IBM is announcing today at the annual Hot Chips conference what may be the most consequential change to mainframe architecture in decades: a processor whose cores can natively execute both IBM’s own instruction set and Arm’s — switching between the two in nanoseconds.The chip, which will power the next generationContinue Reading
NYC Russ/Shutterstock The U.S. smartphone industry is one of the hardest to break into. Apple and Samsung have dominated the space for the longest time, and any brand that does make it in has to compete for the scraps they leave. It seemed completely unprecedented for a Chinese startup focusing on enthusiasts to ever haveContinue Reading
A rendering of the effect of Reflect Orbital’s space mirrors on the night sky in a very dark location. This image depicts a beam of light from one of the company’s mirrors from roughly 3 miles (5 kilometers) away. (Image credit: Gaspar Bakos/Princeton University) Each of the sun-reflecting mirrors proposed by U.S.-based startup Reflect OrbitalContinue Reading
Rockstar apologized to fans just one day before it’s set to give Netflix subscribers an extended look at GTA 6., Rockstar apologized to fans just one day before it’s set to give Netflix subscribers an extended look at GTA 6., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Court documents say the hacking platforms were used by malicious actors connected to China., Court documents say the hacking platforms were used by malicious actors connected to China., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Kali Linux 2026.1 released with fresh 2026 theme and nostalgic BackTrack Mode. Kali Linux 2026.1 is now available. This first release of the year brings a stunning new visual theme, a fun nod to the project’s roots with BackTrack mode, eight exciting new tools, and the usual solid package updates.Continue Reading
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 26.8, a major new version of the open-source office suite for Windows, macOS and Linux. Among the changes is a new Paragraph Composer. This improves the way Writer handles justified text. In many word processors, justified text is stretched to create straight edge on both sidesContinue Reading
Enterprises that have been rapidly adding AI tools and services into their workflows are often not prepared for the internal and external threats that could expose weaknesses in their systems, analysts said. “I don’t think they are ready,” said Pete Shoard, chief of research for cybersecurity at Gartner. “I thinkContinue Reading
Over the next few years, agentic AI is expected to bring not only rapid technological breakthroughs, but a societal transformation, redefining how we live, work and interact with the world. And this shift is happening quickly. “By 2028, 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, up from lessContinue Reading
B2B software company ELECTRA AI, which bills itself as the “AI Brain for Batteries” platform, and Iron Horse Acquisition II have announced that India-based AI battery data intelligence platform TapFin has selected EVE-Ai Battery Fleet Analytics to strengthen its battery-level intelligence. TapFin aims to turn telemetry, battery health and utilizationContinue Reading
As electric vehicle production accelerates, the performance of every electrical connection becomes mission critical. Traditional joining methods like crimping or bolting often lead to increased resistance, reduced reliability, and higher scrap rates over time. This presentation shows how ultrasonic metal welding provides a future-proof alternative for wire-to-terminal and busbar applicationsContinue Reading
A United Airlines passenger has praised the carrier’s upcoming Relax Row after seeing how the new economy product could address some of the physical challenges that plus-size travelers face on long-haul flights. Travel journalist and author Robin Raven described the concept as “a wonderful reimagining of what’s possible with economyContinue Reading
On Thursday August 6, 2026, Dallas Pokornik, 34, a former Flight Attendant, pleaded guilty in US District Court in Hawaii to wire fraud for posing as a commercial pilot to obtain hundreds of free flights across three US airlines between January 2020 and October 2024. He faces up to 20Continue Reading