Nvidia's grip on AI chips weakens as Microsoft turns to AMD and Anthropic may follow

Microsoft is expanding Azure's AI infrastructure with AMD's new Helios platform, which is set to challenge Nvidia's GPU systems in the second half of 2026. A public GitHub profile sugge [...]

I tested Sony's new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money

The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price [...]

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp releases first short film made entirely with AI video generation

"District 9" director Neill Blomkamp has released "Nightborne," a 13-minute sci-fi horror short generated entirely with the Seedance 2.0 video model. Blomkamp directed frame by fra [...]

I tested a 4TB quantum-resistant USB drive - but you don't have to spend $3000 for this security

Apricorn's new 4TB Aegis Secure Key is the biggest-capacity hardware-encrypted flash drive on the market right now. [...]

Adobe crams multiple AI tools into its experimental camera app

Adobe's Project Indigo app will have new features like removing distractions and offering immediate photo feedback. [...]

Head of U.S. federal AI testing institute resigned after just three months

The Commerce Department confirmed Chris Fall's departure and said a new director will be announced in the coming weeks [...]

Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions

The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities. [...]

China is banning AI-generated companions to encourage users to form real-life relationships, sparking nationwide virtual breakups — and therapists think it's for the best

The Chinese government has issued new regulations to ban services allowing you to create AI companions. [...]

I swapped my mechanical keyboard for Turtle Beach’s new Hall effect, touchscreen-equipped TKL model — and its smooth typing and high customizability made me never want to go back

Turtle Beach’s TKL keyboard comes with built-in streaming controls and a modular design, and its performance and customizability impressed me — but is it really worth its asking price? [...]