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Steam beta adds new in-game performance metrics overlay, can show DLSS frames

Valve also explains its somewhat unique methodology for measuring frame rate and CPU usage

TL;DR: Steam Client beta participants can now view detailed performance metrics through the in-game overlay. While it doesn't offer as much data as advanced tools like Afterburner, Valve's new frame rate counter can display both real and AI-generated frames when DLSS or FSR frame generation is enabled.

Full story By Daniel Sims, June 18

Hardware

AMD claims Ryzen Threadripper 9000 is up to 145% faster than Intel Xeon

Launching next month for high-end desktops and workstations

By Kishalaya Kundu, June 18 11 comments

Software Industry

Salesforce hikes Slack prices, adds AI tools for all paid users

What the Bot: Salesforce has decided to increase prices for certain paid Slack plans. The company is attempting to justify the change by stating that all customers will now have access to more AI features. And if you don't want or need AI, well, you'll likely end up paying more anyway.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, June 18

Tech Deals Microsoft

Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10

Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time

By TechSpot Deals

Space Science

Honda joins space race with first successful reusable rocket test

Could Asimo be Honda's first astronaut?

By Shawn Knight, June 18

Security Microsoft

Keylogger campaign hitting Outlook Web Access on vulnerable Exchange servers goes global

Multiple vulnerabilities exploited to achieve malicious goals

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 18

Trivia Gaming

Which video game shipped the first day-one patch in history?

The honor (or infamy) of the first day-one patch is widely attributed to... ?

By TechSpot Trivia, June 18

The Web AI

Deezer says 70% of AI music streams on its service are fake

AI tracks, AI fans

By Rob Thubron, June 18

Tech Deals Software

Microsoft Office is down to $45 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $45 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.

Full story By TechSpot Deals

Security The Web

Whistleblower warning: 2FA codes sent via SMS are trivially easy to intercept

Apps or physical authenticators are a better choice

By Shawn Knight, June 18

AI Industry

Meta is offering up to $100 million to lure AI talent, says OpenAI's Sam Altman

Meta is reportedly offering $100 million signing bonuses and even more in per-year compensation

By Skye Jacobs, June 18

Gaming Hardware

Thieves steal almost 3,000 Switch 2 consoles worth $1.4 million from truck headed to Texas GameStop

The driver says he didn't know what was in the truck

By Rob Thubron, June 18 7 comments

Electronics Hardware

BOE unveils 8K 120Hz panel with 4K 240Hz dual-mode support for high-end monitors

8K 120Hz cables are also emerging this year

By Daniel Sims, June 18

The Web Tech Culture

TikTok gets third extension from Trump as US sale deadline looms

TikTok gets another 90 days to find a buyer for its US business

By Rob Thubron, June 18

Industry Hardware

Intel to cut as many as 10,000 factory jobs, one of its largest-ever layoffs

Massive layoffs hit foundry workforce in major restructuring

By Skye Jacobs, June 18 9 comments

Industry AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells workers: AI will replace some of you

Jassy said the quiet part out loud

By Rob Thubron, June 18

Dell Alienware AW3425DW 34" 240Hz Review

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, June 18 TechSpot Gaming

Dell's new Alienware AW3425DW refines a fan-favorite ultrawide gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, sleek new design, and competitive $800 price – without straying from its proven QD-OLED formula.

Gaming Microsoft

Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips

Next Xbox devices could blur the line between PC and console

By Daniel Sims, June 17 18 comments

Tech Culture AI

More workers are using AI, but businesses still struggle to make it useful

Research from Gallup and Salesforce reveal the promise and pitfalls of workplace AI

By Skye Jacobs, June 17

Download of the Week Security

Asus urges users to update Armoury Crate due to serious security flaw

Asus has released Armoury Crate version 6.1.18 to patch a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain full administrative control over Windows systems. The flaw affects many preinstalled instances of the software on Asus gaming desktops, laptops, and the ROG Ally X handheld. Users are strongly urged to update immediately to protect their devices.

By Ivan Franco, June 17

Download of the Week Gaming

Minecraft: Chase the Skies improves graphics, adds Happy Ghast mob

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6 continues the journey toward Vibrant Visuals with enhanced fog effects and cloud coverage that extends to the horizon. The update also introduces the Happy Ghast mob, Dried Ghast blocks, Harness items, and new music tracks.

By Erik Orejuela, June 17