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China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation
Space News - 15 May 2025 00:50
China launched 12 satellites early Wednesday for a pioneering on-orbit computing project led by startup ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. The post China launches first of 2,800 satellites for AI space computing constellation a...
Scientists may have found a clean energy source hidden under the Earth
BGR - 15 May 2025 02:37
Imagine a source of energy that produces no carbon emissions, lies beneath our feet, and could power human civilization for millennia. A growing body of … The post Scientists may have found a clean energy source hidden...
AMD's first crack at Nvidia hampered by half-baked training software, says TensorWave boss
The Register - 15 May 2025 01:58
Bit barn operator to wedge 8,192 liquid-cooled MI325Xs into AI training cluster Interview After some teething pains, TensorWave CEO Darrick Horton is confident that AMD's Instinct accelerators are ready to take on large-...
Appeals court confirms that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe
Engadget - 15 May 2025 00:37OpenAI adds GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT amid complaints over confusing model lineup
Ars Technica - 15 May 2025 00:16
Two new AI models join 7 others, leaving some paid users wondering which one is best.
Particles carrying multiple vaccine doses could reduce the need for follow-up shots
MIT - 15 May 2025 16:00
MIT engineers designed polymer microparticles that can deliver vaccines at predetermined times after injection.
Scientists Blasted Human Cells With 5G to See What Would Happen
Gizmodo - 15 May 2025 15:20
To settle lingering health fears, scientists blasted human skin cells with intense 5G signals to see if the radiation does any damage.
AI PCs rely on NPUs. So what exactly are these newfangled chips?
PC World - 15 May 2025 15:00
CPUs and GPUs are old news. These days, the cutting edge is all about NPUs, and hardware manufacturers are talking up NPU performance. The NPU is a computer component designed to accelerate AI tasks in a power-efficient ...
Spies hack high-value mail servers using an exploit from yesteryear
Ars Technica - 15 May 2025 14:18
Attacks spilled contacts and emails from targeted accounts.
How to watch the Microsoft Build 2025 keynote
Engadget - 15 May 2025 04:59Apple Music Gets New Transfer Tool to Make Switching From Spotify Easier
Mac Rumors - 15 May 2025 02:17
Apple this week introduced a new feature designed to allow prospective Apple Music users to import their saved music and playlists from third-party music services to Apple Music. The feature is either in an expande...
China's CO2 emissions have started falling - is this finally the peak?
New Scientist - 15 May 2025 02:01
For the first time ever, China's carbon dioxide emissions have declined even as its power demand has increased, a possible sign of a longer-term fall in emissions
EA is bringing employees back to the office three days per week
The Verge - 15 May 2025 01:33
EA is asking employees to return to the office for three days per week under a hybrid model - and it sounds like the company will be significantly reducing remote hiring. CEO Andrew Wilson and president of EA Entertainme...
'Price is Right' contestants nowhere close to Apple Vision Pro's astronomical price
AppleInsider - 15 May 2025 01:16
Apple Vision Pro is from a company that's a fan of high markups and margins, so contestants on "The Price is Right" are thrown for a loop when their guesses are 1/3 the retail price. How much could a VR headset cost If y...
Now's a good time to check in on your Steam account security
Engadget - 15 May 2025 00:38'Hey, Cortana' becomes 'Hey, Copilot' in Windows 11
PC World - 15 May 2025 00:12
Stop us if you've heard this before: You can now talk to your PC's built-in AI. A few years ago, you'd use the term, "Hey, Cortana" in Windows 10. But in Windows 11, Cortana has been replaced with Windows Copilot, and yo...
Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series has debuted with a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
Digital Trends - 15 May 2025 23:55
The show is apparently just as good as every other Apple sci-fi series. The post Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series has debuted with a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes appeared first on The Manual.
iOS App Confirms Grok 3.5 Is Imminent
The Mac Observer - 15 May 2025 23:54
iOS App Confirms Grok 3.5 Is Imminent New evidence from the Grok iOS app confirms that Grok 3.5 is on the verge of release. Configuration files now list "grok_3_5" alongside previous models like "grok_3_2" and the curren...
TikTok will show teens guided meditation after 10PM
The Verge - 15 May 2025 23:54
TikTok will interrupt teens' feeds with guided meditation after 10PM. The platform has been testing the feature with a "wind down" prompt, but now it'll show the notification with guided meditation by default to all user...
New on Disney+: June 2025
BGR - 15 May 2025 23:52
Disney+ has an exciting month of new releases in store for subscribers. Whether you're looking for new original shows taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a … The post New on Disney+: June 2025 appeared fi...
The Strongest Solar Storm in History Impacted Earth 14,300 Years Ago
Discover - 15 May 2025 23:50
Learn about the strongest solar storm to ever strike Earth, occurring around 14,300 years ago during the last Ice Age.
The massive Samsung Odyssey G9 is almost half off today
Digital Trends - 15 May 2025 23:45
The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is originally sold for $2,200, but it's on sale from Samsung with a $900 discount right now.