Masayoshi Son is hell-bent on bringing AI to the masses, and he's ready to spend the enormous sums required to reach this historic goal. Speaking at SoftBank's annual corporate conference in Tokyo, the outspoken founder shared a few numbers about that spending, though he chose not to elaborate on exactly......
Samsung launches new SSD 990: reviews praise the performance, question the price
Samsung's new SSD 990 launched today, offering solid PCIe 4.0 performance, improved efficiency over the Evo lineup, and speeds exceeding 7 GB/s. Early reviews agree that the launch price leaves it in an awkward spot however, with the faster 990 Pro and and even some PCIe 5.0 SSDs often costing...
The Blood of Dawnwalker director says delayed next-gen consoles could benefit smaller studios
Speaking to Eurogamer, Tomaszkiewicz said he believes the reported delays could be a blessing in disguise for small studios like Rebel Wolves, which he co-founded with other industry veterans in 2022. According to him, smaller teams and indie developers have an easier time optimizing their games for existing consoles than......
Windows Search is getting the cleanup users have wanted for years (more like decades)
The change appears first on the search home screen. Instead of the old layout – with recently used apps on the left and tiles on the right asking "What day is it today?" or offering features such as "Daily quiz," "Word of the day," "Search trends," and "Recommended games" –......
Apple’s iOS 27 public beta arrives with Siri AI, faster app launches, and more
Users can now preview this year's new Apple features, including AI enhancements for Siri, through the company's beta software program. However, due to RAM requirements, some AI features remain limited to the latest iPhone and iPad models. Read Entire Article
Zimbra patched a flaw that let hackers hijack accounts just by sending an email
Zimbra owner Synacor has released a new version of its collaboration software, and users should install the update as soon as they can. Zimbra "Daffodil" 10.1.19 includes a fix for a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to compromise customers' machines through Zimbra's Classic Web Client. Read...
This GE Appliances plant couldn’t keep workers until it built an app, like an Uber for factory work
The employees log in to an app and choose when to work, signing up for four-hour blocks that fit their schedules. In a typical week, roughly half the pool – around 450 workers – pick up shifts, averaging about 24 hours. Read Entire Article
Firefox is switching to a faster release schedule, just like Chrome and Edge
Mozilla Director Sylvestre Ledru confirmed that Firefox will soon adopt a faster release cadence, but said the accelerated release schedule should be considered an "experiment" for now. The final monthly release will be Firefox 154, which is currently scheduled for August 18. After that, Firefox 155 will arrive on September......
Apple is reportedly skipping M6 Pro, Max, and Ultra chips to fast-track AI-focused M7 Macs
This fall's Macs are still expected to debut with a base M6 chip. Under Apple's traditional release pattern, that chip would be followed by M6 Pro and M6 Max variants for higher-end laptops, along with an M6 Ultra for desktop-class machines. Read Entire Article
Samsung is building a dedicated AI chip for PCs, and HP and Lenovo are already testing it
According to multiple Korean outlets, including Chosun, Samsung's LSI division which works on the Exynos mobile chips, is developing a dedicated AI accelerator for PCs codenamed GAIA. Read Entire Article