Chinese Researchers Report 3.2 Pb/s Data Transfer Over 24-Core Fiber
A Chinese research collaboration says it moved data at 3.2 petabits per second through a 24-core fiber, beating its own earlier record.
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iPhone Duo vs iPhone Air: Foldable Costs $900 More Than Slim Rival
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 while the older iPhone Air begins at $1,099, according to TechRadar's comparison.
Building a PC to Match the Xbox Series S Won't Come Cheap in 2026
A custom PC that beats Microsoft's budget console on paper is easy to spec, but rising hardware prices mean it costs more than the Xbox itself.
Altman Makes Unannounced South Korea Trip to Build on Chip Deals
OpenAI's CEO met Samsung executives and reportedly lunched with SK Group's chairman, extending partnerships with Korea's top chipmakers.
OpenAI to Buy Google TPUs in First Step Beyond Nvidia
OpenAI plans to buy Google's tensor processing units, according to The Information, marking a move to source computing power beyond Nvidia.
GOG Wants to Put PC Games Back on Your Shelf in Physical Form
A GOG executive says he hopes players will one day order boxed copies of games directly from the storefront.
Anthropic Taps Claude to Speed Up Drug Discovery Work
Anthropic is widening Claude's role in pharmaceutical research, with partners reporting faster molecule design, lab testing and document review.
Windows 11's Win+X Menu Puts Troubleshooting Tools in One Place
A hidden Quick Link Menu, opened with the Win+X keys, gathers Task Manager, Event Viewer and other management tools in a single spot, according to Engadget.
Anthropic Blocks Claude From Rebuilding Existing Video Games
Anthropic has added code to Claude that stops users from using the chatbot to recreate specific existing games, while original game design remains allowed.
FBI Blames North Korean TraderTraitor Group for $6.3bn Binance Theft
The FBI says North Korea's TraderTraitor hackers carried out the $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft, the largest such heist on record.
Judge Lets NAACP Pollution Suit Against xAI Proceed in Memphis
A federal judge denied xAI's bid to dismiss a Clean Air Act lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines at its Memphis data center campus.
Google Maps Works More Smoothly on Android Auto Than CarPlay, Test Finds
A side-by-side test in the same car found Google Maps felt more at home on Android Auto, with easier Gemini access and quicker route changes.
Apple TV Owners Get Years of Updates, but Apple Won't Say How Many
Apple's streaming boxes have received major software updates for up to a decade, though the company makes no promise about future support.
How to Switch On Your Android Flashlight Without Unlocking the Phone
Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel owners can reach the flashlight straight from the lock screen, according to Engadget.
How to Pay Less for Amazon Prime, From Free Trials to Discount Plans
Amazon offers several routes to cheaper or free Prime membership, including student plans, government assistance discounts and employer benefits.
VOLTA-AUTODOXER Uses Claude to Rank Stolen Data, Then Wipes Itself
Cisco Talos says a Windows infostealer sends victim dossiers to an AI model for a ranked list of valuables, then removes itself.
Google and NASA team up on a robot helper for deep space crews
Google is working with NASA on an experimental robotic medical assistant meant to help astronauts during future deep space missions.
Tech CEOs' AI Enthusiasm Draws Scrutiny Over Who It Serves
AI leaders are facing criticism for comments about the technology that critics say seem disconnected from ordinary life.