According to The Verge, Microsoft has "essentially canceled" its native Xbox handheld to focus on the Xbox software platform. Microsoft is still working on the next-gen Xbox console hardware, but the company will also continue collaborating with PC makers like Asus on Xbox-branded portable consoles. Read Entire Article
Solar Orbiter sends back first live observations from the Sun’s south pole
The Solar Orbiter (SolO) recently captured the first direct observations of the Sun's south pole – a region long shrouded in mystery. These unprecedented glimpses are crucial to understanding the star's inner workings and, according to the European Space Agency, may help scientists better predict solar activity in the future....
Pirelli’s new sensor-equipped tires to monitor road conditions in real time
At the heart of the project is Pirelli's Cyber Tyre, a high-tech solution that embeds sensors within the tire itself. These sensors track a range of critical metrics, including temperature and pressure, and communicate directly with the vehicle's onboard systems using Bluetooth Low Energy. Read Entire Article
Mobile web traffic hits record 64%, with Android leading the way
Since 2015, the amount of web traffic to come from smartphones has more than doubled from 31.16% to 64%. There have been quarters during the decade when the figure fell, but there's been a constant upward trajectory since the middle of 2023, with each new quarter bringing a record-breaking high....
Stellar Blade becomes Sony’s most successful PC port in under 24 hours
Barely a day after Stellar Blade launched on Steam and the Epic Games Store, the hack-and-slash action game has blown past all other late PC ports from PlayStation Publishing LLC, Sony's PC conversion label. SteamDB estimates that it accumulated over 180,000 players, more than the next two highest-ranked games combined....
Apple CarPlay will soon let you watch videos while parked
With the iOS 26 update arriving this fall, users can stream videos via AirPlay to the dashboards of parked vehicles. This marks a notable shift from CarPlay's traditional audio-only focus. The update also brings improvements to calls, messaging, event tracking, and more for CarPlay. Read Entire Article
AMD’s new AI roadmap spans new Instinct GPUs, networking, software, and rack architectures
That's the situation AMD found itself in as it entered its latest Advancing AI event. But rather than letting these potential roadblocks deter them, AMD made it clear that they are inspired to expand their vision, their range of offerings, and the pace at which they are delivering new products....
AI flunks logic test: Multiple studies reveal illusion of reasoning
Apple researchers have uncovered a key weakness in today's most hyped AI systems – they falter at solving puzzles that require step-by-step reasoning. In a new paper, the team tested several leading models on the Tower of Hanoi, an age-old logic puzzle, and found that performance collapsed as complexity increased....
For a limited time, grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
For a limited time, you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $10 – an unbeatable price for a full, genuine retail license (from a trusted source, of course). Don't miss out on this incredible deal to upgrade your PC, with Windows 10 officially reaching end-of-life (EOL) in......
Fujifilm announces retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless digital camera
Fujifilm said an improved pixel structure allows more light to be recorded on the sensor, resulting in a native ISO of 125. Read Entire Article