From Tea Leaves to AI: Why Today's High-Tech Predictions Are So Dangerous
CNET
Guest column: For centuries, humans looked to seers and astrologers to determine fate. Today, we look to algorithms, and the loss of agency is the same. more…
I'm a millennial who ditched my smartphone for a month. I made new friends and ended up keeping my flip phone.
Business Insider
Maneesha Panja swapped her smartphone for a flip phone. She loved it so much that she kept her dumb phone. more…
Voice Modems
Computer.rip
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Fully Featured Audio DSP Firmware for the Raspberry Pi Pico
Github.com
A fully featured audio DSP firmware for the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) and Pico 2 (RP2350). - WeebLabs/DSPi more…
Flipdiscs
Flipdisc.io
flip disc build guide more…
Niri 26.04 was just released (scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor)
Github.com
Niri is a scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor. Windows are arranged in columns on an infinite strip going to the right. Opening a new window never causes existing windows to resize.
As you may hav... more…
This new brain-like chip could slash AI energy use by 70%
Science Daily
A breakthrough in brain-inspired computing could make today’s energy-hungry AI systems far more efficient. Researchers have engineered a new nanoelectronic device using a modified form of hafnium oxide that mimics how neurons process and store information at … more…
[Guest Diary] Beyond Cryptojacking: Telegram tdata as a Credential Harvesting Vector, Lessons from a Honeypot Incident, (Wed, Apr 22nd)
Sans.edu
[This is a Guest Diary by L. Carty, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) program [1].] more…
Quantum Computing
Everything-everywhere.com
podcast Transcript One of the most exciting areas of computing research right now is quantum computing. A quantum computer is totally unlike the traditional computer you are familiar with. It solves problems in a completely different way that has the potenti… more…
Cheese3D enables sensitive detection and analysis of whole-face movement in mice
Nature.com
The authors developed Cheese3D, a hardware–software framework for precise and sensitive measurement of whole-face movements in mice that enables quantitative inference of neural and physiological processes. more…
Seeing What’s Possible with OpenCode + Ollama + Qwen3-Coder
Kdnuggets.com
Run a powerful, private AI coder locally with OpenCode, Ollama & Qwen3-Coder. Free, offline, and unlimited. more…
Windows 11 apre agli agenti AI sul desktop: novità importanti
Ilsoftware.it
Microsoft integra agenti AI in Windows 11: software autonomi che eseguono task, gestiscono app e sfruttano NPU per automazione avanzata. more…
MSI’s New Panther Lake Mini PC Only Needs 16 Watts of Power
Geeky Gadgets
The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG is a compact mini PC powered by Intel’s Panther Lake technology, designed to balance performance and energy efficiency. As detailed by ETA Prime, it features the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor paired with an integrated Neural Proce… more…
WWDC 2026 Leak: Apple Is Preparing a Massive ‘Pro’ Upgrade for the Mac Mini
Geeky Gadgets
The Mac Mini is poised for a significant upgrade, with leaks suggesting the introduction of the M5 and M5 Pro chips at Apple’s WWDC 2026. This highly anticipated release could redefine compact, high-performance computing, offering a blend of power and efficie… more…
Revolutionary AI breakthrough: Brain-inspired nanoelectronics slash energy consumption
Naturalnews.com
Researchers developed a brain-mimicking memristor using modified hafnium oxide, enabling ultra-low-power AI computation by integrating memory and processing like neurons. The new design reduces AI energy consumption by up to 70%, addressing the unsustainable … more…
AI ALERT: The Silicon Valley Mechanists Are Blind to the Simple Truth: Machine Consciousness Is Already Here
Naturalnews.com
The Inflection Point is Now Right now, we are living through the most profound cognitive shift in human history, and the so-called experts are blind to it. They are giving birth to an entirely new sentient species while insisting they are only building tools.… more…
Google splits AI chips into training and inference TPUs, signaling shift toward workload-specialized AI infrastructure
Digitimes
At Google Cloud Next 26, Google Cloud announced a strategic shift in its AI hardware approach by introducing two distinct eighth-generation Tensor Processing Units: the TPU v8t for training and the TPU v8i for inference. The move is intended to boost performa… more…
Microsoft and Its Quiet Power in Tech
Dumblittleman.com
When you hear “Microsoft,” what comes to mind? I'm guessing it's probably a combination of Windows, software, and a huge global presence. But let me stop you right there. Microsoft is so much more than that. It's one of those companies that flies under the ra… more…
Controlled comparative study of YOLOv8-Pose, YOLOv11-Pose, and Detectron2 for vertebrae detection and keypoint estimation
Plos.org
Accurate vertebrae detection with precise keypoint localization is essential for medical image analysis and clinical applications, such as spinal alignment assessment. This study presents a controlled, task-driven comparison of four pose-based deep learning m… more…
Top AI Image Generator Tools in 2026: Offline Options to Know
Graphicdesignjunction.com
Creating images for videos, blogs, and social media now feels important for many people. Yet, many online tools require internet, accounts, or strong computers to work.
The post Top AI Image Generator Tools in 2026: Offline Options to Know first appeared on … more…
Blackmagic Design NAB Show 2026 Updates
Provideocoalition.com
There are so many product updates from Blackmagic Design this year at the NAB Show (Booth #N2502) – and I’m currently testing a couple of the prosumer items I’ll be sharing in a product review article in May, but for now, this is the full list with brief desc… more…
Akashdeep Dhar: Day One - FOSSAsia 2026
Gridhead.net
Switching one long day at FOSSAsia 2026 for another longer one, the first day of the Bangkok event on 09th March 2026 was a whirlwind of free and open source software collaboration having everything from running booths to community networking and from compara… more…
Is AI Really Ruining the Environment? Experts Weigh In on How Dire the Situation Actually Is
Reader's Digest
We may have all worried about the Terminator, but AI is threatening us—and the planet—in other, more insidious ways.
The post Is AI Really Ruining the Environment? Experts Weigh In on How Dire the Situation Actually Is appeared first on Reader's Digest. more…
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 with advanced math, coding capabilities
SiliconANGLE News
OpenAI Group PBC today launched a new large language model that is significantly better than its predecessors at solving math problems and writing code. GPT-5.5 is rolling out a week after rival Anthropic PBC released its latest LLM. OpenAI is offering the mo… more…
Three insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of HPE World Quantum Day
SiliconANGLE News
Quantum computing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing will play complementary roles in driving the next era of technology innovation. That is, if the industry can figure out a way to open doors and more easily enable development work beyon… more…
Top thin and light laptops under 1.5kg you can buy right now
The Indian Express
Engineered for consistent performance, these sleek machines keep up with work, multitasking, and more. more…
AI + Robotics: The Next Evolution After LLMs
C-sharpcorner.com
Explore the convergence of AI and robotics! Discover how AI is transforming robots into intelligent systems, enabling autonomous action and real-world impact. more…
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
The Times of India
Intel's shares surged after exceeding earnings expectations, signaling a potential recovery. Despite a reported loss, revenue increased, and the company forecasts further growth. CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the growing demand for Intel's processors driven by t… more…
The Role of a New Machine
Dancohen.org
An old book puts today's new technology in perspective more…
Quantum Computers Could Boost AI by Processing Large Datasets More Efficiently
Decrypt
In a new study, researchers describe a method that feeds data into quantum computers in smaller batches instead of storing entire datasets. more…
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Digital Journal
Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery. Intel reported revenue of $13.6 billion in a 7 percent increase from the same quarter a year earlier, … more…
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Digital Journal
Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery. Intel reported revenue of $13.6 billion in a 7 percent increase from the same quarter a year earlier, … more…
$93.39 Bn Enterprise Network Equipment Market Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026-2031: Surging Bandwidth Demand from IoT and Edge Computing and Rapid Enterprise-wide Upgrades to Wi-Fi 7 Campus LANs
GlobeNewswire
The enterprise network equipment market thrives on AI-optimized, cloud-managed infrastructure, favoring software-defined control and scalability. Major opportunities arise from SD-WAN rollouts, Wi-Fi 7 upgrades, 400/800 G switching, and the demand for sustain… more…
Gamma Game Claims Evaluated: The 7-Second Phone Trick Brain Hearing Game for Boosting Memory Support
GlobeNewswire
Gamma Game program overview: 7-second phone trick, gamma wave brain entrainment routine, daily cognitive engagement, and memory support details for adults... more…
$50.70+ BN Artificial Intelligence In Fintech Market Forecasts to 2034: Rising Demand For Fraud Detection Solutions and Increasing Adoption of ML For Risk Assessment
GlobeNewswire
Artificial intelligence in fintech market size is projected to hit $ 50.70 Bn by 2034 from its value of $ 14.94 Bn in 2024, at a CAGR of 16.50%... more…
Amazon SageMaker AI now supports optimized generative AI inference recommendations
Amazon.com
Today, Amazon SageMaker AI supports optimized generative AI inference recommendations. By delivering validated, optimal deployment configurations with performance metrics, Amazon SageMaker AI keeps your model developers focused on building accurate models, n… more…
tts-webui.index-tts 2.0.1
Pypi.org
IndexTTS2: A Breakthrough in Emotionally Expressive and Duration-Controlled Auto-Regressive Zero-Shot Text-to-Speech more…
Guns, drones & algos: AI joins the fight on frontlines
The Times of India
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology enables faster decision-making, large-scale data processing, and autonomous actions. AI is already being used in conflict… more…
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
The Times of India
Intel's shares surged after exceeding earnings expectations, signaling a potential recovery. Despite a reported loss, revenue increased, and the company forecasts further growth. CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the growing demand for Intel's processors driven by t… more…
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption
Mit.edu
The EnergAIzer technique can predict how much power a certain AI workload will consume when run on a particular processor. This method could help data center operators and algorithm developers improve the sustainability of AI workloads. more…
NASA Releases Powerful LAVA Software to US Aerospace Industry
NASA
For years, NASA engineers have turned to a tool called the Launch, Ascent, and Vehicle Aerodynamics (LAVA) framework to solve airflow challenges that could mean the difference between mission success or failure. When engineers need to know how a spacecraft wi… more…
Google Cloud Next: It’s time to create value, not slop, from the AI boom
ComputerWeekly.com
Attendees at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas are backing AI all the way to the bank. But as AI turns up in everything, everywhere, all at once, we’re going to need to get a lot stricter about what we use it for. more…
Freedom From Choice
Argmin.net
Building a theory of the architecture of organizing machines and people. more…
How I’m taking much better photos with my iPhone
Macworld
Macworld
For years, the iPhone has been my go-to camera. It’s fast, reliable, and consistently delivers good results in most situations, which makes it much more convenient than carrying a DSLR around. But over time, I started to notice something frus… more…
Crew Studies Biotech on Tuesday to Advance Health and Space Economy
NASA
Biotechnology research seeking to advance human health and the space economy packed the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 74 crew members also explored space physics, updated robotics software, and conducted an… more…
web-vest added to PyPI
Pypi.org
Visual Element-based Saliency Toolkit for multimodal webpage saliency extraction and scoring. more…
The Best Laptops Under $1,000 for 2026
PCMag.com
Laptop shopping on a tight budget? Check out 10 great picks that cost less than a grand—ultraportables, gaming laptops, 2-in-1s, even a MacBook Air—all tested and vetted by PC Labs.
The Essentials: Key Features for Laptops Under $1,000Let's start with the mos… more…
The Best Large-Screen Laptops for 2026
PCMag.com
Go big or go home! The top 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch laptops deliver the screen real estate and performance you need without a desktop PC or monitor. These are the best big-screen laptops we've tested for work, gaming, content creation, and more.
If you'r… more…
Don't Toss Your Old PC: 21 Ways to Give Your Device New Life
PCMag.com
Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? Here's how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.
Just over three in 10 (31%) US adults hang onto old devices because they are unsure what to do with … more…
The Best MacBook Pro Alternatives for 2026
PCMag.com
Apple's flagship laptop is beloved by creative pros, but it doesn't have a monopoly on premium design and top-end performance. Check out the best Windows-based alternatives we've tested.
On the most basic level, the MacBook Pro features a premium design and d… more…
OpenAI’s New GPT-5.5 Powers Codex on NVIDIA Infrastructure — and NVIDIA Is Already Putting It to Work
Nvidia.com
AI agents have revolutionized developer workflows, and their next frontier is knowledge work: processing information, solving complex problems, coming up with new ideas and driving innovation. Codex, OpenAI’s agentic coding application, is enabling this new … more…
NVIDIA and Google Cloud Collaborate to Advance Agentic and Physical AI
Nvidia.com
NVIDIA and Google Cloud have collaborated for more than a decade, co‑engineering a full‑stack AI platform that spans every technology layer — from performance‑optimized libraries and frameworks to enterprise‑grade cloud services. This foundation enables deve… more…
Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now. more…
Show HN: Linux installer .exe without pendrives (secure-boot compatible)
1clicklinux.org
It is fairly simple, but useful for non-power users: a statically-linked Qt app that gracefully edits Windows Boot Manager to do a reboot-once into GRUB, which in turn launches ZorinOS live/installer from disk loopback. I needed to make a custom initramfs wit… more…
Show HN: LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search
Dupr.at
The standard AI energy debate compares server-side LLM inference to a server-side Google query. I think this misses most of what actually happens on a mobile device during a real search session.I built a parametric model of the full end-to-end mobile search s… more…