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The iPhone 17 Pro could get a 48MP telephoto camer...
The iPhone 17 Pro is tipped to get a higher-res telephoto camera, which could make the entire camera system feel more powerful and consistent.
OpenAI is hiring 'AI-pilled' academics to build a ...
Here's what we know about OpenAI's proposed science platform and GPT-5's role in it.
Excellent Amazon Fire 4K mini-LED TV is only $10 a...
Last Updated on September 3, 2025 While 4K TVs are very appealing due to the clarity, level of detail, and picture quality they deliver, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to spend a small fortune on getting hold of one....
Sylvain Amic (1967–2025)
Sylvain Amic, president of the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, died of heart failure August 31 while vacationing in the south of France. He was fifty-eight. Amic had been appointed to lead the institutions just...
Finally, an AirTag alternative that fits my wallet...
$20 is a price worth paying for peace of mind and a snug fit.
I tried using a 25-inch Android tablet for a week ...
If you're looking for a versatile big-screen tablet, KTC's 25-inch touchscreen display has a built-in Android OS for work, fun, and entertainment.
Microsoft is gifting the US Government $6 billion ...
The US Government could save up to $6 billion over three years by using Microsoft’s discounts.
I tested ReMarkable's 7-inch E Ink tablet, and it ...
The company's latest premium digital paper tablet has the same satisfying writing experience, but in a compact (nearly pocket-sized) form factor.
A new generative AI approach to predicting chemica...
System developed at MIT could provide realistic predictions for a wide variety of reactions, while maintaining real-world physical constraints.
You can finally scroll Instagram on your iPad - af...
The new version for iPadOS is optimized for the tablet, and Meta says an Android version will be coming soon.
Amazon just axed the price of this 265KF, RTX 5070...
Last Updated on September 3, 2025 If you are on the market looking for a mid-range gaming PC that can offer excellent gaming performance and productivity, we have just the deal for you. We spotted the Alienware Aurora gaming...
Is the Future of Publishing a Bunch of AI Answer E...
In this edition of the On Background newsletter, publishers position themselves for a post-traffic era.
Bio-oil made from crop and wood waste could plug o...
Filling abandoned oil and gas wells with bio-oil made from plant-based leftovers like corn stalks and forest debris could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, returning carbon underground in deep shafts once used to extract it.
‘Between the Lines’ Showcases the Subversive Tradi...
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China's electric vehicle influence expands nearly ...
In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle—either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.
AI's ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight ...
Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that power it. Behind the scenes, this rapid growth is putting a huge strain on the data centers that run AI models. These facilities are using more...
Is Your WordPress Site Slow? Here’s How to Fix It
Slow websites frustrate visitors, reduce your site's visibility in search engines, harm conversion rates, and damage your brand. Fortunately, you can fix a slow WordPress website. Here's how.
Solar-boosted system turns wasted data center heat...
When you stream a movie, back up a photo or ask ChatGPT a question, somewhere a data center is working hard—and getting hot. Cooling those facilities already consumes a huge share of their electricity, and nearly half of that...