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A recent breakthrough in battery technology suggests that body heat could one day replace traditional chargers for smartwatches and other wearables. Researchers from a university in South Korea, led by Professor Jang Sung-yeon, have developed a new ionic thermoelectric material capable of generating energy from the temperature difference between human skin and the surrounding environment. This material, produced in the form of a thin, flexible film, shows strong potential for […]
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An anonymous Slashdot reader shared this story from Interesting Engineering: Cybersecurity specialists from the research group DARKNAVY have demonstrated how modern humanoid robots can be compromised and weaponised through weaknesses in their AI-driven control systems. In a controlled test, the team demonstrated that a commercially available humanoid robot could be hijacked with nothing more than spoken commands, exposing how voice-based interaction can serve as an attack vector rather than a... Read more ›
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OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness who can help it anticipate the potential harms of its models and how they can be abused, in order to guide the company's safety strategy. It comes at the end of a year that's seen OpenAI hit with numerous accusations about ChatGPT's impacts on users' mental health, including a few wrongful death lawsuits. In a post on X about the position,... Read more ›
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Bankruptcies are suddenly everywhere, from billion-dollar giants to small businesses to individuals. Experts are stumped at the breadth of industries. Read more ›
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We might be looking at literally the most cooked RTX 5090 yet, with a burnt power connector that has melted into itself, despite using a native 12V-2x6 cable on an ATX 3.1 certified PSU. The person smelled fire, saw it, and lived to tell the tale, all on Christmas eve. Read more ›
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A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster searches, lower memory use, and a cleaner context menu. Read more ›
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OpenAI is reportedly still working on baking in ads into ChatGPT's results despite Altman's 'Code Red' earlier this month. Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shared this report from the Associated Press: Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk's Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel, with the aim of reining in Western space superiority that has helped Ukraine on the battlefield. Intelligence findings seen by The Associated Press say the so-called "zone-effect" weapon would seek to flood Starlink orbits with hundreds... Read more ›
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Phoronix reports on "an exciting post-Christmas patch series out on the Linux kernel mailing list" proposing "a new runtime standby ABI that is similar in nature to the 'Modern Standby' functionality found with Microsoft Windows..." Modern Standby is a low-power mode on Windows 11 for letting systems remain connected to the network and appear "sleeping" but will allow for instant wake-up for notifications, music playback, and other functionality. The display... Read more ›
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As AI data centers' power consumption puts more strain on the grid, the U.S. is trying to tackle issue by letting them draw power directly from plants instead. Read more ›
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Celebrating New Year's Eve on a solo trip to a new place, surrounded by strangers, set a positive tone for the year and reminded me I wasn't alone. Read more ›
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I left my kids — including a newborn — to see the Backstreet Boys in August. They're back at the Sphere, and I hope another mom is doing the same. Read more ›
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GameStop just released a press release saying that it will help Valve co-founder Gabe Newell learn how to count to three. Read more ›
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NVIDIA has been "gradually dropping support for older videocards," notes Hackaday, "with the Pascal (GTX 10xx) GPUs most recently getting axed." "What's more surprising is the terrible way that this is being handled by certain Linux distributions, with Arch Linux currently a prime example.?" On these systems, updating the OS with a Pascal, Maxwell or similarly unsupported GPU will result in the new driver failing to load and thus the... Read more ›
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 28 #931. Read more ›
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Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. Read more ›
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Samsung has uncovered its 2026 audio products which include new soundbars and those Wi-Fi speakers. Read more ›
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Finland may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of an Air Force, but it is nonetheless expanding with an expensive new jet. Read more ›
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Some Japanese computer stores are limiting GPU purchases because of supply uncertainty, especially for models with 16GB of VRAM and up. Read more ›
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With its official launch in China, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has established itself as a significant flagship product in the high-end smartphone and mobile photography market. Along with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, it makes its debut with a number of noteworthy hardware and software enhancements, such as a large battery, a sophisticated camera system, and top-tier performance components. The product is the result of Xiaomi and Leica’s long-standing partnership. Its camera... Read more ›
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Meta seems to be developing a new artificial intelligence model focused on images and videos, codenamed “Mango.” This effort is part of its strategy to compete more directly with major players like Google and OpenAI. According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, this initiative shows Meta’s intention to strengthen its position in the fast-changing AI market, particularly in visual content generation and processing. Previously, Meta worked on another... Read more ›
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We have great news for the gamers because LG Display has made a big announcement in terms of monitor technology by introducing the world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate and an RGB stripe subpixel structure. Developed with the high-end gaming and professional monitor markets in mind, it is set to make its debut at CES 2026. The red, green, and blue subpixels are aligned... Read more ›
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Cybersecurity experts just found a flaw in the UEFI firmware that many modern motherboards use. The “bug” could let attackers do direct memory access (DMA) attacks on systems, which may enable unauthorized users to gain deep and persistent access to affected systems under certain conditions, and the worst part is that it affects boards from several major manufacturers, including Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, and ASRock. To give you context, the PC... Read more ›
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MAINGEAR unveiled a new ordering option that addresses one of the more frustrating realities of the current PC market: unpredictable memory availability and pricing. The company’s new BYO RAM builds let customers order a fully assembled desktop system without the need to buy DDR5 memory from MAINGEAR, allowing them to purchase their own compatible kit. Buyers can send an existing DDR5 kit to MAINGEAR or purchase one separately from a... Read more ›
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Lenovo has introduced what might be one of the cheapest 144Hz IPS monitors available in the market; we’re talking about the ThinkVision S25-4e, presented a couple of days ago in China. Priced at 609 yuan (approximately $86) and available through JD.com, the new monitor targets users seeking smooth visuals for everyday productivity and light gaming without a high cost. Featuring a 24.5-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS panel with... Read more ›
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The super-popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll has announced its major premieres for January 2026, marking the start of a new season with a lineup focused on high-profile titles. The announcement comes shortly after the platform confirmed the discontinuation of its free, ad-supported tier, signaling a stronger emphasis on premium content to attract new subscribers and retain the paying ones. Probably one of the main highlights of January is the debut... Read more ›
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Valve appears to be in the process of discontinuing the production of the Steam Deck LCD, which signifies a change in its handheld gaming strategy, at least in the United States. The company has stopped restocking the 256GB LCD version of the Steam Deck in the US and has put a note on its store page saying that it will no longer be made. The device will no longer be... Read more ›
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At CES 2026, Hisense showed off its next generation of Laser Home Cinema products, which are a part of the company’s long-term strategy to focus on large-format displays, advanced color reproduction, and flexible home entertainment solutions. With the new products targeted at both devoted home theater enthusiasts and regular living room users, the company has maintained its position as a cornerstone of its display portfolio since launching its first laser... Read more ›
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TCL has launched the Note A1 tablet for global markets, presenting it as a digital note-taking and reading tool that mimics the texture of paper while preserving the adaptability of a conventional LCD screen. Instead of E Ink technology, the Note A1 uses TCL’s proprietary NxtPaper display, which is designed to reduce eye strain while maintaining color performance and responsiveness. The tablet boasts an 11.5-inch anti-glare LCD panel capable of... Read more ›
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