Rainy Rene Edition <div><br /> </div> <h2>Top Story</h2> <div> <ul> <li>[url=https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/anthropic-files-to-go-public/]Anthropic has submitted a draft filing for its IPO.[/url]&nbsp; (Tech Crunch)<br /> <br /> They are seeking a valuation close to $1 trillion.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul></div> <div><br /> </div> <h2>Tech News</h2> <div> <ul> <li>[url=https://www.404media.co/hackers-simply-asked-meta-ai-to-give-them-access-to-high-profile-instagram-accounts-it-worked/]Hackers have been stealing high-profile Instagram accounts via the cunning plan of asking Instagram for them.[/url]&nbsp; (404 Media)<br /> <br /> Well, that and using a VPN so that they appear to be in the right general geographical region, but mostly because Instagram support is used to dealing with dumbasses who keep forgetting their passwords.<br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li>[url=https://www.theverge.com/tech/941215/windows-laptops-nvidia-rtx-spark-apple-m1-arm-price-ram]Multiple laptop makers are preparing to launch models with Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip and eye-watering price tags.[/url]&nbsp; (The Verge)<br /> <br /> Look at models with AMD's AI Max chips for a guideline, and add between 50% and 100% on top of that.<br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li>[url=https://wccftech.com/baldurs-gate-1-2-remakes-wizards-of-the-coast/]Wizards of the Coast are reportedly in the process of remaking the classic computer games Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2.[/url]&nbsp; (WCCFTech)<br /> <br /> Baldur's Gate 3, developed externally by Larian, was a massive hit, but Larian found Wizards of the Coast so toxic to work with that they want nothing to do with DLC or a sequel.<br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li>[url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-review]AMD's Radeon 9070 GRE is a thing that exists.[/url]&nbsp; (Tom's Hardware)<br /> <br /> Actually it has existed as a China-only product for a year now and the only change was the global release, so there are already plenty of reviews of its technical capabilities.&nbsp; What's new is the price, and the price is awful.<br /> <br /> At $400 it would be interesting.&nbsp; Below $400, compelling.&nbsp; It costs $550 - as much as the faster and readily available Radeon 9070.</li> </ul> <div><br /> </div></div> <div><br /> </div> <h2>Musical Interlude</h2> <div>[ytlite=hcpOaVa12DA]</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div><span style="font-style: italic;">Disclaimer: You must gather your party before venturing forth.</span></div>