Former Apple design chief Jony Ive reveals the interior of Ferrari's first EV


Ferrari recently revealed the name and dashboard of its first all-electric vehicle, the Luce (pronounced "Luche," Italian for "Light"). The instrument panel, designed by one of the most influential minds behind the iPod, iMac, MacBook Air, iPhone, and iPad, aims to blend modern digital sensibilities with the supercar brand's traditional...

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Meta goes to trial over alleged child exploitation on Facebook and Instagram


The jury trial in Santa Fe, brought by the New Mexico attorney general's office, argues that Meta prioritized profits and a claimed commitment to freedom of expression over the safety of its young users.

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Xbox and Windows teams are working with OEMs on a possible 2027 console launch


Sources recently told Windows Central that Microsoft remains uncertain about whether it can release a new Xbox console next year. Valve recently was forced to delay its upcoming PC-console hybrid due to RAM shortages, but for Microsoft, the readiness of Windows 11 may prove to be the bigger stumbling block...

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Intel has abandoned its controversial "On Demand" processor technology


The infamous Intel Software Defined Silicon initiative appears to be dead – or at least, Intel has no plans to continue developing it. The US chipmaker first unveiled SDSi in 2021 as a software-based solution that could selectively block or unlock certain CPU capabilities depending on the end customer's budget.

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Massive leak details Intel's 900-series Nova Lake chipset


According to tipster Jaykihn, the 900-series platform will have five PCH variants: Z990, Z970, W980, Q970, and B960. All five are expected to appear on next-gen LGA 1954 motherboards, set to launch alongside Nova Lake-S later this year. The chipsets will reportedly differ in several areas, including the number of...

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Taiwan says shifting 40% of chip production to the US is "impossible"


During a recent interview with Taiwanese television channel CTS, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said she made it very clear to Washington that the country couldn't move 40 percent of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity to the US.

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Torvalds kicks off Linux 7.0 after 6.19 lands with key tech gains


For years, Torvalds has managed kernel versioning with a lighthearted logic: increase the major number only when he can no longer keep count on his fingers and toes.

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Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time


Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to improve the reliability and security of Windows printing by pushing the platform toward a single, unified driver standard. Despite early warnings about an extinction-level...

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Hiroshima scientists crack the code for 3D printing tungsten carbide


The university's team reports that their approach centers on controlled "softening" of the material rather than complete melting. The process, known as hot-wire laser irradiation, reshapes tungsten carbide while maintaining its exceptional hardness and minimizing defects – an achievement that could transform how cutting, drilling, and construction tools are manufactured.

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EV batteries age twice as fast with ultra-fast charging


The firm analyzed data from more than 22,700 vehicles across 21 models and found a striking pattern: batteries subjected to frequent charging sessions above 100 kilowatts degraded at roughly twice the rate of those primarily using lower-power options such as Level 2 chargers.

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