Chinese authorities are ordering local IT companies to stop using Nvidia-made accelerators in their AI systems. According to unnamed sources cited by the Financial Times, Beijing's Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) instructed ByteDance, Alibaba, and other major technology firms to halt testing of the RTX Pro 6000D, a China-specific version......
Waymo teams up with Lyft to expand self-driving services to Nashville
Riders in the Music City will first have the opportunity to hail a driverless vehicle directly through the Waymo app. Self-driving rides will be added as an option to the Lyft app before the end of the year, we are told. Shares in Lyft are up more than 12 percent......
Doom experiment proves the game can run non-stop for 2.5 years before crashing
The experiment was carried out by user minki at Lenowo, whose interest was sparked by a curiosity about how the game's engine handles demo playback. Read Entire Article
First iPhone Air reviews are in: stunning design, falls short on battery life
The iPhone Air is debuting to mixed reviews. Undoubtedly the most interesting of the new iPhones, reviewers are loving the sleek design, smooth 120Hz display, and strong performance, but note its weak battery life, high price, and reports of it running hot. Read Entire Article
iPhone 17 wins over critics with ProMotion display and more storage
The iPhone 17 is earning praise for its balance of performance and value, bringing the 120Hz ProMotion display at a more affordable price. Now starting at 256 GB of storage with improved cameras and the same base price, it's easily the best iPhone for most users. Read Entire Article
Sony outlines AI strategy, says it’s focused on supporting, not replacing, human creativity
Sony is doubling down on artificial intelligence as a core tool in video game development and its broader media business. However, the company emphasizes that it wishes to enhance – not replace – human creativity. While AI's role in gaming remains controversial, Sony's latest disclosure offers a detailed look at......
Microsoft turns to Anthropic’s AI for Visual Studio Code, raising eyebrows about OpenAI ties
Microsoft is signaling a shift in its AI priorities, favoring Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 over OpenAI's GPT-5 models in its flagship developer tool, Visual Studio Code. The company is introducing an automatic AI model selection feature for GitHub Copilot that chooses the optimal model for coding assistance. Paid users will......
Intel Core Ultra 3 205 outperforms previous-gen Core CPUs in early testing
Despite preparing for the launch of the Arrow Lake Refresh series, Intel still has one "original" Arrow Lake processor left to release. The Core Ultra 3 205 is expected to round out the Core Ultra Series 2 family of CPUs, offering four P-cores and four E-cores with boost frequencies of......
Apple iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are now available with new Liquid Glass UI
The Liquid Glass design was first previewed during Apple's WWDC event earlier this year. At the time, Apple said the updated interface makes apps more visually appealing and the overall system easier to navigate. According to the company, the translucent effect "reflects and refracts its surroundings" and helps users focus......
Ransomware gangs including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$ claim to retire, but experts warn of possible rebrand
A coalition of notorious ransomware groups has announced its retirement from cybercrime, declaring an end to years of relentless attacks that have plagued global corporations and institutions. The announcement, posted on BreachForums, follows a wave of high-profile incidents tied to Scattered Spider, Lapsus$, and several other affiliated gangs, whose exploits......