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The PS3 emulator that shouldn't exist can now play 75% of the console's game library
Thu Jul 16 4:06 pm

The RPCS3 team has confirmed that 75% of all PlayStation 3 games are now "playable" on PC. The emulator reached the milestone while its developers continue to vow new features, fixes, and code optimizations to further improve compatibility and reliability across an increasingly diverse computer ecosystem.

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OpenAI's first hardware product is a $230 mini keypad for AI coding
Thu Jul 16 2:47 pm

Late last year, OpenAI announced a partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive to build a screen-free AI gadget. Details are still pending, but the company said the gadget would be equipped with multiple cameras and sensors for spatial awareness. This is not that, but something else entirely.

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Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes 570 security bugs, but some Dell PCs will have to wait
Thu Jul 16 2:03 pm

A month after fixing 200 individual flaws across Windows and other software products, Microsoft is now breaking new ground with another massive Patch Tuesday release. The July cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5101650) addresses 570 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws that were either previously disclosed or are actively being exploited by cybercriminals.

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TSMC plans include at least four more 2nm fabs in $100 billion Arizona expansion
Thu Jul 16 1:22 pm

The announcement came as the Taiwanese giant posted another record quarterly profit and raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to as much as $64 billion.

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Ryzen 7 7700X3D delivers the gaming performance, but not the value
Thu Jul 16 1:07 pm

Early reviews of AMD's new Ryzen 7 7700X3D show a capable gaming CPU that performs close to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. However, its launch price and weaker productivity performance make it difficult to recommend. Our full review is coming soon.



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This PC gamer turned old SSDs into gorgeous physical cartridges for Steam games
Thu Jul 16 12:10 pm

Reddit user Jibril-sama recently showcased a custom-made cartridge system for Steam games. The clever idea is not entirely new and does not do anything revolutionary with Steam or the hardware itself. Even so, concepts like this are suddenly becoming relevant as the gaming industry increasingly embraces an all-digital future.

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To fund Apple's first computer, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs sold...
Thu Jul 16 11:34 am

A little history of the Apple-1



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Netflix celebrates 10 years of Stranger Thing with a VHS-quality version of the first season
Thu Jul 16 10:55 am

The very first season of Stranger Things arrived on July 15, 2016. The coming-of-age science fiction series was an instant hit with viewers, but few realized its true potential or how Netflix would capitalize on its new starlet over the coming decade.

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Woman discovers a hidden AI camera in her rental car recording her and warning about unsafe driving
Thu Jul 16 10:08 am

A woman recently took to social media after discovering that her Audi rental car's dashboard contained a camera recording her every move. It also gave verbal reminders to wear a seat belt and avoid unsafe driving behavior.

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This retro-style home phone lets kids call friends without apps, browsers, or social media
Thu Jul 16 9:33 am

Pinwheel, the US company that sells modified Android smartphones designed for children and teenagers, has just launched the Pinwheel Home.

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Steam Machine benchmarks show SteamOS and Windows 11 within a few frames of each other in most games
Thu Jul 16 8:47 am

A brief benchmark from ETA Prime shows that games running on Valve's Steam Machine via Windows 11 mostly achieve framerates similar to SteamOS. However, one synthetic benchmark gives Windows a significant advantage.

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George Lucas says rejecting AI is like choosing the horse and buggy over cars
Thu Jul 16 8:03 am

Lucas expressed his opinion of AI in an interview with A Rabbit's Foot to promote the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

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