Rewritten OpenGL drivers make AMD’s GPUs “up to 72%” faster in some pro apps

Enlarge (credit: AMD) Most development effort in graphics drivers these days, whether you’re talking about Nvidia, Intel, or AMD, is focused on new APIs like DirectX 12 or Vulkan, increasingly advanced upscaling technologies, and specific improvements for new game releases. But this year, AMD has also been focusing on an old problem area for its…

We just got our most detailed look yet at Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa

The first images from NASA Juno’s recent flyby of Europa just came in. The images are still being fully-processed. NASA/SwRI/MSSS Jupiter’s moon, Europa, might have one of the best chances of supporting life in our solar system. And now, scientists at NASA have captured the closest images of the natural satellite in over two decades….

Brave is about to solve one of the most frustrating problems with browsing the web

The developers behind Brave Browser have announced that it will begin to block cookie consent notice popups that negatively impact browsing experience for many users. In an update, the anonymous browser’s Privacy Updates blog called cookie consent an “infamous and near-constant annoyance”, while citing an academic study that found many browser popups track users across…

New Anker wireless earbuds offer AirPods Pro features at a cheaper price

Anker’s new flagship pair of earbuds is jam-packed with features that could very well rival Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. Called Liberty 4, the buds are part of Anker’s Soundcore audio devices brand. They’ll house some of the same features as the AirPods Pro 2, including active noise canceling via HearID ANC and spatial audio. Unique…

NBKC Bank review: Helpful savings tools, no overdraft or foreign transaction fees

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. NBKC is an online bank with physical branch locations in Kansas City,…

How wild and baseless claims that Biden blew up the Nord Stream pipelines moved seamlessly between Tucker Carlson and the Kremlin

Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Fox News Tucker Carlson pushed a Russian conspiracy theory suggesting the US blew up the Nord Stream pipeline.  The claim was then recycled by Russian state TV, and other far-right influencers.  Kremlin and US far-right propaganda often mirror each other.  Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Wednesday seized on the…

Olive Garden is bringing back its famous Never Ending Pasta Bowl — but it’s not the deal it used to be

Irene Jiang / Business Insider Olive Garden is bringing back the Never Ending Pasta Bowl for a limited time this fall. It will cost $13.99, up from $10.99 last time with extra charges for protein. Olive Garden has relied on pasta promotion to attract customers during previous sales slumps. Olive Garden is bringing its famous…

Six in 10 Americans think Congress is out of touch with climate change: poll

US Capitol in Washington, DC, framed by storm clouds in May 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images A majority of Americans believe Congress is “out of touch” with climate change, a new poll found.  Adults who strongly disapprove of President Joe Biden’s job were most likely to think Congress is “out of touch.” Adults who strongly approve…

The Apple exec who was filmed joking about fondling women’s breasts said he was quoting a movie — but etiquette and HR experts say that’s still no excuse

itsdanielmac/TikTok Apple exec Tony Blevins announced he is leaving the company after controversy from a viral TikTok video.  In the video, Blevins makes a joke about fondling women’s breasts, which he said was a riff on the ’80s movie “Arthur.” Experts told Insider that regardless of the origins of the remarks, Apple did the right…