Facebook engineers say bigger hard disk drives is making one critical metric far, far worse

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. But whileHDDs are getting ever larger, their input/output performance hasnt kept up. While QLC is currently cheaper than TLC, it is not yet at a price point for widespread deployment. This will ultimately help to improve server efficiency while lowering costs. Instead, it intends to focus on U.2-15mm and Pure Storages DirectFlash Module for scaling QLC in its infrastructure....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Ivan Chung

Fake jobs and phone calls: How Americans lost $12.5 bn to fraud in 2024

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Fraud is not getting more frequent, the FTC says, but it is getting more expensive. Cryptocurrency scams came in second with $1.4 billion drained. The median loss was north of $9,000. Total losses from investment scams hit $5.7 billion, a $1 billion increase from last year. Total losses through these platforms reached $1.9 billion, it was said....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · John Graham

Fluance's new active stereo speakers look like a dream soundbar alternative, as well as being perfect for turntables or Bluetooth music

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. With speakers this good, who needs a soundbar? However, the Ri91 speakers are where things get serious.

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Dr. Julia Daniel

Future PlayStation games could have AI-powered characters, if this leaked prototype of Aloy is anything to go by

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Future PlayStation games could have generative AI-powered characters if this leak is anything to go by. The interaction feels a tad stifled and a little uncanny valley but demonstrates generative AI in action. She responds its a unique feeling. This is just a glimpse of what is possible, said Raghoebardajal, The Verge reported....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Jamie Dyer

Gemini is coming to Google Calendar, here’s how it will work and how to try it now

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Google’s infusion of its Gemini AI across its services continues with Google Calendar. Heres the deal, though. Gemini in Calendar is supposed to make life easier by letting you simply ask for what you need. Instead, it’s possible for you to say, When is my next meeting with my manager? Add a dentist appointment for 2 p....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Sandra Clark

Get a 2TB portable SSD for less than $0.07 per GB in this limited-time deal at Amazon

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The SanDisk Extreme is an external drive for storing large files like high-resolution photos and videos. However, this mid-range option is the best value for money right now. The SanDisk Extreme is a rugged and well-built portable SSD with a heft 2TB of storage. In other words, you don’t need to worry about losing files if it accidentally falls into water....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Angela Lucero

Google bug bounty payments hit nearly $12 million in 2024

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. However, the company did see a minor 2% increase in critical and high vulnerabilities. Other successes include two bugSWAT events and four init.g workshops to support the next generation of security researchers.

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Darin Luna

How decision makers can overcome analysis paralysis with AI

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. So, whats driving all this executive hesitation? A crippling leadership inertia, which can be fatal for an enterprise. How, then, can businesses shift from stalled strategies to decisive action? The answer lies in a more adaptive, AI-powered approach to decision-making. CEO of In Parallel. Too much information creates confusion rather than clarity, making it difficult to prioritize strategic actions....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · James Hamilton

I compared Manus AI to ChatGPT – now I understand why everyone is calling it the next DeepSeek

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The latest AI assistant to stir excitement is Manus, Latin for hand. Manus allegedly outpaces any rivals in sophistication. Manus is invite-only and requires the company to approve your reasons for wanting to test it out. Happily, they’ve provided a variety of demonstrations showing what Manus can do. Even so, the demos show what Manus can do....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Emily Harper

I drove an electric SUV that transforms into a pick-up, and it’s as fun as it is functional

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. So of course, I just had to drive it. The EO7 originally launched in China in late 2024 and was then made available in Thailand shortly after. Heres a view from the inside. This isnt something thats necessarily meant to compete with the Ford F-150 or the Toyota HiLux. Its also much heavier than a Ford Ranger (which starts at 1789kg), given its large battery....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Linda Logan

I spent several days with the Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL, and while it’s capable enough, it doesn’t best its rivals

The thin chassis with its rounded sides and brushed-metal effect adds an element of class too. The volume wheel also operates very smoothly, yet still provides enough control. Theres also a macro creator and RGB tweaking, as you might expect from a gaming keyboard. When gaming, the Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL performs reasonably well. For typing, I found the Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL less impressive. That cramped layout made things awkward for me, as did the lack of tilt provided by the feet....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Darlene Coleman

I tested Sennheiser's HD 505 wired headphones, and they give you a taste of the high end at a real-world price

Thats not the same as suggesting theyre your only option, though. The Sennheiser HD 505 are fine-sounding headphones in many ways, too. That doesnt mean that those features arent entirely fit for purpose, though. And really, theres only the cable left to discuss where features are concerned. At the other end of the 1.8m cable theres a 3.5mm termination with a screw-on 6.3mm adapter supplied. Certainly the Doechii album is done no favours whatsoever by this flyweight attitude....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Melissa Moreno

I tried the Sigma BF camera everyone is talking about – it's truly stunning, but has one fundamental flaw

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Yes, this is the most memorable camera that I’ve held for quite some time. The Sigma BF is polarizing opinions, however. One half of the front is decked with a textured finish, the other smooth. Stunning.(Image credit: Tim Coleman) It seems that a camera can’t be beautifulandpractical. Well, newsflash for the naysayers a camera doesn’t have to be everything to everyone....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Danielle Solomon