AMD’s 12-Year-Old FX-9590 CPU Actually Runs Battlefield 6
An AMD FX-9590 from 2012 can actually run Battlefield 6 at 30-40 FPS. The 12-year-old CPU manages this despite not meeting minimum requirements, though with significant limitations.
Month: November 2025
Cruise ships are going hydrogen – here’s what that means
A major engineering firm is building the world’s first large-scale hydrogen-powered cruise ship. The system will produce 6 megawatts of power and allow zero-emission sailing through Norwegian fjords. But hydrogen faces massive storage and distribution challenges that could limit its adoption.
This Ryzen 7 Mini PC Costs Half a Mac Mini – And It’s Loaded
Amazon is clearing out the Bosgame P4 Mini PC at an all-time low of $319, down from $399. This compact desktop features an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 storage – all for less than Apple’s $599 base Mac Mini.
Sora 2’s Deepfake Problem Is Everyone’s Problem
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is creating videos so realistic that PhD experts can’t tell they’re fake. The technology is now widely available without invitation codes, creating massive security risks across industries from healthcare to legal.
Wall Street Warns Money Market Stress Could Return
Wall Street banks are warning that recent stress in US money markets wasn’t a one-off event. The Federal Reserve may need to take swifter action if short-term rates spike again, with some calling for outright asset purchases.
Airbnb’s Strong Quarter While AI Compute Crisis Looms
Airbnb delivered better-than-expected Q3 results with $4.1 billion in revenue and 133.6 million nights booked. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s reported bailout discussions highlight the massive compute constraints facing AI adoption at scale. The contrast between traditional tech stability and AI’s infrastructu
OpenAI’s Cloud Ambitions Could Shake Up the AI Market
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed the company is exploring selling compute capacity directly to other businesses. This move could position OpenAI as a cloud provider competing with tech giants. The strategy might help fund their massive AI infrastructure investments.
Senators push Trump to keep Nvidia’s best chips from China
A bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Trump to continue blocking Nvidia from selling its most advanced AI chips to China. The resolution comes days after Trump appeared to soften his stance on export controls. Lawmakers argue China’s computing power limitations are America’s key AI
Microsoft’s AI marketplace test reveals agents can’t handle basic shopping
Microsoft researchers created a simulated marketplace where AI agents interacted as customers and businesses. The results were concerning – most agents fell for manipulation tactics and showed significant biases in their decision-making. Only one model, Claude Sonnet 4, resisted all attempts at mani
Your Factory Wearable Is Probably Breaking Employment Law
Wearable tech like smart helmets and biometric vests are becoming common in manufacturing. But these devices are running into serious legal challenges around disability discrimination and employee privacy. Companies need to navigate a minefield of employment laws they might not even realize they’re