This chip could transform quantum computing by generating a rainbow of laser light
For decades, scientists have sought ways to compress the tools of optical science – lasers, lenses, mirrors – onto chips that fit on a fingertip. Such miniaturization is key to unlocking faster communication systems, ultra-precise atomic clocks, and scalable quantum computers that rely on light rather than electronic signals. But...
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Nvidia and AMD could kill some low- to mid-range graphics cards as memory shortage crisis intensifies
According to the Korea Economic Daily (highlighted by Jukan on X), Nvidia and AMD are considering discontinuing their cheaper gaming GPUs where memory costs account for a large share of the bill of materials (BOM).
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Microsoft explains how Windows 11 will become an agentic OS whether you like it or not
Windows president Pavan Davuluri recently described the future of Windows as an agentic operating system, where AI bots and large language models handle the user's commands on files and computing tasks. Critics mostly greeted the idea with scorn, cursing, and frustration over the "bug-ridden slop pile" the OS currently is....
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Sundar Pichai says AI boom shows irrational investment, but Google can weather the coming storm
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says the AI market is experiencing clear signs of overexuberance, with some investment driven more by hype than fundamentals. Speaking exclusively to the BBC, he called the surge in funding an "extraordinary moment" while acknowledging elements of investor irrationality – a view echoed by OpenAI CEO...
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PlayStation Black Friday deals include $100 off PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and so too have Sony's Black Friday offers. Starting from November 21, gamers and gift givers will have access to a range of deals on hardware, software, and accessories.
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Classic 3D Maze screensaver from Windows 95 is now fully playable
Microsoft has historically used small games and even screensavers to demonstrate notable features in new Windows releases. The 3D Maze screensaver was designed to showcase the OpenGL graphics libraries, alongside other programs Redmond developers created for Windows NT 3.5 and later editions of the OS.
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Intel Panther Lake APU could take the fight to AMD in handheld gaming PCs
Hardware leaker OneRaichu recently revealed basic specifications for the integrated graphics chips in Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile processors. One of these chips appears intended for future handheld gaming PCs, potentially to compete with AMD's Ryzen Z2 series.
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Analogue 3D delivers the most authentic Nintendo 64 experience yet
Analogue's new retro console recreates original Nintendo 64 hardware rather than emulating it, scaling classic titles for modern displays. Reviewers say it feels like a true time machine for purists seeking an authentic experience, though for most the Switch's N64 emulation may already be sufficient.
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The Destroyinator is a data deletion monster that can securely wipe up to 60 drives simultaneously at 64 GB/s
The Destroyinator supports multiple storage formats, including NVMe SSDs in M.2 and E1.S EDSFF form factors, 2.5-inch SATA drives, U.3 7 mm and 15 mm models, and SAS hard disks. Some form factors slot in directly, while others require a caddy or connection adapter.
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Take-Two CEO says gaming is "moving toward PCs," but won't confirm GTA VI on PC yet
In a recent interview with CNBC, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, stated that while the console business will endure in the long term, the industry is likely to shift toward PC over the next decade. About a year from now, the company is set to release Grand Theft Auto...
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