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Who coined the term "cloud computing" and when?
4 February 2026 at 01:46
Everyone uses "cloud computing"β¦ but almost nobody knows who actually coined the term. Take a guess.
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VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 expands hardware and OS support
4 February 2026 at 01:10
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 focuses on platform updates, adding USB 3.2 support, newer virtual hardware, improved Hyper-V detection, and compatibility with recent Linux releases like Debian 13, Fedora 42, and RHEL 10, plus a new dictTool utility for working with configuration files.
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Intel's 80286 CPU celebrates 44 years of x86 history
3 February 2026 at 22:53
Intel released the 80286 processor on February 1, 1982, making the CPU 44 years old. According to the company, the 16-bit chip represented a significant evolution in the personal computing industry. It introduced several innovative features for advanced computing applications and was considerably faster than the 8086.
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After decades at HP, CEO Enrique Lores leaves for PayPal in surprising shift
3 February 2026 at 22:09
During his time as HP CEO, he helped the company expand beyond its traditional PC and printing businesses into services and subscriptions. HP has also made strides in AI-enabled offerings under his leadership.
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AMD's Zen 6 will adopt Intel's FRED to modernize x86 interrupt handling
3 February 2026 at 20:37
Every time a computer receives a network packet, completes a disk write, or a user moves the mouse, the processor handles an event known as an interrupt β a low-level signal that requires switching between user code and system code. For more than four decades, this process has been managed...
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- Intel unveils Xeon 600 "Granite Rapids" workstation CPUs with up to 86 cores, 128 PCIe 5 lanes
Intel unveils Xeon 600 "Granite Rapids" workstation CPUs with up to 86 cores, 128 PCIe 5 lanes
3 February 2026 at 19:59
The Granite Rapids-WS lineup is designed for Intel's high-end W890 workstation platform and consists of 11 SKUs, including six X-series models with unlocked multipliers and five mainstream models without the X suffix. The full lineup includes the Xeon 698X, 696X, 678X, 676X, 674X, 658X, 656, 654, 638, 636, and 634.
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Tesla expands the Model Y lineup with a lower-priced AWD option
3 February 2026 at 18:48
The newly added AWD variant offers 294 miles of range, a top speed of 125β―mph, and can accelerate from zero toβ―60β―mph inβ―4.6β―seconds. These figures place it squarely between the rear-wheel-drive base model, which starts atβ―$39,990, and the higher-end Performance trim. The configuration resembles Tesla's recent Standard range offerings, designed for...
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- xAI launches Grok Imagine 1.0 with 10-second 720p video generation – here's what it looks like
xAI launches Grok Imagine 1.0 with 10-second 720p video generation – here's what it looks like
3 February 2026 at 18:14
Users on X can now prompt Grok to generate clips up to 10 seconds long and at resolutions up to 720p. xAI announced that users have created approximately 1.245 billion videos over the past 30 days. In the hours since the release of version 1.0, users have already begun posting videos showcasing its advancements.
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Apple hits record US smartphone market share, widening the gap with Samsung
3 February 2026 at 17:42
The US smartphone market was dragged down in Q4 due to the sub-$300 segment declining 7%, writes Counterpoint Research.
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Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H2 with major fixes and Copilot changes
3 February 2026 at 17:11
Build 26300.7674 is the first public test of what's expected to become the major feature update for 2026. Unlike routine quality improvements, this new release is designed to bring deeper system-level changes, particularly around Copilot.
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The Switch overtakes the DS to become Nintendo's best-selling console ever
3 February 2026 at 16:39
Nintendo's latest financial results revealed that the original Switch hybrid sold 1.36 million units in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 that ended on December 31, 2025.
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Homebrew demo shows real-time ray tracing on 1994 Sega Saturn console
3 February 2026 at 16:01
Recent videos from Sega Saturn homebrew specialist XL2 showcase a rudimentary implementation of ray tracing running on Sega's CD-ROM console, which launched in 1994. While the second demo uses an emulator, the first manages the feat on real hardware.
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Ubisoft fires developer who publicly opposed its return-to-office mandate
3 February 2026 at 15:15
David Michaud-Cromp, level design team lead at Ubisoft Montreal, says he was placed on unpaid disciplinary suspension last week for publicly speaking out against the company's RTO plans. Ubisoft is forcing employees back into the office full-time five days per week, with a limited number of annual remote work days...
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Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX with plans for space-based AI infrastructure
3 February 2026 at 14:23
SpaceX has filed for permission to launch up to 1 million satellites configured as "orbital data centers." These spacecraft would operate in low Earth orbit between roughly 500 and 2,000 kilometers in a mix of low-inclination and Sun-synchronous planes, forming a dense, solar-powered compute mesh interconnected by high-bandwidth links.
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The new corporate alibi: AI is the go-to excuse for mass layoffs
3 February 2026 at 09:45
In 2025, employers said artificial intelligence played a role in more than 50,000 planned job cuts, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That puts AI among the most commonly cited reasons for workforce reductions, alongside familiar corporate standbys like cost-cutting, restructuring, and shifting demand.
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Europe's answer to Starlink is officially starting to come online
3 February 2026 at 03:57
The IRIS2 constellation of orbiting satellites started coming online just a few days ago. EU officials have announced that member states can now begin accessing the network, which is positioned as Europe's answer to SpaceX's Starlink when it comes to reliable satellite internet connectivity.
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Raspberry Pi prices soar amid AI memory shortage, 16GB models jump $60
2 February 2026 at 23:53
Upton revisited the matter in recent correspondence. In some cases, he said, the cost of parts more than doubled over the last quarter. Left with no other option, Raspberry Pi is having to increase its own prices yet again β a move that will impact most of the company's product lines.
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Ayaneo Pocket S Mini embraces authentic retro play with 4:3 display
2 February 2026 at 23:10
Elsewhere, you'll find RGB-lit Hall-effect joysticks and standard Hall-effect triggers for precision control, crystal-textured transparent face buttons, and a 4,700mAh high-capacity battery for "extended" gaming sessions. Ayaneo didn't provide battery life estimates, but the handheld does support PD fast charging to reduce downtime.
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The Large Hadron Collider will now heat homes as well as smash particles
2 February 2026 at 22:21
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) recently announced the launch of a new heat exchange system connected to the Large Hadron Collider. The system is designed to reuse the hot water that cools the LHC, providing a low-cost and environmentally sustainable source of heat for nearby residents.
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PSA: Update Notepad++ to version 8.9.1 after security incident
2 February 2026 at 22:05
Notepad++ reports that attackers compromised its former ISP in 2025 and redirected app update traffic to malicious servers without exploiting the editor's code itself β an incident we reported last month. The project has since migrated to a new host and strengthened update verification. Users must manually update to Notepad++ 8.9.1 to receive the latest security fixes.
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Calibre 9.1 adds a virtual bookshelf and smarter editing tools
2 February 2026 at 21:48
Calibre 9.1 introduces a new virtual bookshelf view that displays book spines on digital shelves, along with an Edit Book button that lets users jump directly into editing supported ebook formats from their current reading position. The update also brings refinements such as adjustable chat font sizes and updated Kobo compatibility.
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The most reliable PC hardware of 2025, according to Puget Systems
2 February 2026 at 20:26
Puget writes that it bases its reliability report on internal burn-in results and RMA records. The company stresses that its stricter standards mean the failure rates may be higher than industry standards and the information is based on its own systems, so it doesn't represent the industry as a whole.
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After 12 years with TSMC, Apple explores new partners for chip manufacturing
2 February 2026 at 19:59
Sources have told The Wall Street Journal that Apple has begun exploring the idea of sourcing certain processors from other foundries. The discussions appear to focus on the lower end of its product lineup β chips where absolute performance and power efficiency are less dependent on bleeding-edge fabrication technology. No...
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Sony is exploring a buttonless, touchscreen-only PlayStation controller
2 February 2026 at 19:16
Originally filed in February 2023, Sony's patent was issued last week (spotted by Insider Gaming).
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Apple could follow iPhone Fold with a flip-style model
2 February 2026 at 18:38
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that the book-style foldable is on track to be released in the second half of this year. He also claimed that the clamshell device will likely be the second foldable in the company's portfolio.
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LG joins Sony and TCL in abandoning 8K TV market
2 February 2026 at 17:36
When LG introduced the 88-inch Z9, it became the face of 8K OLED innovation β a rare product that combined cutting-edge self-emissive technology with a linear resolution twice that of 4K.
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Former Google engineer convicted of trade secret theft and China-linked economic espionage
2 February 2026 at 17:01
From May 2022 through April 2023, Ding exploited his privileged access as a Google engineer to move more than 2,000 pages of confidential internal documents from Google's secure networks into his personal Google Cloud account.
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The NFL is testing a tactile device that lets blind fans feel the Super Bowl in real time
2 February 2026 at 16:32
The technology, developed by Seattle-based startup OneCourt, resembles a thick tablet etched with raised outlines of a football field. Beneath those lines, sensors pulse in patterns that reflect what's unfolding on the gridiron: the snap of the ball, a quarterback's throw, a tackle, a touchdown. In the same moment, synced...
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Latest Steam survey: RDNA 4 enters GPU chart, Intel CPUs make rare gains
2 February 2026 at 15:47
AMD hit a record CPU share in the Steam hardware and software survey in December. The 43.53% (a figure that had been higher before Valve corrected it) of participants with Team Red processors in their devices meant AMD was closer than ever to passing the 50% milestone and overtaking Intel.
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Apple's hidden AI partner: the company heavily relies on Anthropic's Claude internally
2 February 2026 at 15:02
Speaking on podcast TBPN, Gurman said Apple "runs on Anthropic at this point," describing custom versions of Claude, Anthropic's flagship large language model, running on Apple's own servers.
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Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.2 Pro TMR Keyboard Review
2 February 2026 at 14:17
Cherry's MX 8.2 Pro TMR is its first magnetic keyboard using tunnel magnetoresistance tech instead of Hall Effect, promising ultra-fast wireless performance and rare hot-swap support for mechanical switches.
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Engineers just found a way to cool quantum systems using microwave noise
2 February 2026 at 01:11
In a paper recently published in Nature Communications, the Chalmers team unveiled what they call a minimal quantum refrigerator. The device operates not by shielding qubits from disturbances but by exploiting controlled randomness β precisely tuned microwave noise β to direct heat flow within superconducting circuits.
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- Small brains, big compute: Scientists want to build GPS chips that work like a honeybee's brain
Small brains, big compute: Scientists want to build GPS chips that work like a honeybee's brain
2 February 2026 at 00:29
GPS is more than just a way for us to get from point A to point B. Our smartphones, vehicles, drones, cameras, wearable devices, and countless other technologies all rely on it, and the complex computation supporting it, to enable the modern conveniences we enjoy everyday.
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Apple redesigns its Mac buying experience with a new build-to-order configurator
1 February 2026 at 23:08
It's a notable departure from Apple's long-standing sales formula. Historically, Mac models were divided into several predefined versions, such as base, mid-tier, and maxed-out. Those bundles helped Apple keep inventory predictable while giving customers an easy pricing ladder to climb. The downside was a kind of hidden complexity: specifications could...
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Streamer's RTX 4090 catches fire while live on Twitch, gamer asks viewers "WTF do I do?"
1 February 2026 at 21:43
Before we go one step further, let's drop a friendly TechSpot Public Service Announcement: if you're using your PC and your PC catches on fire, you don't need to ask anyone if it's bad. Just shut down your PC. Immediately. Really, nothing is going to get better from that point...
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Use of AI in the workplace triples in two years, with tech and finance leading the charge
1 February 2026 at 20:15
These stats mark a sharp rise from the 21% who reported any AI use just two years earlier, when Gallup first began collecting comparable data. The growth reflects the rapid commercialization of generative AI systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT, which popularized tools capable of writing code, summarizing lengthy reports, generating images,...
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- Google dismantles massive proxy network that turned 9 million Android phones into data relays
Google dismantles massive proxy network that turned 9 million Android phones into data relays
1 February 2026 at 15:36
The discovery triggered what Google is calling the largest residential proxy network takedown in history. Armed with a federal court order, the company pulled the plug on the web domains and backend infrastructure that held the whole operation together. In one coordinated move, Google killed a network that had been...
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Duke Nukem 3D turns 30, developer celebrates iconic shooter's anniversary
31 January 2026 at 21:14
Joe Siegler, formerly of 3D Realms and Apogee Software, recently shared photos to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the day he uploaded the original shareware version of Duke Nukem 3D. The company, now known as Apogee Entertainment, also marked the occasion with a brief documentary (below) featuring new interviews with...
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Webb telescope reveals most detailed dark matter map ever created
31 January 2026 at 18:26
Published in Nature Astronomy, the study details how Webb's infrared instruments charted nearly 800,000 galaxies in the COSMOS field. The data reveal how dark matter β undetectable by light but dominant in mass β has shaped the universe's structure from its earliest epochs.
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Nvidia launches official GeForce Now client for Linux in beta
31 January 2026 at 17:10
Nvidia announced plans to bring GeForce Now to Linux at CES 2026 a few weeks ago. The service was already available on Linux-powered handhelds like the Steam Deck, but it is now also supported on general Linux distributions for desktops and laptops.
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Tesla Robotaxis are crashing more often than human drivers, data shows
31 January 2026 at 15:34
Human drivers in the United States, according to NHTSA data, average a police-reported crash roughly once every 500,000 miles. Even after adjusting for underreporting to a more realistic estimate of once per 200,000 miles, people still outperform Tesla's autonomous system by a wide margin, according to data originally surfaced by Electrek.
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NASA's new Athena supercomputer delivers 20 petaflops while cutting energy consumption
31 January 2026 at 04:03
Athena, NASA's latest supercomputer, went online in January following a beta testing period. The US space agency says the new high-performance computing system can deliver more than 20 petaflops of peak performance while significantly reducing the energy required to run the extreme workloads needed to support its mission.
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- OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) can manage your entire digital life, but it might leak your credentials
OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) can manage your entire digital life, but it might leak your credentials
31 January 2026 at 02:32
OpenClaw, previously named Moltbot and before that, Clawdbot, is an open-source AI agent that runs locally on users' machines and autonomously interacts with websites, reads and writes files, and accesses email accounts. Fans of the assistant have used it to manage schedules, book flights, perform research, reorganize email inboxes, and...
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AI browsers are about to eat the internet
31 January 2026 at 00:40
Android phones are getting smarter about detecting when they've been stolen
30 January 2026 at 23:58
Google recently announced a new suite of anti-theft measures for modern Android devices. The company aims to protect users before, during, and even after an attempted theft. After all, a stolen smartphone not only threatens personal data security but can also lead to further financial scams.
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Apple's iPhone business just set an all-time record with $85 billion in sales
30 January 2026 at 23:15
Net income climbed to $42.1 billion with earnings per share of $2.84, which is up 19 percent year-over-year. Shareholders will also be happy to learn that Apple declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share of common stock that will be payable on February 12.
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- Google expands access to Project Genie, its AI tool that turns photos and text into explorable worlds
Google expands access to Project Genie, its AI tool that turns photos and text into explorable worlds
30 January 2026 at 21:47
Under the hood, Project Genie evolves from Genie 3, a world model first demonstrated by Google DeepMind last year. Unlike fully 3D game engines, world models don't construct continuous 3D geometry. Instead, they generate video sequences that appear interactive, adjusting what's shown in response to input commands. That gives the...
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Microsoft's Maia AI chip ambitions might include an exclusive SK Hynix HBM3e memory deal
30 January 2026 at 21:04
According to reports from Korean sources, Microsoft and SK Hynix have recently entered an exclusive partnership in the memory business. The South Korean giant, one of the world's leading makers of DRAM and NAND Flash, is allegedly poised to become the sole supplier of high-bandwidth memory for Microsoft's next generation...
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Satya Nadella argues that Microsoft's AI bet is paying off as Copilot usage nearly triples
30 January 2026 at 20:20
The concern stems from Microsoft's capital expenditures, which have soared to near-record levels. The company spent $88.2 billion last fiscal year and $72.4 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year.
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Nvidia issues security-only driver update for older GTX graphics cards
30 January 2026 at 20:02
Nvidia has issued a new 582.28 WHQL display driver for GeForce GPUs based on the Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta architectures. Since these cards no longer receive Game Ready support, the update focuses exclusively on fixing multiple high-severity security vulnerabilities, with no performance or game optimizations included.
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Microsoft shifts focus to stabilizing Windows 11 after patch failures
30 January 2026 at 19:18
Inside the company, engineering teams have been pulled into a "swarming" effort to stabilize Windows 11's core behavior β a shift that acknowledges how far the OS has drifted from the predictable foundation Microsoft wants to build its AI future on.
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The city of Los Angeles votes to ban single-use printer cartridges
30 January 2026 at 18:16
L.A. City Council recently voted unanimously on a framework to ban ink cartridges that cannot be refilled or recycled. The law will likely draw praise from users, but printer manufacturers will probably still try to lock users into notorious razor-and-blade business models.
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NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo after robotaxi hits child near school
30 January 2026 at 17:44
Waymo writes that the accident happened on January 23, during normal school drop-off hours. The child, whose details have not been revealed, suddenly entered the roadway from behind a tall SUV, moving directly into the robotaxi's path.
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America is building EV chargers at record speed, just as demand cools
30 January 2026 at 17:07
Much of this transformation stems from technical and market shifts that have steadily lowered the barriers to adoption. Early EV adopters often faced broken ports, incompatible connectors, and a confusing patchwork of apps just to find a working charger. Those issues have become less common as networks grow denser and...
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One-third of game industry workers were affected by layoffs in 2025, GDC report finds
30 January 2026 at 16:41
Out of over 2,300 US game developers, marketers, executives, investors, and other professionals surveyed in GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry Report, one-third reported being laid off in 2025. The figure headlines a report that illustrates the deep impact of recent layoffs throughout the sector.
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Music publishers accuse Anthropic of pirating 20,000 songs in $3 billion lawsuit
30 January 2026 at 16:04
The complaint, filed January 28 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, could become one of the largest non-class action copyright cases in US history if damages are awarded as sought.
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Spotify hits a new milestone: one-third of global music revenue
30 January 2026 at 15:15
The company reported that it distributed more than $11 billion to rights holders last year, the largest annual payout in music history. Since 2017, Spotify's total payouts have doubled, bringing cumulative payments to nearly $70 billion. Head of Music Charlie Hellman described the figure not just as a measure of...
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- More than 50% of game developers say generative AI is harming the industry, the highest level to date
More than 50% of game developers say generative AI is harming the industry, the highest level to date
30 January 2026 at 14:16
The Game Developers Conference's 2026 State of the Game Industry survey covers several areas, including the controversial use of generative AI in game development.
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France bans social media for teens under 15, no phones in school
30 January 2026 at 00:06
Lawmakers in the lower house of the French Parliament passed the bill by a 130 β 21 vote late Monday night, marking a rare show of bipartisan unity in the deeply divided AssemblΓ©e Nationale. Nearly all leading French lawmakers expressed strong support for the measure, citing it as the most...
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Linux gets a continuity plan for the day Linus Torvalds steps aside
29 January 2026 at 23:23
Linus Torvalds started the Linux project in 1991, developing a Unix-like kernel inspired by Andrew S. Tanenbaum's Minix. Decades later, Linux has become the cornerstone of countless hardware and software products. Torvalds still has the final say on all contributions to the kernel's codebase, but that may eventually change thanks...
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Apple iPhone captured seven of the top 10 best-selling phones in 2025
29 January 2026 at 22:44
Apple's iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone last year by a wide margin. The iPhone 16 Pro Max captured second place, narrowly beating out the standard iPhone 16 Pro. The newer iPhone 17 Pro Max, launched in September, was the fourth best-selling smartphone in 2025 despite its relatively late arrival.
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Tesla to phase out Model S and Model X so it can focus on robots
29 January 2026 at 22:01
The decision ends a major chapter in Tesla's history. The Model S, introduced in 2012, and the Model X, launched in 2015, helped define the premium electric vehicle segment and positioned Tesla as a pioneer in modern automotive design.
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Patched WinRAR vulnerability remains a favorite tool for hackers and spies
29 January 2026 at 21:22
The WinRAR vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-8088 was discovered and patched in July 2025, but the popular file archiver continues to suffer from its fallout. According to analysts at Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), the flaw remains a favored target for active exploitation by sophisticated threat actors, including groups linked to...
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How heavy was the first ever 1 GB hard drive?
29 January 2026 at 20:50
Google introduces agentic AI browsing to Chrome with "Auto Browse"
29 January 2026 at 20:07
The feature marks one of Google's most determined steps toward agentic AI, where software systems carry out tasks through context-aware reasoning and automated control of user interfaces. Auto Browse is now in preview for paid subscribers in the AI Pro and AI Ultra plans, it uses the company's latest Gemini...
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- Meta Reality Labs posts worst quarter ever: losses hit $6 billion, pushing total to $80 billion
Meta Reality Labs posts worst quarter ever: losses hit $6 billion, pushing total to $80 billion
29 January 2026 at 19:01
Reality Labs' $6.02 billion operating loss was even worse than the $5.67 billion analysts had been expecting. The segment managed to record $955 million in sales, which was at least better than the $940.8 million that had been predicted.
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Windows 11 hits one billion users in less time than Windows 10
29 January 2026 at 17:46
While adoption was initially gradual, Windows 11's momentum accelerated over the past year. Chief Executive Satya Nadella told investors the user base is up more than 45β―percent year-over-year, attributing the growth to Windowsβ―11's role in modernizing the PC ecosystem and strengthening OEM revenue.
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