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Elon Musk's xAI looks to gaming and robotics as it develops AI that understands the world
Posted on Monday October 13, 2025
People familiar with the company's plans told the Financial Times that xAI recently hired Nvidia researchers Zeeshan Patel and Ethan He, both of whom have experience developing world models and simulation-based AI.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft will help your boss see how much you're using AI
Posted on Monday October 13, 2025
Viva Insights is a module in the Microsoft Viva suite – Microsoft's employee experience platform – designed to analyze metadata that can offer insights on how teams compare to each other, both inside and outside of an organization.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple M5 chip set to debut in new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro as soon as this week
Posted on Monday October 13, 2025
Apple is preparing to debut its next generation M5 processor later this month. The new chip will anchor several upcoming products, including the latest iPad Pro and the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, both expected to be unveiled in the coming days.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft says it isn't giving up on Xbox hardware despite Walmart and Target reports
Posted on Monday October 13, 2025
There have long been rumors that Microsoft is transitioning away from traditional home Xbox consoles in favor of cloud streaming for playing anywhere and on multiple devices, as well as handhelds such as the upcoming Xbox ROG Ally/Ally X.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The future of touch input? HydroHaptics uses fluid-filled chambers for natural, adaptive feedback
Posted on Monday October 13, 2025
The technology, developed by a team in Bath's Department of Computer Science, was recently presented at the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology, one of the world's leading conferences for human-computer interaction research. The study, which earned an honorable mention award, demonstrates how digital responsiveness can now coexist...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Taiwan says China's latest rare earth export controls won't hurt its chip industry
Posted on Monday October 13, 2025
China rolled out a slew of export controls last week related to rare earth materials, the latest in a series of trade retaliations between the US and its Asian rival.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Bose's SoundTouch shutdown leaves connected speakers less "smart"
Posted on Sunday October 12, 2025
Bose has confirmed it will disable key internet-based features for its SoundTouch line of Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars early next year, marking the end of cloud support for a product family once central to its connected home strategy. The audio company told customers this week that the shutdown will take...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Echo Show users say Amazon's smart displays are starting to feel like billboards
Posted on Sunday October 12, 2025
Reports are mounting from Amazon Echo Show owners who say the smart display has begun showing more advertisements, with many calling the experience intrusive and frustrating. Across Reddit, dozens of users have documented a surge in full-screen ads appearing on Echo Show home screens – even when set to display...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Edifier's New Cyber speaker thinks it's a gaming PC
Posted on Sunday October 12, 2025
While its design clearly targets gamers and PC enthusiasts, Edifier's Huazai New Cyber suggests a broader ambition. By blending the visual flair of custom-built gaming rigs with serious audio hardware and flexible connectivity, the company is testing whether desktop speakers can be as expressive as the computers they accompany. Its...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
NSO Group's pending US sale marks a turning point for Israel's most controversial tech firm
Posted on Saturday October 11, 2025
Ownership of the Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group, which operates the Pegasus surveillance platform, is set to shift to American control under a pending deal led by US producer and entrepreneur Robert Simonds. Valued in the tens of millions of dollars, the agreement would transfer one of Israel's most...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »