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in UncategorizedOpenAI and Jony Ive are struggling to bring their AI device to life
People familiar with the project told The Financial Times that the device – a compact, screenless gadget capable of interpreting its surroundings through cameras and microphones – is still wrestling with core issues in both hardware and software. Executives have kept most details under wraps, but several people close to… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedJapan uses laser drones to scare birds from farms and cut avian flu risk
Japanese tech giant NTT, formerly Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, designed the drones specifically as a way of protecting poultry farms, reports Tom’s Hardware. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedScientists at Microsoft, IBM, and others are turning to AI to discover the next generation of battery tech
Artificial intelligence and advanced computing are helping scientists quickly identify and develop new battery materials, reducing reliance on lithium and other scarce resources. In a collaboration between Microsoft and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), researchers have identified a promising new solid-state electrolyte, NaxLi3−xYCl6, which could reduce… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedSega Master System: An International Gaming Legend
Sega’s Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedRobots on the sidewalk: big cities' experiment in automation meets mixed reviews
Robots like ‘Courtney’ and ‘Esther’, conspicuous for their blinking LED “eyes” and compact, cooler-like frames, have quietly settled into the daily rhythms of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhoods. Developed by Serve Robotics, these autonomous four-wheeled machines deliver Uber Eats orders over short distances – generally less than a mile – and have… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedWhat was the first Android smartphone ever released?
Android rocking a full QWERTY keyboard. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedTCL enters US gaming monitor market with Call of Duty partnership
The new lineup uses QD-Mini LED panels – a mix of quantum dot color layers and Mini LED backlighting – that promise better brightness and contrast than traditional LCDs without the higher cost of OLED. TCL says the setup allows for high peak brightness, accurate color, and deeper black levels,… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMicrosoft just reminded everyone that streaming games isn't cheap
Microsoft’s decision to raise prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service has reignited debate over whether the company’s ambitious streaming strategy is delivering the financial returns it once hoped for. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedYour gaming mouse could eavesdrop on you, study reveals surprising vulnerability
High-performance optical mice – especially those with resolutions of 20,000 dpi or higher and rapid polling rates – are sensitive enough to capture minute surface vibrations. In gaming and graphic design contexts, this sensitivity enables highly precise control. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMicrosoft is testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier with time limits
Sources have informed The Verge that a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is undergoing internal testing at Microsoft. A public beta is expected to begin soon, followed by a full launch in the coming months. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedOracle and Google warn of large-scale extortion emails hitting enterprise clients
The campaign, described by Google as “high volume,” involves emails sent to executives at multiple firms, warning that sensitive information allegedly stolen from Oracle applications would be released unless ransom demands were paid. Google said hackers claiming affiliation with the ransomware group known as cl0p have taken responsibility for the… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedFollowing cyberattack, Japan is days away from running out of country's favorite beer
Asahi, Japan’s largest brewery, recently confirmed that it paused operations after a breach of its IT systems. Retailers now warn that the country’s most popular beer, Asahi Super Dry, could run out within days. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMicrosoft outlines plan to move beyond Nvidia in powering AI data centers
Microsoft currently relies on Nvidia AI chips for its data centers but is actively working to implement its own hardware solutions in the future. According to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott, the company is building long-term plans that would not require chips from third-party providers. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedMusk makes history as the first person to reach $500 billion net worth
According to Forbes’ real-time billionaires tracker, Musk’s fortune reached $500 billion on Wednesday afternoon – making him the first person ever to reach that milestone. Just last December, the tech entrepreneur became the first to reach the $400 billion net worth mark. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedBattlefield 6 hits 1.7 million Steam pre-orders, set for massive first-week sales
According to a report from The Game Business, 1.7 million copies of Battlefield 6 have already been pre-ordered on Steam, with another five million units expected to sell during its first week after launch. The data, sourced from Ampere Analysis, also notes that the beta version has been a major… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedGoogle confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading
Google first announced a significant change in how it deals with Android developers back in August, and the topic has been hotly debated ever since. Now, the Mountain View giant is providing additional details about mandatory developer verification – and the arguments are likely to continue for months to come. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedOpenAI's Sora app rockets to #1 in the App Store, overtaking Gemini and ChatGPT
Bill Peebles, head of the Sora project at OpenAI, announced the achievement on X on Friday. In the post, he said his team is listening to feedback and iterating fast, and promised that more invite codes would be sent soon. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedTSMC slashes EUV power use nearly in half: without hurting yields
TSMC has launched a new initiative to rein in the massive electricity demands of its most advanced production lines. The company last month began deploying a Dynamic Energy Saving Program that targets its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems – among the most power-hungry machines in the semiconductor industry. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedAmazon drone deliveries resume in Arizona after two crash into a crane
At around 10am local time on Wednesday, two of Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones crashed into a crane in Tolleson, Arizona, near Phoenix, according to the FAA. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedModder turns Lego Game Boy into a fully working console
Nintendo and The Lego Group never intended for the recently released Lego Game Boy kit to play real Game Boy games, but a self-taught modder made this feat possible – and less than 24 hours after the Lego set’s release. Users will soon be able to acquire the customized printed… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedElon Musk's xAI will pay $100 an hour for video game tutors to train Grok
xAI advertises the Video Games Tutor role as specifically being for an AI tutor specialized in video games. The candidate will be training and refining Grok to excel in video game concepts, mechanics, and generation. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedAI fighter jets, drone swarms, and $250K warships: the new defense economy
Governments worldwide are committing trillions of dollars to retool their militaries for a rapidly evolving era defined by high-tech threats and new modes of warfare. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in Europe, where the war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for fresh approaches – and where… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedApple pulls ICEBlock tracking app following Justice Department demand
ICEBlock allows users to anonymously report the most recent sightings of ICE agents by dropping a pin on a map and sharing those reports with others in their vicinity. Reports are limited to one per user every five minutes and are automatically deleted after a few hours to prevent outdated… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedTrusted enclaves from Intel and AMD shown vulnerable to physical attacks
Intel’s Software Guard Extensions and AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization with Secure Nested Paging have long been marketed as “trusted execution environments” designed to isolate sensitive operations. These enclaves underpin confidential computing, forming the basis for security assurances in encrypted messaging applications and even blockchain platforms. Over the years, however, repeated… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedModder attaches SSD coolers to iPhone 17 Pro Max for unprecedented benchmark results
A Redditor recently shared photos of his iPhone 17 Pro Max with several SSD heatsinks attached to the back. The added cooling pushes the phone’s 3DMark test results far beyond similar benchmarks on unmodified units. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedFinal Fantasy XI's continued popularity leads to another server lock
In July, Fujito revealed that the Asura World – the most populated Final Fantasy XI server – had stopped accepting new player registrations due to an “unexpected” surge in popularity. Now, the Bahamut World is facing the same challenge. Since Square Enix “closed” Asura to new players, Bahamut became the… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedPerplexity's AI browser Comet is now available for download
Comet combines traditional web browsing with an AI assistant in the sidebar. Built on Chromium, it supports familiar extensions and introduces features such as instant page summarization, contextual answers, task automation, and smart tab management. Comet is now free for everyone to use. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedApple delays next Vision Pro, bets on Meta-style smart glasses
Apple is shifting resources away from a planned overhaul of its Vision Pro headset to accelerate the development of smart glasses, according to people familiar with the matter. The move highlights the company’s push to catch up with rivals such as Meta in a product category that could eventually replace… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedBecause your PC should smell nice: Apacer adds essential oil diffuser to SSD
Asus introduced the Fragrance Mouse earlier this year, aiming to bring a fragrant, almost synesthetic experience to the otherwise metallic world of computers. Now, another Taiwanese manufacturer is embracing the same concept while adding a touch of environmental friendliness. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedLenovo Legion Go 2 reviewed: big OLED power, but portability takes a hit
Lenovo’s latest handheld, the Legion Go 2 delivers strong gaming performance with its Z2 Extreme APU and a vibrant OLED display with better ergonomics. However, it’s bulky, heavy and expensive. Reviewers note Windows 11 still feels unfinished for handhelds. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedRoland returns to analog with the TR-1000 drum machine
Roland is returning to its analog roots with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, marking a notable strategic shift after years of focusing on digital sound modeling and software recreations of its classic drum machines. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedXbox Game Pass users may be canceling subscriptions in record numbers after latest price hike
Several posts on the Xbox subreddit expressed frustration over the rising cost of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Many users said the latest hike was the final straw and that they would not renew once their current plan expires. Others speculated the increase could trigger a mass exodus from Xbox,… Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedIntel in talks to produce AMD chips in its factories
Intel has opened early discussions with longtime rival AMD about producing some of AMD’s chips in its factories, people familiar with the matter told Semafor. Such a deal would mark fresh validation for Intel’s struggling foundry business. Read Entire Article Source link More
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in UncategorizedNo to the US: Taiwan rules out relocating half of its chip production to America
Washington authorities reportedly asked Taiwan to relocate 50 percent of the country’s chip production to the US, but Taipei rejected the proposal. According to Bloomberg, Taiwan’s Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun confirmed that the relocation idea originated in the US. The country never agreed to it and has no intention of… Read Entire Article Source link More