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Dell, Nvidia, and Department of Energy join forces on “Doudna” supercomputer for science and AI
The advanced system, to be housed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and scheduled to become operational in 2026, will be named "Doudna" in honor of Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, whose groundbreaking work on CRISPR gene editing has revolutionized molecular biology. Read Entire Article
Unknown object in Milky Way found emitting both X-rays and radio waves
The celestial body, dubbed ASKAP J1832- 0911, was initially found by astronomers using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP), a radio telescope located in Australia. Another look using NASA's Chandra X-Ray telescope found the object also emitted X-rays in an unusual yet predictable pattern. Read Entire Article
Western Digital’s plans for HAMR hard disk drives will materialize in 2027
At the recent Computex trade show in Taipei, Western Digital confirmed that its first hard drives based on Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology are scheduled to debut in 2027. Before then, however, the San Jose – based company plans to introduce another generation of hard drives built on its proven......
A Russian military-endorsed “propaganda game” has just landed on Steam
Free-to-play tactical shooter Squad 22: ZOV is the only game to come from both developer SPN Studio and publisher Zarobana Entertainment. The description reads, "Based on real war-time experience of living Russian veterans of war in Ukraine." There's also a section in bold that proudly announces, "Game is officially recommended......
Microsoft pauses work on Xbox handheld to focus on third-party Windows gaming devices
According to Windows Central, Microsoft is not canceling its Xbox handheld entirely and intends to resume development in the future. For now, however, the company plans to "prioritize its teams to improve Windows 11 gaming performance" on third-party handheld devices. Read Entire Article
Intel wins crucial verdict in legal fight against patent troll VLSI
After a three-day jury trial, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas ruled that VLSI Technology LLC and Finjan Inc. are both under the control of investment management firm Fortress Investment Group. Intel had a licensing agreement with Finjan, and the jury agreed with Intel's argument that......
DDR5 price surge slows as DRAM market heads for stabilization in Q3 2025
DRAM prices have been rising steadily for months, but new data from TrendForce suggests that the trend is beginning to slow – particularly for DDR5. The latest spot price report indicates a more stable market as we head into the third quarter of 2025. Read Entire Article
Modder crams RTX 4060 PC inside an office chair
A recent video from YouTuber and modder "Basically Homeless" showcases one of the most unusual methods for conserving space in a PC gaming battle station: turning the chair into a case mod. Instructions for 3D printing an enclosure to fit inside a FlexiSpot office chair are available to subscribers of......
This stick-on e-tattoo tracks mental fatigue in real time
Dr Nanshu Lu, an author of the research from the University of Texas at Austin, writes that the e-tattoo could be valuable for professions that require high levels of concentration for extended periods, such as air traffic controllers, vehicle drivers, pilots, and robot operators. Read Entire Article