NVIDIA’s latest app for Windows 11 may be causing performance issues with PC games. A recent investigation by Tom’s Hardware found that running the app while gaming can result in significant degradation in performance, especially on certain titles like Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. The test system using an RTX 4060 card saw a notable drop in … Read more
The Heritage Foundation’s manifesto for a possible next administration has sparked concerns among game developers about the potential impact of “Project 2025”. While details are scarce, speculation has begun to circulate about the project’s possible use of generative AI and blockchain technology. SuperAuthenti, a developer behind an in-development open-world cat game called Catly, was recently … Read more
China’s Ministry of Commerce has ordered companies around the world not to transfer critical minerals mined in China to American firms after acquiring them from other countries. This is the first time China has included a broad ban on so-called transshipment in a government regulation on exports. The move aims to replace imports with domestic … Read more
The defendants in the Pelicot rape trial had their final chance to speak on December 16, after three and a half months of hearings. Fifty-one men, including one who remains on the run, answered a question from Judge Roger Arata about any last-minute defense. Dominique Pelicot, the first defendant to speak, expressed remorse for his … Read more
In a stunning display of capitulation, many influential figures in America seem to have surrendered to Donald Trump’s vision of an authoritarian oligarchy. Since his re-election, tech barons like Tim Cook and Sergey Brin, as well as media giants such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos’ Amazon, have eagerly welcomed Trump’s leadership. Zuckerberg recently pledged … Read more
A new study using the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a protoplanetary disk surrounding one of its target stars, as well as a companion nebular environment. The data, obtained with the NIRSpec instrument, shows two distinct spectra: one from the star and another from the background environment. The star’s spectrum highlights hot atomic helium, … Read more
A-list singer Jessica Simpson has left fans speechless after revealing a stunning new look. The 44-year-old blonde bombshell showcased her glamorous makeup skills and sleek outfit in a recording studio setting. Jessica, who is married to fashion designer Eric Johnson, was spotted wearing a black blazer with a white silk skirt and top, paired with … Read more
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently took to the Broadway stage in a one-night-only performance written especially for her in the musical “& Juliet.” The role marked a lifelong dream come true for the 54-year-old justice. In an interview with Vladimir Duthiers, Jackson spoke about the production’s message of female empowerment and control over … Read more
SpaceX has postponed its latest launch attempt on the Falcon 9 rocket, initially set for Sunday night, due to rough offshore weather forecast. The company is now targeting a new launch window on Monday night. The initial launch attempt was scrubbed amid high winds on Friday the 13th, and SpaceX had planned a second attempt … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing his new Prime Minister François Bayrou to submit a list of ministers by Tuesday, amid tension between the two leaders. A long-time ally, Bayrou became prime minister after a challenging face-off with Macron. Initially, he said he would announce his cabinet by the end of this week, but Bayrou … Read more