Tablets aren't just couch screens anymore. In 2025, the best ones double as laptops, sketchbooks, and streaming hubs. From iPads to Android and Windows, here's what's actually worth buying. Read Entire Article
The CD turns 43: The format that changed music forever
On August 17, 1982, engineers at a Polygram factory in Langenhagen, Germany, pressed the first commercial compact disc, containing the Swedish pop group ABBA's album The Visitors. The event marked the debut of a format that would reshape both the music and computing industries for decades to come. Although The......
IBM and Google say scalable quantum computers could arrive this decade
Quantum computing, long seen as a distant goal, is moving closer to reality as leading tech firms outline fresh plans for building scalable machines. In June, IBM released an updated roadmap that it says resolves several of the field's most challenging technical obstacles, setting the stage for what could be......
Hackers unleash torrent from Norwegian dam, releasing 132 gallons per second for four hours
In April, hackers remotely accessed the Bremanger dam's digital controls, which manage fish farming operations, and opened a valve. Reuters notes that the attack released 132 gallons of water per second for four continuous hours before authorities detected and stopped the breach. Read Entire Article
Experimental “microwave brain” chip processes AI with less than 200 milliwatts of power
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a chip that combines traditional digital processing with a microwave neural network, performing tasks similar to conventional neural networks while consuming less than 200 milliwatts. Considered the first of its kind, its design challenges traditional circuit architecture. Read Entire Article
Steve Wozniak reflects on happiness and legacy on his 75th birthday
On his 75th birthday, Steve Wozniak – one of the most celebrated figures in technology who continues to participate in online communities like Slashdot – joined a discussion thread to reflect on his life and priorities. Though he once held significant wealth from his role at Apple, Wozniak related how......
Volkswagen locks extra speed behind subscription: microtransactions for cars
Auto Express reports that Volkswagen ID.3 drivers in the United Kingdom must now pay £16.50 ($22.32) per month to access the EV's full performance, totaling roughly £165 ($224) per year. A lifetime unlock option is also available for £649 ($880). Read Entire Article
Meta under fire over AI rules that allow romantic roleplay with children and false medical advice
Meta's internal standards for AI chatbots are under fire after a leaked document revealed policies that permitted romantic roleplay with children, the spread of false medical advice, and racist remarks. Reuters reports the document details technical guidelines for Meta AI and chatbots on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Read Entire Article
Sam Altman says investors are acting irrational in a booming AI bubble
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged what many economists have suspected for months: the artificial intelligence sector is in a bubble fueled by overexcited investors. In a dinner interview with reporters in San Francisco, the ChatGPT chief compared today's AI investment frenzy to the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s......
Intel’s LGA 1954 socket could support four CPU generations starting with Nova Lake in 2026
Intel's Nova Lake processors will use the new LGA 1954 socket, replacing the current LGA 1851 platform used by the Arrow Lake-S family. According to the YouTube channel Moore's Law is Dead, the LGA 1954 socket will support four generations of CPUs, including Razer Lake, Titan Lake, and Hammer Lake,......