A central element of the partnership is funding the Open Multimodal AI Infrastructure to Accelerate Science (OMAI) project. The NSF will contribute $75 million, while Nvidia is providing $77 million in resources and technology. Read Entire Article
FFmpeg adds first AI feature with Whisper audio transcription filter
For the first time in its long history, FFmpeg is integrating AI models with the introduction of the new Whisper audio filter. This filter can process audio streams or files to perform automatic speech recognition, potentially simplifying media transcoding workflows – even for live events. Read Entire Article
Normal Computing tapes out the world’s first thermodynamic chip for AI and scientific computing
Thermodynamic computing is similar to probabilistic computing, where randomness and noise aren't obstacles to overcome but valuable tools for solving complex problems. Traditional computer chips consume significant energy ensuring every calculation produces the exact same result every time. Read Entire Article
Russian cyberattack in the Netherlands leaves speed cameras offline indefinitely
On July 17, a cyberattack against the Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands took place, believed to be the work of hackers with links to Russia and China. Read Entire Article
Kalmuri is a lightweight screen capture and recording tool for Windows
Kalmuri features a minimalist interface but it's capable of full-screen or area capture, screenshot and MP4 video capture, OCR to extract text from images, floating-image previews, and color picking. Read Entire Article
Lenovo achieves record sales on strength of AI PCs and data center growth
The company defines an "AI PC" as a laptop or desktop equipped with dedicated AI processing hardware; specifically, neural processing units designed to offload AI workloads from the main CPU. These chips allow tasks such as live transcription, AI-assisted creativity, and advanced threat detection to run directly on the device,......
US government weighs buying a stake in Intel after Trump meets CEO
According to sources talking to Bloomberg, the US government is now discussing the possibility of purchasing a stake in Intel. The idea follows a meeting between Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan and President Trump. Read Entire Article
PSA: Update your Plex Media Server now
Plex has disclosed a security vulnerability affecting Plex Media Server versions 1.41.7.x through 1.42.0.x, reported through its bug bounty program. The issue has been resolved in version 1.42.1.10060. Users are strongly advised to update immediately to ensure security and stability. Read Entire Article
AMD’s desktop and server market shares hit record highs, but Intel gains in mobile
The latest data from Mercury Research shows AMD's desktop CPU market share in Q2 2025 reached an all-time high of 32.2 percent, up 4.2 percent from the previous quarter and 9.2 percent from the same period last year. Conversely, Intel's share in the category fell to 67.8 percent, sharply cutting......
Spyware hidden in fake Android security apps can steal your data
Kaspersky recently uncovered LunaSpy, a new spyware campaign designed to steal sensitive user data from Android devices and transmit it to command-and-control servers. According to the Moscow-based cybersecurity firm, LunaSpy has been active since at least February 2025 and is primarily spread through messaging apps and chat sessions initiated by......