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Oracle prepares new round of layoffs while doubling down on AI infrastructure

13 March 2026 at 01:10

The expanded fund, disclosed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission following Oracle's quarterly earnings report, has heightened concerns that the company's restructuring will carry a significant human cost. Oracle has spent roughly $982β€―million of the budget so far, largely on severance, leaving about $1.1β€―billion in restructuring...

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Fortnite "Save the World" mode will return as a free-to-play game in 2026

12 March 2026 at 19:22

Originally unveiled in 2011 and released after years of redesign and delay in 2017, Save the World was Fortnite long before "dropping from the battle bus" entered gaming vocabulary. It was built as a four-player PvE (player-versus-environment) action-building title – a blend of base construction, resource gathering, and combat against AI-controlled enemies.

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A microscope reveals the ghost of analog video hidden inside a LaserDisc

12 March 2026 at 02:20

Jueden's experiment began by accident. While using a low-cost digital microscope to inspect electronics, he turned it toward a LaserDisc out of curiosity. Under magnification, faint but recognizable images began to emerge – proof that LaserDisc's analog encoding could still be decoded visually without a player, just by analyzing the...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price

11 March 2026 at 22:55

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the needle without raising the price.



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Oracle is spending billions on AI data centers as cash flow turns negative

11 March 2026 at 22:06

Despite operating in a different league than traditional Big Tech giants, Oracle has heavily invested in the AI-driven future of computing and cloud services. The Austin-based company has committed billions to build massive data centers, but recent rumors suggest that this ambitious strategy could be at risk, signaling potential trouble...

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A foreign hacker unknowingly breached FBI servers tied to the Epstein investigation

11 March 2026 at 21:03

According to Department of Justice documents reviewed by Reuters, servers at the FBI's New York field office were compromised on February 12, 2023, by a foreign national after they were inadvertently left vulnerable by Special Agent Aaron Spivack, who was navigating the agency's complex procedures for handling digital evidence.

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Crimson Desert hits 4K 60fps with ultra settings, ray tracing, and no upscaling on a Radeon 9070 XT or GeForce 5070 Ti

11 March 2026 at 17:13

Pearl Abyss recently released detailed system requirements and performance spec sheets for Crimson Desert on desktop PCs, handheld PCs, Apple devices, and consoles. The company's internal testing suggests that achieving 60 frames per second with ray tracing enabled will not require the latest high-end graphics cards.

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Intel rolls out XeSS 3.0 with multi-frame generation, but it's still locked to Windows

11 March 2026 at 16:41

The SDK introduces a substantial technical leap in multi-frame generation (MFG). By inserting up to three AI-generated frames, MFG can boost performance by up to 4x, rivaling Nvidia's DLSS frame generation. The new model uses data from surrounding frames to predict smoother motion and reduce blur or ghosting, making fast-moving...

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Early reviews say the MacBook Neo redefines the budget laptop

10 March 2026 at 20:47

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo arrives with a premium aluminum build, bright display, solid A18 Pro performance, and battery life that punches well above its price. Reviewers largely agree it resets expectations for what a budget laptop can be, despite the evident trade-offs that remind you how Apple kept costs down. Don't miss our editorial on the Neo for insight into the industry implications beyond the device itself.



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Electric air taxis will enter US skies this summer under FAA pilot

10 March 2026 at 20:08

The Department of Transportation has announced a three-year national pilot program granting limited flight authorization to companies testing passenger and cargo aircraft designs that are still awaiting full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. The initiative will launch through eight selected projects with efforts in Texas, Florida, New York, New...

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United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones

9 March 2026 at 22:43

United can now remove any passenger who refuses to wear headphones while playing audio. The airline also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently ban offending passengers, although refunds may still be issued upon request. According to the CCD, playing audio without headphones constitutes a material breach of contract, alongside...

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Mozilla says Claude AI uncovered over 100 Firefox bugs in just two weeks, including 14 high-severity flaws

7 March 2026 at 21:02

Mozilla is now working with Anthropic's Frontier Red Team to identify and patch potentially dangerous security vulnerabilities in Firefox. According to Mozilla, the AI company approached them a few weeks ago with results from a newly developed, AI-assisted bug-hunting method. The approach appears to work, Mozilla said, and could ultimately...

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