Power module maker Vicor has released a detailed eBook aimed at system designers. The guide tackles the move from 12V to 48V power architectures to boost performance in demanding applications.
Zoom has opened up its AI Companion to users on free Basic accounts. The catch? You only get to use it for three meetings per month. It’s a classic freemium play to get you hooked.
A security bug on the OpenReview platform revealed the identities of thousands of anonymous peer reviewers for the ICLR 2026 conference. The leak has resulted in threats and bribery attempts, highlighting a system overwhelmed by exponential submission growth and AI-generated reviews. The incident is
The first beta for iOS 26.3 is out, and it’s a small but significant update focused on interoperability. Key features include a new tool for switching to Android and notification support for non-Apple wearables. The final release is slated for late January.
AI funding is pouring into every layer of the tech stack, from startups aiming to enable one-person billion-dollar companies to real-time media generators. The common thread is a shift from AI as a productivity tool to AI as an autonomous operator.
A hacking group is trying to extort Pornhub after a breach at analytics provider Mixpanel exposed premium user data. The incident also affected SoundCloud and OpenAI, highlighting the massive risk of third-party data collection.
A security researcher demonstrated a critical hack at Black Hat Europe 2025, using a malicious audiobook to steal Amazon session cookies from a Kindle. Amazon has since patched all affected devices. But now, scammers are exploiting fears around the news with sophisticated phishing calls.
While Microsoft pushes Xbox game streaming, Valve is quietly backing a different future. An open-source emulator called Fex, seven years in the making, aims to run PC games natively on any device, from phones to VR headsets.
Samsung has pushed back on rumors it’s ending consumer SATA SSD production. However, the underlying NAND flash shortage, driven by AI demand, is very real and disrupting the entire storage market.
According to XDA-Developers, the author permanently switched from the decades-old Windows File Explorer to a modern, free alternative named OneCommander. The switch was triggered by long-standing annoyances and a final crash, leading to a noticeable improvement in file management speed and workflow
