Technology

This tiny AI PC packs 128GB of RAM, 126 TOPS and a leather handle into one absurd box

The Minix ER939-AI Pro dual 10GbE network tips for workloads beyond regular desktop computing The Radeon 8060S completely removes the need for separate graphics hardware Four simultaneous 8K displays push this machine beyond typical mini PCs Minix has released the ER939-AI, a mini PC running AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with 16 cores, 32 […]

This tiny AI PC packs 128GB of RAM, 126 TOPS and a leather handle into one absurd box Read More »

Quordle Hints and Answers for Thursday July 2nd (Game #1620)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle pops up at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play “today’s game” while others play “yesterday’s”. If you’re looking for the Wednesday puzzle instead then click here: Quordle Hints and Answers for Wednesday July 1st (Game #1619). Quordle was one

Quordle Hints and Answers for Thursday July 2nd (Game #1620) Read More »

‘Pure old-school Windows’: Ex-Microsoft engineer shrinks Notepad down to 2.5 kilobytes with ‘no bloat, no telemetry, no nonsense’

A former Microsoft software engineer has created a lightweight alternative to Notepad TinyRetroPad turns back the clock to avoid the bloat Microsoft introduced to the text editor The engineer notes that the app has no bloat or telemetry and is “just plain old school Windows done right” Do you ever long for the days when

‘Pure old-school Windows’: Ex-Microsoft engineer shrinks Notepad down to 2.5 kilobytes with ‘no bloat, no telemetry, no nonsense’ Read More »

Zoning authority may be the answer to data center woes as San Marcos becomes first Texas city to ban data centers

San Marcos aldermen have approved new zoning laws banning data centers The same zoning laws could be used by 352 cities across Texas But there are a few hurdles to jump through before anyone can celebrate San Marcos may have just answered the main question surrounding data center construction in American cities – how do

Zoning authority may be the answer to data center woes as San Marcos becomes first Texas city to ban data centers Read More »

This foldable 4K keyboard revives Toshiba’s forgotten ultra-wide laptop dream with a touchscreen hidden inside its slim frame

The VitaLink foldable keyboard hides a 13-inch 4K screen inside the frame Ultrawide 2.4:1 display revives productivity ideas explored over ten years ago Two USB-C ports handle power, video and data simultaneously everywhere VitaLink has revisited the “ultrawide” computer idea once explored by Toshiba’s Satellite U845W, with its new foldable keyboard that again pairs portability

This foldable 4K keyboard revives Toshiba’s forgotten ultra-wide laptop dream with a touchscreen hidden inside its slim frame Read More »

Qualcomm High Bandwidth Compute Aims to Compete with High Bandwidth Flash and Memory by Stacking LPDDR Right Above the CPU to ‘Eliminate HBM Tax’

Qualcomm introduces High Bandwidth Compute (HBC) memory architecture It utilizes a hybrid design that stacks LPDDR memory in a 3D space and utilizes multiple layers to essentially replace what the current generation of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM4) does The move, which leverages Qualcomm’s extensive experience with LPDDR, is not only power efficient, but also offers

Qualcomm High Bandwidth Compute Aims to Compete with High Bandwidth Flash and Memory by Stacking LPDDR Right Above the CPU to ‘Eliminate HBM Tax’ Read More »

SpaceX offers half-price Starlink internet plans in Memphis to cushion backlash to its Colossus data centers – as it vows to ‘continue to invest in the area’

SpaceX is offering half-price Starlink to some users in Memphis Travelers near an xAI data center are eligible for the offer The company is being sued for pollution caused by its infrastructure Here’s one way to try to overcome local opposition to your energy-hungry, water-sucking, AI-fed data centers: offer residents some sweeteners in exchange for

SpaceX offers half-price Starlink internet plans in Memphis to cushion backlash to its Colossus data centers – as it vows to ‘continue to invest in the area’ Read More »

AI data center supplies hit by cargo thieves – copper wires, building materials all stolen in $1.3m heists

Recent discoveries include $300ki copper and $1mi data center equipment Demand (and prices) for copper remains high Manufacturers and shippers are fighting back Criminals are increasingly turning their attention to data centers as AI-related construction projects accelerate across the US, with organized crime groups targeting expensive hardware and building materials, experts have warned. According to

AI data center supplies hit by cargo thieves – copper wires, building materials all stolen in $1.3m heists Read More »

Worried about iPhone price increases? Apple’s new refurbished offerings may offer the best value in years – and they now include the iPhone 16e

Apple has added refurbished iPhone 16e models to its online store Savings range from $180 to $220 compared to the unit’s MSRP Apple’s refurbishment process is known to be very thorough Apple’s recent price hikes have sparked consternation among consumers, with huge increases making their presence known across the board. Fortunately, none of the best

Worried about iPhone price increases? Apple’s new refurbished offerings may offer the best value in years – and they now include the iPhone 16e Read More »

Scroll to Top