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The new corporate alibi: AI is the go-to excuse for mass layoffs
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
In 2025, employers said artificial intelligence played a role in more than 50,000 planned job cuts, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That puts AI among the most commonly cited reasons for workforce reductions, alongside familiar corporate standbys like cost-cutting, restructuring, and shifting demand.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Europe's answer to Starlink is officially starting to come online
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
The IRIS2 constellation of orbiting satellites started coming online just a few days ago. EU officials have announced that member states can now begin accessing the network, which is positioned as Europe's answer to SpaceX's Starlink when it comes to reliable satellite internet connectivity.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Raspberry Pi prices soar amid AI memory shortage, 16GB models jump $60
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Upton revisited the matter in recent correspondence. In some cases, he said, the cost of parts more than doubled over the last quarter. Left with no other option, Raspberry Pi is having to increase its own prices yet again – a move that will impact most of the company's product lines.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini embraces authentic retro play with 4:3 display
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Elsewhere, you'll find RGB-lit Hall-effect joysticks and standard Hall-effect triggers for precision control, crystal-textured transparent face buttons, and a 4,700mAh high-capacity battery for "extended" gaming sessions. Ayaneo didn't provide battery life estimates, but the handheld does support PD fast charging to reduce downtime.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The Large Hadron Collider will now heat homes as well as smash particles
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) recently announced the launch of a new heat exchange system connected to the Large Hadron Collider. The system is designed to reuse the hot water that cools the LHC, providing a low-cost and environmentally sustainable source of heat for nearby residents.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PSA: Update Notepad++ to version 8.9.1 after security incident
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Notepad++ reports that attackers compromised its former ISP in 2025 and redirected app update traffic to malicious servers without exploiting the editor's code itself – an incident we reported last month. The project has since migrated to a new host and strengthened update verification. Users must manually update to Notepad++ 8.9.1 to receive the latest security fixes.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Calibre 9.1 adds a virtual bookshelf and smarter editing tools
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Calibre 9.1 introduces a new virtual bookshelf view that displays book spines on digital shelves, along with an Edit Book button that lets users jump directly into editing supported ebook formats from their current reading position. The update also brings refinements such as adjustable chat font sizes and updated Kobo compatibility.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The most reliable PC hardware of 2025, according to Puget Systems
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Puget writes that it bases its reliability report on internal burn-in results and RMA records. The company stresses that its stricter standards mean the failure rates may be higher than industry standards and the information is based on its own systems, so it doesn't represent the industry as a whole.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
After 12 years with TSMC, Apple explores new partners for chip manufacturing
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Sources have told The Wall Street Journal that Apple has begun exploring the idea of sourcing certain processors from other foundries. The discussions appear to focus on the lower end of its product lineup – chips where absolute performance and power efficiency are less dependent on bleeding-edge fabrication technology. No...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Sony is exploring a buttonless, touchscreen-only PlayStation controller
Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
Originally filed in February 2023, Sony's patent was issued last week (spotted by Insider Gaming).Read Entire Article Continue Reading »