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AMD cleared to join Nvidia and resume selling some underpowered AI chips to China
The Register - 16 Jul 2025 04:56
Waiting for license approval but plans to resume shipments of the MI308 accelerator soon-ish The US government has cleared AMD to resume exporting some accelerators to China....
Tesla's Cybertruck Is a Bust
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2025 03:07
The truck that was supposed to revolutionize everything is flopping fast.
Data Centers Are 'AI Factories.' Google and Meta Are Spending Big Bucks to Build Them
CNET - 16 Jul 2025 02:19
It's not just the spending that will be big. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg envisions a single data center, the footprint of which would occupy as much acreage as a good chunk of Manhattan.
Elon Unveils New Grok AI 'Companion' That Looks Uncomfortably Familiar
Gizmodo - 17 Jul 2025 00:40
Musk says its personality is "inspired by Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from 50 Shades."
2014 Nobel Prize idea used to reach super-resolution imaging, turning noise into data
Phys.org - 16 Jul 2025 21:30
A new method turns noise into valuable data to enhance understanding of chemical reactions and material properties with unprecedented detail at the atomic level. The results of this research are now published in Nature.
Solid-state batteries promise faster charging, longer life, and improved safety
Phys.org - 16 Jul 2025 17:08
Solid-state batteries charge in a fraction of the time, run cooler, and pack more energy into less space than traditional lithium-ion versions.
Former Top Google Researchers Have Made A New Kind of AI Agent
Wired - 16 Jul 2025 17:02
The mission? Teaching models to better understand how to build code will lead to superintelligent AI.
3D-Printed Implant Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Repair
Neuroscience News - 16 Jul 2025 16:52
Scientists have developed a 3D-printed implant that delivers targeted electrical stimulation to damaged areas of the spinal cord, promoting nerve regeneration. The implant mimics the spinal cord's structure with a fine, ...
US Government Seeks to Force Apple to Hand Over User Data in Swiss Tax Case
The Mac Observer - 16 Jul 2025 16:15
Federal prosecutors are asking a California court to compel Apple to comply with an IRS summons for user account records, part of an ongoing Swiss tax investigation into dual citizen Cristian Caruso. The case pits treaty...
The FCC plans to ban Chinese technology in undersea cables
Engadget - 17 Jul 2025 01:52Google to Unveil New Pixel 10 Smartphones on August 20
Mac Rumors - 17 Jul 2025 01:488 babies spared from potentially deadly inherited diseases through new 'mitochondrial donation' trial
Live Science - 17 Jul 2025 01:41
A groundbreaking trial in the U.K. has released data on eight babies born through a special IVF procedure to lower their risk of mitochondrial DNA disease.
Google Search's new feature lets AI call businesses for you
Android Authority - 17 Jul 2025 01:35Google's Latest Pixel Watch 3 Is $100 Off Right Now
Life Hacker - 17 Jul 2025 01:30
A bigger, brighter display, advanced health tracking, and Google AI integration.
The Drunk Hypothesis Claims Ancient Societies Were Built With Alcohol
Discover - 17 Jul 2025 01:30
Learn how alcohol became a vital tool in the evolution of early societies and what drinks ancient people enjoyed at feasts and ceremonies.
iPhone 17 Pro may get display upgrade Apple reportedly scrapped
AppleInsider - 17 Jul 2025 01:27
After months of conflicting reports, Apple is once again expected to bring a more scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display to the iPhone 17 lineup -- at least partially. iPhone 17 Pro may get display upgrade Apple repo...
This '90s Movie Is a Sci-Fi Techno-Noir Gem, and It's Streaming Free on Tubi
CNET - 17 Jul 2025 01:25
A man who doesn't remember his past must find the clues to recover his identity in this dark, atmospheric film.
When Tears Seem Honest: Context Shapes How We Judge Crying
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2025 01:24
New research reveals that our perception of others' tears as sincere or manipulative depends heavily on context. Tears were judged more honest when shed in non-manipulative situations and by those less expected to cry, s...
NASA Invites Media to Marshall's 65th Anniversary Celebration July 19
NASA Breaking news - 17 Jul 2025 01:23
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will host astronauts for a media opportunity as the center celebrates its 65th anniversary during a free, community event on Saturday, July 19, from noon to 5 p.m. CDT at The Orion Amp...
Razer's new TB5 dock supports triple 4K displays and SSD storage expansion
Cult of Mac - 17 Jul 2025 01:23
The new Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock offers requisite blazing-fast data speeds, but also built-in support for SSD storage expansion. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-to...
Summer Triangle Corner: Vega
NASA Breaking news - 17 Jul 2025 01:22
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and look up during July evenings, you'll see the brilliant star Vega shining overhead. Did you know that Vega is one of the most studied stars in our skies? As one of the brightest ...
It's time to get serious about nuclear space travel, new study urges
BGR - 17 Jul 2025 01:16
A new study published this month has issued an urgent call for future endeavors in space exploration to take nuclear space travel seriously. Similar to … The post It’s time to get serious about nuclear space travel, ...