Netflix’s low-cost formula is now available, AMD competes with Nvidia with its Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX, Elon Musk lays off half of Twitter’s employees, this is the recap of the week.
This week, we take stock of the credit card codes to absolutely avoid to fight against theft. You’ve been waiting for it, Netflix’s cheapest subscription, Essential with ads, has been available for a few days. As Elon Musk thanks 50% of Twitter employees, AMD launches its new generation of high-end graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX.
Check that your credit card code is not in this list
A Data Scientist at Meta has shared a list of credit card codes not to be used. Indeed, Nick Berry reports that the secret codes on this list are far too easy for scammers and thieves to guess. We encourage you to take a look at our dedicated news to check that your code is not on the list and to discover the safest numbers.
Read: Bank cards: if your secret code is in this list, change it immediately
RTX 4090: the overheating problem would come from the power cables
For the past few days, players have unfortunately noticed that their RTX 4090 tends to overheat to the point of melting the cables connected to the graphics card. The most recent investigation revealed that it was ultimately not a manufacturing problem but a problem with the power cables, and more specifically with the 16-pin adapter. To limit the risks, it would seem that it is better to opt for 300V cables rather than those of 150V which are less resistant to torsion.
Read: RTX 4090: we now know why graphics cards burn
We tell you all about the subscription with Netflix advertisements
Since Thursday, November 3, Netflix has been offering its new low-cost subscription, called Essential with advertising. For 5.99 euros per month without commitment, this formula will offer image quality limited to 720p, Netflix Gaming mobile games, and you will have to accept 4 or 5 minutes of advertising per hour viewed. Please note that the catalog is not as complete as on the other offers and you will not be able to download your films and series to watch them once offline.
Read: Netflix launches the cheaper subscription with ads, here’s what you need to know
Elon Musk plans to part ways with 50% of Twitter employees
Bloomberg reports that Elon Musk is reportedly planning to lay off 3,700 Twitter employees, or about 50% of the company’s 7,500 employees. This mass dismissal began this Friday, November 4 and we do not yet know the severance pay provided by the billionaire. Elon Musk is also expected to revisit the social media giant’s permanent work-from-home policy.
Read: Twitter: Elon Musk should lay off half of the employees tomorrow
AMD unveils its Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX
While Nvidia has just launched its RTX 4080 and RTX 4090, it’s AMD’s turn to present its new high-end graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX, based on the RDNA 3 architecture. less than 1000 dollars, these graphics cards could largely compete with those of Nvidia whose prices are much higher. Go to our news to discover the technical characteristics of this new generation of AMD graphics cards.
Read: Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX: AMD takes on the RTX 4090 with its graphics cards under $1000
Our tests of the week
God of War Ragnarök on PS5, an almost perfect game
God of War Ragnarök is one of the most anticipated games of this end of the year and we were happy to see that the challenge of succeeding the excellent God of War 2018 has been largely met. The graphics are gorgeous, the storytelling is masterful, and the adventure constantly surprises the player with multiple environments to explore. The dubbing is impeccable both in VF and in VO and the music is superb. Only downside, during our test, we would have appreciated a menu that was a little less cluttered.
Read: Test God of War Ragnarök on PS5: it’s damn good
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro: better than their predecessors but still perfectible
The new Redmi Buds 4 Pro offer rich features and provide longer battery life than the Buds 3 Pro version. If these headphones offer good mids, we often regret the lack of bass and the absence of manual equalizer. We appreciate the voice assistant and the fast charge from the box. These earbuds aren’t bad, but they still don’t hold their own against the competition, which offers higher-quality True Wireless earbuds for a similar or even lower price.
Read > Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro test, the technique without the musicality