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HP is slashing $130 USD off the already low original price of its latest ARM-powered OmniBook 5 14 subnotebook (Image source: HP) The new OmniBook 5 14 includes features not typically found on other budget laptops ranging from 1200p OLED to Windows on ARM and an Elitebook-like design. One of HP’s best entry-level laptops in …

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The first Blackwell AI chip wafers made by TSMC in the US. (Image source: Nvidia) Nvidia is leveraging TSMC’s massive $165 billion foundry investment in the US to start making its own AI chips there. The goal of Nvidia and TSMC is independent made-in-America AI chip production in Arizona. Nvidia is now producing cutting edge …

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NVIDIA has taken a big step towards strengthening its domestic chip manufacturing, revealing the first Blackwell wafer made in the US. The hardware company assembled the wafer, which is the base material for NVIDIA’s AI chips, in TSMC’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. NVIDIA revealed its Blackwell platform last year, boasting a goal of …

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It’s been 40 years to the day since the Nintendo Entertainment System made its US debut, and to celebrate, gaming accessory maker 8BitDo has unveiled a line of NES-themed products. The includes a limited edition version of the company’s that comes with an NES Retro Receiver, so it can be used with the classic console. …

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To meet its massive energy demand for its AI and cloud services, Amazon is investing in nuclear power as a cleaner option. After signing agreements to help build nuclear energy projects last year, the tech giant revealed plans for an upcoming small modular reactor, or SMR, in Richland, Washington. Amazon is working with Energy Northwest, …

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Texas could have a serious legal battle on its hands thanks to an age verification law for app stores that it recently enacted. In response to the Texas App Store Accountability Act, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed a lawsuit that argues the new order goes against First Amendment rights. The not-for-profit trade …

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US District Judge Phyllis Hamilton has reduced the damages Meta is getting from the NSO Group from $167 million to $4 million, but she has also ordered the Israeli spyware maker to stop targeting WhatsApp. If you’ll recall, Meta sued the NSO Group in 2019 over its Pegasus spyware, which it said was used to …

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In zero gravity, it quickly became clear that setting up the experiment calmly was nearly impossible. The chain moved unpredictably, behaving in a “molecule-like” manner. With no energy loss in weightlessness, objects continue moving indefinitely. After several failed attempts, Mould and Pettit decided to form the chain into a closed loop – allowing it to …

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A screengrab of Mortal Kombat II’s featurette showing Scorpion (image source: Warner Bros. YT) Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have already commissioned Jeremy Slater to begin scripting the third installment of the Mortal Kombat franchise, something the studio effectively confirmed during a New York Comic Con panel where director Simon McQuoid and key cast …

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This improved protection against liquids and scratches can be attributed to the smooth and apparently waterproof coating. However, this construction has two disadvantages. First, the coating does not extend all the way to the edge of the back, so liquid can penetrate and leave permanent stains where the fabric meets the plastic frame. Second, this …

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