Japanese researchers have identified a naturally occurring bacterium that shows promise as a treatment for a specific type of cancer. In a study published in the journal Gut Microbes, a team led by Professor Eijiro Miyako at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology reported that Ewingella americana, isolated......
Most CEOs are ready to spend even more on AI in 2026 despite no clear path to ROI
A recent survey by PR advisory firm Teneo shows that a majority of CEOs from hundreds of publicly traded companies remain bullish on AI spending over the next year. It surveyed more than 350 executive clients at firms earning $1 billion or more in revenue between October and November 2025....
Most Americans misjudge how many users share toxic content on social media
A recent survey of 1,090 Americans found that people grossly overestimate just how toxic today's Internet really is. On Reddit, for example, Americans believed that 43 percent of users post toxic or misleading content. In actuality, the number of truly toxic users is closer to three percent. Read Entire Article
Global DRAM shortage squeezes OEMs, but PC retail prices remain stable for now
Acer and Asus executives confirmed this week that the impact of rising DRAM costs is becoming more pronounced in manufacturing budgets, and that retail price adjustments will be harder to avoid in the coming quarters. Read Entire Article
ASML’s most advanced EUV machine is now central to Intel’s comeback strategy
Intel recently confirmed the latest results in its partnership with ASML. The US chipmaker worked with engineers from the European corporation to install, test, and validate its first TWINSCAN EXE:5200B scanner. Intel says the tool will play a central role in its effort to reclaim process leadership in both chip......
China may have reverse-engineered an EUV machine, a big step toward chip self-sufficiency
People familiar with the project told Reuters that the machine was completed in early 2025 and occupies nearly an entire factory floor. The team behind the effort reportedly includes several former engineers from the Dutch semiconductor company ASML, who reverse-engineered elements of the firm's extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) systems. Read...
More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be “relevant”
The change will roll out next year to "expand opportunities" for advertisers. Apple said that all apps appearing in sponsored placements will be relevant to a user's search, and that irrelevant ads will not be shown regardless of how much advertisers are willing to pay. Read Entire Article
LG FlexConnect modular soundbar system promises true wireless Dolby Atmos
LG says its Sound Suite home audio system is all about flexibility and simplicity. Traditional Dolby Atmos setups often require a tangle of cables, multiple speakers, and careful placement to achieve immersive overhead and surround sound. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect aims to simplify that by letting compatible speakers automatically adapt to......
Smartphone prices expected to rise in 2026 as shipments fall
Counterpoint now expects every major manufacturer to see a drop in year-over-year shipments. According to the report, low-end handsets are expected to be most severely impacted. It attributes the market weakness to increases in semiconductor and memory prices triggered by heightened demand from AI developers. Read Entire Article
Epic Games Store’s holiday free games may have leaked – and Red Dead Redemption 2 could be included
Prominent tipster @9550pro recently shared a list of over a dozen games that the Epic Games Store is rumored to offer for free, one each day, between December 18 and December 31. It includes several popular titles, with Red Dead Redemption 2 as the finale. Read Entire Article