Nike faces $5M lawsuit after CloneX NFTs go dark due to hosting error
Cloud error or corporate neglect?
Why Apple can't easily move iPhone production to the US: 2,700+ parts, 187 suppliers, 28 countries
Just 30 Apple suppliers operate entirely outside of China
AI is reshaping chip design tools, and the results are impossible to ignore
Why it matters: As powerful as AI may be, many industries are still struggling to find clear-cut applications that make a measurable, demonstrable difference. Thankfully, that is not the case when it comes to chip design software. In fact, since their introduction just a few years ago, AI-powered features have become a mainstay of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools from companies such as Cadence and Synopsys.
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
GPUs are so bulky now that Asus is using gyroscopes to detect sagging
Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 includes an accelerometer that ties into GPU Tweak software
Moon's surface can make water thanks to solar wind, NASA experiment confirms
Decades-old theory about lunar water finally proven
The Atari ST was eight years too early for Doom, but not anymore
A native port to an emulated 8 MHz processor
WorkComposer employee monitoring app leak exposes 21 million screenshots online
A misconfigured Amazon S3 storage bucket was the culprit
Microsoft Office is down to $49 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $49 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
New Windows 11 beta brings more changes to Control Panel settings
Microsoft is slowly killing the ancient Control Panel features in Windows. One applet at a time
Google offers free repairs or payouts for Pixel 7a devices with battery issues
The program offers eligible users a free battery replacement or the option to return their phones, depending on region and warranty status. In the US, Google provides mail-in and walk-in repairs. Where repairs aren't available, in-warranty users can receive $456, while out-of-warranty users can choose a $200 payment or a $300 Google Store discount. Signs of battery swelling include device bulging, back cover separation, and rapid battery drain.
In the race for AI talent, companies create a confusing web of job titles
Rapid growth of artificial intelligence has left little time for standardization
Google argues it's the only one capable of managing Chrome, because, of course
Monopolies always claim disaster when their market dominance is challenged
"Godfather of AI" warns there's a 10 to 20% chance AI could seize control
"People haven't got it yet, people haven't understood what's coming"
AMD cuts Ryzen 5 9600X price by $95, now just $185
AMD has slashed the price of the Ryzen 5 9600X by $95, bringing it down to $185. At this new price point, the 6-core CPU delivers strong performance, making it an affordable entry into Zen 5. For those willing to spend a bit more, the Ryzen 7 9700X has also been discounted, now available for $285, down from $359 MSRP.
Apple MacBook Air M4 hits record-low price of $849 on Amazon
Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air continues to be one of the best laptops for most users. This latest model sports the M4 chip alongside excellent build quality, long battery life, and now 16GB of memory as standard – addressing one of the biggest criticisms of previous base models.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 set for September unveiling - first flagship devices arrive in October
Samsung and OnePlus expected to launch flagship phones powered by the new chip
University cancels publication of coding competition results over AI cheating fears
A(I) problem that isn't going away
Nvidia RTX 5000 Super cards could increase VRAM by 50%, with 24GB RTX 5080 Super and 18GB RTX 5070 Super
But will they offer super performance?
The reality of today's tech industry: layoffs, long hours, AI threats, and few perks
Silicon Valley's not so hot anymore
In a nutshell: It had long been said that a career in tech was the ultimate dream: high salaries, security, and a huge number of perks made for some very happy workers. But things look quite different today. The tech world has seen the highest number of layoffs of any private sector industry this year; perks have been cut; salaries aren't increasing in line with the extra demands; and there's the constant spectre of AI.
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it.
4chan was offline for nearly two weeks after hack, but it's now back on
Source code, admin email addresses, and subscriber info were all exposed in massive hack
Meta accused of allowing its chatbots to engage in sexually explicit chats
A Wall Street Journal investigation uncovers Meta AI bots' risky behavior with children
Robots use Cornell's RHyME AI to learn new skills by watching just one video
The robots achieved over 50% higher success rates with Cornell's learning framework
Slate Auto reveals a no-frills electric truck for under $20,000, made in the US
The Bezos-backed Slate Truck has manual windows, DIY upgrades, and comes in only one color
World's largest zipper maker YKK shows off self-fastening zippers powered by motors and remote controls
Motorized zippers can reach difficult heights, ideal for industrial and commercial use
TSMC unveils plans for giant AI chips to meet surging compute demands
The big picture: The semiconductor industry is approaching a significant milestone as TSMC prepares to expand the physical scale of its chip packaging technology. At its recent North American Technology Symposium, the company detailed plans for a new generation of CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) technology, enabling the assembly of multi-chiplet processors much larger than those currently in production.
Apple races to shift iPhone production for the US to India by 2026
Right now, about 80% of iPhones sold in the US are made in China
AMD FSR 4 vs Nvidia DLSS 4 at 4K
After proving its mettle at 1440p, FSR 4 challenges Nvidia's DLSS 4 at 4K. In this deep dive, we test both upscalers on high-res scenes to see which delivers superior image quality and performance.
Nvidia RTX 5060 reportedly launching on May 19, one day after AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT
Launch day review embargo tries to hide the disadvantages of 8GB VRAM pools in 2025, again
Microsoft relaunches Recall on Copilot+ Windows PCs after privacy overhaul
But can you trust the AI not to capture and expose sensitive data?
Adobe Firefly now supports partner AI models, moodboards, and enterprise APIs
More options, more control, more GenAI