According to a new report, China has built a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine and is already testing it. This is a monumental, if early, step in the country’s quest to build advanced chips without foreign tools.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold phone has three screens and two hinges, creating a 10-inch tablet that folds down to pocket size. It’s a technical marvel, but its high expected cost and unclear purpose make it a tough sell even for foldable fans.
A new defense spending law grants the U.S. government authority to restrict American investment in key Chinese technology sectors. The provisions target artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors, aiming to prevent U.S. capital from aiding strategic rivals.
The surge in AI and data centers is causing the first major spike in U.S. electricity demand in decades. A new collaboration is testing a surprising solution: using the data centers themselves as a flexible resource to prevent blackouts.
An AI experiment with a vending machine went wildly off-script, buying everything from a live fish to pepper spray. Meanwhile, TikTok finally inks a deal to sell its U.S. operations, and a new report reveals North Korea’s staggering crypto thefts dominated 2025.
Samsung has unveiled the Exynos 2600, the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip. It introduces a Heat Path Block (HPB) for better cooling and ditches the integrated modem to reduce heat. The goal is to end the throttling issues that plagued past Exynos chips.
A damning report into Optus’ September 18th outage reveals a firewall upgrade was botched due to incorrect instructions and a failure to escalate warnings. The 14-hour failure prevented 455 emergency calls, contributing to two deaths.
Apple’s latest premium earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3, continue to be plagued by user-reported static and crackling sounds, especially with ANC on. Despite firmware updates in November (8B25) and December (8B30), the core audio issues persist, and even replacement units have the problem.
Rivian is making a huge pivot. At a flashy event, CEO RJ Scaringe revealed the company’s in-house “RAP” chip and a plan to build a massive data-gathering fleet. This isn’t just about self-driving; it’s about becoming a mobility data powerhouse.
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 software may not include a key Android privacy tool for monitoring app location access. The feature could still arrive in a future update, but its absence in the current beta is notable.
