NVIDIA RTX 50 Super will be presented at CES 2026, — insight and specifications
Massive speculation about the possible launch of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 SUPER series has changed. According to industry sources, the official release schedule for the advanced graphics cards has been shifted by several months.
X-Ray Engine: the "anomalous" technology that gave us S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Game engines are the true architects of virtual worlds. We have already mentioned how Quake Engine made 3D graphics a cult revolution, as Unreal Engine 1 opened the door to “unreal” worlds, and CryEngine made gamers simultaneously admire the tropical paradise and curse their PCs. We also analyzed graphics “under the…
Arm introduces Lumex cores and Mali G1-Ultra graphics for smartphones: AI acceleration and +40% FPS in games
Arm has introduced a new generation of processor cores for mobile chips, as well as a graphics accelerator that will become the basis for smartphones in 2025-2026. The company has officially announced four CPU cores: Lumex C1-Ultra, Lumex C1-Pro, Lumex C1-Premium, and Lumex C1-Nano, as well as the new Mali G1-Ultra GPU. They are expected to be used…
HP laptops overtake MacBooks in popularity in the US, Apple's quality perception declines, — survey
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 2025 survey has revealed changes in the preferences of computer users. If earlier Apple topped the ranking of the most popular PC manufacturers, but now the first place was taken by HP. Although overall, the level of computer user satisfaction has slightly decreased compared to 2024, the study…
Teenage hit: smart patch with a chip cures acne in a week
Researchers from South Korea have presented a solution to one of the key problems in adolescents — acne removal with a new smart band-aid with a microchip.
Apple iPhone 17 power: battery capacity, MagSafe for Air battery and its compatibility with the rest of the line
After the presentation of the Apple iPhone 17 line, additional information about the new smartphones began to appear that was not directly announced during the event. We have already talked about differences between A19 and A19 Pro processors and now we’ll talk about batteries, autonomy, and charging.
Apple has released RC iOS 26, which will be available for everyone on September 15: official notes with a list of improvements
After presentations “Awe dropping” On September 9, Apple released RC iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and other new versions of operating systems.
Apple A19 Pro processors are 150% faster than their predecessors: differences between iPhone 17/Pro/Air chips
Along with the new iPhone 17 series of smartphones, Apple has introduced new A19 and A19 Pro mobile chips. The standard iPhone 17 received the regular A19, and the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro — A19 Pro. But there is a nuance. Although two processor models are mentioned, the smartphones actually use three different versions of chips. All of them…
New catalyst recycles plastic without sorting or cleaning
American chemists from Northwestern University and Purdue University have created a nickel-based catalyst for recycling of mixed plastic waste without the need for preliminary sorting.
Nintendo defeats MIG Switch seller in court: $2 million fine, control over website, ban on owning devices
Nintendo has won the case against Ryan Michael Daly, an American modder and owner of the now-closed Modded Hardware store. The court awarded the company $2 million in compensation and issued a broad injunction that effectively prevents Daly from ever returning to modifying consoles.
What you asked for: you can now upload audio and "any" files to Gemini
In early August, rumors surfaced that Google was working on one of the most anticipated features for Gemini — support for downloading audio files. Now this feature is already available on Android, iOS, and the web version of the app.
Alibaba introduces Qwen-3 AI with 1 trillion parameters
The chinese tech giant Alibaba has released a new AI model Qwen-3-Max-Preview with over a trillion parameters.
OpenAI goes to the movies: AI-generated animated film Critterz to be presented in Cannes
OpenAI is actively expanding its business areas and aims to use its own technologies to distribute products and services on a large scale. Currently, the company has attracted attention for a bold experiment in the entertainment industry — a full-length animated film created with the help of AI. The film is called Critterz, and OpenAI plans to…
Guinness World Record: SiFly Q12 quadcopter flew for more than three hours and can hover for two
Silicon Valley startup SiFly has officially been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records after its Q12 drone stayed in the air for more than three hours, almost an hour longer than the previous record. The historic flight took place on July 26 at Amaral Ranches in Salinas Valley, California. The flight was observed by eight official…
Is this what $500 thousand is for? Tesla Optimus robot in the Salesforce office, Elon Musk and Marc Benioff comment on
The future is already here. At least, that’s what Elon Musk is trying to convince us of when he launches unmanned Robotaxi and the humanoid robot Optimus. But we shouldn’t expect too much from this “future”. For the “autonomous” Robotaxi to work constant remote supervision with management is requiredand the…
Magnetically controlled sperm robots attack the egg
Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands have covered sperm with magnetic nanoparticles to control them in real time.
Onion peel protects solar cells better than industrial technology
Finnish researchers from the University of Turku have created a biofilm from red onion peel to protect solar panels from ultraviolet radiation.
The future of memory: more data in less space thanks to new molecular switches
Japanese researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Science have created an innovative material, capable of controlling moving molecules to save information.
Everything you need to know about Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: increased frequencies and performance with less power consumption
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite was only an intermediate step in Qualcomm’s plans for future flagship mobile processors. After integrating its own Oryon cores into the current generation of SoCs, the company is preparing its successor. Interestingly, the new chip will not be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. According to…
HBM Killer: New d-Matrix 3D DRAM (3DIMC) AI memory is 10x faster
Startup d-Matrix has announced development of a new type of memory for AI in the form of a silicon 3D chip, that will be 10 times faster than traditional HBM.
Fiber optic straw from Lumenisity and Microsoft cuts latency in half: "The biggest improvement in 40 years"
A group of researchers from Lumenisity — department The University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Center, with the support of Microsoft, has created a cable with a hollow core.
48 years later: Microsoft opens BASIC code under MIT license
Microsoft has released “BASIC for the 6502 microprocessor version 1.1” on Github under license from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Modder turns Samsung Galaxy Flip into a sliding mini-phone with a physical keyboard
Modder Marcin Plaza, known for his recent project with a mechanical keyboard for the Lenovo Yoga laptop, is back with a new idea. This time, he turned a Samsung Galaxy Flip smartphone into a retro slider with a hardware keyboard and a small screen. The project not only saved the “dead” Galaxy Flip5but also solved one of the main…
For the first time on Intel Panther Lake: Acer unveils next-generation laptops
Acer has unveiled an updated lineup of laptops at IFA 2025, targeting a wide range of users — from professionals who need mobility to gamers looking for maximum performance. The company’s focus is on both the lightweight Swift series and the powerful Predator gaming laptops. The new products have new components: AMD and Intel platforms,…
The future of chip manufacturing: 3D printing at the atomic level yields record surface area
American researchers from Cornell University have developed a new 3D printing process, that can improve the characteristics of superconductors.
Did you order Banana? Let's check the capabilities of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Nano Banana
On last week, Google introduced an updated image generator Gemini 2.5 Flash Nano Banana. The web application allows step-by-step conversion of user`s images, thus replacing Adobe Photoshop for non-professional users. Today, we will test its capabilities in various scenarios with sample queries for readers. Remove text, cut an object, and merge…
Court allows Google to keep Chrome and pay Apple
Google and its parent company Alphabet can breathe a sigh of relief. A federal antitrust judge has rejected some of the most radical measures that the US Department of Justice had proposed to remedy Google’s illegal monopolistic behavior.
Total dominance: NVIDIA controls 94% of the discrete graphics card market
NVIDIA has strengthened its leadership in the discrete graphics processor segment, posting its highest ever result. In the second quarter of 2025, the green company accounted for 94% of the market. Competitor AMD has only 6%, and Intel did not receive a single percentage point this time.
An alternative to silicon: scientists overcome obstacles in creating gallium oxide semiconductors
Japanese researchers from the Nagoya University solved technological difficulties, using gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) in semiconductors.
Intel Nova Lake: up to 52 cores, +60% performance, and a new socket without a cooler upgrade
Earlier this year, insiders confirmed that Intel is preparing to release a 52-core Nova Lake-S desktop processor. This will be a major step forward in the development of the company’s desktop architecture, as it will be the first time Intel will significantly increase the number of cores compared to the previous generation. For example, in…
Scientists have created a tumbleweed for the Moon: the robot will pass where others get stuck
Developers from Texas A&M University under the direction of Robert Ambrose is working on a robot in the form of a ball to explore the Moon.
World record: solar-electric airplane climbs 9.5 km
Swiss researcher and pilot Raphael Domjan set a world record by flying a solar-powered electric plane to a height of 9.5 km.
Solar panels, installed in the late 1980s, still provide more than 80% of power, — study
A study, conducted by European scientists from the Switzerland, Austria, and Germany demonstrated, that solar panels, installed in the late 80s of the last century, continue to operate stably and generate electricity.
The world's first 6G multi-frequency chip with speeds over 100 Gbps developed in China
Chinese scientists from Peking University and the City University of Hong Kong presented the world’s first 6G multi-frequency chip.
First Pixel 10 buyers struggle with wireless charging: interruptions and slow speeds
Smartphones Pixel 10 have already begun to arrive to customers, and with that comes the first feedback about problems. Some owners have experienced that their wireless chargers do not work properly with the new Pixel series.
China is building the world's largest solar power plant with an area as large as Chicago
China is building the world’s largest solar power plant in the Tibetan Plateau, comparable in size to the American city of Chicago.
Accelerating AI: scientists combine the most accurate neuron simulator with DRAM
Chinese researchers from Fudan University have created a device, based on an ultrathin semiconductor monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), capable of simulate real neurons in the brain.
Lenovo tried to make Pivo, but it turned out to be a laptop with a rotating screen
Despite its name, Lenovo’s new product has nothing to do with brewing. The name Pivo is more of a reference to swivel screens. Some monitors have this option, but not yet laptops.
Google Chrome for Android will read aloud the Discover news feed
Google Chrome’s Listen to Page feature is great for listening to content in the background while you do other things. Now you can listen to the feed.
Scientists invent AI image generator that consumes almost no energy
American researchers from the The University of California, Los Angeles, has presented the concept of an AI-based image generator, that consumes almost no energy.
Google Nano Banana changes AI image generation: combining elements without distortion and multi-step editing
The other day, Google introduced a significant upgrade in AI creativity with Gemini 2.5 Flash, also known as Nano Banana. The generator has already been ranked first in the LMArena rating and receives rave reviews.
Epic Games boss blames developers for Unreal Engine 5 problems: "Optimization is left to the last"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has found the culprits behind the complaints about Unreal Engine 5 problems — and it’s the developers themselves.
Scientists find material for carbon-free hydrogen production
South Korean researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Seoul National University (SNU) have discovered a new oxide material, capable of produce large amounts of pure hydrogen, using only heat, without additional carbon emissions.
The NVIDIA RTX 5090 capacitor exploded and bent the radiator without gaming load
It is not necessary for the NVIDIA RTX 5090, which costs from $2000, to burn out play modern games on maximum settings. The owner and journalists vividly describe the pyrotechnic effects.
Ice-cooled buildings can save a lot of energy in summer
American researchers from the The University of Texas has presented a new concept of so-called “ice batteries”, that will freeze water or other substances during the night and use the stored cold for cooling buildings.
Like in Avatar: plants that glow in different colors can replace night lamps
Researchers from the South China Agricultural University has created plants, that glow in the dark in different colors and are charged by sunlight.
E-Ink alternative: this $1000 LCD uses ambient light and consumes up to 7 watts
Eazeye introduced Monitor 2.0 — 24-inch reflective RLCD screen, which is designed as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional liquid crystal panels and expensive e-ink monitors. Its key feature is that it does not use backlighting. Instead, thanks to UHR (ultra-high reflectivity) technology, the image is formed by reflected ambient light.
ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini to help schoolchildren. What AI can do in physics and algebra
As artificial intelligence systems evolve, more and more people are starting to use them in various fields. Schoolchildren are no exception: why learn to solve problems when AI can solve everything in a couple of seconds? Their parents may also find it difficult to remember what happened 20-25 years ago. Today, we will check how […]
Maple seed-inspired single-engine microdrone hovers in the air for 26 minutes
Researchers from The Singapore University of Technology and Design created a tiny drone, inspired by the way maple seeds, spin in midair as they fall, slowing their fall and using the wind to fly away from the mother tree.
Nothing passed off stock photos as taken by Phone (3) and provided a contradictory explanation
In an advertisement for the Nothing Phone demo (3), a user found stock photos that were pretending to be taken by a smartphone. The company explained this, but not very convincingly.
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