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The PS3 emulator that shouldn't exist can now play 75% of the console's game library

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. Read Entire Article

TechSpot11h ago

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes 570 security bugs, but some Dell PCs will have to wait

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 exploite

TechSpot13h ago

This PC gamer turned old SSDs into gorgeous physical cartridges for Steam games

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. Read Entire Article

TechSpot15h ago

IBM's stock just had its worst day since 1968

In a recent letter to investors, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna explained that the company experienced some unexpected shortfalls in its latest financial performance. The former pioneer of the personal computer industry now primarily sells software, cloud services, and mainframe systems, but potential customers have recently scaled back major mainframe investments..

TechSpot1d ago

SoftBank boss says the AI revolution will cost $5 trillion a year, also, there's no bubble

Masayoshi Son is hell-bent on bringing AI to the masses, and he's ready to spend the enormous sums required to reach this historic goal. Speaking at SoftBank's annual corporate conference in Tokyo, the outspoken founder shared a few numbers about that spending, though he chose not to elaborate on exactly... Read Entire Article

TechSpot2d ago

Christopher Nolan believes Gen Z will push back against generative AI and its growing influence

Days before The Odyssey is set to debut in cinemas worldwide, director Christopher Nolan answered questions about filmmaking, technology, and generative AI. Read Entire Article

TechSpot2d ago

GigaWiper malware can wipe your hard drive, spy on you, and stream your screen live

Security analysts at Microsoft Threat Intelligence recently uncovered GigaWiper, a destructive backdoor assembled by combining several different malware families into one package. Read Entire Article

TechSpot2d ago

Zimbra patched a flaw that let hackers hijack accounts just by sending an email

Zimbra owner Synacor has released a new version of its collaboration software, and users should install the update as soon as they can. Zimbra "Daffodil" 10.1.19 includes a fix for a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to compromise customers' machines through Zimbra's Classic Web Client. Read Entire Article

TechSpot3d ago

Firefox is switching to a faster release schedule, just like Chrome and Edge

Mozilla Director Sylvestre Ledru confirmed that Firefox will soon adopt a faster release cadence, but said the accelerated release schedule should be considered an "experiment" for now. The final monthly release will be Firefox 154, which is currently scheduled for August 18. After that, Firefox 155 will arrive on September... Read Entire Article

TechSpot3d ago

DLSS Swapper creator issues malware warning over user-submitted DLLs

DLSS Swapper author Brad Moore revealed that some people are attempting to compromise the program by uploading potentially malicious DLL files. These unnamed actors are exploiting DLSS Swapper's design, which uses Manifest Builder repositories to provide access to a broader range of upscaling releases. Read Entire Article

TechSpot7d ago

Nvidia launches free GeForce trading card collection featuring 14 designs from NV1 to RTX 2080 Ti

While people are expecting brand-new GPUs carrying the "Super" moniker, Nvidia is giving away free trading cards instead. One of the largest corporations at the forefront of the AI revolution is celebrating the GeForce brand's long history, despite many analysts predicting a future where there may no longer be new... Read Entire Article

TechSpot7d ago

Space Marine 2 sold million of copies, and now Saber Interactive has to turn down projects

Since Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 sold millions of copies, Saber Interactive has become one of the most in-demand studios for building new games around established IPs – so in demand, according to Willits, that the company has had to turn down several high-profile productions. It's a good problem to... Read Entire Article

TechSpot7d ago

Steam now has 50% more users than PlayStation, and Sony's own decisions might be pushing more players there

Shawn Layden recently said that bringing PlayStation games to PC was never about money. However, newer estimates of Steam's user base could put the former Sony executive's comments in a different perspective. Companies that do business with PC's most successful digital storefront have access to a massive pool of potential... Read Entire Article

TechSpot6d ago

Microsoft's patch for a Windows Defender 0-day may have created a new attack path

The feud between "NightmareEclipse" and Microsoft continues to hold unpleasant surprises for the Windows ecosystem. The disgruntled security researcher, who accused Redmond of hiding a pernicious backdoor in BitLocker's volume encryption, recently shared details about RoguePlanet, a new zero-day flaw that could be abused by cybercriminals to gain full admini

TechSpot4d ago