Microsoft's DirectStorage will speed up game loads on Windows 10 and 11

"Windows games can ship with DirectStorage" starting today, Microsoft has announced.

Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 mini-LED gaming monitor returns to an all-time low

Amazon knocks up to 30 percent off Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors, so you can get one for as low as $180.

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU will be available April 20th for $449

AMD will make its long-teased Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor available on April 20th.

Three 'known' Kepler exoplanets are more likely to be stars

Scientists have learned that three 'known' exoplanets are really stars.

Google's domain name registrar is out of beta after seven years

To mark the occasion, you can get a discount on a single domain registration.

How to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Here are the best ways to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets.

History Channel will tell the tale of the Hummer EV with a documentary

Revolution: GMC Hummer EV will take a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the all-electric supertruck when it premieres Sunday, March 27th at 11am ET.

Intel plans to build a $19 billion chip plant in Germany

It'll invest up to $88 billion in Europe over the next decade.

CD sales rose for the first time in 17 years

The music industry made almost as much from CDs as digital downloads in 2021.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Ride-Along Reveals Off-Road Agility, Posh Interior

We ride shotgun in a prototype of Mercedes' upcoming EQS electric SUV, getting a first-hand look at its cabin and trail capabilities.

macOS 12.3 arrives with Universal Control and spatial audio features

Dozens more emoji, including a melting face and disco ball, are now available.

Ford will introduce seven new EVs in Europe by 2024

Ford plans to introduce seven new EVs in Europe by 2024, including an electric Puma and Transit van.

Discovery will combine HBO Max and Discovery Plus following TimeWarner merger

Months after announcing their purposed $43 billion merger, WarnerMedia and Discovery have answered what will happen to HBO Max and Discovery Plus.

Mark Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are coming to Instagram

Speaking at SXSW, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that digital collectibles would be arriving on Instagram “in the near term.”

Russia follows through on retaliation promise, bans Instagram

Russia has banned Instagram as it promised days earlier.

DeepWell DTx is a therapy-focused game studio from the co-founder of Devolver

More than 40 developers and medical experts are part of Mike Wilson's new project.

The Morning After: Intel’s latest NUC mini-desktop is pretty powerful

Today’s tech headlines:

Apple stops selling LG's $1,299 UltraFine 5K Display, Samsung's next Galaxy phone event is on March 17th, Classic RPG Chrono Trigger just got an update for ultrawide PC screens.

PlayStation will stream a 'Hogwarts Legacy' State of Play on March 17th

A PlayStation State of Play stream on March 17th is devoted entirely to 'Hogwarts Legacy' for PS5.

Bitcoin and ETH Remain Range Bound, SOL Reaches Key Juncture

Bitcoin price is stuck below $40,000, Ethereum’s ether is struggling below $2,640, and SOL is approaching a crucial break.

Alphabet Is Betting Big on Cybersecurity -- What It Means for Investors

First Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) reported an upcoming 20-for-1 stock split, and now Amazon is following suit. A much bigger shred of news coming from Google has been all but buried by the upcoming stock split: Alphabet is acquiring cybersecurity platform Mandiant (NASDAQ: MNDT) for $5.4 billion, which it will add to its Google Cloud segment. Google's acquisition of Mandiant is simple enough.

Software Growth Stocks To Buy, Watch Or Sell Amid Nasdaq Volatility

The sell-off in software stocks continues. Some software growth stocks will surely rebound owing to revenue growth. But at what valuation?

Apple: iPhone SE Could Drive Further Upside, Says Top Analyst

Apple (AAPL) held its first product event of the year last week, and as expected, the tech giant announced the third generation of its budget model - the iPhone SE. The latest iteration boasts 5G capabilities and comes with the same A15 chip found in the iPhone 13 lineup. Evercore analyst Amit Daryanani is confident the launch will provide a “notable tailwind” for Apple, believing the company can ship more than 35 million units in its first year on the market. “At a blended ASP of ~$450 or modes

RS Recommends: PlayStation 5 Bundles and Deals Are In Stock – If You Know Where to Look

Where to buy the coveted PlayStation 5, plus PlayStation 5 bundles and PlayStation 5 deals you can shop right now

Discord considers direct listing at $15 billion

Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley joins the Live show to discuss communications platform Discord looking to go public.

Galaxy Digital to Participate in the Barclays Crypto & Blockchain Summit

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (TSX: GLXY) ("Galaxy Digital"), a financial services and investment management innovator in the digital asset, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology sectors, today announced that Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Crypto & Blockchain Summit on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Mike is expected to provide his thoughts on the latest trends emerging within, and shaping the maturation of, the digital assets s

Apple Has Bad News for Customers

If you're looking forward to the latest suite of Apple products from its first launch event held online last week, there maybe an unexpected kink that could disrupt your plans to upgrade to the new low-cost iPhone SE or the latest iPad Air 5 or the wildly popular Mac Studio. The biggest manufacturer of Apple iPhones, Foxconn Technology Group has "suspended" operations in China's industrial hub Shenzhen following a spike in Covid-19 cases in the region. "The operation of Foxconn in Shenzhen China has been suspended from March 14 onwards in compliance with the local government's new COVID-19 policy," according to an emailed statement shared widely in media reports. "The date of factory resumption is to be advised by the local government," Foxconn added.

This great OLED TV is $600 off at Crutchfield—get the Sony A90J OLED TV today

Upgrade your home media experience with the Sony A90J OLED TV, now available for a hefty discount at Crutchfield.

Apple supplier Foxconn shuts Shenzhen production amid COVID lockdown

Apple Inc. component supplier Foxconn Technology Co. will temporarily shut down its operations in Shenzhen, China, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Kraken Robotics Inc. (CVE:PNG) About To Shift From Loss To Profit

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Kraken Robotics Inc.'s...

Samsung's 2TB 980 Pro SSD drops to a new low of $250

Samsung's 980 Pro SSD in 2TB is on sale for $250, which is 42 percent off and a new record-low price.

Deal of the Day: How to save nearly $100 on an Apple iPad Air right now

MarketWatch Picks has highlighted these products and services because we think readers will find them useful; the MarketWatch News staff is not involved in creating this content. The Apple iPad could be considered the gold standard of tablets — but it doesn’t come cheap. The 64GB 2020 Apple iPod Air has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display and an up-to-10 hour battery life.

Germany warns against using Kaspersky software, citing 'considerable' cyber risk after Russia's invasion

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warned organizations against using Kaspersky antivirus software over fears it could be exploited for cyber-espionage or launching cyberattacks amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. While the office is not explicitly banning the use of Kaspersky software, the security agency is urging German organizations to replace products made by the Moscow-headquartered firm with alternative software from non-Russian vendors, warning that Russia’s military and intelligence activities in Ukraine, along with its threats against Europe, NATO and Germany, means there is “a considerable risk of a successful IT attack.” “A Russian IT manufacturer can carry out offensive operations itself, be forced to attack target systems against its will, or be spied on without its knowledge as a victim of a cyber operation, or be misused as a tool for attacks against its own customers,” the BSI said in a statement, explaining that antivirus software such as Kaspersky's have deep system access and must maintain a permanent, encrypted and non-verifiable connection to the manufacturer's servers.

Fossil's latest smartwatches now let you choose Alexa over Google Assistant

Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches can now use Amazon's Alexa — in case you're not fond of Google Assistant.

How One Day, You May Use NFTs Every Day

The popularity and hype surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) shows no signs of slowing down. According to Activate Consulting, robust sales are expected to continue well into this year, as 94% of previous NFT customers say they are somewhat or very interested in buying an NFT in the next 12 months, as do 42% of people who haven’t yet bought one. While NFTs are most closely associated with collectible jpeg images and music files at the moment, the foundational blockchain and smart contract technology that makes many cryptocurrency projects possible, as well as the unique ownership of an NFT, has far-reaching implications for all of us.

Kirsten Green on selling to consumers in the metaverse: brands should 'get in there'

When Forerunner Ventures was founded in 2012, traditional brands still reigned supreme, and most of us shopped in physical spaces. Firm founder Kirsten Green, who was earlier an equity research analyst at Banc of America Securities, was maybe more aware than most that this picture was about to dramatically change; over the years, Forerunner invested in a company that delivered cheap razors to people's doorsteps, a beauty company built atop a devoted community and a marketplace that matches bewildered shoppers with people who are “expert” in their fields. Forerunner's bets have been so prescient in some cases that the young outfit is now managing roughly $2 billion in assets after quietly closing its sixth fund with a whopping $1 billion in capital commitments last month.

SoftBank-backed Bear Robotics raises $81 million for waitering robot rollout

SoftBank Group Corp-backed food service robot startup Bear Robotics has raised $81 million in a Series B funding round with investors that include Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital firm founded by a former McDonalds chief executive. Other investors include South Korean private equity firm IMM and telco KT Corp, the startup's co-founder and chief operating officer Juan Higueros told Reuters, declining to disclose the firm's latest valuation. Bear Robotics has shipped more than 5,000 of its Servi food service robots, which carry food and drink between kitchen and tables on layers of trays, and partnered with industry players such as Denny's, Chili's and Pepsi.

iPhone SE review (2022): A small throwback of a phone

If you want a simple iPhone that runs like new, and don’t mind the dated design and single rear camera, the iPhone SE might fit the bill.

Apple iPhone SE is a more than $20 billion opportunity: analyst

Apple could have a financial winners on its hands with the cheaper iphone SE.

Screen-free fun for kids: $18 buys you this cool flying orb that lights up

What happens when you stick a drone inside a ball and add LEDs? This! (And it's awesome.)

Terraform Labs CEO Bets $10M on LUNA’s Bullish Trajectory

Crypto Twitter is an interesting place. This time, a $1 million bet has been placed on Terra’s native coin LUNA’s price action.