Apple unveils M6 chip (first 2nm), M5 Ultra (most powerful chip ever), new Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Apple announced its new M6 processor built on a 2nm process and the M5 Ultra chip alongside refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio models, available for preorder now
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OpenAI says its Jalapeno inference chip outperforms Nvidia GB300 on power efficiency and speed
OpenAI's in-house AI inference chip, developed with Broadcom, claims better throughput per kilowatt and response speed than Nvidia's current-generation hardware
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Russian AI drone guided by Nvidia Jetson Orin killed three civilians in Ukraine
Forensic teams documented the first known case of civilians killed by a Russian drone using fully autonomous targeting, guided by an Nvidia Jetson Orin module.
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China slows critical material exports to Taiwan including germanium and quartz
China is strategically slowing exports of germanium, quartz, and magnets to Taiwan, threatening semiconductor, optical, and robotics supply chains.
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Uber launches live video streaming from driver's selfie camera for teen account rides
Parents can now watch their teen's Uber ride in real time using the driver's phone camera, with the feed accessible to linked parent accounts during trips.
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Waymo expanding to Munich, Germany with commercial service planned for 2027
Waymo announced plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Munich, starting with mapping and manual driving, targeting late 2027 for public commercial service.
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iPhone 18 Pro event likely September 9, Apple to send invites this week
Bloomberg reports Apple will send invites for its annual iPhone event this week, expected to take place on Wednesday, September 9, unveiling iPhone 18 Pro model
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Nvidia details 88-core Vera CPU at Hot Chips 2026 with spatial multithreading
Nvidia provided new architectural details on its Vera CPU for agentic data center workloads, showcasing spatial multithreading and LPDDR5X memory benefits.
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AirPods 5 could launch as early as September 9, says Bloomberg
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple may announce two AirPods 5 models (with and without ANC) at its expected iPhone 18 Pro event next month.
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Pacific Fusion breaks ground on demonstration fusion facility in New Mexico
The fusion startup says its next machine will generate enough energy to power itself, clearing a key hurdle toward commercial fusion power.
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Intel details Wildcat Lake entry-level 18A chips and Crescent Island AI accelerator at Hot Chips 2026
Intel revealed technical details of its budget Wildcat Lake laptop chips on 18A node and its Crescent Island AI accelerator with Xe3P architecture and HBM4.
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Ukraine unveils jet-powered drone interceptor designed for rapid deployment
Ukraine introduced a domestically built jet-powered drone designed to intercept aerial threats, fitting in a pickup truck for easy field deployment.
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Xiaomi unveils Xring D100, a custom 3nm chip for intelligent driving, replacing Nvidia in its cars from 2027
Xiaomi revealed its in-house 3nm automotive chip for intelligent driving, which will replace Nvidia hardware in its vehicles starting in 2027.
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Linux turns 35: Linus Torvalds announced the hobby OS on August 25, 1991
The operating system that began as a hobby project 35 years ago now powers much of the world's infrastructure, with over 40 million lines of code.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 with OLED screen available October 15 for $1,299.99
Asus announced pricing and availability for its 20th anniversary handheld gaming PC, featuring a 7.4-inch OLED display and standalone or AR bundle options.
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Apple smart home display with facial recognition still on track for 2025 launch
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that Apple's first smart home device with a screen remains scheduled to launch before the end of the year, using facial recog
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Shein targets $27 billion valuation in Hong Kong IPO
Shein's IPO filing shows plans to raise up to $1.77 billion at a valuation of about $27 billion, a fraction of its peak valuation.
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Fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is malware targeting eager fans
Cyberattackers are distributing malware disguised as a Grand Theft Auto VI demo, targeting fans awaiting news on the highly anticipated game.
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