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A microscope reveals the ghost of analog video hidden inside a LaserDisc
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
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...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a "shock" to the Windows PC industry
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
Apple launched the MacBook Neo last week, positioning it as the most affordable laptop the company has ever built. Starting at $600 (or $500 for students), the device targets users looking for a lightweight, agile computing machine. Its unusually low price, by Apple standards, could quickly become a source of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Tech hiring evolves as candidates ask for AI compute alongside pay and perks
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
Inference has quietly become one of the most valuable resources inside software companies. Once just a line buried in cloud bills, it is now treated as a unit of power – one that can determine how fast engineers build products and which experiments actually get off the ground.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
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.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Oracle is spending billions on AI data centers as cash flow turns negative
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
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...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A foreign hacker unknowingly breached FBI servers tied to the Epstein investigation
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
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.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This gaming mouse splits in two and becomes a Joy-Con-style controller
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
Called Phase, the device is startup Pixelpaw Labs' first product. It's being advertised as bridging the gap between a mouse, a controller, and a mobile gamepad.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Inspector general investigates claim DOGE engineer copied Social Security databases to thumb drive
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
The complaint has also been reviewed by The Washington Post, which interviewed the whistleblower, who filed anonymously out of fear of retaliation.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
DIY chip lab turns backyard shed into Class 100 cleanroom with custom lithography system
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
The YouTube channel, appropriately named Dr. Semiconductor, recently posted a video showing off the DIY lab, which was built to handle at least some of the early processes involved in chipmaking.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nexperia China begins making its own chips after split with Dutch parent
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
The chips include bipolar discrete devices, Schottky rectifiers, and electrostatic discharge protection components – relatively simple but essential parts in vehicle electronics and consumer devices.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »