Jueden's experiment began by accident. While using a low-cost digital microscope to inspect electronics, he turned it toward a LaserDisc out of curiosity. Under magnification, faint but recognizable images began to emerge – proof that LaserDisc's analog encoding could still be decoded visually without a player, just by analyzing the......
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a “shock” to the Windows PC industry
Apple launched the MacBook Neo last week, positioning it as the most affordable laptop the company has ever built. Starting at $600 (or $500 for students), the device targets users looking for a lightweight, agile computing machine. Its unusually low price, by Apple standards, could quickly become a source of......
Tech hiring evolves as candidates ask for AI compute alongside pay and perks
Inference has quietly become one of the most valuable resources inside software companies. Once just a line buried in cloud bills, it is now treated as a unit of power – one that can determine how fast engineers build products and which experiments actually get off the ground. Read Entire...
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the...
Oracle is spending billions on AI data centers as cash flow turns negative
Despite operating in a different league than traditional Big Tech giants, Oracle has heavily invested in the AI-driven future of computing and cloud services. The Austin-based company has committed billions to build massive data centers, but recent rumors suggest that this ambitious strategy could be at risk, signaling potential trouble......
A foreign hacker unknowingly breached FBI servers tied to the Epstein investigation
According to Department of Justice documents reviewed by Reuters, servers at the FBI's New York field office were compromised on February 12, 2023, by a foreign national after they were inadvertently left vulnerable by Special Agent Aaron Spivack, who was navigating the agency's complex procedures for handling digital evidence. Read...
This gaming mouse splits in two and becomes a Joy-Con-style controller
Called Phase, the device is startup Pixelpaw Labs' first product. It's being advertised as bridging the gap between a mouse, a controller, and a mobile gamepad. Read Entire Article
Inspector general investigates claim DOGE engineer copied Social Security databases to thumb drive
The complaint has also been reviewed by The Washington Post, which interviewed the whistleblower, who filed anonymously out of fear of retaliation. Read Entire Article
Nvidia GDC 2026 roundup: More path-traced games, DLSS 4.5 debut titles, and RTX mega foliage
Users with high-refresh-rate monitors can participate in an opt-in beta for DLSS 6x multi-frame generation and dynamic mode starting March 31. The date lands slightly ahead of Nvidia's previously stated April launch, which may be when the two features exit beta. Read Entire Article
Laptops could soon cost 40% more, and you already know why
A recent analysis by TrendForce casts a dark shadow over the future of the most popular machines in the portable PC market. According to the consulting firm, "mainstream" notebooks may soon cost as much as 40% more. Growing challenges in CPU manufacturing are adding yet another layer of uncertainty to......