Two weeks after threatening legal action over alleged App Store manipulation, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging their exclusive ChatGPT integration violates antitrust laws. The filing indicates Musk's concerns extend beyond App Store rankings, reflecting his broader plan to turn X into an "everything app"......
Asrock is going “green” to try and prevent melting GPU cables
Taiwanese manufacturer Asrock recently introduced the CB-12V2X6L600W cable, an L-type connector designed to reduce – and ideally prevent – temperature issues in modern, power-hungry GPUs. The cable fully complies with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, supports up to 600W of power delivery like other 12VHPWR cables, and includes its......
UltraRAM takes big step toward production after years of development
Profiled on TechSpot more than three years ago, UltraRAM aims to deliver the best features of RAM and NAND in a single package – without the shortcomings. The tech promises non-volatile DRAM-like speeds, exceptional endurance, and improved energy efficiency. A prototype tested at the time reportedly offered 1,000 years of......
Abxylute unveils $1,700 Windows handheld with glasses-free 3D display
The Abxylute 3D One features a 10.95-inch display with a 2,560 × 1,600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming performance. It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 258V Lunar Lake processor, paired with 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1TB of storage. The device includes a 50Wh......
Apple plots three-year run of iPhone redesigns amid growing competition
Apple is planning a series of major changes to its flagship iPhone over the next three years, marking the most aggressive redesign schedule in the device's history. The effort begins this fall and runs through 2027, sources familiar with the company's plans told Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Read Entire Article
Windows 95 at 30: how one OS changed the PC forever
Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of Windows 95, the operating system that revolutionized personal computing and introduced technologies still standard today. With limited consumer internet in 1995, Microsoft sold the software in cardboard boxes – and moved an enormous number of copies in record time. Read Entire Article
Study finds US could replace key mineral imports by recycling mine waste
Researchers led by Elizabeth Holley, an associate professor at the Colorado School of Mines, conducted a nationwide assessment of federally permitted metal mines. By combining mine production records with geochemical data from agencies such as the US Geological Survey, Geoscience Australia, and the Geological Survey of Canada, Holley's team estimated......
Nvidia turns to silicon photonics to supercharge next-gen AI clusters
Earlier this year, the company confirmed that its next-generation rack-scale AI platforms will abandon pluggable optical modules in favor of co-packaged optics. At the Hot Chips conference, Nvidia shared new details about its upcoming photonic interconnect products – Quantum-X and Spectrum-X Photonics – scheduled for launch in 2026 for InfiniBand...
AI-enabled growth could push universal basic income to $10,000 a month, says former OpenAI researcher
Fears of mass unemployment due to AI have been a concern for years. OpenAI boss Sam Altman realized this threat in 2016, long before ChatGPT's launch, and conducted an experiment aimed at showing that UBI could negate some of the issues. Read Entire Article
How Hurricane Katrina shaped these New Orleans educators
Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans' education system forever, creating the first all-charter school district in the U.S. The Associated Press spoke with three survivors about their experiences