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Researchers in CERN's ALPHA (Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus) at the University of British Columbia have discovered a way to lower antimatter's temperature to near absolute zero using a laser. This breakthrough will make it easier for physicists to study the volatile material. Cooling antihydrogen atoms to almost zero Kelvin slows... https://www.techspot.com/news/89136-cern-physicists-figured-out-how-study-antimatter-cooling.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It was back in May 2019 when Trump added Huawei and 70 affiliates to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Entity List, ensuring US companies could no longer do business with these firms without a license. It led to Google’s apps and services no longer appearing on the Chinese... https://www.techspot.com/news/89126-huawei-feels-effects-us-sanctions-records-first-quarterly.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Foxconn's parent company, Hon Hai Precision Industry today reported disappointing results for the last quarter, which is partly explained by its accelerated effort to make electric cars. For the three months ending in December 2020, Foxconn's net income was $1.6 billion, which not only misses the average estimates of $1.76... https://www.techspot.com/news/89114-foxconn-profit-disappoints-but-big-manufacturer-has-set.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Virgin revealed the first ship in this class today: the VSS Imagine. The vessel, which could begin flight tests as early as this year, is simply stunning as spacecraft go. It features a gorgeous chromatic finish, turquoise accents, and a sleek, seemingly aerodynamic body. https://www.techspot.com/news/89115-virgin-galactic-unveils-flashy-next-generation-spaceship-vss.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Late last year, PayPal gave its first steps to use cryptocurrency as a viable alternative to fiat currency by allowing U.S. customers to buy, hold, and sell it within its platform. A few months after, it acquired Curv to ensure the safety of the users' cryptocurrency holdings on PayPal. Starting... https://www.techspot.com/news/89110-paypal-now-allows-us-users-checkout-crypto.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The support launched alongside Terraria's latest patch today: version 1.4.2. The patch doesn't include any other improvements or content additions of note (aside bugfixes), so it's safe to assume the game's Workshop implementation has occupied most of the developers' time lately. https://www.techspot.com/news/89099-terraria-receives-support-steam-workshop-mods-over-10.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

That giveaway ends on March 31, which is just a couple of days away, so be sure to get your hands on it soon -- both PS5 and PS4 owners are welcome to join in on the fun. https://www.techspot.com/news/89098-ratchet-clank-ps4-free-keep-until-march-31.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Clusters of galaxies containing hundreds or even thousands of individual galaxies are held together by gravity. As MIT highlights, they move through a sea of hot gas called the intracluster medium, and give off X-ray radiation that we can see using space-based telescopes. https://www.techspot.com/news/89088-astronomers-discover-new-galaxy-clusters-hiding-right-front.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Hitman series helped define the modern stealth action game, with the formula evolving and building up a large following spanning 20 years. Here's a recap of the key titles featuring genetically engineered and professional hitman Agent 47. https://www.techspot.com/article/2215-21-years-of-hitman/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It Takes Two arrived this week to overwhelming positive reviews from critics and gamers going so far as calling it one of the best co-op games ever created, thanks to excellent gameplay mechanics and level design. https://www.techspot.com/products/pc-games/it-takes-two.232280/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft explains that its one-click mitigation tool and recent update of Microsoft Defender have expanded the reach of server mitigation, resulting in some 92% of vulnerable Exchange servers worldwide having either been patched or mitigated. It's positive news, but Microsoft highlights that patching isn't going to protect already-compromised servers. https://www.techspot.com/news/89077-microsoft-92-exchange-servers-have-patched-or-mitigated.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As we've discussed in recent weeks, stock of AMD Ryzen processors is not as good which means that some models are completely unavailable or they might be selling for less attractive pricing, even above the MSRP, depending on where you live. https://www.techspot.com/news/89076-intel-10th-gen-core-cpus-get-big-price.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Another day, another security exploit. Apple explains in a security document that the minor update—iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2—blocks “maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.” This means a malicious website could gain access to information on other pages you have open on your... https://www.techspot.com/news/89075-latest-apple-ios-update-fixes-security-flaw-already.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

If you've been on the lookout for an OLED TV, LG recently revealed its 2021 lineup, complete with pricing and availability information. The star of the show is no doubt the G1 "Gallery" series, which is equipped with the company's new "OLED evo" panel that's supposed to offer improved brightness... https://www.techspot.com/news/89070-lg-2021-oled-tv-lineup-arrives-starting-1300.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

After two cancelations and a six-year hiatus, GSC Game World is well aware that fans are getting anxious to play Stalker 2. So the studio thought Friday would be a good day to update players on how the game is coming along. The video (above) teased character models, weapons, and... https://www.techspot.com/news/89068-stalker-2-developer-diary-shows-team-obsessed-detail.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Higher refresh rate displays have arguably become the most important spec lately to trickle down from flagship phones to mid-range devices. As the latter continue to catch up in terms of RAM, storage, or the number of camera lenses found in their premium counterparts, smoother animations and faster swipes enabled... https://www.techspot.com/news/89064-motorola-new-g100-g50-mid-range-smartphones-feature.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

And more Internet facts... the number of connected devices will triple the global population by 2023 https://www.techspot.com/trivia/17-how-many-websites-internet-march-2021/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On Wednesday, Panic announced that it had added a cool new feature to its upcoming Playdate handheld gaming system. Users will now be able to plug the device into a computer and mirror the display in real-time. The feature works via an app and cable. However, Panic did not say... https://www.techspot.com/news/89052-panic-adds-screen-mirroring-retro-handheld-playdate.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As reported by Bloomberg, promotions for the social media app appeared at the top of some Instagram feeds yesterday, seemingly by mistake. The notification promised to help with “preparing for life after prison with community support.” Users were invited to click on the promo for early access to the Re-Entry... https://www.techspot.com/news/89050-facebook-testing-app-helps-prisoners-transition-back-society.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today we've prepared a "for the sake of science" type of review. By clocking the 5700 XT and 6700 XT at the same frequency, we want to see where the generational performance difference comes from. https://www.techspot.com/review/2218-radeon-6700-xt-vs-5700-xt/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

2020 will forever be remembered as the year of the pandemic, but there were a handful of positives along the way. In March, for example, Valve released the first official Half-Life title in more than a decade and on the game’s one-year anniversary, the developer is celebrating. https://www.techspot.com/news/89039-half-life-alyx-40-percent-off-celebration-one.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gaming handhelds like the retro Playdate and the Ryzen-powered Aya Neo are certainly interesting new players in this console category, but as with high-end gaming phones, they're likely going to remain niche devices that'll do little to shake the Nintendo Switch off its throne. Qualcomm, it appears, is up next... https://www.techspot.com/news/89028-qualcomm-apparently-working-handheld-gaming-console.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With spring upon us, it's not just our homes and cars that deserve a bit of elbow grease to make them shiny and spotless -- our tech and computing devices need just as much care and attention. https://www.techspot.com/guides/2209-spring-cleaning-your-gadgets-and-computers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

They’ll do so with a new event format called F8 Refresh. The one-day virtual event will take place on June 2 and is open to developers from around the world. https://www.techspot.com/news/89018-facebook-f8-dev-conference-returning-virtually-without-zuckerberg.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

According to the US Department of Justice, Deepanshu Kher was employed by an IT consulting firm from 2017 through to May 2018. His employer was hired by the California-based Carlsbad Company in 2017 to assist with its migration to a Microsoft Office 365 environment, so the firm sent Kher to help with the project. https://www.techspot.com/news/89015-disgruntled-worker-gets-two-year-jail-sentence-deleting.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Earlier this month, we heard that a new 7-inch Switch with a 720p OLED display would go into production as early as June. The machine, which could be called the Switch Pro, Super Switch, or even Switch 2, may have a refresh rate higher than the current model's 60Hz and... https://www.techspot.com/news/89013-upcoming-nintendo-switch-reportly-feature-nvidia-dlss-oled.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

These commitments are part of the "lifestyle brand's" new #GoGreenWithRazer initiative, which is surprisingly comprehensive. Razer aims to reach 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2030 and 100 percent renewable energy usage across its global operations by 2025. https://www.techspot.com/news/89004-razer-commits-sustainability-aims-100-percent-renewable-energy.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Record writes that the attack has only affected Acer's back-office and not the hardware maker's production systems. The firm hasn't confirmed any ransomware incident, and the attack never stopped the announcement of its Q4 2020 financial results last Wednesday. https://www.techspot.com/news/88997-acer-reportedly-facing-50-million-ransomware-demand-following.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The rest of the year is filled to the brim with what looks to be an excellent selection of new PC-exclusive and cross-platform releases. Here's a condensed list of some of the more exciting and anticipated PC game releases. https://www.techspot.com/article/2208-most-anticipated-pc-games-2021/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Senior Trump adviser Jason Miller told Fox News' Mediabuzz that the 45th president would be returning to social media "in probably about two or three months" with "his own platform." Miller never went into detail about the service, such as whether it would be more akin to Twitter or Facebook,... https://www.techspot.com/news/88994-donald-trump-social-network-set-arrive-two-three.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Procon-SP, the consumer protection agency of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is biting back at Apple with a R$ 10.5 million ($1.9 million) fine. They haven’t accepted Apple’s justifications for the charger’s removal, and have added it to their list of charges against the Cupertino company. https://www.techspot.com/news/88991-brazil-fines-apple-2-million-choosing-not-ship.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sony's PS5 might have broken launch records, but its release was marred by scalpers who rapidly bought up stock to resell at inflated prices. While I was one of the lucky few who managed to buy a PS5 on launch day, I know countless friends and colleagues who've tried time... https://www.techspot.com/news/88990-huge-ps5-restock-amazon-expected-soon.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Last month, Kosta Eleftheriou, the mobile app developer behind the popular Apple Watch keyboard app FlickType for the visually impaired wrote a scathing Twitter thread on the current state of the App Store. In it, Eleftheriou criticized Apple for not properly enforcing App Store rules, which has allowed several scam... https://www.techspot.com/news/88986-developer-behind-flicktype-watch-app-sues-apple-anticompetitive.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The new agreement begins with the 2023 season and runs through the 2033 season. It’s the NFL’s first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital streaming service, and will include the rights to broadcast 15 Thursday Night Football games as well as one pre-season game per year. https://www.techspot.com/news/88984-amazon-locks-up-exclusive-distribution-rights-thursday-night.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Focus Home Interactive and StreumOn Studio have announced Necromunda: Hired Gun. Rather than being turn-based/tactical, this is a full-on first-person shooter in the same mold as Doom and Titanfall 2—it even has wall-running, double-jumps, and a wrist-mounted grappling hook. https://www.techspot.com/news/88978-watch-necromunda-hired-gun-trailer-doom-meets-titanfall.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AT&T announced on Wednesday that it would no longer be able to allow customers unlimited streaming from any internet TV services because California law now forbids allowing companies to pay to zero-rate its subscribers. This change will prominently affect HBO Max (an AT&T-owned VoD service) subscribers, who have been able... https://www.techspot.com/news/88973-att-no-longer-allow-unlimited-tv-streaming-now.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bloomberg writes that Apple is planning to revamp its iPad Pro line with a new processor that’s on par with its M1 SoC from the 2020 MacBooks, which have been receiving plenty of critical acclaim. That should mean more power and longer battery life—something that’s always appreciated among tablet users.... https://www.techspot.com/news/88969-new-ipad-pros-reportedly-launch-april-m1-level.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Accidental clicks... https://www.techspot.com/trivia/116-whitehousecom-once-brought-visitors-site-hosted/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

YouTube is reportedly taking additional steps to curb videos featuring copyrighted material from being uploaded to its platform. https://www.techspot.com/news/88959-youtube-experimenting-tool-checks-copyright-violations-during-video.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As reported by the Associated Press, residents are now waiting to see if Utah Governor Spencer Cox vetoes the bill—passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature this month—or signs it into law by March 25. Cox has been tight-lipped about which way he'll jump; his spokeswoman said that he "will carefully consider... https://www.techspot.com/news/88955-utah-may-introduce-bill-requiring-porn-blocking-filters.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

"Players are increasingly choosing to connect with our games digitally and the e-sports team, much like traditional sports, entertainment, and broadcasting industries, has had to adapt its business due to the impact the pandemic has had on live events," an Activision Blizzard spokesperson told Bloomberg in a statement. https://www.techspot.com/news/88954-activision-blizzard-lays-off-50-staff-due-pandemic.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Dropbox in the spring of 2020 launched a password manager in beta, eventually rolling it out to paying customers over the summer. Now, the file hosting service is bringing the feature to all users, albeit with a catch. https://www.techspot.com/news/88945-dropbox-launching-free-version-password-manager-april-but.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Yesterday brought the surprising news that the GeForce 470.05 beta driver, which was available to developers under the Windows Insider Program, removed the hash rate limiter from most RTX 3060 cards. Given how much Nvidia lauded the limiter as "unhackable," one imagines that the employee responsible for releasing a workout... https://www.techspot.com/news/88940-nvidia-removes-driver-bypassed-rtx-3060-ethereum-mining.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Are you old enough to remember Cyrix 6x86 CPUs? https://www.techspot.com/trivia/107-which-legacy-sockets-accepted-both-intel-amd-cpus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

During its recent virtual analyst event, Seagate shared a revised hard drive roadmap that outlines plans for traditional spinning storage. https://www.techspot.com/news/88926-seagate-roadmap-charts-path-hard-drives-excess-100tb.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple’s next-gen AirPods may not arrive later this month as originally expected. https://www.techspot.com/news/88924-kuo-apple-airpods-3-might-not-enter-mass.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

CPU and graphics card pricing and availability are still a mess, but is the situation improving? Can we expect to get back to PC building any time soon? Let’s take a look at what is happening in the market right now. https://www.techspot.com/article/2214-cpu-gpu-pricing-2021/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As reported by CNN, the offer comes from UK company Whatshed?, which describes itself as Britain’s biggest and best garden buildings buyers guide. The ad seeks “to recruit a collective of virtual landscape gardeners to provide professional advice to players looking to improve their in-game outdoor space.” https://www.techspot.com/news/88920-you-can-become-virtual-landscaper-minecraft-70-hour.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nvidia Reflex is another addition to the GeForce feature set, similar to ray tracing and DLSS. Like both of these features, Reflex requires support to be built into the game’s engine, and it’s a bit situational: in our preliminary testing last October, we found that it had the largest impact... https://www.techspot.com/news/88918-nvidia-launches-reflex-latency-reduction-tech-overwatch.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Reports of sudden USB disconnections and poor signal quality on AMD X570 and B550 motherboards starting becoming commonplace on Reddit at the end of last year. Three weeks ago, AMD finally acknowledged the problem and began collecting information from the afflicted. The severity of the problem was shown to fluctuate... https://www.techspot.com/news/88914-amd-identifies-solves-cross-platform-usb-connectivity-problem.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Dutch engineer and inventor Lou Ottens, best known for inventing the cassette tape, died on March 6. He was 94. https://www.techspot.com/news/88916-cassette-tape-inventor-lou-ottens-dies-age-94.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

According to CoinDesk, the milestone took place around 6:30 am Central on March 13 when the value of a single Bitcoin peaked at $60,322.60. Prices have dipped slightly since that time, and currently sit around $59,975 per as of this writing. https://www.techspot.com/news/88915-bitcoin-shatters-60k-milestone-first-time.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

There’s something oddly endearing about running modern apps on legacy hardware, and that’s again evident in this creation from Twitter user @JorgeWritesCode. https://www.techspot.com/news/88908-dust-off-old-pda-because-someone-made-twitter.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Earlier this week, Microsoft's $7.5 billion ZeniMax purchase was approved by the SEC and the European Commission, meaning more Bethesda games for the $10 per month Game Pass subscription service for PC. https://www.techspot.com/news/88901-thirteen-bethesda-games-have-landed-xbox-game-pass.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

At least, if a recent test it's working on pans out. According to GammaWire, Netflix is displaying a warning to some users who log in with accounts that aren't their own. The warning says "If you don't live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to... https://www.techspot.com/news/88900-netflix-testing-out-new-anti-account-sharing-measure.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger