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Google is merging ChromeOS and Android into a single platform
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
In a recent interview, Sameer Samat, President of the Android Ecosystem, revealed that ChromeOS and Android are officially merging into a single platform. In truth, Google has been gradually blending the two operating environments for years. Stating that the merger is finally happening simply confirms what many in the industry...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Commodore 64 returns with FPGA-powered remake, coming this fall starting at $299
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
A crowdfunding campaign is now live for a modern clone of Commodore's iconic 1982 home computer. The newly revived company promises to combine near-perfect retro hardware accuracy with support for modern inputs.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Researchers are hiding prompts in academic papers to manipulate AI peer review
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
According to a report by Nikkei, research papers from 14 institutions across eight countries, including Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, and the United States, were found to contain concealed prompts aimed at AI reviewers.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon takes on structured vibe coding with Kiro, built on VS Code
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
Kiro is an AI-powered IDE built on VS Code that streamlines development with a "spec-driven" workflow. Kiro transforms prompts into structured specs, diagrams, and tasks to streamline complex coding. Kiro is now in public preview and is free to use.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Asus ROG Xbox handhelds could start at €599, and go up to €899 for premium model
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
According to Spanish gaming blog 3DJuegos, the prices were revealed via Google product boxes that appeared in search results. A published screenshot indicates that the base ROG Xbox Ally will be priced at €599 (approximately $698) in Spain, while the higher-end Xbox Ally X will cost a significantly steeper €899 (around $1,048).Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
What was the first wristwatch that could make phone calls?
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
Not the Apple Watch. Or was it?Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are crashing more frequently due to summer heatwaves, Firefox dev says
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
Mozilla Firefox has now joined the growing list of software affected by the Raptor Lake instability issues that Intel first acknowledged in 2024. According to Mozilla Staff Platform Engineer Gabriele Svelto, the open-source browser is experiencing a noticeable increase in crashes – particularly in regions currently facing high summer temperatures.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
DLSS Swapper 1.2 improves DLL handling, adds presets and FSR version fixes
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
DLSS Swapper now manages DLL versions more efficiently by automatically removing outdated backups after game updates and improving the version history display. FSR DLLs now show clearer internal version names and are sorted correctly. Additional updates include new DLSS presets and a reload game button.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Netflix still leads but share of most-watched shows drops from 80% to 50%
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
According to Nielsen data recently shared by Bloomberg, Netflix was once one of three major streaming services available; now, they're among a field of seven or eight top-tier players capable of putting out AAA-quality original content.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Holographic ribbon set to challenge magnetic tape with 50-year longevity and 200TB cartridges
Posted on Monday July 14, 2025
HoloMem's technology distinguishes itself from earlier holographic storage ventures by using mass-produced, low-cost components. The company's drive relies on a standard $5 laser diode and polymer sheets that are already manufactured at scale for other industries, unlike previous efforts that required expensive, specialized hardware.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »