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It’s Time for Nvidia to Prove It Can Do More Than Graphics Cards for PCs
Gizmodo.com

This may be the moment when ARM really takes off on PCs, though it couldn't come at a worse time. more…

In Praise of APL (1977)
Jsoftware.com

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Three types of LLM workloads and how to serve them
Modal.com

The three types of LLM workloads and how to serve them more…

Hands-On with Two Apple Network Server Prototype ROMs
Blogspot.com

Grateful acknowledgement made to the several former Apple employees who materially contributed to this entry. This article wouldn't have bee... more…

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Dr. Michael Levin — Reprogramming Bioelectricity, Updating “Software” for Anti-Aging, Treating Cancer Without Drugs, Cognition of Cells, and Much More (#849)
Tim.blog

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with Dr. Michael Levin (@drmichaellevin ), the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University and director of the Allen Discovery Center. Dr. Levin is primarily interested in how intelligence … more…

10 essential maintenance tips to keep your Windows 11 PC running longer — reduce slowdowns and reclaim performance
Windows Central

PC components are getting expensive. In this guide, I'll show you the best maintenance tips help you reduce hardware wear, reclaim performance, and keep your computer running longer. more…

Side-step the grind and 2026's price hikes with this amazing Snapdragon X laptop — get work done in a jiffy and save your money while it's under $750
Windows Central

We have found a 25% discount on the ASUS Zenbook A14, a high-quality mid-range laptop that boasts an incredible battery life, a compact yet tough design, and strong performance rates for casual use and productivity workflows. more…

Thin clients are the best Linux machines nobody knows how to use correctly
XDA Developers

Thin clients are cheap, quiet Linux endpoints, but most people deploy them wrong. Here’s how to use them the right way. more…

Don't throw out your old CPU – turn it into a home server
XDA Developers

Your faithful companion still has some life left in it more…

Home Assistant's best feature isn't automation
XDA Developers

Home Assistant's best feature is a lot simpler than that: a unified dashboard. more…

My hands-on experience of the Asus Ascent GX10 was a radical one that is only relevant to those actively engaged in AI development
TechRadar

Designed for the development of AI models, the Asus Ascent GX10 breaks conventional PC design rules to deliver a focused solution. more…

The best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us.
TechRadar

Looking for the best soundbar? We've tested all the top models, from Dolby Atmos powerhouses to budget TV sound-boosting bars for your home setup. more…

What are apps and how do they work?
SamMobile

Learn how apps simplify daily tasks and discover safe downloading tips for better device performance. The post What are apps and how do they work? appeared first on SamMobile. more…

How do I make my phone run faster?
SamMobile

Simple tricks to boost phone speed: clear storage, manage background apps, restart weekly, adjust settings. The post How do I make my phone run faster? appeared first on SamMobile. more…

Presentation: How to Unlock Insights and Enable Discovery Within Petabytes of Autonomous Driving Data
InfoQ.com

Kyra Mozley discusses the evolution of autonomous vehicle perception, moving beyond expensive manual labeling to an embedding-first architecture. She explains how to leverage foundation models like CLIP and SAM for auto-labeling, RAG-inspired search, and few-… more…

The era of the Small Giant
Changelog.com

Damien Tanner (founder of Pusher, now building Layercode) is back for a reunion 17 years in the making. Damien officially returns to The Changelog to discuss the seismic shift happening in software development. From the first sponsor of the podcast to frontli… more…

Volvo unveils the EX60 and Google Gemini is riding shotgun
MobileSyrup

Volvo pulled the cover off its newest electric SUV, the EX60, at a global launch event in Stockholm, Sweden, further cementing the brand’s commitment to stay on the EV train long-term. The EX60 marks what looks like a clean break from its combustion engine le… more…

NAMM 2026: Korg microAUDIO 22 & 722
Soundonsound.com

Korg have announced the microAUDIO series, two compact USB-C audio interfaces designed for desktop, mobile, and streaming-based workflows. more…

Akai Professional launch the flagship MPC XL
Soundonsound.com

Living up to its title, the MPC XL essentially packs an entire studio into a single box, combining the much-loved MPC playing and programming experience with a wealth of audio, MIDI and CV connectivity options, DAW-like multitracking capabilities and complete… more…

NAMM 2026: Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO & Roland Cloud releases
Soundonsound.com

Roland have announced several new products and updates across hardware and software, led by the launch of GO:MIXER STUDIO, alongside new software and plug-ins for the Roland Cloud. more…

Tesla and XAI’s Digital Agent Strategy
Next Big Future

XAI’s Digital Agent Strategy – Target markets: $100B opportunities (Microsoft Office suite, operating systems) – Implementation phases: 1. Internal XAI automation first 2. Expand to other Musk companies (SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink) 3. External customer rollout … more…

Jeff Bezos Predicts a Move From Local Computer to Cloud Processing
Geeky Gadgets

What if the device in your pocket was no longer the brains behind your favorite apps and services? Imagine a future where your smartphone, laptop, or smartwatch becomes merely a sleek interface, while the real computational heavy lifting happens far away in a… more…

Orange Pi 6 Plus eGPU Setup Runs Blender to Cyberpunk Smoothly
Geeky Gadgets

What if your compact single-board computer could handle modern gaming, 3D rendering, and video encoding, all on an ARM platform? Interfacing Linux explores how the Orange Pi 6 Plus, a seemingly modest ARM-based device, can achieve this by integrating external… more…

Top 7: Der beste günstige Laptop im Test – schon ab 287 € gut für Office & Co.
heise online

Gute Notebooks müssen nicht teuer sein: Auch unter 600 Euro gibt es OLED und starke Ryzen-Chips. Wir zeigen die besten günstigen Laptops für Office & Alltag. more…

ZOTAC Reportedly Increases GeForce RTX 50-series MSRPs, as Customers Experience Cancellations
Techpowerup.com

The suggested end of NVIDIA's Open Price Program (OPP) has seemingly caused a first set of ripples—affecting very recent buyers of custom GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. Since the emergence of initial reports late last week, unfortunate feedback has bee… more…

Vulnerability Summary for the Week of January 19, 2026
Cisa.gov

High Vulnerabilities <table> <tr> <th>PrimaryVendor -- Product</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Published</th> <th>CVSS Score</th> <th>Source Info</th> <th>Patch Info</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Agatasoft--AgataSoft PingMaster Pro</td> <td>AgataSoft PingMaster Pr… more…

Moore’s law: the famous rule of computing has reached the end of the road, so what comes next?
The Conversation Africa

New materials and arrangements are part of the answer to the law reaching its limits. more…

Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI4.5 computer
Electrek

Tesla appears to be quietly rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving computer, with new Model Y owners discovering their vehicles are equipped with “Hardware 4.5”, or AI4.5 as it’s being labeled internally. The discovery comes from owners taking … more…

Best Microphones for Podcasting (2026) Reviewed
Zacjohnson.com

Starting a podcast or upgrading your audio setup? The right microphone makes the difference between amateur recordings and broadcast-quality sound. Here are more…

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: A Leica Camera Disguised As A Smartphone
Bitrebels.com

Smartphones have long been half computer and half camera. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra flips that expectation and makes capture the primary act. The design, accessories, sensors, physical controls, and software all point toward one thesis: this is a camera that happen… more…

Real-Life Minimap: ESP32 Minimap Pulled Off The Impossible
Bitrebels.com

When someone says a microcontroller cannot do something, the conversation usually ends before the engineering work begins. That is exactly the tension this project embraced: a Need for Speed Underground 2 style minimap running on an ESP32 P4 with a 3.4-inch 8… more…

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold Makes A 10-Inch Tablet Hide In Your Pocket
Bitrebels.com

The Samsung Galaxy Z Tri Fold arrives with a single, disorienting promise: a tablet-sized display that collapses into something you could plausibly carry like a phone. That promise is not modest. It asks the same question every bolder form factor has asked in… more…

Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs reportedly raising funding at $5B valuation
SiliconANGLE News

Artificial intelligence developer World Labs Inc. is reportedly in talks to raise up to $500 million from investors. Sources told Bloomberg late Thursday that the startup, which is led by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, could receive a valuation of $5 billion in the r… more…

Mecha Comet is an open-source hardware, modular Linux handheld computer (Crowdfunding)
CNX Software

Mecha Comet open-source hardware modular Linux handheld computer can be used as a gaming console, a Linux terminal, an electronic measurement tool, and more, thanks to a 40-pin magnetic expansion connector for modules such as a gamepad, a QWERTY keyboard, a 4… more…

Hiwonder WonderLLM – An ESP32-S3 smart chat module with 2-inch touch display, 2MP camera, and dedicated voice chip
CNX Software

Hiwonder has introduced the WonderLLM, an ESP32-S3-based smart chat module that combines a 2MP camera, a 2.0-inch touch display, a speaker, and a microphone array to support both offline computer vision tasks and cloud-based Large Language Models (LLMs) via t… more…

These Could Be Slowing Down Your Computer
CNET

If your slow computer is frustrating you, try these tips before you purchase new equipment. more…

The Mythology of Conscious AI
Dericbownds.net

I've just read through an excellent article in Noema Magazine by Anil Seth explaining why consciousness is more likely a property of life than of computation and why creating conscious, or even conscious-seeming AI, is a bad idea.  Having learned by now that… more…

Qualcomm QCS6490-based 3.5″SBC supports Yocto, Ubuntu, and Windows on Arm
Linuxgizmos.com

Advantech has introduced the MIO-5355, a 3.5-inch single-board computer based on Qualcomm’s QCS6490 and QCS5430 platforms. The board combines Arm-based processing, integrated AI acceleration, and rugged I/O support, with operating system options including Yoc… more…

Podcast: Tech comm predictions for 2026 (Phase One)
Idratherbewriting.com

In this episode, Fabrizio and I discuss our predictions for tech comm in 2026, focusing on two posts: Fabrizio's My day as an augmented technical writer in 2030 and my 12 predictions for tech comm in 2026. Some of the specific topics we cover include the evol… more…

ZenaTech Progresses its Proprietary Quantum Computing Hardware Platform for Defense, Homeland Security and Government Applications
GlobeNewswire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, an… more…

Ultra Mobile Devices Market Report 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031
GlobeNewswire

The Ultra Mobile Devices market is poised for growth due to rising demand for enterprise mobility and digital education tools. Opportunities lie in AI integration and consumer preference for 2-in-1s amidst hybrid work trends. Challenges include semiconductor … more…

LightSolver’s Omri Wolf to Present Keynote Speech and Participate in Birds of a Feather Panel at SCA/HPCAsia 2026
GlobeNewswire

Optical Computing Innovator to Share Insights on Alternative and Heterogeneous Computing Optical Computing Innovator to Share Insights on Alternative and Heterogeneous Computing more…

Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) Market Report 2026-2036: Expanding Ecosystem of XR Hardware, Software Platforms, and Immersive Content Powers Growth
GlobeNewswire

The Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality market is at a transformative juncture, evolving from niche applications to mainstream consumer and enterprise use, reshaping industries such as gaming, healthcare, and retail. AI-powered smart glasses, notably Meta's… more…

Computer System Validation (CSV) Training Course: Regulations Impacting Your Systems and Hands-on Practice Writing Validation Documents (Jan 27th - Jan 29th, 2026 & On-Demand)
GlobeNewswire

The main market opportunities include training on modern technologies for computer system validation, compliance with evolving FDA regulations, and risk-based approaches to validation using CSA and agile methods. The program offers insights into optimizing cl… more…

AI-Driven Drones Enter the Quantum Era, Unlocking a New High-Growth Defense and Commercial Market
GlobeNewswire

Quantum optimization and advanced AI are creating breakthrough performance gains across Drones/UAV operations Quantum optimization and advanced AI are creating breakthrough performance gains across Drones/UAV operations more…

Collaborative Robot: Global Market Trends and Investment Opportunities Till 2033 | Astute Analytica
GlobeNewswire

The global collaborative robot (cobot) market growth is fueled by industries’ urgent need for automation that complements human labor, addressing workforce shortages while boosting efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility. Advances in AI-driven autonomy, modular… more…

Law Enforcement Software Market Report 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031
GlobeNewswire

The Global Law Enforcement Software Market is ripe for expansion due to the need for operational efficiency, AI-driven crime prevention, and increased government funding for digital transformation. Challenges like outdated infrastructure and financial constra… more…

AI in Medical Imaging Market Size to Hit Nearly USD 22.97 Trillion by 2035, Driven by Rising Demand for Early Disease Detection and Workflow Automation
GlobeNewswire

According to Precedence Research, the global AI in medical imaging market size is calculated at USD 2.57 trillion in 2026 and is expected to hit approximately USD 22.97 trillion by 2035, expanding at a healthy CAGR of 27.57% from 2026 to 2035. The growing ima… more…

Jen’s Top Spring ’26 Features for Admins
Salesforce.com

As I write this blog to highlight features in the upcoming Spring ’26 release, I’m certainly thinking of warmer times when I can retire my heated jacket, heated scarfs, heated all the things, and the snow pants I wear to walk Mochi while staying warm. I look … more…

GPS problems
Lemis.com

Yesterday's photos in Ballarat uncovered a problem: my GPS coordinates were wrong. Why? I save the coordinates to my phone and apply them to the photos in postprocessing. An obvious reason for incorrect locations would be if the time on the phone (clea… more…

Alternate emergency calls
Lemis.com

On Monday I grumbled about the uselessness of the Emergency Plus app. Now I have found an alternative, sort of: On 25 August 2021, the Australian Government announced the completion of the rollout of Advanced Mobile Location (AML) technology for th… more…

Biomedical Science and Hardware Top Thursday’s Schedule
NASA

The Expedition 74 trio aboard the International Space Station checked out ultrasound gear, inspected advanced sample processing hardware, and tested muscle-stimulating electrodes on Thursday. more…

Artificial intelligence ruins its latest thing – this time, affordable computers
The Irish Times

Price of computer memory has quadrupled in past six months, according to PCPartPicker data more…

RPKI's 2025 Year in Review
Seclists.org

Posted by Job Snijders via NANOG on Jan 22Dear all, Happy new year! Wanna know how RPKI evolved throughout 2025? Read on! :) In this memo I'll share some RPKI statistics, summarize highlights from the IETF Standards Development process, and reflect on emergi… more…

Improving the measurement resolution in BOTDR sensor with optimized wavelet denoising strategy
Plos.org

Signal averaging imposes a significant trade-off between measurement time and measurand resolution in a sub-meter differential cross-spectrum Brillouin optical time domain reflectometry (DCS-BOTDR). This article introduces an optimized post-processing strateg… more…

DFENet: A diverse feature extraction neural network for improving automatic modulation classification accuracy in wireless communication systems
Plos.org

In this paper, a convolutional neural network (CNN) model, named DFENet, is composed of multi-branch blocks for diverse feature extraction (DFE) to improve the accuracy of automatic modulation classification (AMC) in wireless communication systems. The DFE bl… more…

Study on salient object segmentation based on depth information guidance and SAM low-rank adaptation fine-tuning
Plos.org

Accurate segmentation of salient objects is crucial for various computer vision applications including image editing, autonomous driving, and object detection. While research on using depth information (RGB-D) in saliency detection is gaining significant atte… more…

Explainable depth-wise and channel-wise fusion models for multi-class skin lesion classification
Plos.org

The clinical adoption of deep learning in dermatology requires models that are not only highly accurate but also transparent and trustworthy. To address this dual challenge, this study presents a systematic investigation into deep feature fusion, exploring ho… more…

I tested the GTBox T1 - and while the designers did something different with this mini PC, I'm debating whether it was a good idea
TechRadar

A uniquely styled mini PC, the GTBox T1 has a powerful platform inside its speaker aesthetics. more…

The more I tested the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra, the less it looked like it justified its 'Ultra' moniker
TechRadar

The GMKtec M7 Ultra is a replacement for earlier M7 designs, but it fails to perform as well more…

Tesla patents ‘clever math trick’ for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving
Electrek

Tesla has published a new patent that describes a way to squeeze more performance out of its aging HW3 self-driving computers. While the technology is interesting, nothing points to it actually enabling Tesla to deliver on its long-standing promise of unsuper… more…

Has quantum advantage been achieved? Part 2: Considering the evidence
Quantumfrontiers.com

Welcome back to: Has quantum advantage been achieved? In Part 1 of this mini-series on quantum advantage demonstrations, I told you about the idea of random circuit sampling (RCS) and the experimental implementations thereof. In this post, Part 2 out … Contin… more…

Show HN: Infinate –O(k)constant-time spatial attention for unlimited LLM context
Github.com

I built infinate, an open-source (Apache 2.0) attention mechanism that places tokens in a 3D semantic space and limits attention to ~50 nearest neighbors via exponential decay + hard cutoff. This gives true O(k) constant complexity: latency ~7–14 ms and mem… more…