Software consumes significant energy, and reducing its carbon footprint is crucial. Demand shaping offers a key strategy for sustainable applications by adjusting resource usage based on availability. For example, video quality in conferencing can reduce when bandwidth is low, saving energy. Similar "eco modes" can be built into applications to allow emissions-friendly operation, with users opting for energy-saving settings. Additionally, optimizing applications for edge computing and utilizing renewable energy sources help minimize CO₂ emissions. Combining demand shaping and demand shifting can effectively lower IT's environmental impact by aligning resource use with renewable energy availability.

A more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro is reportedly in development, with insider Tom Henderson confirming Sony's plans. The console could launch in late 2024, with development kits reaching studios later this year. Additionally, a new version of the standard PS5, featuring an optional external drive, is expected in 2023. However, this model won't be a "Slim" version, just a minor modification of the existing design. For those considering buying a PS5 now, waiting may not be necessary, as the changes will be relatively minimal in terms of size and power consumption.

Apple has launched a preliminary version of Apple Pay Later for selected users in the U.S., allowing them to split payments into four interest-free installments. Initially available by invitation only, users need an iPhone with iOS 16.4 or an iPad with iPadOS 16.4. Apple Pay Later loans range from $50 to $1,000, with a gentle credit check for each transaction. Installments are managed via Apple Wallet, which also sends reminders when payments are due. The full version of Apple Pay Later is expected to roll out in the coming months.

ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, generates texts that closely resemble those written by humans. Based on the Transformer architecture introduced in 2017, ChatGPT is part of a series of models, including GPT-2 and GPT-3, known for their scalability and ability to handle a wide range of text-based tasks. ChatGPT's latest innovation involves reinforcement learning with human feedback, enhancing its ability to respond accurately and ethically to user prompts. This approach addresses past issues, like biased or factually incorrect statements, making ChatGPT a powerful tool for natural language processing.

Hogwarts Legacy promises an expansive experience with over 100 side quests alongside its main storyline. Players can expect to spend around 75 hours completing the game, with 40 hours for the main storyline and the rest dedicated to optional content. The game's non-linear quest system allows players to shape their own version of the story, with choices impacting the overall narrative. Set 100 years before Harry Potter's birth, Hogwarts Legacy will be released on February 10th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Tape storage technology seemed to be falling short of expectations recently. Now it looks like it's catching up again - thanks to a new material.

Nvidia has expanded the list of titles available on its cloud gaming platform that work with touch controls.

Samsung has a new battery problem with its Galaxy smartphones. After the disaster with the Galaxy Note 7, which exploded and was recalled worldwide, older smartphones are now bloating and can become an undiscovered danger.

According to Atlas VPN, hacker attacks in the cryptocurrency sector have been particularly successful recently, with $483 million stolen in Q3 2022 alone. Despite increased regulation and better security practices, such as using hardware wallets, the sector remains vulnerable. Most attacks targeted Ethereum-based protocols, causing $348 million in damage. Polkadot and BNB Chain also suffered significant losses. While the total damage seems large, it affects only a fraction of the $970 billion crypto sector. Chainalysis warns of even more losses, expecting a record month for October with $718 million already reported from hacker attacks.

After a jailbreak on the Playstation 5 was successful at the beginning of the month, a modder has now published his first finds. They provide clues to the great mysteries of the gaming scene.

CD Projekt Red have announced on Twitter that they are working on several new games, including a new Witcher trilogy and Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and a new IP codenamed Hadar.

A preliminary analysis of Apple's A16 silicon chip by Angstronomics reveals small changes in caches and processor cores. The A16's system level cache (SLC) has been reduced to 24 MB from the A15's 32 MB, while the L2 cache for performance cores increased by a third. These adjustments could be linked to the introduction of LPDDR5-6400 memory. Processor cores also feature slight design revisions, appearing larger than their predecessors. Despite smaller transistor size, the A16 packs 16 billion transistors, slightly more than the A15, resulting in improved speed and overall performance.