Encryption technology underpins today's digital world, but trouble may be looming. Practical quantum computers threaten secure communications based on traditional algorithms, and researchers are racing to develop novel approaches and applications that could withstand this theoretical quantum assault. Read Entire Article
Qualcomm unveils ultra-thin Snapdragon X2 desktops with silent AirJet cooling
At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm highlighted the performance of its new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme processors. Alongside laptops and detachable tablets, the company unveiled two small-form-factor desktop concepts that pushed PC design boundaries. One was a disc-like mini desktop, and the other a modular all-in-one, with the computer......
Samsung Galaxy S25 Fan Edition shines in design, stumbles on value
The new $649 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE features a sharp OLED display, dependable cameras, a sleek design, and 7 years of updates. However, reviewers note that battery life could be better, and the price sits too close to the standard S25. Read Entire Article
Raspberry Pi 500+ packs a mini PC into a mechanical keyboard
As founder Eben Upton explains, it all starts with a high-quality mechanical keyboard with removable keycaps and individual addressable RGB LEDs. Light users are invited to cycle through a collection of preset patterns or craft their own design for a truly custom look. The board utilizes Gateron KS-33 Blue low-profile......
HighPoint’s Rocket 7638D is the first PCIe switch to support Nvidia’s GPUDirect storage technology
Direct GPU-to-storage connectivity is gradually reaching commercially available products you can install in your own server. HighPoint Technologies, a company specializing in advanced PCIe storage solutions since 2000, is introducing a new PCIe Gen5 switch designed to allow powerful Nvidia GPUs to access NVMe storage drives at maximum speed. Read...
Windows 10 users in Europe will receive extended security updates for free
According to a recent open letter from Euroconsumers, Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area can receive an additional year of security updates for free, with no conditions attached. However, the consumer advocacy group remains critical of Microsoft's approach to the transition to Windows 11, which could render millions......
NASA studies plan to destroy asteroid with nuclear bombs before it can hit the Moon
Is NASA really planning an Armageddon-style mission near the Moon's orbit? The US space agency, together with astronomers around the world, is considering the best way to neutralize any potential threat asteroid 2024 YR4 could pose to Earth. And yes, scientists are seriously contemplating destroying the massive space rock with......
AMD patent proposes new memory module to double DDR5 speeds
The patent describes the development of high-bandwidth dual inline memory modules (HB-DIMMs) that use pseudo channels and specialized data routing to boost performance. Rather than re-engineering DRAM chips, AMD proposes coupling multiple DRAM devices to advanced data buffer chips. These buffers manage signal flow in a way that effectively doubles......
Insomniac finally releases the first bloody gameplay trailer for Wolverine
It has been four years since Insomniac announced it was developing a Wolverine game. At the time, Spider-Man 2 was still two years away, which makes it feel like ages ago. What makes it worse is that the studio has been radio-silent since the 2021 PlayStation Showcase reveal – aside......
Micron ships 11 Gbps HBM4, confirms 40 Gbps GDDR7 in development
During its Q4 earnings call, Micron claimed that its latest HBM4 stacks deliver pin speeds of more than 11 Gbps and bandwidth exceeding 2.8 TB/s, outperforming competing products in both speed and efficiency. The company attributed these gains to its proven 1-gamma DRAM, a new HBM4 design, its in-house CMOS......