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Google Docs now uses AI to create formatted documents
Google Docs will now use Gemini to create formatted documents based on your Workspace files. The feature is currently limited to desktop users and is rolling out gradually.
From the iPhone SE 4 to the iPhone 19: How Apple plans to banish Qualcomm from iPhones and iPads altogether
Apple and Qualcomm have been partners for a long time, but the former appears intent on gradually moving away from Qualcomm as a chip supplier for Apple's iPhones and iPads over the next few years, as Bloomberg reveals in detail. ...
Starlink Mini deal keeps 25% dish discount and offers the Roam plan price at 40% off
SpaceX is introducing a new Starlink Mini bundle deal that will allow satellite Internet subscribers to acquire the compact dish at a discount after the December 8 promo deadline.
openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more
Since openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 has arrived, Leap Micro 5.5 has also reached EOL (End of Life). The update comes with a new opensuse-migration-tool, soft-reboot support, 2FA for PAM logins, vhostmd for SAP virtualization, and more. ...
Secret Santa 2024 game jam launches on itch.io
Game developers looking to showcase their skills and spread some cheer can participate in this year's Secret Santa game jam. For this jam, devs will create custom games for a random giftee and receive a game in return.
Robots build solar power systems for Amazon and others to tackle skills shortages and cut costs
The first robots are making their way into the solar industry - Amazon, for example, is using the new technology to develop a solar park for its data centres. Robots are helping to assemble solar panels, for example, saving on lab...
China bans exports of key minerals for microchip production to the U.S.
China's Ministry of Commerce has announced a ban on the export of key minerals used in microchip production to the U.S. The move follows U.S. restrictions on the trade of semiconductor technologies with China.
TSMC 2 nanometer trial run yields exceed estimations at over 60%
Devices such as next-gen iPhones, Macs and iPad Pros are believed to be powered by processors supplied by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as it has mastered the production of the bleeding-edge 2 nanometer pro...
Uber drivers providing rides to teens will now need fingerprint identification in California
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) now requires fingerprint verifications of Uber drivers who provide a ride to teens. Uber has 30 days to comply.
OpenAI announces new $200 per month ChatGPT Pro plan
OpenAI has introduced a new $200 monthly Pro subscription plan for ChatGPT aimed at researchers, engineers, and individuals who want to use research-grade AI.
Acer Swift Go 14 AI laptop review: 24-hour runtime for the MacBook Air competitor with Snapdragon
Extreme binge-watching potential. ARM processors for Windows laptops are here to stay for the third time. In the new Acer Swift Go 14 AI, the ARM CPU makes room for a large battery, resulting in outstanding runtime. But what about the performance of the Snapdragon laptop? We take a closer look!
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 14.50" | 1.3 kg
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 14.50" | 1.3 kg
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
Now waiting for the Senate's vote, Jared Isaacman is Donald Trump's choice as NASA's next administrator. Isaacman has been to space twice on SpaceX capsules in private missions and is a business associate of Elon Musk. If confirme...
iPad Pro M5 production plans finalized with rough 2025 start date
The next iPad Pro seems on track for a late 2025 release thanks to the latest report from a widely-regarded securities analyst. It seems the next-gen flagship tablet with its supposed next-gen silicon will be manufactured in China...
Sharp reveals new XP-A201U-B projector with up to 20,000 lumens brightness
The Sharp XP-A201U-B projector for business use has arrived in the US. The WUXGA model has a laser light source that is said to deliver up to 20,000 lumens brightness. Plus, the projector offers a range of ports, including two HDM...
Citigroup announces new AI tools for employees in eight countries
Citigroup has begun rolling out new AI tools to employees in eight countries. Around 140,000 employees will be given access to the tools, and the company says it will monitor how they use them to improve and develop new ones.
The Apple Way: CEO Tim Cook on Apple Intelligence, AGI, and future of innovation
Apple's Tim Cook, in a recent interview with WIRED, shares his thoughts on the the ever-eveolving AI landscape, and how Apple plans on navigating these uncharted waters. With an emphasis on privacy and cautious optimism, Cook reve...
TSMC could end up producing Nvidia's AI chips in Arizona
TSMC is talking with Nvidia to bolster their clientele for the manufacturer's plant in Arizona. According to a new report, TSMC could move manufacturing of Blackwell AI chips in the US state.
Bitcoin crosses the $100,000 mark for the first time
Bitcoin has finally crossed the long-awaited six figures mark. The cryptocurrency is up 140% in 2024 and is expected to continue its upward trajectory under the upcoming Trump administration.
Meta announces the construction of its largest data center to date
The facility is expected to require an investment of approximately $10 billion and will become Meta's 27th data center globally. The company has not yet disclosed the anticipated completion or operational date for the center.
Google unveils a new video generation model for Vertex AI
Google has announced a new video generation model, Veo, for Vertex AI. It also announced Imagen 3, the next-generation update for the company's image generation model.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 makes its review-debut in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD
Strix Point is finally arriving in more devices and flavors. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360. This slender business laptop is ideally suited for the 8 core version of Zen 5.
Honda to start solid state EV battery production for electric motorcycles and cars as early as January 2025
Honda has officially completed its first solid-state battery production facility. It looks like the motorcycle maker will get into full-swing with solid-state electric motorcycle batteries as early as January, with the hopes of sh...
New Nvidia Rubin GPUs to launch much earlier than expected
Based on new reports, Nvidia is working towards releasing its Rubin architecture up to six months earlier than previous rumours suggested. As a result, the first Rubin-based GPUs could arrive as soon as Q3 2025 sporting HBM4 memor...
EU sends questionnaires to Nvidia customers as it probes Run:ai deal
EU's antitrust watchdogs have begun probing Nvidia's proposed bid for Run:ai by asking the company's customers if they saw a GPU software and hardware bundle as a competitive advantage.
Updated | Intel 18A node yields reportedly at a dismal 10%
A South Korean media outlet reports Intel's 18A yields are worse than that of Samsung Foundry's second-gen 3 nm node. Apparently, they're at 10%, effectively rendering the node not viable for mass production.
XDefiant is discontinued and Ubisoft lays off several hundred employees
The free-to-play shooter XDefiant is coming to an end: Ubisoft is shutting down the servers on June 3, 2025, and the game is no longer available for download. Nearly 300 Ubisoft employees will lose their jobs as a result of XDefia...
Amazon introduces new foundational Nova models for enterprise
Amazon has introduced a new family of Nova AI models for businesses. These models will be available as part of Amazon Bedrock. The company claims they are 75% more cost-effective than the competition and are the fastest models in ...
Meta seeking nuclear partner for AI ambitions
Meta, the company behind Facebook, has announced that it's about to put out a request for proposals on a nuclear energy system for its AI data centers. The company says it's seeking a US-based solution that can generate between 1 ...
Hyundai charges to record US sales in November with Ioniq 5 boom
Hyundai has reported its best-ever monthly sales in the US in November after Ioniq 5 EV sales doubled.
Jaguar goes all-electric: Futuristic concept car revealed
Jaguar aims to establish itself as the leading brand for luxury electric cars and has unveiled its first concept vehicle to support this vision. The Type 00 features a futuristic design with a strikingly long hood and the absence ...
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces abrupt retirement
Pat Gelsinger, who got Intel out of the Rocket Lake rut, has announced his resignation as the company's CEO. He hasn't announced an immediate successor, and the company will be led in the interim by David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ)...
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review: The AMD version returns with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360
Strix-ThinkPad. After a year of absence from the ThinkPad T14s line, Lenovo's premium office line, AMD returns with Strix Point. The new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 delivers a great balance between performance and efficiency, outperforming the ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 Intel on both counts.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
TSMC plans 2nm chip production in Arizona for 2028
TSMC unveils ambitious plans to bring 2nm chip production to Arizona by 2028, following the company's established timeline for domestic manufacturing in Taiwan.
Meta to face Spanish media in a trial set for October 2025
More than 80 Spanish media companies sued Meta in December 2023 for unfair competition in advertising. The lawsuit said Meta's access to user data on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp gave them an unfair competitive edge in offeri...
Open source enterprise backup solution Proxmox 3.3 Backup Server arrives with a new default kernel
Using the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as a stable default with 6.11 as an option, Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 sports ZFS 2.2.6 support and is based on the Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" release. The list of changes also includes removable datasto...
Neobank Revolut plans to install its own ATMs with facial recognition and card issuance
Revolut is significantly expanding its business as Neobank. Although there will still be no Neobank branches, the bank is planning its own unusual ATMs. Revolut is also taking a stand against the questionable and very expensive dy...
Nintendo escalates anti-piracy measures and pressures Reddit for user data
Nintendo appears to be continuing its anti-piracy strategy and is now targeting the subreddit r/SwitchPirates. In order to track down an alleged string-puller who has not appeared in court, the company is now demanding the release...
BYD details first 2.3 MWh sodium-ion battery pack for grid-level energy storage with high energy density
Shortly after CATL detailed its second Na-ion cell generation that delivers normal discharge at extremely low temperatures, BYD is out in force with the 'world's first high-performance' sodium-ion storage battery.
Canada sues Google over anti-competitive practices in online advertising
The Competition Bureau argues that the tech company is abusing its dominant position, and called for Google to sell off two of its key ad tech tools in order to restore competition in the market.
South Korea announces $10 billion in low-interest loans to semiconductor manufacturers
The shift in U.S. administration and growing competition from countries like China present challenges to South Korea's semiconductor industry. The government is also considering additional support measures for various sectors.
Maingear x Fractal Design: New Pro WS workstation is based on stylish North XL case
Maingear has announced that it has used on-trend Fractal Design cases to make its latest series of custom workstations. They include the Pro WS, based on the popular North XL with its wooden finish. The new line has AMD Ryzen 9000...
Intel gets a $7.9 billion grant from Biden administration
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the American company Intel announced an agreement on $7.9 billion in direct funding for semiconductor manufacturing projects. This is the largest direct funding ever granted by the U.S. federal ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite yields less than 0.8% market share
60% market share by 2027. This was Qualcomm's ambitious goal for the Snapdragon X series on the laptop market. However, in the third quarter of 2024, in which numerous laptops with Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus were ava...
Alzheimer's drug Simufilam fails to meet trial expectations, Cassava Sciences stock takes major hit
Expected with high hopes by all those affected by Alzheimer's and investors alike, the Phase 3 trial of Cassava Sciences' proprietary small molecule Simufilam failed to deliver the anticipated results. As a direct consequence, the...
Laptops and the right to repair: Why is this feature of the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 so rare?
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 has a user-replaceable keyboard - just two screws loosened, and the keyboard comes right out. Why is this feature so rare nowadays, even among laptops for work?
Dota 2 is the leading wealth generator in the e-sports world
According to a recent report that is based on official tournament statistics, 21 out of the top 35 esports millionaires are Dota 2 pro players. While having roughly four times fewer tournaments when compared to Counter-Strike, Dot...
Minisforum EliteMini AI370 review: The mini PC sets new standards with an AMD Zen 5 Strix Point APU
AMD Ryzen 9 AI delivers! The Minisforum EliteMini AI370 brings high-end performance inside a compact case and is aimed at users requiring high computing power in a small space. However, this comes at a price. In our test, we examined whether the AI370 can meet these requirements and where its strengths and weaknesses lie.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 472 g
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 472 g
Elon Musk escapes sanctions as US judge rejects SEC request
A US judge ruled against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which sought to sanction Elon Musk. The SEC went to court after Musk missed his testimony for the regulator's investigation into X's (formerly Twitter) buyo...
Judge blocks Tesla’s attempt to throw ‘phantom braking’ lawsuit out of court
A US judge has ruled Tesla must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it failed to inform would-be buyers that its cars could brake automatically - without an apparent collision risk. The Elon Musk-owned company did manage...
