Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply Solar panels in space could cut Europe’s terrestrial renewable energy needs by 80% by 2050, a study has found. Using a detailed computer model of the continent’s future power grid, the researchers found that a system of...
UK firms misleading parents with milk teeth autism treatment claims, report finds
Charity says it is ‘outrageous’ tooth stem cell procedures are being advertised with claims about ‘treating’ autism Companies are making thousands of pounds by misleading parents with claims that collecting stem cells from their children’s teeth can be a treatment for diabetes and autism, an investigation has found. Tooth stem...
AMD accidentally leaks FSR 4 source code, teasing possible support for older Radeon GPUs
AMD accidentally uploaded FSR 4's source code to GitHub this week, leaking files for a version that supports Radeon RX 7000 and earlier GPUs. The company quickly deleted the repository, but not before Videocardz and other observers took a peek. Read Entire Article
Amazon is preparing a new Android-based tablet, marking break from Fire OS
Amazon is preparing a major change to its long-running Fire tablet line, moving away from its proprietary Fire OS (based on Android, but still proprietary) and toward a pure Android OS ecosystem in a project that insiders say could redefine its device strategy. Read Entire Article
MSI shows off “true AI” MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 monitor with real-time human ID
MSI recently unveiled the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, the first model in its new lineup of "AI-powered" QD-OLED monitors. Part of the premium MPG series, the 27-inch "2K" display is also the first to integrate real-time human detection using on-device artificial intelligence models. Read Entire Article
Russia orders state-backed Max messaging app preinstalled on all devices
Max will replace a standalone messaging app made by Russian tech giant VK, which has been a piece of mandatory preinstalled software on devices since 2023, writes The Moscow Times. Russia has required smartphones, tablets, and computers to carry domestic software since 2021, a law that critics see as an......
LastPass, 1Password, and Bitwarden extensions are vulnerable to clickjacking attacks
At the conference, security researcher Marek Tóth revealed that browser extensions for six password managers – 1Password, Bitwarden, Enpass, iCloud Passwords, LastPass, and LogMeOnce – are vulnerable to sophisticated clickjacking attacks. According to his findings, these flaws persist in the latest versions of the platforms tested as of August 19,...
Microsoft set to improve PC gaming with advanced shader delivery, up to 85% faster game starts
At Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, Microsoft announced a series of gaming-focused enhancements coming to the Windows ecosystem. Alongside new hardware in the Asus ROG Xbox handheld line, the company also introduced a new DirectX software feature called Advanced Shader Delivery. Read Entire Article
Teen hacker from notorious Scattered Spider ring sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
Noah Urban, also known by aliases including "King Bob" and "Gustavo Fring," was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years behind bars and ordered to pay $13 million in restitution, according to WJXT. Starting in his teens, Urban conspired with fellow Scattered Spider members to hijack victims' phone numbers, bypass security controls,......
MIT report says 95% of AI implementations don’t increase profits, spooking Wall Street
Sell-offs in numerous tech companies dragged global markets downward this week after a report from MIT's NANDA initiative estimated that almost no AI startups have achieved measurable gains from the technology. The findings add weight to growing warnings that an AI market crash could be looming. Read Entire Article