the latter.

Anil Ganti, 30 Nov 2023 05:40

A Tesla showroom manager may have slipped details about the Cybertruck's battery capacity in a recent YouTube video. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Tesla Cybertruck battery capacity leaks as 123 kWh per showroom manager, worsening fears of mediocre range

A Tesla manager at a San Diego showroom has confirmed that the Cybertruck on show in his facility has a battery capacity of 123 kWh. Previous reports claimed a range of around 267 miles, falling woefully short of the promised 500-...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Nov 2023 08:17

Lenovo power bank. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo recalls USB-C power banks due to heating issues

The USB-C power banks with part number 40ALLG2WWW manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022 have been recalled by Lenovo. Customers can fill in the form and send back the product for replacement.

Nitisha Upadhye, 24 Nov 2023 17:45

A Pixel 8 Pro exhibiting small display bumps. (Image source: Google Support)

Google Pixel 8 Pro: New display design causing 'small bumps' for some units

An increasing number of Pixel 8 Pro units are experiencing noticeable bulges in their AMOLED panels after a few weeks of use. Google has now commented on the issue, although it has dismissed any claims that it affects device usage...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2023 18:02

Nothing Chats lasted about a day before being pulled. (Image source: Nothing - edited)

Nothing Chats release turns to disaster with Nothing Phone (2) users found sending unencrypted messages and media

Nothing and Sunbird have now pulled their iMessage chat apps following revelations that neither app supports end-to-end encryption. Instead, both are riddled with vulnerabilities and privacy concerns, which Sunbird denies publicly...

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2023 18:54

Even after 15 months of reoccurring issues and lost time, the Rivian owner still recommends the R1T to other buyers. (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian buys back nightmare R1T after harrowing year of issues

Despite the owner driving the electric pickup for over a year and more than 24,000 miles (38,624 km), Rivian is buying an owner's R1T at full retail price. While using the pickup truck as a work truck, the owner has faced myriad i...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Nov 2023 05:50

The Tesla Cybertruck was originally pitched to have 500 miles of range, but a recent video reveals less than 300. (Image source: various - edited)

Tesla Cybertruck range tipped at mediocre 267 miles by leaked interior images

A recent video of a Cybertruck walk-around accidentally revealed the electric pickup's projected range. The prototype in question still shows the remaining battery and range as a percentage, but its navigation prediction allowed i...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Nov 2023 16:13

The problems with the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar are never-ending. (Image: Apple)

Increasing display defects on the Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar: Repair expert reveals yet another design fail

The problems with the MacBook Pro models made between 2016 and 2020 are never-ending. Defective butterfly keyboards and flickering touch bars are now being joined by display defects, which, according to a repair expert, are due to...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Nov 2023 22:46

Oversized EVs defeat the object of electrification, and their ranks are growing. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Tesla's Cybertruck is just another bloated EV that misses the point of green transportation

CheckMag Electric cars were conceived as a more environmentally-friendly form of transport. With the effectiveness of EVs being called into question more and more, it's time to address the elephant-sized trucks and SUVs in the room. Super-...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Nov 2023 16:48

Asus ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 4090 high-end video card (Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 4090 hits the market priced above US$8,000

Unveiled at the end of May, the Asus ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 extreme video card with a maximum TDP over 450 W has an MSRP of US$3,199, twice as expensive as the reference model. However, Chinese retailers sell it for roughly U...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2023 14:33

Ellon Musk took to social media to poke fun at Lucid for adopting Tesla's NACS charging hardware. (Image source: PowerfulJRE on YouTube/Tesla/Lucid - edited)

Lucid adopts Tesla NACS and Elon Musk gloats about it on X

Lucid Motors will start installing Tesla's NACS hardware in its vehicles in 2025. Lucid's CEO, Peter Rawlinson, was previously hesitant about adopting the charging standard, citing high voltage as a priority. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk,...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Nov 2023 21:03