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Stargate’s Texas data center expansion to 2GW could be scrapped, capping it at 1.2GW The Abilene campus has already faced a number of challenges OpenAI may want to focus on accommodating newer chips Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly (via Bloomberg) scrapped plans to expand the Abilene, Texas-based Stargate AI data center campus, which is part […]

University of Missouri researchers claim that DNA hard drives can store, erase and rewrite repeatedly Frameshift encoding converts binary data into DNA sequences for molecular storage Nanopore sensors read DNA sequences by detecting subtle electrical signal changes The University of Missouri has announced progress on what it calls a “DNA hard drive” and claims it

The Satechi CubeDock combines charging, storage and connectivity in a single compact aluminum case Three Thunderbolt 5 ports allow for fast data transfer and multiple displays simultaneously Internal M.2 NVMe slot supports up to 8TB with 6000MB per second speeds If you’ve ever wished your desk setup could do more without taking up extra space,

Valve commits to a 2026 Steam Machine launch There had previously been rumors of a delay into 2027 The RAM crisis may still have an impact on retail prices Valve has re-committed to launching the Steam Machine during 2026 after concerns that the RAM crisis could cause a delay – although it looks like it

Starlink V2 satellites hope to connect ordinary smartphones directly without additional equipment Network aims to provide uninterrupted mobile service across terrestrial and satellite coverage Peak speeds could reach 150 Mbps as Starlink plans to launch up to 15,000 V2 satellites Satellite connectivity services have traditionally focused on coverage rather than raw performance, especially compared to

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Looking for a different day? A new NEW Connections puzzle pops up at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people are always playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s”. If you’re looking for the Sunday puzzle instead then click here: NEW Connections Hints and Answers for Sunday, March 8 (Game

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT adult mode has been delayed again The update was originally scheduled to land in December OpenAI says there are higher priority upgrades to work on for now It was last October when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman promised that ChatGPT would get an adult mode – to generate erotica and other

The Men’s T20 World Cup has reached its climax as defending champions and co-hosts India take on New Zealand in the final. Both sides will go into the showpiece event full of confidence after producing stunning displays in their respective semi-finals, with the Black Caps claiming a nine-wicket win over South Africa and India pulling

By crystallizing your worst suspicions about surveillance in S1 and propaganda in S2 through his keen grasp of technology The capture author Ben Chanan has built a reputation for portraying the world as it is and as it will soon be. Season 3 depicts an AI-doctored dystopia where the state, corporations and the media class