1980s PDP-11 Still Runs Unix, Now Streamed Online
A vintage PDP-11 minicomputer from the 1980s continues to run Unix, and enthusiasts can now observe it live.
Compute & Hardware
Chips, datacenters, interconnect, and the power they draw.
DapuStor SSD splits QLC capacity for a permanent pSLC fast lane
A new dual-mode drive sacrifices up to 20% of its QLC capacity to gain more than 7x faster random writes via a dedicated pSLC region.
OpenAI and Anthropic Lease Smaller Data Centers Amid Gigawatt Delays
The AI labs are turning to 20-30 MW facilities to bridge the gap until their massive data center campuses come online.
ABBYY FineParser brings layout-aware OCR to AI document pipelines
ABBYY's new FineParser tool uses conventional OCR to preserve tables and layout before documents are handed to large language models.
Vector Search Becomes a Data Type, but Cost Questions Persist
The mainstreaming of vector search as a native data type does not resolve the underlying economics of running it at scale.
Durabook Z14I-DX3: Tri-Screen Rugged Workstation for Field Professionals
A 9.8 kg luggable packs three sunlight-readable 14-inch touchscreens and up to RTX 5000 Ada graphics for extreme environments.
Internet2 and Cisco Add AI Capacity to National Research Platform
New AI PODs at two universities extend shared computing resources for research and education.
Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express Card Hits $99.99 at Amazon
A rare price drop brings the high-performance Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express card back to its pre-shortage MSRP, offering Switch 2 owners a cost-effective storage expansion.
CIMS Enlists National Labs to Boost Simulation in Heavy Industry
A new effort aims to help energy-intensive industries replace costly physical testing with computer modeling and simulation.
Minnesota Researchers Tackle Multi-kW Power Delivery for 3D Chiplets
A new University of Minnesota paper targets the growing power-delivery bottleneck in advanced 3D heterogeneous integration.
Spain’s First Astronaut Pedro Duque Honored as IEEE Member
The aeronautics engineer and former ISS visitor receives IEEE’s highest membership grade for his contributions to spaceflight and engineering.
ShinyHunters Claims FBI Hack, Says Not Financially Motivated
The hacking group says the breach was personal rather than financial, according to The Register.
AMD Linux Driver Patches Add GDDR7 Support for Next-Gen Radeon GPUs
AMD's open-source Linux driver now includes GDDR7 memory support, signalling early software enablement for its next-generation discrete Radeon GPUs, likely RDNA 5.
Swedish Anti-Scam Campaign Urges Public Rudeness
Police-backed ads tell Swedes to hang up on suspected fraudsters after 2025 scam profits hit $580M.
Third-Party App Breach Exposes Master of Malt Customer Data
A compromised API key in a third-party e-commerce app leaked personal details, underscoring supply-chain risks in online retail.
India's IT outsourcing revenue grows 9.5% to $239B
The latest industry figures show India's core outsourcing business still expanding, with no clear AI-driven decline yet visible.
BT Tower redevelopment plan puts rooftop pool on lower roof
MCR Hotels' planning application for London's BT Tower would place the pool on an adjoining rooftop while reopening upper floors to the public.
Airbus Uses Steam Deck as Controller for Mars Rover Prototype
Airbus is testing its ExoMars rover with a Steam Deck, showing the handheld PC's value beyond gaming.