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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini AI Models to Power Personalised Version of Siri and Apple Intelligence
Google and Apple announced a multi-year collaboration on Monday. This move will see the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud technology power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. The two tech behemoths will collaborate to power upcoming features part of the Apple Intelligence suite, incl...
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs With Arc Graphics, 50 TOPS NPU Launched at CES 2026
Intel on Monday unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at the CES 2026. It is claimed to be the first compute platform built on the Intel 18A semiconductor process, delivering performance, graphics and battery life upgrades over the previous generation. Dubbed Panther Lake, the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors feature a hybrid CPU architec...
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CES 2026: Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon X2 Plus Chipset for Copilot+ PCs
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus chipset ahead of CES 2026. The new compute platform features the company’s third-generation Oryon CPU architecture and an 80 TOPS neural engine for local AI inference. It is positioned within the Snapdragon X Series and will power the first wave of Copilot+ PC laptops arriving in early 2026.
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Elon Musk's xAI Buys Third Building to Expand AI Compute Power
The latest expansion underscores xAI's ambitious push to compete more effectively with industry leaders OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude by training increasingly advanced models. The company's supercomputer cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, known as Colossus, is touted as the largest in the world.
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Elon Musk's xAI Buys Third Building To Expand AI Compute Power
Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power.
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This Strange New Crystal Could Power the Next Leap in Quantum Computing
The platinum-bismuth-two crystal exhibits superconductivity only on its surfaces, with a unique six-fold electron pairing pattern. Its edges host Majorana particles, offering potential for topological quantum computing. PtBi₂ provides a rare and clear example of a topological superconductor, opening new avenues in both fundamental physics and fut...
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Photon Microchip Breakthrough Hints at Quantum Computers With Millions of Qubits
A microchip device precisely controls laser light while consuming far less power, making large-scale quantum computers feasible. Produced using standard CMOS fabrication, it enables mass production of photonic devices, allowing thousands of qubits to be controlled efficiently. This innovation paves the way for scalable, integrated quantum computing...
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Amin Vahdat Is Google's New Chief Technologist For AI infrastructure: Report
Alphabet's Google has appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, Semafor reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo, as tech giants pour billions into the computing backbone needed to power AI.
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AI in Space: Why Elon Musk, Google, and Amazon Want to Make It the Next Frontier?
Major AI companies are exploring space-based data centres to cut energy and cooling costs. Google is researching solar-powered TPU satellites under Project Suncatcher, while Nvidia-backed Starcloud is preparing to launch an H100-equipped satellite powered entirely by solar energy. Leaders like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have also expressed interest, ...
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Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing IQ-X Series Industrial Chipsets, Supports AI Workflows for Smart Industries
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series ...
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Are We Living In A Simulation? Here's What Scientists Have Said
In their study, they identified what they called "Godelian truths", truths that cannot be defined by any algorithm or fixed rules.
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Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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Mushrooms Could Power Future Eco-Friendly Computers, Study Suggests
Researchers at The Ohio State University have turned mushrooms into organic memory devices that mimic brain-like computing. The fungal circuits, powered by shiitake and button mushrooms, can switch between electrical states thousands of times per second, offering a biodegradable, low-cost alternative to conventional microchips.
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Expert Weighs In On Environmental Impact Of Deepfake Videos That Is "Often Overlooked"
An expert suggests that people should be mindful of the environmental impact and consider the consequences of their online activities.
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Google Says Its Willow Chip Hit Major Quantum Computing Milestone, Solves Algorithm 13,000X Faster
Google says its new Willow quantum chip has achieved a major breakthrough, solving a previously unsolvable algorithm 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers. The 105-qubit chip powers Google’s quantum supercomputer and achieved record-low error rates. The feat, detailed in Nature, offers verifiable proof of quantum computing’s potenti...
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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini AI Models to Power Personalised Version of Siri and Apple Intelligence
Google and Apple announced a multi-year collaboration on Monday. This move will see the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud technology power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. The two tech behemoths will collaborate to power upcoming features part of the Apple Intelligence suite, incl...
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs With Arc Graphics, 50 TOPS NPU Launched at CES 2026
Intel on Monday unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at the CES 2026. It is claimed to be the first compute platform built on the Intel 18A semiconductor process, delivering performance, graphics and battery life upgrades over the previous generation. Dubbed Panther Lake, the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors feature a hybrid CPU architec...
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CES 2026: Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon X2 Plus Chipset for Copilot+ PCs
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus chipset ahead of CES 2026. The new compute platform features the company’s third-generation Oryon CPU architecture and an 80 TOPS neural engine for local AI inference. It is positioned within the Snapdragon X Series and will power the first wave of Copilot+ PC laptops arriving in early 2026.
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Elon Musk's xAI Buys Third Building to Expand AI Compute Power
The latest expansion underscores xAI's ambitious push to compete more effectively with industry leaders OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude by training increasingly advanced models. The company's supercomputer cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, known as Colossus, is touted as the largest in the world.
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Elon Musk's xAI Buys Third Building To Expand AI Compute Power
Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power.
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This Strange New Crystal Could Power the Next Leap in Quantum Computing
The platinum-bismuth-two crystal exhibits superconductivity only on its surfaces, with a unique six-fold electron pairing pattern. Its edges host Majorana particles, offering potential for topological quantum computing. PtBi₂ provides a rare and clear example of a topological superconductor, opening new avenues in both fundamental physics and fut...
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Photon Microchip Breakthrough Hints at Quantum Computers With Millions of Qubits
A microchip device precisely controls laser light while consuming far less power, making large-scale quantum computers feasible. Produced using standard CMOS fabrication, it enables mass production of photonic devices, allowing thousands of qubits to be controlled efficiently. This innovation paves the way for scalable, integrated quantum computing...
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Amin Vahdat Is Google's New Chief Technologist For AI infrastructure: Report
Alphabet's Google has appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, Semafor reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo, as tech giants pour billions into the computing backbone needed to power AI.
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AI in Space: Why Elon Musk, Google, and Amazon Want to Make It the Next Frontier?
Major AI companies are exploring space-based data centres to cut energy and cooling costs. Google is researching solar-powered TPU satellites under Project Suncatcher, while Nvidia-backed Starcloud is preparing to launch an H100-equipped satellite powered entirely by solar energy. Leaders like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have also expressed interest, ...
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Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing IQ-X Series Industrial Chipsets, Supports AI Workflows for Smart Industries
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series ...
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Are We Living In A Simulation? Here's What Scientists Have Said
In their study, they identified what they called "Godelian truths", truths that cannot be defined by any algorithm or fixed rules.
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Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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Mushrooms Could Power Future Eco-Friendly Computers, Study Suggests
Researchers at The Ohio State University have turned mushrooms into organic memory devices that mimic brain-like computing. The fungal circuits, powered by shiitake and button mushrooms, can switch between electrical states thousands of times per second, offering a biodegradable, low-cost alternative to conventional microchips.
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Expert Weighs In On Environmental Impact Of Deepfake Videos That Is "Often Overlooked"
An expert suggests that people should be mindful of the environmental impact and consider the consequences of their online activities.
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Google Says Its Willow Chip Hit Major Quantum Computing Milestone, Solves Algorithm 13,000X Faster
Google says its new Willow quantum chip has achieved a major breakthrough, solving a previously unsolvable algorithm 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers. The 105-qubit chip powers Google’s quantum supercomputer and achieved record-low error rates. The feat, detailed in Nature, offers verifiable proof of quantum computing’s potenti...
