The project spans more than a million square feet of manufacturing space, with operations already underway. Nvidia's Blackwell chips are being produced at TSMC facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, while supercomputer assembly plants are under development in Texas (Foxconn is leading efforts in Houston, and Wistron is establishing operations in Dallas).......
PlayStation 5 price bump hits Europe, Australia, and NZ, Sony blames the economy
In Europe, the PS5 digital edition now carries a recommended retail price (RRP) of 499.99 euros. That's up from the previous rate of 449.99 euros and the 399 euro launch price when the system debuted a little over four years ago. In the UK, you'll now pay £429.99 for a...
Silicon Valley crosswalks hacked to play fake AI voices of Musk and Zuckerberg
Videos taken at locations in Redwood City, Menlo Park and Palo Alto showed the voices being played when the crosswalk buttons were pressed. Read Entire Article
Biotech firm creates weight loss pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypass surgery
SYNT-101 offers a novel approach to weight loss by temporarily altering nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Unlike GLP-1 drugs, which are administered via injection and often come with side effects such as nausea and vomiting, SYNT-101 is a once-daily pill that mimics the metabolic effects of gastric bypass surgery....
Apple is working on two new VR headsets, including a cheaper and lighter Vision Pro 2
According to Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter, the Vision Pro 2 will be lighter than its predecessor. The existing headset weighs a hefty 1.5 pounds, making it uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. It's also expected to be more affordable than the original Vision Pro, which launched at a......
Which CPU socket supported both Intel and AMD processors?
Did you know, there once was a CPU socket that accepted both Intel and AMD chips? Read Entire Article
Nvidia AI servers coming from Mexico could be partially exempt from Trump’s tariffs
The technology industry is still grappling with the aftermath of the new economic policy imposed by the US administration on its traditional partners and competitors. Meanwhile, analysts are trying to determine whether some of the most popular tech stocks could show resilience in the face of the resulting financial shock....
Want realistic AI images in Midjourney? Just add a camera filename
Over on X, user Min Choi shared a series of images created with Midjourney v7 using a clever hack. By appending a generic camera filename to the input prompt, Choi was able to get the AI to spit out photo-realistic images time and again. Read Entire Article
Microsoft extends driver synchronization support through Windows Server Update Services again
Microsoft recently announced it will postpone the deprecation of driver synchronization from Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers. The company had planned to end support this month but reversed course after realizing many customers aren't ready to switch to alternative download methods. Read Entire Article
The 286,000-volt “Bear Blaster” fires fierce 5-inch sparks to scare off bears
Drawing from over 20 years of experience in high-voltage engineering, Jay Bowles from the Plasma Channel created a device that emits fierce, crackling sparks and flashes. He aimed to make a device scary enough to send most animals packing. The idea is rooted in animal behavior. Many creatures instinctively avoid......