Cooler Master bringing new V8 3DVC cooler to CES 2024
Published in PC Hardware


Vapor chamber and up to 300W of cooling power

Cooler Master has previewed its new V8 3DVC CPU cooler that will be showcased and announced at the CES 2024 show in Las Vegas. This behemoth is capable of providing up to 300W of cooling power and uses a 3D vapor chamber technology.

MSI CLAW gaming handheld leaks ahead of CES 2024
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Powered by Intel Meteor Lake CPU

After a couple of teasers released earlier, the MSI CLAW gaming handheld has fully leaked online, confirming both the name and full specifications thanks to the Geekbench database and MSI's own leak.

Intel spins off new AI firm
Published in AI


Backed by DigitalBridge Group money

Intel says it is spinning off a new firm around its AI software work with cash from digital-focused money manager DigitalBridge Group and other backers.

SpaceX sends 21 satellites into space
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Killing a few deadspots

SpaceX sent a total of 21 satellites into space  including "the first six Starlink satellites that let mobile firms around the world give you texting, calling, and browsing wherever you are on land, lakes, or seas without changing your phone or software."

Linux hits four per cent of the desktop market
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2024 could be the year of Linux on the desktop

The open saucy operating system Linux managed to take four per cent of the desktop market in December. 

LG develops 480Hz refresh rate monitor
Published in Graphics


For gamers

LG says it developed a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor that can reach an incredibly high 480Hz refresh rate.

Google to charge for Bard Advanced
Published in AI


A new AI experience backed by Gemini Pro

Search engine outfit Google is to charge for Bard Advanced, a "new, top AI experience" that gives users Google's best models and skills.

ChatGPT is still rubbish at playing doctor.
Published in AI


Can't work with children.

The latest flavour of ChatGPT's is not good at spotting children's illnesses, a new study has found.

Qualcomm shows off new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip
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Apple rival 

 Qualcomm showed off a new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, a single-chip design that will probably power Apple Vision Pro rivals from Meta, Samsung, Google and HTC.

Musk sacked SpaceX staff who slagged him off
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Free speech is only for me


Elon [look at me] Musk was so bothered about the free speech rights of his staff he fired those who wrote an open letter that slammed him, a US labour court heard.