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  WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs

  Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.

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  China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer

  On May 14, China launched the first 12 satellites of its Three-Body Computing Constellation, an ambitious project led by ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. Set to include 2,800 satellites with a combined capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second, this space-based AI network uses natural cooling in orbit and high-speed laser communications. Designed to ...

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  MediaTek Showcases AI Strategy At Computex 2025, Unveils Hybrid Computing Solution

  MediaTek showcased several artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for a wide range of devices and platforms at Computex 2025 on Tuesday. The Taiwan-based chipmaker unveiled its first hybrid computing solution to offer AI capabilities on the edge, a new chipset to bring AI to in-car infotainment systems, as well as an Internet-of-things (IoT) platfo...

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  China Building World's First Supercomputer In Space Using AI-Powered Satellites

  The "Three-Body Computing Constellation" could rival the most powerful ground-based supercomputers once fully deployed.

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  Apple Silicon Chips for Upcoming Mac Models, AI Servers Reportedly in Development

  Apple is working on new chips for its upcoming Mac computers that are expected to arrive in 2026 and 2027, according to a Bloomberg report. The company's Apple Silicon chips were first unveiled in 2020, and Apple is expected to launch new Mac computers with its next-generation M5 chip later this year. It is also said to be developing new chips for ...

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  Copilot Vision Is Now Available to All Users Within the Microsoft Edge Browser

  Microsoft announced the rollout of Copilot Vision to all users in the Microsoft Edge browser last week. The computer vision-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) feature was first unveiled by the company in December 2024, and so far, it has only been available to Copilot Pro subscribers. The Redmond-based tech giant is now expanding the AI feature t...

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  Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions

  Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors and memory chips as well as flat-screen displays. Those popular consumer electronics items generally aren’t made in the US. 

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  World's First 'Supersolid' Created From Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery

  Scientists have turned light into a "supersolid" for the first time, marking a groundbreaking achievement in physics that could transform technology in fields like quantum computing and energy storage.

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  World’s First Modular Quantum Computer Operates at Room Temperature

  A room-temperature quantum computer has been developed by Xanadu, addressing scalability and error correction challenges in the field. Named Aurora, the system uses photonic qubits and connects multiple modules via fibre optics, removing the need for extreme cooling. Published in Nature, the study highlights its potential for large-scale quantum da...

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  First Modular Quantum Computer Works at Room Temperature Without Cooling

  Scientists have developed Aurora, the first modular quantum computer that operates at room temperature. Unlike traditional quantum systems requiring near absolute zero temperatures, Aurora uses photonic qubits interconnected via fiber optics. This innovation by Xanadu enhances fault tolerance and scalability, paving the way for future quantum data ...

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  Indian Government Launches AI Compute Portal, Dataset Repository AIKosha to Boost Innovation

  The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Thursday. The announcements were made on the occasion of the first anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission, which is on March 7. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the India AI Compute Portal during an event, which ...

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  Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chipset With Topological Core Architecture Could Boost Quantum Computing

  Microsoft announced the development of the Majorana 1 chipset on Wednesday, highlighting a breakthrough in quantum computing. The Redmond-based tech giant has been researching new materials and architectures for 17 years and now claims to have developed the world's first 'topoconductor' — a material that exists in a distinct state beyond solids, ...

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  IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor

  IIT Madras and ISRO have successfully developed and booted IRIS, an indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip for space applications. Based on the SHAKTI processor, IRIS is designed for IoT and compute systems, integrating fault-tolerant memory and advanced serial buses. The entire design, fabrication, and assembly were completed in India under...

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  Asus ExpertBook P5 (P5405) Review: Sleek and Sensible

  Asus’s first Copilot+ PC aims to offer a sensible balance of performance, value and style along with some AI chops to assist employees and self-employed professionals as well. Despite being slightly inferior to its higher-priced sibling, the Zenbook S14, it still manages to deliver excellent value, making it an attractive choice for everyday work...

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  Apple Reportedly Begins Production of M5 Chips Expected to Power Upcoming iPad Pro, Mac Models

  Apple's M5 chips are reportedly in mass production, according to a South Korean publication. Following the October 2024 launch of MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets, the M5 chips are expected to debut in the second half of 2025. Produced using TSMC's 3nm process technology, the new processors are expected to power Apple's upcoming M...