Qualcomm to begin global performance-based layoffs in November
The chipmaker is redirecting resources toward AI infrastructure, data centers, automotive, PCs, and edge computing as consumer electronics demand softens.
Compute & Hardware
Chips, datacenters, interconnect, and the power they draw.
UK MPs urge UKRI to take equity stakes in publicly funded tech
A watchdog report says taxpayers should share in gains from UK research-backed startups, and warns of a looming national supercomputer gap.
OpenBSD 8.0 adds 64-vCPU VMs, bigger address space, and a Wine port
OpenBSD 8.0 expands VM and memory capabilities and gets a proposed 64-bit Wine port, all while making its anti-AI stance impossible to miss.
Manfred Schindler Elected 2027 IEEE President-Elect
IEEE members chose microwave semiconductor expert Manfred Schindler to lead the organization starting in 2028.
Oxford researchers propose 'happiness dividend' from EU-funded AI
A new paper argues that public subsidies for AI should be repaid with measurable improvements in well-being, not just economic growth.
Three Workers Die in Fall at TSMC's 2nm Fab Construction Site
A fatal accident at TSMC's Fab 22 site highlights safety risks as the chipmaker rapidly expands 2nm construction.
AI could lower the bar for critical-infrastructure attacks, OT experts warn
New testing shows AI models can draft workable attack plans for industrial systems, but experts say human skill is still required.
Greenpeace Disrupts Nvidia Keynote Over Chips in Russian Drones
Protesters interrupted Jensen Huang's GTC keynote, demanding Nvidia address reports that its modules appear in Russian weapons systems.
LiteLLM release compromised with credential-stealing malware
A trojanized version of the popular AI gateway was pulled from PyPI and Docker registries after attackers injected an infostealer and remote access trojan into its release pipeline.
Why gamers should pick gaming headsets over audiophile models
Audiophile headsets emphasize accurate sound, but gaming headsets win on comfort, convenience, and communication.
Nvidia's DSX pods aim to cut datacenter deployment to two weeks
Nvidia and partners will ship pre-integrated Vera Rubin racks in modular containers starting 2027, targeting six-month deployment times down to two weeks.
Lenovo Legion 5i With RTX 5070 Drops to $1,799.99 at Best Buy
A $850 discount brings Lenovo's RTX 5070-powered Legion 5i gaming laptop to $1,799.99, a 32% cut from its list price.
Java error dialog obscures Tyne and Wear Metro departure board
A Java crash dialog on a transit display illustrates how outdated software still underpins public infrastructure.
Iran Calls Undersea Cables in Strait of Hormuz Legitimate Targets
Iranian military officials have threatened to sever undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global internet and commercial data disruption.
EU opens DSA probe into Booking.com fraud defenses
The European Commission is investigating whether Booking.com does enough to stop scams, phishing, and fake listings on its platform.
Kaseya CTO: AI Era Makes Specs the New Code
Kaseya's CTO argues that clear specifications and domain expertise matter more than syntax as AI agents take over coding.
Micron Taiwan Workers Plan One-Day Strike Over Bonus and Profit Sharing
A one-day walkout at Micron's Taoyuan fab could slightly disrupt memory output amid strong AI-driven demand.
Intel Asks FCC for Waiver to Keep Using Foreign-Made Fab Robots
Intel warns a US ban on foreign-made robots could disrupt chip production because no domestic AGV suppliers exist.